Patents by Inventor ANDREW J. WALLA

ANDREW J. WALLA has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230347834
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle extends outward from the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to attach to the handle and be bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA
  • Patent number: 11745670
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Shanshan Li, Joseph A. Prizzi, Kevin M. Malak, Jeffrey C. Wicks, Andrew J. Walla
  • Publication number: 20230189970
    Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is attached to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
  • Publication number: 20220304457
    Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is removably attachable to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
  • Publication number: 20210347312
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA