Patents by Inventor Blake E. Dunbar

Blake E. Dunbar 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).

  • Patent number: 11935386
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products for alerting a user of a wearable device to adjust the position of the device are provided. An example method includes receiving environment data from a wearable device sensor connected to the wearable device, wherein the wearable device is mountable on an arm of the user such that the wearable device sensor is directed toward a hand of the user. Additionally, the example method determines a position of the wearable device on the arm of the user relative to a calibrating object based at least in part on the captured environment data. Further, the example method alerts the user to adjust the position of the wearable device in an instance in which the position of the wearable device relative to the calibrating object exceeds a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Emily N. Cort, Dwight Linwood Franz, Blake E. Dunbar
  • Publication number: 20230394948
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and computer program products for alerting a user of a wearable device to adjust the position of the device are provided. An example method includes receiving environment data from a wearable device sensor connected to the wearable device, wherein the wearable device is mountable on an arm of the user such that the wearable device sensor is directed toward a hand of the user. Additionally, the example method determines a position of the wearable device on the arm of the user relative to a calibrating object based at least in part on the captured environment data. Further, the example method alerts the user to adjust the position of the wearable device in an instance in which the position of the wearable device relative to the calibrating object exceeds a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Emily N. CORT, Dwight Linwood FRANZ, Blake E. DUNBAR
  • Publication number: 20230337812
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to strap assemblies for securing a mobile device relative to an arm of a user and methods of using the same. Various embodiments are directed to a strap assembly comprising a strap panel comprising a rachet cable tension adjustment slot, a ratchet assembly for selective tightening of the strap assembly towards an arm and comprising a ratchet element on the strap panel; a dynamic cable attachment element disposed within the rachet cable tension adjustment slot and configured to move along a length of the rachet cable tension adjustment slot; and a ratchet cable extending between the ratchet element and the dynamic cable attachment element and having a looped cable portion configured for attachment to the dynamic cable attachment element; wherein the dynamic cable attachment element is movable along the length of the rachet cable tension adjustment slot in response to forces imparted from the ratchet cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Dwight FRANZ, Blake E. DUNBAR, Emily N. CORT, Robert M. PIERCE
  • Publication number: 20230329426
    Abstract: An example fastening assembly for attaching a wearable accessory arm strap device holder is provided. An example fastening assembly may include a tab defining a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end connected to a portion of an outer body. The tab may have a first material. The example fastening assembly may further include an inner body having a second material. The inner body and the tab may receive a cord therebetween. At least a portion of the inner body may deform during insertion of the cord between the tab and the inner body. In another example, a wearable accessory arm strap device holder including a fastening assembly is provided. An example method of attaching a device to the arm of a user, utilizing a fastening assembly, is further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Blake E. DUNBAR, Emily N. CORT, Joanna KUCKO
  • Patent number: 11717076
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to strap assemblies for securing a mobile device relative to an arm of a user and methods of using the same. Various embodiments are directed to a strap assembly comprising a strap panel comprising a rachet cable tension adjustment slot, a ratchet assembly for selective tightening of the strap assembly towards an arm and comprising a ratchet element on the strap panel; a dynamic cable attachment element disposed within the rachet cable tension adjustment slot and configured to move along a length of the rachet cable tension adjustment slot; and a ratchet cable extending between the ratchet element and the dynamic cable attachment element and having a looped cable portion configured for attachment to the dynamic cable attachment element; wherein the dynamic cable attachment element is movable along the length of the rachet cable tension adjustment slot in response to forces imparted from the ratchet cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Dwight Franz, Blake E Dunbar, Emily N Cort, Robert M Pierce
  • Publication number: 20210401156
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an attachment assembly for a device. The attachment assembly comprises a first attachment member and a second attachment member. The first attachment member is slidable along a first axis of the device at a first location. The second attachment member is at a second location. The first attachment member and the second attachment member are configured to be coupled to a strap. A tension in the strap is configurable based on a sliding movement of the first attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Jordan D. Yoder, Blake E. Dunbar