Patents by Inventor Brian E. Le Gette

Brian E. Le Gette 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: 8861768
    Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Publication number: 20140191095
    Abstract: Mounting apparatuses, electronic device holders, and components of electronic device holders are shown and described herein. A mounting apparatus is removably connected to an object and the electronic device holder. The electronic device holder is configured to hold an electronic device and has one or more of an adaptor, a movable stand, and one or more portions of a backside thereof that are either clear or removed. The adaptor is removable from the electronic device holder for removal and replacement thereof with one or more additional, different adaptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ZEROCHROMA, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. LE GETTE, David REEB
  • Publication number: 20140191106
    Abstract: An electronic device holder has a movable stand and is configured to be removably connected to one or more different mounting apparatuses that are connected to corresponding objects or directly to a plurality of different objects to support the electronic device holder and thus an electronic device held or supported by the electronic device holder. The movable stand has one or more elastic or stretchable strips that can be stretched or expanded to hold or support the electronic device holder and thus the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ZERO CHROMA, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. LE GETTE, David REEB
  • Publication number: 20140150165
    Abstract: An ear warmer includes a frame with a first band and a second band coupled to the frame. The first band includes a first ear portion coupled thereto. The second band includes a second ear portion coupled thereto. The first band and the second band can be adjusted relative to each other to adjust the overall length of the band and the distance between the first ear portion and the second ear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian E. Le Gette
  • Patent number: 8713714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Isom, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Publication number: 20130134291
    Abstract: A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Zero Chroma, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David Reeb
  • Patent number: 8382059
    Abstract: A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Zero Chroma, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David Reeb
  • Patent number: 8325961
    Abstract: A frame has an interior side and an exterior side. The frame is configured to extend around the back of a user's head. A first membrane is coupled to at least a portion of the interior side of the frame. In one embodiment, a second membrane is coupled to the first membrane. The first membrane and the second membrane define a receptacle and an opening that communicates with the receptacle. In one embodiment, a speaker is disposed in the receptacle. A first electrical wire has a first end electrically coupled to the speaker and a second end including a connector. The connector can be disposed proximate to the opening of the receptacle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to a second electrical wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Publication number: 20120199501
    Abstract: Cases or holders for cell phones, personal digital assistants, portable video/music players, electronic books, electronic tablets and other handheld and/or free-standing display devices, as well as the devices themselves are disclosed. In different embodiments, a versatile protective holder that can allow placement on any surface for hands-free viewing, with full adjustment of viewing angle in landscape and/or portrait orientations; directional sound reflecting and baffling; easier cleaning and viewing of the device's screen; easier grasping by the user; wearing of the device using a belt clip or arm or waist band; as well as attachment to an automobile, bicycle, or other vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David Reeb
  • Publication number: 20120144558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Isom, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Publication number: 20120131732
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first curved band portion and a second curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. The first curved band portion defines a passageway between the first end and the second end of the first curved band portion. The passageway has a first opening. The second curved band portion has a first end, a second end, an inner curved side and an outer curved side. A motion-restraint portion is proximate to the first end of the second curved band portion. The first end of the second curved band portion is insertable into the first opening of the passageway of the first curved band portion. The first curved band portion has a range of motion within the passageway of the second curved band portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Dean Bavetta, Paul Kay, Brian E. Le Gette, Gary F. Prokop, Steve Remy
  • Publication number: 20120124715
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Patent number: 7996923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Isom, Brian E. Le Gette, Alan Tipp, Justin Saul Werner, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: 7962970
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a frame disposed within a cavity of a shell. The frame includes a band portion and an ear portion. The ear portion includes an inner side disposed adjacent a head of a user when the ear warmer is worn by a user. In one embodiment, the ear portion is curved toward the inner side of the ear portion. In one embodiment, the ear portion is configured to flex when the ear warmer is disposed on a head of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: 180s, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David L. Reeb, Alan S. Tipp
  • Publication number: 20110031287
    Abstract: A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Zero Chroma, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David Reeb
  • Publication number: 20100175165
    Abstract: An ear warmer includes a frame with a first band and a second band coupled to the frame. The first band includes a first ear portion coupled thereto. The second band includes a second ear portion coupled thereto. The first band and the second band can be adjusted relative to each other to adjust the overall length of the band and the distance between the first ear portion and the second ear portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: 180s, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian E. Le Gette
  • Patent number: D632914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D640492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D654749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II
  • Patent number: D702058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, Tai Hoon Kim Matlin, James Ashley Waring, Ronald L. Wilson, II