Patents by Inventor Brian R. Techter

Brian R. Techter 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: 20190149183
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an application apparatus comprises a first portion having a recessed portion, a displaceable ejection element movable with respect to the recessed portion, and a first positioning surface. A second portion includes a holder and a second positioning surface. The first portion is mateable with the second portion when the first positioning surface is brought into abutment with the second positioning surface such that the recessed portion is disposed adjacent the holder. The ejection element is manually displaceable after mating of the first portion with the second portion to deposit a protective element adapted to be disposed in the recessed portion on a device adapted to be disposed in the holder. A method of applying a protective cover to an electronic device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Brian R. Techter, Joseph K. Schewe, Laura Ruhaak, Jinchun Zhang
  • Patent number: 9511893
    Abstract: Gift card apparatus and methods of producing the same are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a substrate including a first panel and a self-erecting box having a lid, a first line of weakness defined by substrate to separate the first panel from the self-erecting box, the first panel to be folded about the first line of weakness to position a first surface of the first panel immediately adjacent the self-erecting box, a card to be coupled to a second side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph Kurt Schewe, Brian R. Techter
  • Publication number: 20140217159
    Abstract: Gift card apparatus and methods of producing the same are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a substrate including a first panel and a self-erecting box having a lid, a first line of weakness defined by substrate to separate the first panel from the self-erecting box, the first panel to be folded about the first line of weakness to position a first surface of the first panel immediately adjacent the self-erecting box, a card to be coupled to a second side of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company
    Inventors: Joseph Kurt Schewe, Brian R. Techter