Patents by Inventor Chetan Modi
Chetan Modi 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).
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Patent number: 12324494Abstract: An attachment accessory for attaching a mobile electronic device to a support surface, including a device attachment portion configured for attachment to the mobile electronic device, and a support surface attachment portion including at least one suction cup. In some embodiments, the device attachment portion includes one or more magnetic elements configured for magnetic attachment to the mobile electronic device. In other embodiments, the device attachment portion includes an adhesive material configured for adhesive attachment to the mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2024Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jacob Andrew McKenzie, Andrew Harper
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Patent number: 12268286Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 12166520Abstract: A case having the appearance of 3D design elements embedded therein. The case generally comprises a back panel which incorporates a plurality of layers with impressions or recesses formed thereon. When aligned, the impressions create an optical illusion as if actual objects are embedded in the back panel of the case where no actual object is present. And a method of producing an optical illusion of embedded design elements in a case including the steps of forming a first panel with at least one first impression formed on a first side of the first panel, applying a reflective coating to the at least one first impression, forming a second panel, and joining the second panel to the first side of the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jianzhi Chen
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Patent number: 12081687Abstract: A foldable case for foldable mobile electronic devices. The foldable case generally comprises a first shell and a second shell hingedly connected to a third shell. The foldable case is reconfigurable between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and intermediate configurations therebetween. The first, second and third shells comprise cooperative engagement features which allow the first and second shells to hinge or pivot relative to the third shell. The cooperative engagement features also constrain the first and second shells to the third shell and limit the first and second shells to pivotal movements in the open and closed configurations but allow lateral movements in the intermediate configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Cole David Dobson
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Patent number: 11915083Abstract: A holder or mounting device for attaching or affixing an electronic tracking device such as an Apple™ AirTag™ or Tile™ to a tracked item or object. In example embodiments, the holder or mounting device may include an adhesive, a cord, a clip, a strap or other attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Jianzhi Chen, Saumil Chetan Mody, Christopher D'Adamo
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Patent number: 11672317Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 11647819Abstract: A protective and/or ornamental case for a foldable handheld electronic device. The case includes a front shell and a back shell pivotally connected to a hinge cover by one or more coupling mechanisms. A first portion of an electronic device is inserted into the front shell and a second portion of the electronic device is inserted into the back shell. The coupling mechanisms retain the front and back shells operatively engaged with the hinge cover as the electronic device housed in the case is pivotally or hingedly opened and closed, help prevent unintended opening or closing of the device, and keep the device open or closed when so positioned by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jianzhi Chen, Cole Dobson
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Patent number: 11116300Abstract: A protective and/or ornamental case for a foldable handheld electronic device. The case includes a front shell and a back shell pivotally connected to one another by one or more springs or other tension mechanisms. A first portion of an electronic device is inserted into the front shell and a second portion of the electronic device is inserted into the back shell. The tension mechanisms retain the front and back shells operatively engaged with one another as the electronic device housed in the case is pivotally or hingedly opened and closed, help prevent unintended opening or closing of the device, and keep the device open or closed when so positioned by a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 10708403Abstract: An electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel. The case generally comprises a frame, configured to surround the outer periphery of the electronic device, coupled to a back panel, configured to cover the back of the electronic device. The frame generally includes a plurality of outer sidewalls surrounding a center cutout. The back panel is formed from a hard plastic material such as polycarbonate. In example embodiments, the back panel material is a clear, transparent material. In other embodiments, the back panel material is a tinted or translucent material. The frame is generally overmolded onto the front or interior surface of the back panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 10567024Abstract: A case or cover for en electronic device, the case having at least one hermetically sealed liquid filled chamber with an ultrasonically welded joint on the inside of the back shell of the case, and a method for manufacturing such a case or cover, and for forming a hermetically sealed liquid filled chamber in or on a case or cover with improved sealing characteristics and leak resistance. Multi-colored liquids suspended in an immiscible solution may be contained in the chamber(s) to generate color overlaid patterns visible through the back of the case.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip
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Patent number: 10555597Abstract: A holder accessory for a portable electronic device including a base portion configured for attachment to the portable electronic device, and a gripping component coupled to the base portion. The gripping portion can define an opening configured to receive a finger of a user to hold the electronic device. The gripping portion is movably coupled to the base portion. The gripping portion is pivotally and/or rotationally movable relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip, William Thomas Warmoth, III
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Patent number: 10541714Abstract: A case with multi-layer encapsulation of design elements. The case generally comprises a shell including a back panel which incorporates design elements encapsulated in a plurality of layers. Each layer comprises a different design element or a different configuration of design elements. And a method of encapsulation of two or more layers of design elements into a product, including the steps of mixing decorative design elements with a liquid epoxy monomer to form a mixture; adding a hardening agent or catalyst to the mixture; pouring the mixture into a cavity on a case or cover; allowing the mixture to harden to form a cured first layer; applying another layer of epoxy over the cured first layer; arranging decorative design elements onto the uncured layer of epoxy; applying another layer of epoxy over the decorative design elements, and allowing that layer to cure.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 10429004Abstract: An accessory for a handheld electronic device generally including attachment portion for attaching the accessory to the device and a stand and gripping portion for holding the portable electronic device on a support surface or for gripping by a user. The attachment portion can take the form of a suction cup or other removable fastening mechanism, and the stand and gripping portion can be shaped to resemble a character or object such as a balloon dog.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Cole David Dobson, Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 10386892Abstract: A glass screen protector and methods of manufacturing thereof. In example embodiments, the glass screen protector adheres to an electronic device screen to provide protection thereto. In example forms, the glass screen protector includes a generally rectangular glass sheet and at least one pattern formed from non-conductive vacuum metallization.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip
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Patent number: 10326487Abstract: A case for an electronic device, the case including a back panel, one or more sidewalls, and a support stand selectively extendable from the back panel for supporting the electronic devices in vertical and/or horizontal orientations. The support stand can be selectively extendable between a storage position and a plurality of use positions. The support stand can include positioning mechanism comprising a translating engagement feature and a rotating engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip, William Van Gelderen
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Patent number: 9567056Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for controlling the flow of a fluid over the window of an optical instrument housing in a freestream flow field. For example, the flow upstream of the housing may be split to create a flow region over the window that is conducive to successful operation of the instrument. The flow region may be maintained for various rotations of the housing about yaw, pitch, and roll axes. The disclosed features in some embodiments induce flow regions with reduced spatial and temporal density gradients of the flow over the window.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Siegfried Hermann Zerweckh, Michael Rudolf Ruith, Steven James Ruther, Pritesh Chetan Mody
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Publication number: 20150251745Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for controlling the flow of a fluid over the window of an optical instrument housing in a freestream flow field. For example, the flow upstream of the housing may be split to create a flow region over the window that is conducive to successful operation of the instrument. The flow region may be maintained for various rotations of the housing about yaw, pitch, and roll axes. The disclosed features in some embodiments induce flow regions with reduced spatial and temporal density gradients of the flow over the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Siegfried Hermann Zerweckh, Michael Rudolf Ruith, Steven James Ruther, Pritesh Chetan Mody
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Publication number: 20060255666Abstract: A resilient isolation member is configured for use with an electric machine having a housing, a stator within the housing, and an end shield. The resilient isolation member includes first and second end portions, a sidewall extending between the first and second end portions, and a lip is disposed along an outer surface of the sidewall. The resilient isolation member is sized for mounting between the end shield and the stator, with the first and second end portions respectively abutting against a first inner portion of the end shield and a portion of the stator and with the lip abutting against a second inner portion of the end shield and a portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Donald Williams, Gary Horst, Chetan Modi, Michael McClelland
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Patent number: D961572Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Nitin Koshy Philip, Saumil Chetan Mody