Patents by Inventor Chris Gantz

Chris Gantz 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: 20150338635
    Abstract: A mobile optical magnifier used for enlarging the viewing size of the display screen and amplifying the acoustical audio output of a mobile electronic device. The mobile optical magnifier comprises a wall structure that includes collapsible, interlinked bellows or foldable rigid walls, an optical magnifying lens, and a base plate. The optical lens is mounted on a first end of the wall structure and the base plate is mounted on a second end of the wall structure. At least one sidewall of the wall structure includes an aperture that enables the user to place a mobile electronic device on the base plate inside the mobile optical magnifier. The base plate also includes at least one independently hinged sound reflector that passively reflects the audio being generated by the mobile electronic device. The optical lens is covered by a hinged lens cover plate when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Chris Gantz
  • Publication number: 20150297009
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for holding fluid containing cups and protecting the cups and fluid from tilting and spilling. The apparatus includes a weighted base portion and sidewalls. The sidewalls extend from the outer edge of the weighted base to form an expanded sidewall portion. The expanded sidewall portion provides a holding portion that includes a hollow chamber adapted to hold the cup. The chamber is formed by the sidewall extending upwardly from the weighted base into the expanded sidewall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Bartosz Piotr Wawrzyszak, Paul Artell Smith, Chris Gantz
  • Publication number: 20150297010
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for holding food and fluid containers and providing increased stability to the containers, preventing tilting and spilling. The apparatus includes a base portion and sidewalls, the weight of the base providing the increased stability. The sidewalls extend from the outer edge of the base to form an expanded sidewall portion. The expanded sidewall portion provides a holding portion that includes a hollow chamber adapted to hold the container, such as a cup, a bowl, or restaurant-grade paper. Optionally, the apparatus includes at least one sidecup holder that supports a miniature cup for holding food, dips, or fluids. The apparatus can also include a cooling element or a heating element disposed within the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Gantz, Paul Artell Smith