Patents by Inventor Chris Novak

Chris Novak 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: 10441044
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including first, second, third, and fourth sides, each with inside and outside surfaces opposite to each other. The inside surfaces of the first and second sides face each other. The inside surface of the third and fourth sides faces each other. The first and second sides are arranged between the third and fourth sides, and the third and fourth sides are arranged between the first and second sides, so that the four sides form at least part of a frame configured to surround a periphery of the mobile device. At least one of the inside surfaces of the first, second, third, and fourth sides includes triangular protrusions that have a triangular cross section and extend toward the inside of the case, so that an apex of each of the triangular protrusions contacts the mobile device when it is arranged inside the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Randy Yang Chiang, Alan Yu Tung Ng, Bryan Lee Hynecek, Jon Karl Dukerschein, Eric Frasch, Syed Riaz Ahmed, Ivan Chen, Chris Novak
  • Publication number: 20180332939
    Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including first, second, third, and fourth sides, each with inside and outside surfaces opposite to each other. The inside surfaces of the first and second sides face each other. The inside surface of the third and fourth sides faces each other. The first and second sides are arranged between the third and fourth sides, and the third and fourth sides are arranged between the first and second sides, so that the four sides form at least part of a frame configured to surround a periphery of the mobile device. At least one of the inside surfaces of the first, second, third, and fourth sides includes triangular protrusions that have a triangular cross section and extend toward the inside of the case, so that an apex of each of the triangular protrusions contacts the mobile device when it is arranged inside the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Randy Yang Chiang, Alan Yu Tung Ng, Bryan Lee Hynecek, Jon Karl Dukerschein, Eric Frasch, Syed Riaz Ahmed, Ivan Chen, Chris Novak
  • Patent number: 7214133
    Abstract: A recorded race is downloaded from an online gaming service. The recorded race is associated with a game program. The game program is launched on a game console. The recorded race is applied to the game program executing on the game console such that the recorded race controls a first vehicle moving through a course. Control inputs are received from an input device coupled to the game console. The control inputs control a second vehicle moving through the course.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: James Jen, Chris Novak, Martyn Chudley, David Worswick
  • Publication number: 20040224741
    Abstract: A recorded race is downloaded from an online gaming service. The recorded race is associated with a game program. The game program is launched on a game console. The recorded race is applied to the game program executing on the game console such that the recorded race controls a first vehicle moving through a course. Control inputs are received from an input device coupled to the game console. The control inputs control a second vehicle moving through the course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: James Jen, Chris Novak, Martyn Chudley, David Worswick
  • Patent number: D814453
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Randy Yang Chiang, Alan Yu Tung Ng, Bryan Lee Hynecek, Jon Karl Dukerschein, Eric Frasch, Syed Riaz Ahmed, Ivan Chen, Chris Novak