Patents by Inventor Christopher Aaron Clearman

Christopher Aaron Clearman 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: 12698794
    Abstract: Key-locked carabiner devices, systems, and methods are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a carabiner and a lock coupled with the carabiner that locks the gate of the carabiner. The lock may be operated with a key to form a key-operated lock. The key-operated lock may be positioned within a nose portion of the carabiner. The key-operated lock coupled with the carabiner may include a bolt that extends from the nose portion of the carabiner into an aperture of the gate of the carabiner to preclude the gate of the carabiner from opening. Some embodiments utilize a key-operated lock that may be opened utilizing a TSA007 key, while the key designed specifically for the key-operated lock may not open other locks that a TSA007 key may open. Some embodiments include key-locked carabiners that may be designed to facilitate alignment of the carabiner's gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2026
    Assignee: Clearman Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Kevin Wruble
  • Publication number: 20250147394
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a camera housing that includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a hinge, a latch mechanism, and protrusions. The first housing portion forms a first portion of a cavity. The second housing portion forms a second portion of the cavity The hinge is located within the first housing portion so that the first housing portion is divided into a first piece and a second piece. The hinge movably connects the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing. The latch mechanism is movable between an open position and a closed position. The protrusion extend from a third housing portion, and the third housing portion is located opposite the first housing portion with respect to the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia, Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Patent number: 12222633
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a camera housing that includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a hinge, a latch mechanism, and protrusions. The first housing portion forms a first portion of a cavity. The second housing portion forms a second portion of the cavity The hinge is located within the first housing portion so that the first housing portion is divided into a first piece and a second piece. The hinge movably connects the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing. The latch mechanism is movable between an open position and a closed position. The protrusion extend from a third housing portion, and the third housing portion is located opposite the first housing portion with respect to the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia, Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Publication number: 20240401634
    Abstract: Key-locked carabiner devices, systems, and methods are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a carabiner and a lock coupled with the carabiner that locks the gate of the carabiner. The lock may be operated with a key to form a key-operated lock. The key-operated lock may be positioned within a nose portion of the carabiner. The key-operated lock coupled with the carabiner may include a bolt that extends from the nose portion of the carabiner into an aperture of the gate of the carabiner to preclude the gate of the carabiner from opening. Some embodiments utilize a key-operated lock that may be opened utilizing a TSA007 key, while the key designed specifically for the key-operated lock may not open other locks that a TSA007 key may open. Some embodiments include key-locked carabiners that may be designed to facilitate alignment of the carabiner's gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Kevin Wruble
  • Publication number: 20240065421
    Abstract: Backpack strap accessory methods, systems, and device are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a device that may include a backpack accessory. The device may include one or more attachment appendages coupled with the backpack accessory where the one or more attachment appendages are configured to couple the backpack accessory with a backpack shoulder strap. The device may include one or more rigid members coupled with the backpack accessory such that at least one of the rigid members hinder a motion of the backpack accessory in at least one direction along a length of the backpack shoulder strap with respect to a hardware coupled with the backpack shoulder strap. Some embodiments include one or more apertures formed with respect to the attachment appendages such that a sternum strap coupled with the backpack shoulder strap passes through at least one of the one or more apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Samuel R. Goodhue
  • Publication number: 20230359109
    Abstract: The present teachings provide a camera housing that includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a hinge, a latch mechanism, and protrusions. The first housing portion forms a first portion of a cavity. The second housing portion forms a second portion of the cavity The hinge is located within the first housing portion so that the first housing portion is divided into a first piece and a second piece. The hinge movably connects the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing. The latch mechanism is movable between an open position and a closed position. The protrusion extend from a third housing portion, and the third housing portion is located opposite the first housing portion with respect to the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia, Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Patent number: 11714338
    Abstract: A camera housing having a first housing portion that forms a first portion of a cavity to receive a camera and a second housing portion. The second housing portion that forms a second portion of the cavity to receive the camera. A hinge movably connecting the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion to expose the cavity. Fastening structures configured to connect the first housing portion to the second housing portion when the camera housing is in a closed position, wherein one of the fastening structures include a first latch component and a second latch component. The first latch component connected to the first housing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia
  • Publication number: 20220019134
    Abstract: A camera housing having a first housing portion that forms a first portion of a cavity to receive a camera and a second housing portion. The second housing portion that forms a second portion of the cavity to receive the camera. A hinge movably connecting the first housing portion to the second housing portion so that the second housing portion is movable relative to the first housing portion to expose the cavity. Fastening structures configured to connect the first housing portion to the second housing portion when the camera housing is in a closed position, wherein one of the fastening structures include a first latch component and a second latch component. The first latch component connected to the first housing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia
  • Patent number: 11150542
    Abstract: A camera housing includes a main body having four sides that form a cavity to receive a camera, a door detachably coupled to the main body, and an exposed area in the main body allowing a user to manipulate a button on the camera or access an I/O or microphone interface of the camera. The camera housing includes an indicator window substantially aligning with a visible indicator on the camera, a latch detachably securing a first side of the door to a first side of the main body; and a hinge coupling a second side of the door to a second side of the main body. The camera housing includes securing protrusions that interlock with corresponding mounting protrusions extending from a camera mount. A front face and a rear face of the camera are exposed when the camera is secured by the door in the camera housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia
  • Patent number: 11029584
    Abstract: A camera mount comprising: a sliding mount component comprising: a sliding base; protrusions protruding outward from a bottom surface of the sliding base; and a sliding mount component locking mechanism; and a rail mount component comprising: a rail base; and a rail mount component locking mechanism; wherein the sliding mount component is configured for insertion into the rail mount component, and wherein the sliding mount component is connected to the rail mount component by the sliding mount component locking mechanism forming a connection with the rail mount component locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Publication number: 20200348584
    Abstract: A camera housing includes a main body having four sides that form a cavity to receive a camera, a door detachably coupled to the main body, and an exposed area in the main body allowing a user to manipulate a button on the camera or access an I/O or microphone interface of the camera. The camera housing includes an indicator window substantially aligning with a visible indicator on the camera, a latch detachably securing a first side of the door to a first side of the main body; and a hinge coupling a second side of the door to a second side of the main body. The camera housing includes securing protrusions that interlock with corresponding mounting protrusions extending from a camera mount. A front face and a rear face of the camera are exposed when the camera is secured by the door in the camera housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia
  • Patent number: 10788263
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a lightweight, space-saving soap bar container that may allow contents to dry while in storage are provided in accordance with various embodiments. The tools and techniques in accordance with various embodiments may provide for a lightweight, space saving container that may contain bar soap for travel, backpacking, camping, and recreational activities, for example. The container may allow a wet soap bar to dry while in storage, which may avoid a soggy soap bar that can be an unpleasant experience for the user and reduce the lifespan and quality of the soap. It also may contain soap and wet soapy residue from the soap bar to prevent the soap and residue from getting on other objects during travel. Lastly, the container may be able to change size as the soap bar changes size, allowing maximum portability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Clearman Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Jaime Lynn Caso
  • Patent number: 10754229
    Abstract: A camera housing includes a main body having four sides that form a cavity to receive a camera, a door detachably coupled to the main body, and an exposed area in the main body allowing a user to manipulate a button on the camera or access an I/O or microphone interface of the camera. The camera housing includes an indicator window substantially aligning with a visible indicator on the camera, a latch detachably securing a first side of the door to a first side of the main body; and a hinge coupling a second side of the door to a second side of the main body. The camera housing includes securing protrusions that interlock with corresponding mounting protrusions extending from a camera mount. A front face and a rear face of the camera are exposed when the camera is secured by the door in the camera housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Rudy Lucas Samuels, Richard Gioscia
  • Patent number: D896521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Clearman Labs LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Jaime Lynn Caso
  • Patent number: D897415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Patent number: D903502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Clearman Labs LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Jaime Lynn Caso
  • Patent number: D918569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Clearman Labs LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Jaime Lynn Caso
  • Patent number: D974028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Clearman Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Aaron Clearman, Jaime Lynn Caso, Samuel Goodhue
  • Patent number: D986946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Christopher Aaron Clearman
  • Patent number: D1133005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2026
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: John George Muhlenkamp, IV, Christopher Aaron Clearman