Patents by Inventor Connor CRONK

Connor CRONK 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: 20240070330
    Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Peter CRONK, Connor CRONK
  • Patent number: 11832674
    Abstract: A soft mobile phone pouch is provided, which comprises an elastic fabric, forming a soft-walled pocket having a longitudinal length, a width and a depth, an opening for receiving a mobile phone, so that said mobile phone is substantially disposed within said pocket, and one or a plurality of fasteners for removably attaching said pouch to an article of clothing, whereby the internal speakers of said mobile phone are positioned to direct audio sound to the ears of the wearer. The pouch can include RF/EMF protective materials and can be made waterproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Cronk, Connor Cronk
  • Patent number: 11836280
    Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventors: Connor Cronk, Brian Cronk
  • Publication number: 20230052605
    Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Connor CRONK, Brian CRONK
  • Patent number: 11520942
    Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Cronk, Connor Cronk
  • Publication number: 20210378341
    Abstract: A soft mobile phone pouch is provided, which comprises an elastic fabric, forming a soft-walled pocket having a longitudinal length, a width and a depth, an opening for receiving a mobile phone, so that said mobile phone is substantially disposed within said pocket, and one or a plurality of fasteners for removably attaching said pouch to an article of clothing, whereby the internal speakers of said mobile phone are positioned to direct audio sound to the ears of the wearer. The pouch can include RF/EMF protective materials and can be made waterproof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Brian Cronk, Connor Cronk
  • Publication number: 20210124848
    Abstract: Mobile device cases are provided which, in a first embodiment, selectively limit a user's ability to control the user's own mobile electronic device. The case includes front and rear portions joined together and defining therein an opening for receiving a mobile electronic device, such as a mobile phone. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively securing the opening in a first locked position to prevent operational access to the mobile electronic device by the user until a predetermined condition is met. The case includes an indicia of time visible to the user during the period of time of prevented operational access. In a further embodiment, a case is provided with first and second polymeric shells each having an interior and an exterior surface thereon and connected together by at least one hinge portion. The first and second shell portions form a cavity of sufficient size to cover a mobile electronic device sufficiently to prevent access by its user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Peter CRONK, Connor CRONK