Patents by Inventor Curtis R. Richardson

Curtis R. Richardson 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: 20140076746
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover for an electronic device that is made from an elastomeric material that simultaneously provides cushioning that would otherwise be provided by a softer, thicker material, while utilizing a single, denser material that provides a slim profile and has sufficient density to conform well to the electronic device and prevent the transmission of impacts with hard surfaces directly to the electronic device. Although a denser material is used for the protective cover, recesses are formed in thicker portions at impact points that create compressible ribs. The ribs provide softer, cushioned portions of the cover in the impact areas, which are capable of absorbing the shock and energy of impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine, Stephen Willes, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Publication number: 20140043740
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device that has an interactive control panel and one or more electrical contacts includes a protective shell having first member and a second member. The second member is configured to join with the first case member to at least partially cover the electronic device. An aperture defined by the protective shell is aligned with the interactive control panel when the electronic device is at least partially enclosed by the protective shell. A securing mechanism secures the first member with the second member. An electrical connection attached to the protective shell is configured to connect an electrical source to at least one of the electrical contacts of the electronic device to provide an electrical connection to the electrical source when the electronic device is received by the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Publication number: 20140020947
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device is provided. The protective enclosure includes a first case member, a second case member, a rigid plunger, and an electrical conductor. The second case member is hingeably attached to the first case member to form a shell that includes a watertight enclosure for the electronic device. The rigid plunger is adapted to transmit a mechanical motion from outside the shell to the electronic device inside the shell. The electrical conductor includes an electrical plug to mate to an electrical jack of the electronic device in the watertight enclosure to electrically connect the electronic device to a device outside the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 8623494
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover for an electronic device that is made from an elastomeric material that simultaneously provides cushioning that would otherwise be provided by a softer, thicker material, while utilizing a single, denser material that provides a slim profile and has sufficient density to conform well to the electronic device and prevent the transmission of impacts with hard surfaces directly to the electronic device. Although a denser material is used for the protective cover, recesses are formed in thicker portions at impact points that create compressible ribs. The ribs provide softer, cushioned portions of the cover in the impact areas, which are capable of absorbing the shock and energy of impacts. Other protective covers have a uniform thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine, Stephen Willes, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Patent number: 8599547
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Publication number: 20130300267
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 8508926
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 8395894
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Brian Thomas, Jamie Lee Johnson, Jason Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20110157800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Brian Thomas, Jamie Lee Johnson, Jason Michael Thompson
  • Patent number: 7933122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Brian Thomas, Jamie Lee Johnson, Jason Michael Thompson
  • Patent number: 7907394
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for a personal electronic device having a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device disposed to make the shell substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The enclosure has a transparent protective membrane that is attached to the shell so that the protective membrane is positioned over the touch screen of the electronic device when the electronic device is enclosed in the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Jamie Lee Johnson, Brian P. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7889489
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device that has a protective shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding an electronic device, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant manner. POD units can be releasably connected to the protective enclosure to form an integrated unitary device that is substantially crush-resistant. The POD units can be interchangeable and connect to the protective case using the same format.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Jamie Lee Johnson, Matthew Glanzer
  • Patent number: D628568
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Stephen Willes, Cameron Magness
  • Patent number: D643028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, John H. Loudenslager, Stephen Willes, Alan V. Morine, Adam L. Wibby
  • Patent number: D643424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer, W. Travis Smith, John H. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: D644216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, John H. Loudenslager, Stephen Willes, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith
  • Patent number: D644217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Stephen Willes, W. Travis Smith
  • Patent number: D644635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Jane Dulany, Cameron Magness
  • Patent number: D644636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer, W. Travis Smith, Stephen Willes
  • Patent number: D645031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Stephen Willes