Patents by Inventor David Ethan Yao

David Ethan Yao 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).

  • Multi-function retractor body, adjustable strap, and camera mounting system using same
    Patent number: 8950956
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a versatile retractable strap assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be used in a variety of configurations. The strap resides in a retractor and is adapted to be used as a wrist strap or a neck strap, and the assembly may also be mounted onto a tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: DayMen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao, Heidi Serene Farrell, Fred Italo Polito
  • Device case with clip
    Patent number: D653655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Joby Photo, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Italo Polito, David Ethan Yao
  • Device case with clip
    Patent number: D663725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Joby Photo, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Italo Polito, David Ethan Yao
  • Clamp with a flexible extension
    Patent number: D748182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Italo Polito, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao
  • Clamp with an articulating extension
    Patent number: D748183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Italo Polito, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao
  • Articulating extension piece
    Patent number: D767664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Italo Polito, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao