Patents by Inventor David J. Bohman

David J. Bohman 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: 20240148131
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case and a flexible tether. The protective case includes a shell configured for receiving and removably retaining an electronic device. The flexible tether has a first end and a second end where the first end of the tether is attached to the protective case. The protective case system also includes a device grip mounting platform attached to the second end of the tether. The protective case system also includes a device grip configured to be removably attachable to the protective case and to the device grip mounting platform, alternatively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: DAVID J. BOHMAN, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI
  • Publication number: 20240148120
    Abstract: A protective case system includes a protective case having a shell configured for receiving and removably retaining an electronic device. The protective case system also includes an accessory panel pivotably attached to the protective case, wherein the accessory panel is configured to pivot between a first position in which the accessory panel is positioned against a back surface of the protective case and a second position in which the accessory panel is configured to serve as a stand for the protective case. The protective case system also includes a device grip attached to the accessory panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: DAVID J. BOHMAN, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI
  • Patent number: 11805195
    Abstract: A screen protector assembly includes a glass screen protector, a removable film, and an application film. The screen protector is configured to be adhered to a display of an electronic device. The removable film at least partially covers a first adhesive on a rear surface of the screen protector. The application film is removably adhered to the front surface of the screen protector. A first end of the adhered application film extends beyond a first edge of the screen protector and includes a post aperture for the post of an installation tool. A second end of the adhered application film extends beyond a second edge of the screen protector and includes alignment apertures for teeth of the installation tool. The screen protector is aligned with the display of the electronic device when the electronic device is centered in the installation tool and the application film is installed on the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch, Jonathan H. Guerdrum
  • Patent number: 11695861
    Abstract: A screen protector installation tool includes a first portion, a second portion, and an elastic element. The first portion and the second portion each have corner alignment features. The second portion slidably engages the first portion to form a receiving area for receiving an electronic device between the corner alignment features to align the electronic device in the receiving area of the screen protector installation tool when one of the first portion and the second portion is moved relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion. The elastic element is configured to apply a force to move the one of the first portion and the second portion relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion to capture the electronic device in the receiving area between the corner alignment features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch, Jonathan H. Guerdrum
  • Patent number: 11665269
    Abstract: A tool for facilitating attaching a screen protector of a screen protector assembly to a display of an electronic device includes a tray, an alignment block, and a spring. The tray includes a first corner alignment feature, a second corner alignment feature, and an engagement feature for engaging the screen protector assembly. The tray also includes a movable arm for holding the screen protector assembly on the engagement feature. The alignment block is slidably attached to the tray to define an interior of the tool. The alignment block includes a first corner alignment feature, a second corner alignment feature, and an engagement feature for engaging the screen protector assembly. The spring is configured to push the alignment block toward the first and second corner alignment features of the tray to center the electronic device is in the tool for the attaching of the screen protector to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch, Jonathan H. Guerdrum
  • Publication number: 20220030098
    Abstract: A screen protector installation tool includes a first portion, a second portion, and an elastic element. The first portion and the second portion each have corner alignment features. The second portion slidably engages the first portion to form a receiving area for receiving an electronic device between the corner alignment features to align the electronic device in the receiving area of the screen protector installation tool when one of the first portion and the second portion is moved relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion. The elastic element is configured to apply a force to move the one of the first portion and the second portion relative to the other of the first portion and the second portion to capture the electronic device in the receiving area between the corner alignment features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: ROSS V. BULKLEY, BRYAN W. GOINGS, ELISE S. NIEDRINGHAUS, GEORGE RUSSELL PRICE, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, DAVID J. BOHMAN, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JONATHAN B. MIKSCH, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM
  • Patent number: 11044354
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device is provided. The tool includes first and second segments slidably attached to define an interior of the tool. The first segment has a first side, a second side attached to the first side by a first corner alignment feature, and a third side attached to the second side by a second corner alignment feature. The second segment similarly includes a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first and second corner alignment features of the first segment and the first and second corner alignment features of the second segment are configured to center the electronic device in the interior of the tool when the first segment is slid relative to the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch
  • Publication number: 20210185157
    Abstract: A screen protector assembly includes a glass screen protector, a removable film, and an application film. The screen protector is configured to be adhered to a display of an electronic device. The removable film at least partially covers a first adhesive on a rear surface of the screen protector. The application film is removably adhered to the front surface of the screen protector. A first end of the adhered application film extends beyond a first edge of the screen protector and includes a post aperture for the post of an installation tool. A second end of the adhered application film extends beyond a second edge of the screen protector and includes alignment apertures for teeth of the installation tool. The screen protector is aligned with the display of the electronic device when the electronic device is centered in the installation tool and the application film is installed on the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: ROSS V. BULKLEY, BRYAN W. GOINGS, ELISE S. NIEDRINGHAUS, GEORGE RUSSELL PRICE, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, DAVID J. BOHMAN, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JONATHAN B. MIKSCH, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM
  • Publication number: 20210176351
    Abstract: A tool for facilitating attaching a screen protector of a screen protector assembly to a display of an electronic device includes a tray, an alignment block, and a spring. The tray includes a first corner alignment feature, a second corner alignment feature, and an engagement feature for engaging the screen protector assembly. The tray also includes a movable arm for holding the screen protector assembly on the engagement feature. The alignment block is slidably attached to the tray to define an interior of the tool. The alignment block includes a first corner alignment feature, a second corner alignment feature, and an engagement feature for engaging the screen protector assembly. The spring is configured to push the alignment block toward the first and second corner alignment features of the tray to center the electronic device is in the tool for the attaching of the screen protector to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: ROSS V. BULKLEY, BRYAN W. GOINGS, ELISE S. NIEDRINGHAUS, GEORGE RUSSELL PRICE, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, DAVID J. BOHMAN, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JONATHAN B. MIKSCH, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM
  • Publication number: 20200366777
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device is provided. The tool includes first and second segments slidably attached to define an interior of the tool. The first segment has a first side, a second side attached to the first side by a first corner alignment feature, and a third side attached to the second side by a second corner alignment feature. The second segment similarly includes a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first and second corner alignment features of the first segment and the first and second corner alignment features of the second segment are configured to center the electronic device in the interior of the tool when the first segment is slid relative to the second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: ROSS V. BULKLEY, BRYAN W. GOINGS, ELISE S. NIEDRINGHAUS, GEORGE RUSSELL PRICE, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, DAVID J. BOHMAN, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JONATHAN B. MIKSCH
  • Patent number: 10841409
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device is provided. The tool includes first and second segments slidably attached to define an interior of the tool. The first segment has a first side, a second side attached to the first side by a first corner alignment feature, and a third side attached to the second side by a second corner alignment feature. The second segment similarly includes a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first and second corner alignment features of the first segment and the first and second corner alignment features of the second segment are configured to center the electronic device in the interior of the tool when the first segment is slid relative to the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch
  • Publication number: 20200204664
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device is provided. The tool includes first and second segments slidably attached to define an interior of the tool. The first segment has a first side, a second side attached to the first side by a first corner alignment feature, and a third side attached to the second side by a second corner alignment feature. The second segment similarly includes a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first and second corner alignment features of the first segment and the first and second corner alignment features of the second segment are configured to center the electronic device in the interior of the tool when the first segment is slid relative to the second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: ROSS V. BULKLEY, BRYAN W. GOINGS, ELISE S. NIEDRINGHAUS, GEORGE RUSSELL PRICE, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, DAVID J. BOHMAN, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JONATHAN B. MIKSCH
  • Patent number: 10435217
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a carton for containers, including a bottom panel with a hinge, a top panel, a front panel, a back panel, and first and second opposed end panels. The disclosure also includes a blank for the carton. The carton is configurable in different storage and dispensing configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Raul M. Paredes, David J. Bohman
  • Patent number: 10124943
    Abstract: An enclosed carton for housing and dispensing a plurality of containers has front and back panels, side panels, and top and bottom end panels connected to the front and back panels and the side panels to form a closed structure with the containers extending height-wise between the side panels. The containers are arranged in at least one row between the front and back panels and are stacked between the bottom and top end panels. The front panel has a plurality of access panels removably connected to the front panel and to each other such that, with said carton positioned on the bottom end panel and the containers oriented horizontally, the access panels can be removed in succession as the containers are removed from the carton to provide access to the remaining containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Raul M Paredes, Douglas Laib, David J. Bohman
  • Patent number: D845945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, J. Shane Brubaker, Taylor S. Massey
  • Patent number: D860715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, Jason Sagen
  • Patent number: D862977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, Ross V. Bulkley
  • Patent number: D885841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, Jason Sagen
  • Patent number: D902657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D904122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bohman, Jason Sagen