Patents by Inventor Dennis Balchunas

Dennis Balchunas 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: 8668122
    Abstract: A tablet computer accessory system for holding a tablet computer includes a base; a plurality of holding straps extending from the base, the plurality of straps each forming a loop, each loop oriented on a corner of the tablet computer; a lanyard interconnected with the base; a handle interconnected with the base; a hanging strap interconnected with a carabineer, the hanging strap attached to the base; and a leg strap interconnected with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: 8308033
    Abstract: An implement holster comprising a holster support, a first cradle attached to the holster support, a second cradle, and a resilient strap system connected between the holster support and the second cradle, the first cradle fitting within the second cradle. The implement holster further comprises a clip adapted for attaching the holster to a support, a rotator connected between the clip and the holster, and a detent system permitting the holster to be held in a plurality of different positions with respect to the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Publication number: 20120024917
    Abstract: A tablet computer accessory system for holding a tablet computer includes a base; a plurality of holding straps extending from the base, the plurality of straps each forming a loop, each loop oriented on a corner of the tablet computer; a lanyard interconnected with the base; a handle interconnected with the base; a hanging strap interconnected with a carabineer, the hanging strap attached to the base; and a leg strap interconnected with the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Publication number: 20090140016
    Abstract: An implement holster comprising a holster support, a first cradle attached to the holster support, a second cradle, and a resilient strap system connected between the holster support and the second cradle, the first cradle fitting within the second cradle. The implement holster further comprises a clip adapted for attaching the holster to a support, a rotator connected between the clip and the holster, and a detent system permitting the holster to be held in a plurality of different positions with respect to the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Publication number: 20090140017
    Abstract: A carrying case includes a backbone panel forming a back and base for the carrying case. A rear-top panel is connected to the backbone panel forming at least a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A left side and a right side panel are connected to the backbone panel forming a portion of the left side and right side of the carrying case, respectively. A mid-top panel is connected to the left side and right side panels, forming a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A mid-front panel is connected to the mid-top panel, the left side and right side panels, and the backbone panel, the mid-front panel forming the front of the carrying case. A first zipper is connected to the rear-top panel and the mid-top panel. The backbone panel, rear-top panel, left side and right side panels, mid-top panel, mid-front panel, and zipper form a first pocket in the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Publication number: 20080149679
    Abstract: A carrying case apparatus has a first pocket for carrying an object, a flap, and an elastic strap. The first pocket has an open top. The flap is configured to cover the open top of the first pocket. The elastic strap has a first and second end. The first end is attached to the top of the outer portion of the flap and the second end is attached to the outer portion of the first pocket, such that the elastic strap remains taut against the first pocket and flap, and may be pulled by a user in order to create space for inserting an item. The item is held between the first pocket and flap combination and the elastic strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D508607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Michael C. Boyd, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D532199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Nite Ize Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D539031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D549958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Rick Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D550954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Rick Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D550955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Rick Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D607199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D696180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Boyd, Dean Bacalzo, Dennis Balchunas, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Patent number: D781576
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Iza, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: D839592
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Michael Boyd