Patents by Inventor Eric C. Hale
Eric C. Hale 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).
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Publication number: 20200259062Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
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Patent number: 10580955Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
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Publication number: 20200028057Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
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Patent number: 10290796Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
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Patent number: 10126635Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRLInventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Publication number: 20170365766Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
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Publication number: 20170293208Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Patent number: 9618153Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Publication number: 20160153608Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Patent number: 9103487Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Publication number: 20150173219Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Patent number: 8950956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: DayMen US, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao, Heidi Serene Farrell, Fred Italo Polito
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Patent number: 8800763Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Publication number: 20140097306Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
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Publication number: 20120019113Abstract: A support case with flexible support legs for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configuration with the use of the flexible supports. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. The support legs may also be used as gripping arms and wrapped around items.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Publication number: 20120018324Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Publication number: 20120008309Abstract: A combination headlamp and lantern adapted to allow multiple uses of the same equipment in a variety of ways. In some aspects, the system performs as a lantern, such as a small lantern which may be used when camping, and which may be used suspended in a tent. In some aspects, the system performs as a headlamp, which may be used worn on the head when walking at night, for example. In some aspects, the lantern is mounted on a tripod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Patent number: D723091Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.Inventor: Eric C. Hale
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Patent number: D819627Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles, Michael Chiasson
