Patents by Inventor Eric Charlesworth

Eric Charlesworth 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: 11363895
    Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to securing products to product display assemblies. In one aspect, a product display assembly includes an adjustable bracket for securing a product. The adjustable bracket for securing a product comprises a first bracket arm, a second bracket arm, and a base comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, a gear located between the top plate and the bottom plate, and a lock that is controllable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The first and second bracket arms extend laterally outward from opposite sides of the base. The gear is located between the top plate bottom surface and the bottom plate top surface. The lock compresses the top plate and the bottom plate together to restrict extension of the first and second bracket arms relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Schuft, Eric Charlesworth
  • Publication number: 20220122433
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments for product merchandising display systems. Through such example embodiments, products (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers, wearables, digital cameras, etc.) can be securely merchandised to customers in retail store environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Carter Wheeler, Lincoln Wilde, Eric Charlesworth, Jude A. Hall, Steven R. Payne, Rod Horner
  • Publication number: 20210228000
    Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to securing products to product display assemblies. In one aspect, a product display assembly includes an adjustable bracket for securing a product. The adjustable bracket for securing a product comprises a first bracket arm, a second bracket arm, and a base comprising a top plate, a bottom plate, a gear located between the top plate and the bottom plate, and a lock that is controllable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The first and second bracket arms extend laterally outward from opposite sides of the base. The gear is located between the top plate bottom surface and the bottom plate top surface. The lock compresses the top plate and the bottom plate together to restrict extension of the first and second bracket arms relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Schuft, Eric Charlesworth
  • Patent number: 10974926
    Abstract: A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a lock that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The lock is capable of holding the tether in fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Eric Charlesworth
  • Publication number: 20200062534
    Abstract: A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a lock that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The lock is capable of holding the tether in fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Eric Charlesworth
  • Patent number: 10464780
    Abstract: A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a rotatable locking member that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The locking member holds the tether in fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Eric Charlesworth
  • Publication number: 20190243419
    Abstract: A tablet case includes a frame, a connector, a swivel, and a hand strap. The frame is configured to retain a tablet computing device and has a front and a rear. The connector is coupled to the frame and protrudes from the rear of the frame. The connector is configured to releasably attach the frame to a docking station. The swivel is rotatable about the connector, and the hand strap is attached to the swivel. The hand strap is moveable between a handheld position and a dock ready position. The hand strap is resiliently biased to the dock ready position. The handheld position is a position in which the hand strap is spaced from the frame such that a user's hand can be inserted, and the dock ready position is a position in which the hand strap does not interfere with docking of the tablet case to a docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Hoa Pham
  • Publication number: 20180335802
    Abstract: A system capable of protecting at least a portion of the computing device may comprise a liner substantially comprising an elastic material having predetermined Shore durometer measurement. The liner may fit adjacent to a non-display side of a mobile computing device. The system may further comprise a bezel capable of fitting around at least a portion of a perimeter of the display side of a mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Publication number: 20180335805
    Abstract: A system capable of protecting at least a portion of the computing device may comprise a liner substantially comprising an elastic material having predetermined Shore durometer measurement. The liner may fit adjacent to a non-display side of a mobile computing device. The system may further comprise a bezel capable of fitting around at least a portion of a perimeter of the display side of a mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: 4755656
    Abstract: An electrical toaster is provided with timer means which is initiated when a food product carrier is secured in an operative position adjacent a toasting element. The timer means normally releases the carrier from its operative position after a toasting interval. In the event of a malfunction, the timer means operates a cut-out to interrupt the supply of power to the toasting element within a predetermined period to prevent combustion or ignition of the food product. The latter period is longer than the normal toasting interval. The timer means may include first and second timing devices for respectively timing the toasting interval and the predetermined cut-out period. Alternatively the timer means provides respective outputs for controlling the toasting interval and the cut-out period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Morphy Richards Limited
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Stephen D. Kelly
  • Patent number: D824392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D824393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D824394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D824395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D824396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D824397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Peter Schuft
  • Patent number: D832859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Charlesworth, Hoa Pham
  • Patent number: D848255
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Hoa Pham, Eric Charlesworth