Patents by Inventor Eric Malina

Eric Malina 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: 11602983
    Abstract: A bumper protector for mounting to a vehicle includes a cushioning portion configured to abut a bumper of the vehicle. A main mounting strap is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to be secured to the vehicle. A first support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a first corner of the bumper. A first mounting bracket is carried by the first support arm, and the first mounting bracket is configured to extend into a first wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle. A second support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a second corner of the bumper. A second mounting bracket is carried by the second support arm, and the second mounting bracket is configured to extend into a second wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: KEYSTONE GLOBAL LLC
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina
  • Patent number: 11603055
    Abstract: A license plate frame includes a base portion and a perimeter portion. The base portion includes a plurality of fastener openings, and each of the plurality of fastener openings is configured to receive a fastener for securing the license plate frame and a license plate to a vehicle. The perimeter portion is connected to and extends outwardly from the base portion. The perimeter portion includes a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls includes a first wall, and the first wall includes at least one compression opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: KEYSTONE GLOBAL LLC
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina
  • Publication number: 20220339996
    Abstract: A bumper protector for mounting to a vehicle includes a cushioning portion configured to abut a bumper of the vehicle. A main mounting strap is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to be secured to the vehicle. A first support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a first corner of the bumper. A first mounting bracket is carried by the first support arm, and the first mounting bracket is configured to extend into a first wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle. A second support arm is carried by the cushioning portion and is configured to extend around a second corner of the bumper. A second mounting bracket is carried by the second support arm, and the second mounting bracket is configured to extend into a second wheel well of the vehicle and be secured to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina
  • Publication number: 20220297621
    Abstract: A license plate frame includes a base portion and a perimeter portion. The base portion includes a plurality of fastener openings, and each of the plurality of fastener openings is configured to receive a fastener for securing the license plate frame and a license plate to a vehicle. The perimeter portion is connected to and extends outwardly from the base portion. The perimeter portion includes a plurality of walls, the plurality of walls includes a first wall, and the first wall includes at least one compression opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina
  • Publication number: 20160280156
    Abstract: A license plate frame vehicle protector having a body consisting of a flexible front face and flexible back wall. The back wall is more flexible than the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Publication number: 20160137145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Publication number: 20150135567
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of vehicle protectors and more particularly to automobile license plate frame bumper protectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Publication number: 20140373404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: 8850727
    Abstract: This application relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, it relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, it relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: 8393658
    Abstract: A protecting device for a vehicle is disclosed. The protection device has an elongated member having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of generally flat profiles along one side of the member, at least one magnet positioned in at least one of the generally flat profiles, and an extendible tether attached to the member. At least one concavity extends between the generally flat profiles along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Publication number: 20130047476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for a license plate. Specifically, the present invention relates to a device for attaching a license plate to a vehicle. In particular, the present invention relates to a license plate frame for a vehicle which both supports the license plate and has a fin extending therefrom to protect the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Publication number: 20120032462
    Abstract: A protecting device for a vehicle is disclosed. The protection device has an elongated member having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of generally flat profiles along one side of the member, at least one magnet positioned in at least one of the generally flat profiles, and an extendible tether attached to the member. At least one concavity extends between the generally flat profiles along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: 8047601
    Abstract: A rear bumper protective device containing (i) a base layer of hanging flexible material having a top portion, side portions, and a bottom portion, and having a construction and thickness capable of reducing or preventing damage to a rear portion of a vehicle, and being of sufficient dimensions to at least partially cover a rear portion of a vehicle; and (ii) one or more stabilizing blocks protruding from the top portion of the base layer and positioned colinearly with or along a contour edge of the top portion and being of sufficient rigidity, thickness, width, and length to reduce curling of the rear bumper protective cover. The bumper protective device can include one or more securing features capable of attaching to a rear portion of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventors: Ronny Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D756858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D756859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D799387
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventors: Ronnie Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D807247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Inventors: Ronny Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D814368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventors: Ronny Malina, Eric Malina
  • Patent number: D981926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: KEYSTONE GLOBAL LLC
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina
  • Patent number: D1011252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KEYSTONE GLOBAL LLC
    Inventors: Eric Malina, Ronny Malina