Patents by Inventor Erica Serna

Erica Serna 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: 20230160236
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device includes a lock mechanism. A lock cylinder is configured to be rotated by a key. A cam member is coupled to the lock cylinder for rotation with the lock cylinder between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A first finger and a second finger are configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plunger is positioned between the first finger and the second finger. A user input member coupled to the plunger is selectively actuatable to move the plunger relative to the first and second fingers. When the cam member is in the engaged position, the user input member is precluded from moving from a first position to a second position. When the cam member is in the disengaged position, the user input member is capable of moving from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Alex J. Klinkman, Erica Serna, Michael D. Otsuka, Wilson S. Tse, James Kao
  • Publication number: 20230130700
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a rear wall and configured to support the portable electronic device therein, and a kickstand arrangement coupled to the rear wall, the kickstand arrangement comprising a first kickstand rotatable about a first rotational axis between a stowed position and a support position and a second kickstand rotatable about a second rotational axis transverse to the first rotational axis, wherein the second kickstand is configured to rotate into an auxiliary support position in which the second kickstand extends between the rear wall and the first kickstand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Erica Serna, Wilson Tse, Alex Klinkman
  • Publication number: 20220154496
    Abstract: A lock to secure a device having an aperture includes a first inner lock member including a first body having a first end and a second end, and a first bore extending through the first body. The lock also includes a second inner lock member including a second body having a first end and a second end, and a second bore extending through the second body. Both the first ends of the first inner lock member and of the second inner lock member are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the device. The lock further includes an outer lock member including a third body positioned around at least portions of the second ends of the first inner lock member and the second inner lock member, and a security device inserted through the first bore and the second bore to inhibit removal of the lock from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Bautista, Erica Serna
  • Patent number: D971832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Erik Campbell, Erica Serna, Brian Bautista, Wilson Tse
  • Patent number: D991938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erica Serna, Alex Klinkman