Patents by Inventor Erik A. Kaiser

Erik A. Kaiser 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: 20190011812
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with an electronic communication device having a camera to take a picture or video comprising a hand mirror comprising a mirror surface. The apparatus further comprises a fastener adapted to engage directly with the mirror surface and the electronic communication device to position the camera in front of the mirror surface. The apparatus further comprises a light source and a control circuit. The apparatus further comprises an input device connected with the control circuit. The input device comprises a first button to activate the camera and a second button to activate the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20180368557
    Abstract: The present invention is a pocket mirror that may be conveniently used by a person for many applications, including the application of eye shadow and other cosmetics. The pocket mirror comprises a body and a mirror engaged with the body. The pocket mirror further comprises first and second light sources disposed at left and right portions of the mirror, respectively, to emit light from the mirror. The pocket mirror further comprises a ring engaged with the body between a closed position where the ring is disposed substantially within the body and an open position where the ring is disposed substantially outward of said body. The ring comprises an least one opening that so the pocket mirror may be manipulated by a person's finger or fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20180307123
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with a communication device, such as an Phone®, having a camera enabled by a wireless communication chip such as Bluetooth® to take a selfie picture or video. The apparatus comprises a base and first and second flexible arms extending upward from the base. The apparatus further comprises first and second light sources engaged with the first and second flexible arms, respectively. The apparatus further comprises a third flexible arm extending upward from said base. The apparatus further comprises a fastener engaged with the third flexible arm and removably engageable with the communication device. The apparatus further comprises a control unit that is adapted to send a signal upon to the communication device to activate the camera to take a picture or to adjust the intensity and/or temperature of the first and second light sources. The control circuit is activated by a hand-held remote control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 9648217
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for use with a communication device, such as an IPhone®, having a camera enabled by a wireless communication chip such as Bluetooth® to take a selfie picture or video. The device generally comprises a mirror having a mirror surface and a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit light from the mirror surface. The device further comprises a fastener adapted to removably engage the communication device with the mirror surface. The fastener comprises gripping arms adapted to secure the communication device in several positions, including a portrait or landscape orientation. The mirror further comprises a control circuit having a wireless Bluetooth® communication chip and an input device such as a membrane switch. The input device comprises dim up and dim down buttons to control the intensity of the light emitting diodes and a camera activation button to wirelessly activate the camera to take a picture or video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20160277660
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for use with a communication device, such as an IPhone®, having a camera enabled by a wireless communication chip such as Bluetooth® to take a selfie picture or video. The device generally comprises a mirror having a mirror surface and a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit light from the mirror surface. The device further comprises a fastener adapted to removably engage the communication device with the mirror surface. The fastener comprises gripping arms adapted to secure the communication device in several positions, including a portrait or landscape orientation. The mirror further comprises a control circuit having a wireless Bluetooth® communication chip and an input device such as a membrane switch. The input device comprises dim up and dim down buttons to control the intensity of the light emitting diodes and a camera activation button to wirelessly activate the camera to take a picture or video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D743704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D749329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D769109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D774385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D790751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D822877
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D834751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D835348
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D837195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser
  • Patent number: D846805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Erik A. Kaiser