Patents by Inventor Gary A. Rayner

Gary A. Rayner 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: 10716377
    Abstract: A housing for encasing an object includes a top member and a bottom member configured to be removably coupled to the top member. The top member includes a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes a second clasping mechanism. The first clasping mechanism and the second clasping mechanism are entirely internal to the housing. One of the perimeter portion of the top member and the perimeter portion of the bottom member includes an interior bounding member and an exterior bounding member defining a channel therebetween. The housing includes a compressible gasket seated in the channel and configured to seal between the top member and the bottom member when the bottom member is removably coupled to the top member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 10548380
    Abstract: A waterproof housing for an electronic device includes a first member, a second member, and a gasket. The first member includes a perimeter portion, an interior bounding member, and an exterior bounding member. The interior bounding member and the exterior bounding member form a channel in the first member and the exterior bounding member includes a groove. The second member removably couples to the first member to form the waterproof housing. The second member includes a perimeter portion that extends into the channel of the first member when the second member is coupled to the first member. The second member further includes a ridge that mates with the groove of the exterior bounding member of the first member. The gasket is compressed between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Rayner, Matthew M. Glanzer, Richard W. Vinson, Thomas J. Davison
  • Patent number: 10396843
    Abstract: A protective encasement for an electronic device is described. The encasement includes a top member having a frame, a raised ridge extending down from an inner surface of the frame, and a seal member attached to the inside edge of the frame. The encasement further includes a bottom member having an inner surface and an outer surface, an outer perimeter extending from the inner surface and defining an outer wall, and a second seal member in contact with the outer wall to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20190223569
    Abstract: A housing for encasing an object includes a top member and a bottom member configured to be removably coupled to the top member. The top member includes a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes a second clasping mechanism. The first clasping mechanism and the second clasping mechanism are entirely internal to the housing. One of the perimeter portion of the top member and the perimeter portion of the bottom member includes an interior bounding member and an exterior bounding member defining a channel therebetween. The housing includes a compressible gasket seated in the channel and configured to seal between the top member and the bottom member when the bottom member is removably coupled to the top member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 10299554
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and a compressible gasket seated in a channel in either the top member or the bottom member. The top member includes a top member including a front surface surrounded by a perimeter portion defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposing side portions. The top member further including a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes an inner surface, a back surface, and a perimeter portion surrounding the inner surface and the back surface. The perimeter includes a wall including a second clasping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 10294016
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a top member and a bottom member. The top member has a perimeter portion configured for receiving at least a portion of the electronic device and clasping members positioned around interior surfaces of at least two sides. The top member further includes alignment posts around the perimeter and an opening that frames a display of the installed electronic device. The bottom member includes clasping members configured to engage the clasping members of the top member to removably attach the bottom member to the top member The bottom member also includes one or more alignment channels for receiving the alignment posts of the top member to align the top member with the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20180337704
    Abstract: A protective encasement for an electronic device is described. The encasement includes a top member having a frame, a raised ridge extending down from an inner surface of the frame, and a seal member attached to the inside edge of the frame. The encasement further includes a bottom member having an inner surface and an outer surface, an outer perimeter extending from the inner surface and defining an outer wall, and a second seal member in contact with the outer wall to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 10090877
    Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. The bottom member includes a bottom peripheral portion having a sound transmission portion configured to allow sound to traverse through the bottom member. The sound transmission portion is positioned on a back surface of the bottom peripheral portion proximate a speaker portion of the mobile computing device when the mobile computing device is encased by the protective encasement. The speaker transmission port includes a plurality of apertures translating from the interior surface of the bottom member to the external surface of the bottom member and an acoustic vent membrane overlaying the plurality of apertures, the acoustic vent membrane configured to allow sound but not water to pass through the acoustic vent membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20180237214
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a top member and a bottom member. The top member has a perimeter portion configured for receiving at least a portion of the electronic device and clasping members positioned around interior surfaces of at least two sides. The top member further includes alignment posts around the perimeter and an opening that frames a display of the installed electronic device. The bottom member includes clasping members configured to engage the clasping members of the top member to removably attach the bottom member to the top member The bottom member also includes one or more alignment channels for receiving the alignment posts of the top member to align the top member with the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20180206607
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and a compressible gasket seated in a channel in either the top member or the bottom member. The top member includes a top member including a front surface surrounded by a perimeter portion defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposing side portions. The top member further including a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes an inner surface, a back surface, and a perimeter portion surrounding the inner surface and the back surface. The perimeter includes a wall including a second clasping mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 10005611
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and two gaskets. The bottom member has a back wall and side walls that define a cavity and include a tapered channel. The top member has clasping members that extend from the top member to engage the tapered channel to removably attach the top member to the bottom member. The top member has an opening that frames the display of the installed electronic device. A first gasket is proximate the perimeter of the top member to form a first seal between the top member and the bottom member when the top member is attached to the bottom member. A second gasket is proximate the opening of the top member to form a second seal between the top member and the front surface of the electronic device when the top member is attached to the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 9955762
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and a compressible gasket seated in a channel in either the top member or the bottom member. The top member includes a perimeter portion defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposing side portions. The top member further including a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes an inner surface, a back surface, and a perimeter portion surrounding the inner surface and the back surface. The perimeter includes a wall including a second clasping mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 9900041
    Abstract: A sled for retaining an electronic device positioned in a housing includes an elongated member, a plurality of support elements, a clasping mechanism, and a locking element. The elongated member includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The elongated member circumscribed by a perimeter portion. The plurality of support elements are positioned along the perimeter portion of the elongated member and are configured to support and/or retain the housing. The clasping mechanism is rotatable from a first position configured to retain the electronic device to a second position to release the electronic device. The locking element is adapted to engage the locking portion to selectively lock the clasping mechanism in the first position or the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20170237460
    Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. The bottom member includes a bottom peripheral portion having a sound transmission portion configured to allow sound to traverse through the bottom member. The sound transmission portion is positioned on a back surface of the bottom peripheral portion proximate a speaker portion of the mobile computing device when the mobile computing device is encased by the protective encasement. The speaker transmission port includes a plurality of apertures translating from the interior surface of the bottom member to the external surface of the bottom member and an acoustic vent membrane overlaying the plurality of apertures, the acoustic vent membrane configured to allow sound but not water to pass through the acoustic vent membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 9660684
    Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20170086551
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing an electronic device includes a top member, a bottom member, and a compressible gasket seated in a channel in either the top member or the bottom member. The top member includes a perimeter portion defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposing side portions. The top member further including a first clasping mechanism. The bottom member includes an inner surface, a back surface, and a perimeter portion surrounding the inner surface and the back surface. The perimeter includes a wall including a second clasping mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Publication number: 20170085283
    Abstract: A sled for retaining an electronic device positioned in a housing includes an elongated member, a plurality of support elements, a clasping mechanism, and a locking element. The elongated member includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The elongated member circumscribed by a perimeter portion. The plurality of support elements are positioned along the perimeter portion of the elongated member and are configured to support and/or retain the housing. The clasping mechanism is rotatable from a first position configured to retain the electronic device to a second position to release the electronic device. The locking element is adapted to engage the locking portion to selectively lock the clasping mechanism in the first position or the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Gary A. Rayner
  • Patent number: 9579048
    Abstract: An activity monitoring apparatus is provided. The activity monitoring apparatus includes a retention feature configured to removably secure the monitoring apparatus to a participant performing a physical activity. The activity monitoring apparatus further includes a clasping mechanism configured to receive a mobile electronic device and removably secure the mobile electronic device to the monitoring apparatus. The activity monitoring apparatus further includes a physiological data collector and electronic circuitry. The physiological data collector is configured to collect physiological data associated with the participant performing the physical activity. The electronic circuitry is configured to receive the physiological data associated with the participant from the physiological data collector, process the physiological data, and wirelessly transmit the processed physiological data to the mobile electronic device for display on the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc
    Inventors: Gary A. Rayner, James S. Nolan, David D. Bohn, Frederick J. Zimbric, Peter J. Gronewoller, Kyle M. Fanning, Travis W. Smith
  • Publication number: 20170035170
    Abstract: A waterproof housing for an electronic device includes a first member, a second member, and a gasket. The first member includes a perimeter portion, an interior bounding member, and an exterior bounding member. The interior bounding member and the exterior bounding member form a channel in the first member and the exterior bounding member includes a groove. The second member removably couples to the first member to form the waterproof housing. The second member includes a perimeter portion that extends into the channel of the first member when the second member is coupled to the first member. The second member further includes a ridge that mates with the groove of the exterior bounding member of the first member. The gasket is compressed between the first member and the second member when the first member is coupled to the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: GARY A. RAYNER, MATTHEW M. GLANZER, RICHARD W. VINSON, THOMAS J. DAVISON
  • Patent number: 9549598
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter may be defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Rayner, Andrew C. Crawford, Alfred Blochlinger