Patents by Inventor Glen Vail Walter

Glen Vail Walter 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).

  • Expandable speaker
    Patent number: 9351066
    Abstract: A speaker apparatus or system with a user selectably expandable chamber is provided. The chamber in its expanded state enhances the speaker's acoustical properties. The chamber in its collapsed (in physical dimension or shape) state provides a thin profile for increased portability or low profile mounted solutions. The speaker is compatible with current electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DesignPoint Industrial Design Studio, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron Vail Walter, Glen Vail Walter
  • Expandable Speaker
    Publication number: 20150049895
    Abstract: A speaker apparatus or system with a user selectably expandable chamber is provided. The chamber in its expanded state enhances the speaker's acoustical properties. The chamber in its collapsed (in physical dimension or shape) state provides a thin profile for increased portability or low profile mounted solutions. The speaker is compatible with current electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Cameron Vail Walter, Glen Vail Walter
  • Animal restraining device
    Patent number: 6082308
    Abstract: The present invention provides a leash for controlling an animal. The leash of the invention includes a sleeve portion having a loop portion that can form a cuff around a user's wrist, and a gripping portion that is held in the palm of the user's hand. Both the loop portion and the gripping portion are formed at least partially of a soft fabric-like material to prevent abrasion of the user's skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Glen Vail Walter