Patents by Inventor Jeff Whitten

Jeff Whitten 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: 11902458
    Abstract: A case for a handheld electronic device includes one or more shell portions, a plurality of magnets, an opening through a rear exterior wall of the one or more shell portions, and an alignment magnet. The one or more shell portions can be configured to interlock and encase the handheld electronic device. The plurality of magnets can be positioned on or within the rear exterior wall. The opening can comprise a plurality of radial tabs and be configured to interlock with an interlocking device. The alignment magnet can be oriented radially relative to the plurality of magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: RokForm IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Publication number: 20240045476
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20240017783
    Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a first portion having an interlocking portion, a pressure plate, and a biasing member and a second portion having an attachment region. Where, in use, the biasing member applies force to the pressure plate inhibiting unintentional rotation of the second portion of the electronic device mount relative to the first portion. The electronic device mount can be incorporated within or attached to a protective case of an electronic device or any other object to be mounted that includes a suitable attachment region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Publication number: 20240007557
    Abstract: A foldable ring assembly that can be coupled to a handheld electronic device or case is disclosed herein. The foldable ring assembly can include a mount and a support ring. The mount can be configured to be magnetically coupled to a handheld electronic device. The mount can include a first magnet, a second magnet, and a separator. The separator can be disposed between the first and second magnets. The support ring can be rotatably couped to the mount, wherein the support ring is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Patent number: 11775019
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: RokForm IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 11760432
    Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a first portion having an interlocking portion, a pressure plate, and a biasing member and a second portion having an attachment region. Where, in use, the biasing member applies force to the pressure plate inhibiting unintentional rotation of the second portion of the electronic device mount relative to the first portion. The electronic device mount can be incorporated within or attached to a protective case of an electronic device or any other object to be mounted that includes a suitable attachment region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: RokForm IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Publication number: 20220166868
    Abstract: A case for a handheld electronic device includes one or more shell portions, a plurality of magnets, an opening through a rear exterior wall of the one or more shell portions, and an alignment magnet. The one or more shell portions can be configured to interlock and encase the handheld electronic device. The plurality of magnets can be positioned on or within the rear exterior wall. The opening can comprise a plurality of radial tabs and be configured to interlock with an interlocking device. The alignment magnet can be oriented radially relative to the plurality of magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Publication number: 20220117384
    Abstract: A mounting assembly that can couple to a case for handheld electronic devices is disclosed herein. The mounting assembly can include a ring that can be rotated between deployed and stowed configurations. The ring can include flat edges flat edges that can securely support the case at an angle relative to a support surface. The mounting assembly can include a mount with a magnet that can be used to couple the case with the handheld electronic device therein to magnetic surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Jeff Whitten
  • Publication number: 20210315340
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20210261215
    Abstract: An electronic device mount includes a first portion having an interlocking portion, a pressure plate, and a biasing member and a second portion having an attachment region. Where, in use, the biasing member applies force to the pressure plate inhibiting unintentional rotation of the second portion of the electronic device mount relative to the first portion. The electronic device mount can be incorporated within or attached to a protective case of an electronic device or any other object to be mounted that includes a suitable attachment region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Jose Estuardo Chavarria
  • Patent number: 11044974
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20210188380
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 10864956
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20200077759
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 10420407
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20190100267
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20190029380
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 10112670
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 10093377
    Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Patent number: 10070707
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: ROKFORM IP LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion