Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Wicks

Jeffrey C. Wicks 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: 20230347834
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle extends outward from the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to attach to the handle and be bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA
  • Patent number: 11745670
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Shanshan Li, Joseph A. Prizzi, Kevin M. Malak, Jeffrey C. Wicks, Andrew J. Walla
  • Publication number: 20210347312
    Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA
  • Patent number: 11068030
    Abstract: A stand that is attachable to a back surface of an electronic device or a protective case for the electronic device. The stand includes a base portion, two legs, and two pivoting spring arms. Each leg pivots at a leg axis along an arc between a stowed position and an extended position. The two pivoting spring arms are attached to the base portion at a first end and attached to a respective one of the legs at a second end. Each pivoting spring arm is configured to apply a spring force to the leg to, alternately, force leg toward the stowed position or the extended position depending on the starting position of the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Richard K. Marcks, Jr., Jeffrey C. Wicks
  • Publication number: 20200200322
    Abstract: A stand that is attachable to a back surface of an electronic device or a protective case for the electronic device. The stand includes a base portion, two legs, and two pivoting spring arms. Each leg pivots at a leg axis along an arc between a stowed position and an extended position. The two pivoting spring arms are attached to the base portion at a first end and attached to a respective one of the legs at a second end. Each pivoting spring arm is configured to apply a spring force to the leg to, alternately, force leg toward the stowed position or the extended position depending on the starting position of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: RICHARD K. MARCKS, JR., JEFFREY C. WICKS
  • Patent number: 9287916
    Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Carlton R. Lay, William L. DeMarco, James M. Hendrix, Jamie L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140332417
    Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Carlton R. Lay, William L. DeMarco, James M. Hendrix, Jamie L. Johnson
  • Patent number: D720740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Ryan D. Sellden, Jonathan B. Rayeski, John P. Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: D772853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Ryan D. Sellden, Jonathan B. Rayeski, John P. Fitzgerald