Patents by Inventor Larry Blumer

Larry Blumer 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).

  • NOTIFICATION AND COMMAND CHARGING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF PERFORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190104501
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for providing a visual notification indicative of a status of a mobile device and controlling a function of the mobile device while charging the mobile device. The apparatus may receive electronic information indicative of a status of the mobile device. The apparatus may determine the status of the mobile device based on the electronic information indicative of the status of the mobile device. The apparatus may provide a visual notification based on the status and configure a command button to control the function of the mobile device based on the status. Further, in response to actuation of the command button, the apparatus may instruct the mobile device to perform the function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventor: Larry Blumer
  • Notification and command charging apparatus and methods of performing the same
    Patent number: 10231212
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for providing a visual notification indicative of a status of a mobile device and controlling a function of the mobile device while charging the mobile device. The apparatus may receive electronic information indicative of a status of the mobile device. The apparatus may determine the status of the mobile device based on the electronic information indicative of the status of the mobile device. The apparatus may provide a visual notification based on the status and configure a command button to control the function of the mobile device based on the status. Further, in response to actuation of the command button, the apparatus may instruct the mobile device to perform the function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Larry Blumer