Patents by Inventor LUCAS B. WELLER
LUCAS B. WELLER 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).
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Patent number: 9814289Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
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Patent number: 9756916Abstract: A protective case for use with an electronic device includes a cushion layer and a structural layer. The cushion layer is configured to cover at least a portion of the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The structural layer is configured to surround at least a portion of the cushion layer. The structural layer includes a back portion, at least two side walls, a slot in the back portion for removably retaining a card, and a rack and pinion system configured for selectively ejecting the card, at least partially, from the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Rebecca Lawson, Jonathan B. Rayeski, Larry Holmes, William T. Smith, John P. Fitzgerald, Lucas B. Weller, Kevin W. Witter, Peter J. Gronewoller
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Patent number: 9660682Abstract: A holder for an electronic device includes a body, a first receptacle, and a second receptacle. The body includes a surface, a first end portion, a second end portion, a medial portion, and an attachment mechanism configured for attaching the body to a wearable band. The attachment mechanism includes one or more deformable attachment protrusions configured for insertion into one or more corresponding attachment apertures of the wearable band. The first and second receptacles are each configured for removably retaining the electronic device to the body. The first and second receptacles each define a respective cavity bounded by a stretchable opening. Each opening is configured to receive and retain a respective end of the electronic device as well as ends of other electronic devices having a range of sizes.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: W. Travis Smith, Peter J. Gronewoller, Carlton R. Lay, Lucas B. Weller
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Publication number: 20170112246Abstract: A protective case for use with an electronic device includes a cushion layer and a structural layer. The cushion layer is configured to cover at least a portion of the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The structural layer is configured to surround at least a portion of the cushion layer. The structural layer includes a back portion, at least two side walls, a slot in the back portion for removably retaining a card, and a rack and pinion system configured for selectively ejecting the card, at least partially, from the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: REBECCA LAWSON, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI, LARRY HOLMES, WILLIAM T. SMITH, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, LUCAS B. WELLER, KEVIN W. WITTER, PETER J. GRONEWOLLER
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Publication number: 20170047957Abstract: A holder for an electronic device includes a body, a first receptacle, and a second receptacle. The body includes a surface, a first end portion, a second end portion, a medial portion, and an attachment mechanism configured for attaching the body to a wearable band. The attachment mechanism includes one or more deformable attachment protrusions configured for insertion into one or more corresponding attachment apertures of the wearable band. The first and second receptacles are each configured for removably retaining the electronic device to the body. The first and second receptacles each define a respective cavity bounded by a stretchable opening. Each opening is configured to receive and retain a respective end of the electronic device as well as ends of other electronic devices having a range of sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: W. Travis SMITH, Peter J. GRONEWOLLER, Carlton R. LAY, Lucas B. WELLER
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Patent number: 9560903Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device, the protective case having a cushion layer that covers a back surface, a left side surface, a right side surface, a top side surface, and a bottom side surface of the electronic device. A structural layer has a back portion and side wall portions that extend from the back portion and surrounds the cushion layer. A sliding drawer is attached to an outer surface of the back portion of the structural layer. The sliding drawer has a compartment that can store one or more items in the protective case. The sliding drawer can make the items accessible when open and concealed when closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Rebecca Lawson, Jonathan B. Rayeski, Larry Holmes, William T. Smith, John P. Fitzgerald, Lucas B. Weller, Kevin W. Witter, Peter J. Gronewoller
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Patent number: 9515692Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device on the body of a user. The apparatus includes a cradle with at least two securing regions that stretch to retain portions of front, back, and side portions of an electronic device. The cradle also includes apertures in portions on and/or near the securing regions that allow portable electronic devices of different sizes to be secured. The cradle also includes at least one protrusion that interfaces with at least one corresponding securing aperture in a band of flexible material. Cradles of different sizes may be attached to the band of flexible material using the one or more securing apertures.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: W. Travis Smith, Peter J. Gronewoller, Carlton R. Lay, Lucas B. Weller
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Publication number: 20160295981Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: CARLTON R. LAY, ADAM J. HAVENS, PETER J. GRONEWOLLER, LUCAS B. WELLER, LEE B. GATES
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Publication number: 20160211875Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device on the body of a user. The apparatus includes a cradle with at least two securing regions that stretch to retain portions of front, back, and side portions of an electronic device. The cradle also includes apertures in portions on and/or near the securing regions that allow portable electronic devices of different sizes to be secured. The cradle also includes at least one protrusion that interfaces with at least one corresponding securing aperture in a band of flexible material. Cradles of different sizes may be attached to the band of flexible material using the one or more securing apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: W. Travis SMITH, Peter J. GRONEWOLLER, Carlton R. LAY, Lucas B. WELLER
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Publication number: 20160088912Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device, the protective case having a cushion layer that covers a back surface, a left side surface, a right side surface, a top side surface, and a bottom side surface of the electronic device. A structural layer has a back portion and side wall portions that extend from the back portion and surrounds the cushion layer. A sliding drawer is attached to an outer surface of the back portion of the structural layer. The sliding drawer has a compartment that can store one or more items in the protective case. The sliding drawer can make the items accessible when open and concealed when closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: REBECCA LAWSON, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI, LARRY HOLMES, WILLIAM T. SMITH, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, LUCAS B. WELLER, KEVIN W. WITTER, PETER J. GRONEWOLLER
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Patent number: 9241551Abstract: A protective case for a personal electronic device can include a compartment configured to receive and store an item such as, for example, a credit card, identification card, SIM card, memory card, keys, cosmetics, or cash. The compartment can be a waterproof compartment designed to protect the contents of the compartment from damage in situations where the protective case is exposed to liquids. In some examples, the compartment can include or be configured to receive and store cosmetics, cosmetic tools, or a mirror, and can eliminate the need to carry a separate compact. In some examples, the compartment can include an ejection mechanism configured to eject a credit or identification card from the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Rebecca Lawson, Jonathan B. Rayeski, Larry Holmes, W. Travis Smith, John P. Fitzgerald, Lucas B. Weller, Kevin W. Witter, Peter J. Gronewoller
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Patent number: 9160189Abstract: A case for an electronic device is provided. The case can include a front shell attachable to a back shell, the front shell and the back shell at least partially surrounding an electronic device installed in the case. The case can include an attached payment device reader that is electrically connected to the electronic device, an attached product information input device electrically connected to the electronic device, and a battery electrically connected to the electronic device. The case can also include an electromechanical button and a trigger member that can actuate the electromechanical button. The case can also include a rotatable mount that is removably attachable to an outer surface of the case and a hand strap attached to the rotatable mount.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Matthew M. Glanzer, Lucas B. Weller
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Publication number: 20150156905Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to stands and enclosures for an electronic device. The apparatus can include an enclosure or a housing for receiving an electronic device and protect the device from damage resulting from impact or exposure to liquids. The stand may include one or more bi-stable springs connected to the rear surface of the housing by an attachment feature, such as slides or an anchor. The bi-stable spring portion of the stand has a straight or inactive configuration and a curled activated configuration. When a user places pressure on a straightened bi-stable spring, the bi-stable spring curls outward away from the enclosure and can act as a stand for the electronic device. The stand may be removably or permanently affixed to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Alfred Blochlinger, Andrew C. Crawford, Lucas B. Weller, Troy Nyssen
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Publication number: 20140361081Abstract: A case for an electronic device is provided. The case can include a front shell attachable to a back shell, the front shell and the back shell at least partially surrounding an electronic device installed in the case. The case can include an attached payment device reader that is electrically connected to the electronic device, an attached product information input device electrically connected to the electronic device, and a battery electrically connected to the electronic device. The case can also include an electromechanical button and a trigger member that can actuate the electromechanical button. The case can also include a rotatable mount that is removably attachable to an outer surface of the case and a hand strap attached to the rotatable mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Matthew M. Glanzer, Lucas B. Weller
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Publication number: 20140251368Abstract: A protective case for a personal electronic device can include a compartment configured to receive and store an item such as, for example, a credit card, identification card, SIM card, memory card, keys, cosmetics, or cash. The compartment can be a waterproof compartment designed to protect the contents of the compartment from damage in situations where the protective case is exposed to liquids. In some examples, the compartment can include or be configured to receive and store cosmetics, cosmetic tools, or a mirror, and can eliminate the need to carry a separate compact. In some examples, the compartment can include an ejection mechanism configured to eject a credit or identification card from the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: REBECCA LAWSON, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI, LARRY HOLMES, WILLIAM T. SMITH, FLOYD BINDER, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, LUCAS B. WELLER, HSIAO LU SUN, KEVIN W. WITTER, SHANSHAN LI
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Patent number: D762971Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Peter J. Gronewoller, W. Travis Smith, Carlton R. Lay, Lucas B. Weller
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Patent number: D765637Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
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Patent number: D765639Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
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Patent number: D772881Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Tao-Wei Chang, Lucas B. Weller, Richard Rodriguez, John P. Fitzgerald