Patents by Inventor Michael C. Boyd

Michael C. Boyd 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).

  • System and method for controlling a headlamp having a capacitance sensor
    Patent number: 10066818
    Abstract: A system for controlling a headlamp includes a computing device and a capacitance sensor. A method for operating the headlamp includes detecting a first change at a first sensor on the headlamp and determining if the first change is a first swipe. The method further includes activating a first light of the headlamp in response to the first swipe and detecting a second change at the first sensor on the headlamp. The method further includes determining the second change is a hold and cycling the intensity of the first light of the headlamp in response to the second change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20170356634
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a module assembly, a back of the module assembly including a geared portion, the geared portion including a plurality of grooves and protrusions, and the module assembly including a lighting module. The headlamp further includes a holder, the holder pivotally attached to the module assembly, and the holder includes a tab mounted on a flexible tab arm, the tab and flexible tab arm positioned such that the tab interfaces with the geared portion of the back, the module assembly being rotatable in relation to the holder, the tab ratcheting from one groove to another groove of the plurality of grooves, and the flexible tab arm flexing to allow the tab to pass over the protrusions of the geared portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • Systems and methods for a headlamp
    Patent number: 9726356
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a module assembly, a back of the module assembly including a geared portion, the geared portion including a plurality of grooves and protrusions, and the module assembly including a lighting module. The headlamp further includes a holder, the holder pivotally attached to the module assembly, and the holder includes a tab mounted on a flexible tab arm, the tab and flexible tab arm positioned such that the tab interfaces with the geared portion of the back, the module assembly being rotatable in relation to the holder, the tab ratcheting from one groove to another groove of the plurality of grooves, and the flexible tab arm flexing to allow the tab to pass over the protrusions of the geared portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20150192282
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a module assembly, a back of the module assembly including a geared portion, the geared portion including a plurality of grooves and protrusions, and the module assembly including a lighting module. The headlamp further includes a holder, the holder pivotally attached to the module assembly, and the holder includes a tab mounted on a flexible tab arm, the tab and flexible tab arm positioned such that the tab interfaces with the geared portion of the back, the module assembly being rotatable in relation to the holder, the tab ratcheting from one groove to another groove of the plurality of grooves, and the flexible tab arm flexing to allow the tab to pass over the protrusions of the geared portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • Molded device holder
    Patent number: D600007
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff D. Levis, Michael C. Boyd
  • Glasses holder
    Patent number: D634927
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Lighted saddle bag
    Patent number: D696180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Boyd, Dean Bacalzo, Dennis Balchunas, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Headlamp
    Patent number: D743596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • Case with a clip
    Patent number: D773176
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Nite Iza, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Case for an electronic device
    Patent number: D782191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Adelman, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Case with a clip
    Patent number: D782816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Waterproof packing cube
    Patent number: D850105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Zipper
    Patent number: D855995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Waterproof toiletry bag
    Patent number: D857375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Zipper
    Patent number: D858086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Waterproof wallet
    Patent number: D896511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Bag
    Patent number: D902052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Waterproof pouch
    Patent number: D902590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Waterproof pocket
    Patent number: D915072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Zipper
    Patent number: D922770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder