Patents by Inventor Paul Beaulieu

Paul Beaulieu 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: 20230353182
    Abstract: A set of protective layers configured to protect and enhance a display or interface of a device is provided. The layers may include layers of material to strengthen the respective device components to increase durability and reduce damage from impacts. When the layers are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be absorbed by the strengthened component or transferred to other areas of the device, rather than catastrophically damaging the display, encasement or interface of the device. Additionally, the use of functional layers is provided to enhance device performance and user experience. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventor: Paul Beaulieu
  • Patent number: 11791858
    Abstract: A set of protective layers configured to protect and enhance a display or interface of a device is provided. The layers may include layers of material to strengthen the respective device components to increase durability and reduce damage from impacts. When the layers are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be absorbed by the strengthened component or transferred to other areas of the device, rather than catastrophically damaging the display, encasement or interface of the device. Additionally, the use of functional layers is provided to enhance device performance and user experience. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Paul Beaulieu
  • Publication number: 20230100779
    Abstract: A set of protective layers configured to protect and enhance a display or interface of a device is provided. The layers may include layers of material to strengthen the respective device components to increase durability and reduce damage from impacts. When the layers are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be absorbed by the strengthened component or transferred to other areas of the device, rather than catastrophically damaging the display, encasement or interface of the device. Additionally, the use of functional layers is provided to enhance device performance and user experience. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventor: Paul Beaulieu
  • Patent number: 11451256
    Abstract: A set of protective layers configured to protect and enhance a display or interface of a device is provided. The layers may include layers of material to strengthen the respective device components to increase durability and reduce damage from impacts. When the layers are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be absorbed by the strengthened component or transferred to other areas of the device, rather than catastrophically damaging the display, encasement or interface of the device. Additionally, the use of functional layers is provided to enhance device performance and user experience. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Paul Beaulieu