Patents by Inventor Richard N. Case

Richard N. Case 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: 20090140017
    Abstract: A carrying case includes a backbone panel forming a back and base for the carrying case. A rear-top panel is connected to the backbone panel forming at least a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A left side and a right side panel are connected to the backbone panel forming a portion of the left side and right side of the carrying case, respectively. A mid-top panel is connected to the left side and right side panels, forming a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A mid-front panel is connected to the mid-top panel, the left side and right side panels, and the backbone panel, the mid-front panel forming the front of the carrying case. A first zipper is connected to the rear-top panel and the mid-top panel. The backbone panel, rear-top panel, left side and right side panels, mid-top panel, mid-front panel, and zipper form a first pocket in the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Publication number: 20090140016
    Abstract: An implement holster comprising a holster support, a first cradle attached to the holster support, a second cradle, and a resilient strap system connected between the holster support and the second cradle, the first cradle fitting within the second cradle. The implement holster further comprises a clip adapted for attaching the holster to a support, a rotator connected between the clip and the holster, and a detent system permitting the holster to be held in a plurality of different positions with respect to the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Publication number: 20090050658
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to multi-functional carriers for carrying items and methods for constructing carriers. According to some embodiments the carrier includes a holder and a strap molded of foam material. The strap and holder may be coupled together in various configurations to create loop through which one or more objects may be inserted or removed from within a cavity in the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: CROCS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Richard N. Case, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Publication number: 20080149679
    Abstract: A carrying case apparatus has a first pocket for carrying an object, a flap, and an elastic strap. The first pocket has an open top. The flap is configured to cover the open top of the first pocket. The elastic strap has a first and second end. The first end is attached to the top of the outer portion of the flap and the second end is attached to the outer portion of the first pocket, such that the elastic strap remains taut against the first pocket and flap, and may be pulled by a user in order to create space for inserting an item. The item is held between the first pocket and flap combination and the elastic strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Publication number: 20040206796
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 6729518
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
  • Publication number: 20020017545
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 6206542
    Abstract: A flashlight support device having a hollow open body that has at least one open end and is designed to removably fit over the body of a flashlight. Attached in substantially diametric opposition adjacent to one open end is at least one pair of separate legs for rotation in the Y-axis. Each leg is comprised of a bendable material and is capable of being bent, without any additional mechanism, into substantially any position and configuration in the X and Z-axis. A rotation mechanism and the adjustable and bendable legs attached thereto allows each rotatable and bendable leg to be rotated into a number of incremental positions in the Y-axis over a range of a full 360°. In preferred embodiments, the flashlight support device has two opposed open ends, and there are at least two pairs of adjustable and bendable legs attached to the hollow body for rotation in the Y-axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: RCP Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Howard Steve Ellenburg
  • Patent number: 5921657
    Abstract: A flashlight carrier sleeve device for carrying a flashlight which has a main body and an illumination end. The sleeve device has an open, tubular, flexible sleeve member which is expandable for receiving at least a portion of the main body of a flashlight, and for being releasably retained on the flashlight. The flexible sleeve member has a first open end and an opposed second open end. The carrier device also has a strap member having a first end and a second end with the first end of the strap member secured adjacent to the first open end of the flexible sleeve member and the second end of the strap member secured adjacent to the second open end of the flexible sleeve member. At least a portion of a hand of a person is receivable between the strap member and the flexible sleeve member releasably securing the sleeve device to the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 5692268
    Abstract: Devices for securing a first object to a second object, comprising a preformed, flexible strap having a first end and a second end, and including a first opening preferably located in the vicinity of the first end and a spaced apart second opening preferably located in the vicinity of the second end of the strap. The openings are designed to releasably receive the first object. A strap receiving aperture is formed in the strap intermediate the first opening and the second opening of the strap, and is designed to slidably receive one end of the strap to form a loop which is capable of encircling a second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D508607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Michael C. Boyd, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D453417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D532199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Nite Ize Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D539031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D585640
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D600907
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Crocs, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Richard N. Case, Bowden Ormsbee, Richard Schmelzer
  • Patent number: D607199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D624306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D624307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: D410773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: RCP Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard N. Case