Patents by Inventor Robin DeFay

Robin DeFay 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).

  • Patent number: 8975514
    Abstract: Cable assemblies include at least a first wire and a second wire. The wires are enclosed, using injection molding, by a respective layer of thermo-resistant material. During the injection molding, the first wire and second wire are kept substantially straight so as to avoid kinks in at least one of the first wire and the second wire that can develop subsequent to the molding if a wire is not substantially straight. The tension associated with the first wire and the second wire is kept within a predetermined range or below a predetermined threshold. The predetermined range/threshold depends on a temperature associated with the injection molding. The injection molding can provide a zip structure over the wires such that the zip structure can be zipped-together and zipped-apart to prevent entanglement of the wires when used by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC.
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin Defay
  • Publication number: 20150016655
    Abstract: An electrical wire assembly is described that has a first audio electrical wire and a second audio electrical wire. These audio electrical wires can be encapsulated by a thermo-resistant material. The thermo-resistant material encapsulating the first audio electrical wire can encapsulate a ridge, and the thermo-resistant material encapsulating the second audio electrical wire can encapsulate a groove. A slider can be configured to slide along at least a portion of lengths of the first audio electrical wire and the second audio electrical wire to releasably attach the ridge and the groove. A jack can be connected to one end of the audio electrical wires. The jack can be configured to connect to an audio producing device. Earphones or headphones can be connected to the other ends of the first audio electrical wire and the second audio electrical wire. Related methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Robin DeFay, Justin Liu
  • Publication number: 20140050349
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is described that includes a first set of electrical wires, a second set of electrical wires, and a first set of zipper teeth. The first set of electrical wires can be encapsulated by a first inner layer made of a thermo-resistant material. The second set of electrical wires can be encapsulated by a second inner layer made of the thermo-resistant material. The first set of zipper teeth can be connected to a zipper tape fabric that is woven with the first inner layer and the second inner layer. The first set of zipper teeth can be configured to be attached to an article of clothing. The first set of zipper teeth can be releasably attached to a second set of zipper teeth attached to the article of clothing. Related methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Robin DeFay, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco
  • Patent number: 8455758
    Abstract: Preferred assemblies are directed to a cable assembly that includes a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire; with a thermo-resistant material that is molded around the wires. Zipper teeth are molded to the thermo-resistant material of both of the wires. The zipper teeth on the first wire are releasably attached to the zipper teeth on the second wire, and at least one reinforcing fiber is encapsulated with one of the wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay
  • Publication number: 20120045084
    Abstract: Cable assemblies comprising at least a first wire and a second wire are provided. The wires are enclosed, using injection molding, by a respective layer of thermo-resistant material. During the injection molding, the first wire and second wire are kept substantially straight so as to avoid kinks in at least one of the first wire and the second wire that can develop subsequent to the molding if a wire is not substantially straight. The tension associated with the first wire and the second wire is kept within a predetermined range or below a predetermined threshold. The predetermined range/threshold depends on a temperature associated with the injection molding. The injection molding can provide a zip structure over the wires such that the zip structure can be zipped-together and zipped-apart to prevent entanglement of the wires when used by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: D & G Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin Defay
  • Publication number: 20110162883
    Abstract: Cable organization assemblies and methods of making said assemblies are provided herein. Preferred assemblies are directed to releasably coupling two or more audio wires to prevent entanglement. Headphones having two audio cables configured to zip together to prevent entanglement and subsequently zip apart are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Digital Group Audio
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay
  • Patent number: D652407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay
  • Patent number: D684137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay
  • Patent number: D684138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay
  • Patent number: D684559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Zipbuds, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Groset, Justin Liu, Michael Klasco, Robin DeFay