Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Hemesath

Timothy A. Hemesath 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: 10320440
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed. The multi-layered construction includes two layers co-molded to one another and produces a lightweight and low-profile case providing a high level of impact protection. The first layer generally forms the internal rigid shell of the case, and the second layer forms the external soft shell of the case which may include a perforated pattern of holes. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing and absorbing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. The first layer includes apertures in which the second layer forms buttons corresponding to mobile device user controls. The second layer also bonds through attachment openings at the corners of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Del Toro, Timothy Jou, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10243608
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable mobile device is disclosed. The protective case comprises a shell that defines a compartment for receiving and retaining a mobile device, a cover panel, and a connector component. The shell has a main panel that includes an aperture and a subpanel that is hinged at a first side within the aperture and reversibly attached to the aperture via mechanical protrusions or detents at a second side so that it can rotatably attach and detach, or snap, into and out of the main panel. The hinge may be formed by one or more flexible layers overlaid on the shell or via mechanical swivel joint such as a pin and socket connection. A connector portion connects the cover panel to the shell and forms a flexible spine between the cover panel and the shell. The connector portion is comprised of opposing inner and outer layers that are overlaid over the internal and external facing surfaces of the shell and cover panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10236928
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a molded multi-layered construction is disclosed. The case includes a mobile device cavity that is configured to receive and retain the mobile device and a storage cavity that extends internally from an upper portion of the case to a lower portion of the case. The lower and upper portions of the case are hinged to one another to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The exterior back surface of the case is configured to conceal the existence of the storage compartment. Other and various unique aspects relating to the construction, configuration and manufacture of the case are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10231043
    Abstract: A portable speaker and protective cover for a portable wireless speaker and speaker system is disclosed. The protective cover is configured to receive, retain, cover, protect, and interactively support the portable wireless speaker. A plurality of embedded magnets and/or metallic elements in the speaker and cover are configured and aligned to magnetically secure the protective cover around the portable wireless speaker in the fully closed position and facilitate secure positioning of the speaker in a stand position during use. Other audio, video and computing electronics including tablet and smart phones may also be similarly protected and supported by such a cover configured to the particular dimensions of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ZAGG Amplified, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Hemesath, John Craig Cheney, Bryce Alan Craig
  • Patent number: 10206471
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a front cover and a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, personal identification cards, and/or cash is disclosed. The protective case includes a main body and a detachable panel configured to cover an aperture through the shell of the protective case providing access to the storage compartment via a hinged connection. The shell, panel, and front are secured to flexible layers, which allow the case to function as independent pivot stands that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20180352925
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a front cover and a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, personal identification cards, and/or cash is disclosed. The protective case includes a main body and a detachable panel configured to cover an aperture through the shell of the protective case providing access to the storage compartment via a hinged connection. The shell, panel, and front are secured to flexible layers, which allow the case to function as independent pivot stands that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20180213903
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, license, cash, etc. is disclosed. The protective case includes a first or main panel and a second or sub-panel that are configured to cover the storage compartment and provide access thereto, via a hinged connection. Each panel may also function as independent pivot stand that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: INCIPIO, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath, Andy Fathollahi
  • Publication number: 20180205411
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed. The multi-layered construction includes two layers co-molded to one another and produces a lightweight and low-profile case providing a high level of impact protection. The first layer generally forms the internal rigid shell of the case, and the second layer forms the external soft shell of the case which may include a perforated pattern of holes. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing and absorbing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. The first layer includes apertures in which the second layer forms buttons corresponding to mobile device user controls. The second layer also bonds through attachment openings at the corners of the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: INCIPIO, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Del Toro, Timothy Jou, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 9936780
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, license, cash, etc. is disclosed. The protective case includes a first or main panel and a second or sub-panel that are configured to cover the storage compartment and provide access thereto, via a hinged connection. Each panel may also function as independent pivot stand that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath, Andy Fathollahi
  • Patent number: 9929764
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed. The multi-layered construction includes two layers co-molded to one another and produces a lightweight and low-profile case providing a high level of impact protection. The first layer generally forms the internal rigid shell of the case, and the second layer forms the external soft shell of the case which may include a perforated pattern of holes. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing and absorbing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. The first layer includes apertures in which the second layer forms buttons corresponding to mobile device user controls. The second layer also bonds through attachment openings at the corners of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos Del Toro, Timothy Jou, Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20170194997
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a molded multi-layered construction is disclosed. The case includes a mobile device cavity that is configured to receive and retain the mobile device and a storage cavity that extends internally from an upper portion of the case to a lower portion of the case. The lower and upper portions of the case are hinged to one another to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The exterior back surface of the case is configured to conceal the existence of the storage compartment. Other and various unique aspects relating to the construction, configuration and manufacture of the case are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20170187212
    Abstract: A portable charging system having a charging dock and one or more battery banks is disclosed. The charging dock has at least one charging cavity each of which is configured to have two charging pins that can be plugged into charging contacts on the bottom side of one of the one or more battery banks to supply power to the battery bank when secured in the charging position while providing further stability to the battery bank when it is secured in charging cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20170180838
    Abstract: A portable speaker and protective cover for a portable wireless speaker and speaker system is disclosed. The protective cover is configured to receive, retain, cover, protect, and interactively support the portable wireless speaker. A plurality of embedded magnets and/or metallic elements in the speaker and cover are configured and aligned to magnetically secure the protective cover around the portable wireless speaker in the fully closed position and facilitate secure positioning of the speaker in a stand position during use. Other audio, video and computing electronics including tablet and smart phones may also be similarly protected and supported by such a cover configured to the particular dimensions of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Hemesath, John Craig Cheney, Bryce Alan Craig
  • Publication number: 20170099924
    Abstract: A case a mobile device is provided comprising an outer cover and a shell sized to contain a mobile device. The outer cover can include a first member, a second member, and a flexible member. The shell can include a back panel and a protrusion extending along a perimeter of the back panel. The shell may be reversibly attached to the second member of the outer cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: INCIPIO, LLC
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy A. Hemesath, Blake H. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20170005688
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable mobile device is disclosed. The protective case comprises a shell that defines a compartment for receiving and retaining a mobile device, a cover panel, and a connector component. The shell has a main panel that includes an aperture and a subpanel that is hinged at a first side within the aperture and reversibly attached to the aperture via mechanical protrusions or detents at a second side so that it can rotatably attach and detach, or snap, into and out of the main panel. The hinge may be formed by one or more flexible layers overlaid on the shell or via mechanical swivel joint such as a pin and socket connection. A connector portion connects the cover panel to the shell and forms a flexible spine between the cover panel and the shell. The connector portion is comprised of opposing inner and outer layers that are overlaid over the internal and external facing surfaces of the shell and cover panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 9521889
    Abstract: A case a mobile device is provided comprising an outer cover and a shell sized to contain a mobile device. The outer cover can include a first member, a second member, and a flexible member. The shell can include a back panel and a protrusion extending along a perimeter of the back panel. The shell may be reversibly attached to the second member of the outer cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: INCIPIO, LLC
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy A. Hemesath, Blake H. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20160198026
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed. The multi-layered construction includes two layers co-molded to one another and produces a lightweight and low-profile case providing a high level of impact protection. The first layer generally forms the internal rigid shell of the case, and the second layer forms the external soft shell of the case which may include a perforated pattern of holes. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing and absorbing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. The first layer includes apertures in which the second layer forms buttons corresponding to mobile device user controls. The second layer also bonds through attachment openings at the corners of the first layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Carlos Del Toro, Timothy Jou, Timothy Hemesath
  • Publication number: 20160113368
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, license, cash, etc. is disclosed. The protective case includes a first or main panel and a second or sub-panel that are configured to cover the storage compartment and provide access thereto, via a hinged connection. Each panel may also function as independent pivot stand that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath, Andy Fathollahi
  • Publication number: 20160020638
    Abstract: Portable charging devices for mobile devices such as cell/smart phones, computing tablets, MP3 players, gaming devices, and laptop computers and the like are disclosed. The devices may include a housing enclosing the circuitry and a cable extending from the housing on one end and terminating at a charging connector on the other end. The charging cable can wrap and unwrap around a groove or slot in the perimeter of the housing to facilitate different use modes, such as a storage mode, a rigid use mode, and a flexible cable use mode. The device may be in the form of a rechargeable battery bank and/or an inductive receiver and may be dimensioned so that when connected to the mobile device in rigid use mode, both the mobile device and charging device can lay substantially flat on the same supporting planar surface, such as a desk or table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Hemesath, Kenji Okada, Carlos Del Toro, Lee Nguyen
  • Patent number: D730343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Incipio Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Hemesath, Andy Fathollahi