Patents by Inventor Will Ali

Will Ali 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: 20150368932
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: 9144279
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing and displaying a portable electronic device includes a housing having a window sized to display a portion of a screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the housing. The apparatus also includes a first recess disposed in the housing, the first recess sized and configured to hold a stylus at a first angle relative to the housing. The apparatus also includes a second recess disposed in the housing, the second recess sized and configured to hold the stylus at a second, different angle relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: A. John Venida, Will Ali, Judy Barker, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20150083885
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a portable electronic device includes a base section configured to be supported on a surface, and a main body configured to engage the portable electronic device to secure the portable electronic device to the apparatus. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section so that the main body is movable relative to the base section while the portable electronic device is secured to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20150076188
    Abstract: An apparatus for housing and displaying a portable electronic device includes a housing having a window sized to display a portion of a screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the housing. The apparatus also includes a first recess disposed in the housing, the first recess sized and configured to hold a stylus at a first angle relative to the housing. The apparatus also includes a second recess disposed in the housing, the second recess sized and configured to hold the stylus at a second, different angle relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: John Venida, Will Ali, Judy Barker, Wilson Tse
  • Patent number: 8882069
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20120125057
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael (Xiao Lei) Liang
  • Patent number: 8042366
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: 8001812
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: 7997106
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20110185776
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing an electronic device includes a main body with two ends. An arm is provided at one end of the main body, and has a hook attached thereto, shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. An additional arm is slidably attached to the other end of the main body, and is capable of being slid by a user to several lateral positions relative to the main body. An additional hook is provided on the slidable arm, and is shaped for the electronic device to be placed between the hook and the arm. A locking system is provided to lock and unlock the slidable arm to at least one of the lateral positions. A base section is capable of being secured at or near a location. The main body is adjustably attached to the base section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Will Ali, John Tan, John Hung, Ryan White, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20110089794
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20110080707
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20110072863
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC.
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20110061427
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20090184822
    Abstract: A security system is disclosed. Embodiments of the system comprise a key containing a unique identifier, and a security device capable of reading the unique identifier from the key. In certain embodiments the unique identifier is stored on an integrated circuit within the key along with a power supply for the security device. Use of the proper key can initiate the locking or unlocking of the security device, through actuating means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Guillermo Andres, Samson Lee, Will Ali, Wilson Tse
  • Patent number: D651889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: D660682
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: D661975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Patent number: D670553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang