This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Otter Products, LLC. Active years: 2018.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018
Title: Mark W. Rau and His Powered Case for Portable Electronic Devices.
Introduction
Mark W. Rau is an inventor associated with Loveland, Colorado, and Otter Products, LLC. His patent work includes an invention designed to provide portable electronic devices with controlled power from a rechargeable case.
Latest Patents
Rau is credited with 1 patent, titled “Powered Case for Portable Electronic Device.” The invention describes a case with front and back members, including an aperture that allows interaction with the device’s touchscreen. Its back member houses a rechargeable power cell, a switched electrical interface, an electromechanical switch, and current-monitoring circuitry.
The interface can allow or prevent current from flowing from the case to the installed device. The electromechanical switch enables the interface, while the monitoring circuitry automatically disables it when the current falls to a predetermined level. This design provides a way to manage power delivery from the case to the electronic device.
Career Highlights
Rau’s listed patent reflects work on accessories that combine device protection with portable power management. His association with Otter Products, LLC connects his invention to a company known for developing products for mobile devices.
Collaborations
Thomas J. Davison is identified as Rau’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Davison collaborated on the patent.
Conclusion
Mark W. Rau’s patent describes a powered case that uses switching and current monitoring to control energy transfer to a portable electronic device.
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