The object
Curt Richardson created the original OtterBox waterproof case in his garage, establishing a protective-case product family that expanded to mobile electronics. OtterBox records the drybox origin and present global brand, while a 2025 executive profile identifies Richardson as founder, chairman, and chief visionary officer.
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What Curt did
created the original OtterBox waterproof case, a protective dry box later adapted into a major mobile-device case business
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Why it matters
OtterBox grew from its original drybox into a globally recognized protective-accessory brand for phones and other mobile devices.
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Living-status check
A current executive biography sourced from Otter Products in October 2025 identifies Richardson in active founder, chairman, and chief-visionary roles.