Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Ziegler

Andrew G. Ziegler 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: 6819762
    Abstract: An ear mounted speaker assembly provides improved internal and external stability of a “in-the-ear” headset. A housing containing a speaker further contains an extender, audio portion and electrical compartment. The extender is adapted to rest in the intertragic notch of the ear. The audio portion is mounted to the extender and is of greater width than the extender. The audio portion is adapted to be positioned within the lower concha behind the tragus and antitragus of the ear. The compressible retainer extends from the surface of the housing and presses against the upper concha of the ear. The strut extends from the lower surface of the housing below the extender and extends downward outside the intertragic notch and presses against skin to stabilize the speaker assembly within the ear. Compressible retainers may be interchangeable and may come in a kit containing a plurality of interchangeable compressible retainers of a variety of shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Aura Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Jones, Andrew G. Ziegler, Charles M. Marshall, Timothy E. White
  • Publication number: 20020131585
    Abstract: An ear mounted speaker assembly provides improved internal and external stability of a “in-the-ear” headset. A housing containing a speaker further contains an extender, audio portion and electrical compartment. The extender is adapted to rest in the intertragic notch of the ear. The audio portion is mounted to the extender and is of greater width than the extender. The audio portion is adapted to be positioned within the lower concha behind the tragus and antitragus of the ear. The compressible retainer extends from the surface of the housing and presses against the upper concha of the ear. The strut extends from the lower surface of the housing below the extender and extends downward outside the intertragic notch and presses against skin to stabilize the speaker assembly within the ear. Compressible retainers may be interchangeable and may come in a kit containing a plurality of interchangeable compressible retainers of a variety of shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: Aura Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Jones, Andrew G. Ziegler, Charles M. Marshall, Timothy E. White
  • Patent number: 5717431
    Abstract: A portable computer and method of operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventors: Chen Chia-Ying, Andrew W. Moore, Andrew G. Ziegler
  • Patent number: 5659900
    Abstract: A bicycle helmet is disclosed having a flexible, articulated member depending from the rear of the helmet, providing a closer fit to an individual wearer's head and improving stability of the helmet on the head, particularly for mountain bike riding. The articulated member contacts the wearer's head beneath the occipital region and applies a forward and upward pressure against the head. The general embodiment of the invention includes an elastic strap stretching from one side of the helmet, across the back of the articulated member, to the opposite side of the helmet. Adjusting this strap allows the wearer to adjust the forward and upward pressure exerted by the articulated member on the wearer's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel D. Arney, Andrew G. Ziegler