Patents by Inventor Ben Dettmann

Ben Dettmann 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).

  • Cover for device
    Patent number: 8054614
    Abstract: A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
  • Transparent cover with access to multi-way navigation assembly
    Patent number: 7876550
    Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
  • COVER FOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100246112
    Abstract: A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: PALM, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
  • Transparent cover with access to multi-way navigation assembly
    Patent number: 6914774
    Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: palmOne, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb