Patents by Inventor Brian M. Sandefur

Brian M. Sandefur 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: 8116978
    Abstract: A device with an improved user interface and mounting features comprises a sensor operable to detect a mounting configuration of the device, a display, and a processing system coupled with the sensor and the display. The processing system is generally operable to receive an indication of the detected mounting configuration from the sensor and present information on the display according to the detected mounting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Matthew L. Callicoat, Paul E. Skelton, Kevin M. Hansen, Brian M. Sandefur, Choy Wai Lee, Mark A. Kelsay, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110205697
    Abstract: A device with an improved user interface and mounting features comprises a sensor operable to detect a mounting configuration of the device, a display, and a processing system coupled with the sensor and the display. The processing system is generally operable to receive an indication of the detected mounting configuration from the sensor and present information on the display according to the detected mounting configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: GARMIN SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Matthew L. Callicoat, Paul E. Skelton, Kevin M. Hansen, Brian M. Sandefur, Choy Wai Lee, Mark A. Kelsay, JR.
  • Patent number: 7828697
    Abstract: A portable personal training device is disclosed. The device generally includes a location determining component operable to determine a geographic location of the device, a housing having a first portion and a second portion coupled to the first portion at an angle, and a strap operable to secure the housing to a user's wrist such that the first portion is operable to be positioned on a top of the wrist and the second portion is operable to be positioned offset from the top of the wrist. Such a configuration facilitates both wearing and operation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: John P. Oberrieder, Paul E. Skelton, Warren R. Stevens, Brian M. Sandefur, David F. Lammers-Meis, Justin R. Lyons
  • Patent number: D549602
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: John P. Oberrieder, Paul E. Skelton, Warren R. Stevens, Brian M. Sandefur, David F. Lammers-Meis
  • Patent number: D550105
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: John P. Oberrieder, Paul E. Skelton, Warren R. Stevens, Brian M. Sandefur, David F. Lammers-Meis
  • Patent number: D560520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: John P. Oberrieder, Paul E. Skelton, Warren R. Stevens, Brian M. Sandefur, David F. Lammers-Meis
  • Patent number: D560525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Skelton, Brian M. Sandefur
  • Patent number: D560526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul E. Skelton, Brian M. Sandefur
  • Patent number: D610922
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: David F. Lammers-Meis, Paul E. Skelton, Peter J. Henne, Brian M. Sandefur
  • Patent number: D660726
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Todd P. Register, Jonathan R. Hosler, Thomas A. Bondurant, Brian M. Sandefur, Thomas J. Vehlewald
  • Patent number: D703072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Mark B. Emge, Gregory M. Groener, John J. Stutz, Brian M. Sandefur, Robert M. Kalis