Patents by Inventor Christopher Graham Tewksbury
Christopher Graham Tewksbury 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).
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Publication number: 20220248870Abstract: This document describes a high-security mounting system for retail device display. The mounting system includes a shelf and table system having a variety of security features that help reduce theft of electronic devices presented for retail display. The devices are mechanically fastened to a stand, which is mechanically fastened to a mounting surface of the mounting system using a series of holes defined in the mounting surface. A tray is fastened to an underside of the mounting surface and is usable to house the devices' electrical cords extending through the holes. A rigid placemat is attached to the stand and wraps around an edge of the mounting surface to capture a portion of the underside of the mounting surface to resist a pull force on the stand. Optionally, a riser can be used to adapt a device's configuration of mounting hardware to the holes in the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Google LLCInventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Warit Tulyathorn, Li Xu, Ellen L. Ferguson, Darren Nicholas Kool
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Patent number: 11147397Abstract: This document describes a wedge apparatus for retail device display. The techniques described herein provide a seamless graphic panel on an attachment surface that can be used to present any one of a plurality of different hardware devices on a complex plastic-injection molded assembly. The attachment surface of the wedge apparatus includes a single surface with a plurality of hole patterns, each usable for mounting a different hardware device for retail display. The wedge apparatus provides connection points for attachment of an interchangeable graphic panel, which includes a single hole-pattern accommodating one of the plurality of devices to be displayed. The seamless joining of the various parts of the wedge apparatus enables the graphic panel to be wrapped around the wedge apparatus without a seam being visible through the material of the graphic panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Kelvin Lee, Sherry L. Satola, Robin C. Lam, Darren Nicholas Kool
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Patent number: 11107151Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame, a plurality of LED module mountings, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the LED module mountings, wherein each of the LED modules are coupled to an electrical power source when mounted and individually detectable and programmable.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu
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Patent number: 10548416Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame having an edge having a coating and a grid, the grid including a plurality of mountings adapted to support LED modules, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the mountings, and one or more removable filler panels adapted to occupy any of the plurality of mountings that do support an LED module, wherein the one or more filler panels are coated in a similar manner to the edge of the frame. Also, an assembly for inclusion in a kiosk comprises a frame, LED modules and filler panels supported on a continuous plane, and a translucent panel supported in front of the continuous plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury
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Patent number: 10504389Abstract: An interactive kiosk configured to display items, attract consumers and maintain a consistent display appearance. The kiosk includes a vertically-oriented interactive display having an array of LED modules which are programmed to show images or other data related to intended purpose of the kiosk display. A combination of LED modules and non-visible filler panels behind a header panel can be included. One or more shelves, including optionally a top shelf having an interactive display is provided for displaying objects with which a user can securely interact, or otherwise select for purchase. The kiosk is adapted to mount to different retailer structures as needed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann
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Publication number: 20190191894Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame having an edge having a coating and a grid, the grid including a plurality of mountings adapted to support LED modules, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the mountings, and one or more removable filler panels adapted to occupy any of the plurality of mountings that do support an LED module, wherein the one or more filler panels are coated in a similar manner to the edge of the frame. Also, an assembly for inclusion in a kiosk comprises a frame, LED modules and filler panels supported on a continuous plane, and a translucent panel supported in front of the continuous plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury
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Publication number: 20190197602Abstract: An interactive display for a kiosk for mounting on an existing retail structure in order to display one or more objects comprises an LED module frame, a plurality of LED module mountings, and one or more LED modules comprising an array of LEDs, the modules being removably supported on the LED module mountings, wherein each of the LED modules are coupled to an electrical power source when mounted and individually detectable and programmable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu
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Publication number: 20190197925Abstract: An interactive kiosk configured to display items, attract consumers and maintain a consistent display appearance. The kiosk includes a vertically-oriented interactive display having an array of LED modules which are programmed to show images or other data related to intended purpose of the kiosk display. A combination of LED modules and non-visible filler panels behind a header panel can be included. One or more shelves, including optionally a top shelf having an interactive display is provided for displaying objects with which a user can securely interact, or otherwise select for purchase. The kiosk is adapted to mount to different retailer structures as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi, Victoria A. Spielmann
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Patent number: 10182652Abstract: A shelf unit for a kiosk which is configured to display items includes a plurality of dividers which maintain the items in respective positions on an insert disposed within a recessed top surface of the shelf. The insert includes a magnetically permeable material. A magnetic attraction exists between the dividers and the insert to secure the dividers in position. The dividers are movably positionable on the insert, with each of the dividers including a magnet and shielding material. The shielding material redirects magnetic flux emanating from the magnet toward the insert. The items are seated between the dividers on the insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Victoria A. Spielmann, Christopher Graham Tewksbury, Li Xu, Nicholas Joseph Scalzi