Patents by Inventor Dave Jones

Dave Jones 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: 6470535
    Abstract: A belt clip for attaching a device to a user includes a back plate having first and second wing portions which include flanges for engaging with the exterior surface of an electronic device. The first and second wing portions are coupled together by an integrated biasing portion that allows the first and second wing portions to be forced together when the flanges are gripping the electronic device and apart when it is desired to remove the electronic device from the belt clip. The wing portions each include integrally formed cam members that engage with a cam hole formed in a clip member. As the clip member is rotated relative to the back plate, the cam members and thus the wing portions are brought together to grasp the electronic device. The clip member is then retained relative to the back plate with a locking feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Doug Mayne, Dave Jones
  • Publication number: 20020088657
    Abstract: A steering mechanism for a wheelchair, consisting of a steering wheel affixed to a shaft, engaging a caster wheel via shaft bearing and adapter to allow the user to better control the direction in which the wheelchair is moving. The steering wheel is positioned parallel to the ground to allow for steering with relative ease. The steering wheel can be placed on either the right or left side of the chair and can be removed to allow the wheelchair to fit through narrow doorways. The assembly extends several inches outwardly from the wheelchair, to avoid interference with leg extensions and to avoid impediments to collapsibility of the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Vincent Brett, Dave Jones
  • Patent number: D448027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Dave Jones, Darren Walters, Noel Sobelman, Mark Ciesko, Dominic D'Andrea, Norio Fujikawa