Patents by Inventor David L. French
David L. French 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: 20120135613Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
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Patent number: 8138717Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
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Publication number: 20100194350Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
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Patent number: 7722358Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
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Publication number: 20080311765Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
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Patent number: 6363817Abstract: A system for absorbing shock including a resilient member positioned between a portion of the head and a portion of the shaft of the tool. The resilient member dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system also includes a shock-absorbing member having an internal portion positioned within a cavity in the head of the tool and an external portion positioned on an upper surface of the head that dampens and absorbs vibration travelling within the head and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system further includes a bonding material filling spaces with the cavity and a channel within the head that further dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system includes a handle portion that has a soft elastomeric outer coating that provides a comfortable grip to the user and hinders vibration from travelling from the shaft to the hand of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: General Housewares CorporationInventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
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Patent number: 6158307Abstract: A system for absorbing shock including a resilient member positioned between a portion of the head and a portion of the shaft of the tool. The resilient member dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system also includes a shock-absorbing member having an internal portion positioned within a cavity in the head of the tool and an external portion positioned on an upper surface of the head that dampens and absorbs vibration travelling within the head and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system further includes a bonding material filling spaces with the cavity and a channel within the head that further dampens and absorbs vibration travelling from the head to the shaft and reverberations travelling through the tool. The system includes a handle portion that has a soft elastomeric outer coating that provides a comfortable grip to the user and hinders vibration from travelling from the shaft to the hand of the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: General Housewares CorporationInventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
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Patent number: D424305Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: General Housewares CorporationInventors: Kevin Lozeau, Edwin Chan, William Scott Hughes, Davin Stowell, David L. French
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Patent number: D426128Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignee: General Housewares CorporationInventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
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Patent number: D1028166Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: PIC CorporationInventors: Eric Rubel, David L. Lowe, Lisa M. French, Lawrence E. Bradford