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).

  • Publication number: 20120135613
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Patent number: 8138717
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Publication number: 20100194350
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Patent number: 7722358
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Publication number: 20080311765
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Patent number: 6363817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: General Housewares Corporation
    Inventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
  • Patent number: 6158307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: General Housewares Corporation
    Inventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
  • Patent number: D424305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: General Housewares Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Lozeau, Edwin Chan, William Scott Hughes, Davin Stowell, David L. French
  • Patent number: D426128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: General Housewares Corporation
    Inventors: Donald R. Lamond, Bert D. Heinzelman, Christopher Claypool, Jose L. Correa, David L. French
  • Patent number: D1028166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: PIC Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Rubel, David L. Lowe, Lisa M. French, Lawrence E. Bradford