Patents by Inventor Deborah L. Michelle

Deborah L. Michelle 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: 20130292530
    Abstract: A stylus holder attaches to an electronic device and holds a stylus. The stylus holder may comprise a pair of device clasps to frictionally hold to the electronic device. A stylus clasp for holding a stylus may be on one of the device clasps. The device clasps may be connected to one another by a band. In some embodiments, the band may be an elastomeric ribbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dat Dang, Deborah L. Michelle
  • Patent number: 8108927
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods for retrieving combination lock codes in a secure environment. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of combination locks are linked with a serial code. A user may then enter user identity information into a retrieval system. After the system has validated the user identity information, the user may enter a serial code into the system, the serial code associated with a combination lock for which the user would like to retrieve a corresponding combination code. Upon receipt of the serial code from the user, the system may securely transmit a combination code associated with the desired combination lock to the user. In one embodiment, the secure transmission of the combination code is done by sending an electronic mail message to an electronic mail account of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah L. Michelle, Prashant N. Urkudey
  • Publication number: 20090083851
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods for retrieving combination lock codes in a secure environment. In some embodiments, each of a plurality of combination locks are linked with a serial code. A user may then enter user identity information into a retrieval system. After the system has validated the user identity information, the user may enter a serial code into the system, the serial code associated with a combination lock for which the user would like to retrieve a corresponding combination code. Upon receipt of the serial code from the user, the system may securely transmit a combination code associated with the desired combination lock to the user. In one embodiment, the secure transmission of the combination code is done by sending an electronic mail message to an electronic mail account of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah L. Michelle, Prashant N. Urkudey
  • Publication number: 20080110217
    Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of systems for securing physical devices, such as portable computers or other electronic devices, to provide theft deterrence or prevention. In one embodiment of a system according to the invention, a security member is provided on an electronic device. A locking mechanism is then provided, which is configured to be releasably secured to the security member. In some embodiments, a lock sensor may also be provided to detect the presence of the locking mechanism. Embodiments of adapters for allowing pre-existing lock devices to operate and be used in conjunction with electronic devices configured with a security member are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony ANDREWS, Josefino Cruz DEL ROSARIO, Eugene CHOO, Deborah L. MICHELLE