Patents by Inventor Dirk Bartels

Dirk Bartels 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: 7385589
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that provides a multifunctional clip mounted on a portable, programmable, interactive apparatus. One embodiment of the device comprises a housing configured to be carried by a user, a display for displaying information to the user, an interface operable by the user, and fixed-arm clip. The user may hold the device with one hand with the fixed arm clip while operating the interface with the same hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Companion Worlds, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Bartels, Thomas Meyerhoffer
  • Publication number: 20050231464
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that provides a multifunctional clip mounted on a portable, programmable, interactive apparatus. One embodiment of the device comprises a housing configured to be carried by a user, a display for displaying information to the user, an interface operable by the user, and fixed-arm clip. The user may hold the device with one hand with the fixed arm clip while operating the interface with the same hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Dirk Bartels, Thomas Meyerhoffer
  • Publication number: 20050209050
    Abstract: A device is disclosed that provides a portable, programmable, interactive apparatus that instructs, monitors, tracks, and provides feedback and motivational information to an individual in regards to managing their personal physical fitness information. One embodiment of the device comprises a housing configured to be carried by the user, a display for displaying information to the user, a memory for storing data relating to programs, workouts, exercises and user inputted data. The device further contains an interface operable by the user to select and input data, and a processor in communication with the display, the interface, and the memory operable to control the display and to control the storage and retrieval of data from the memory. The device enables a user to program and view their personalized programs, workout routines, video instructions, or nutrition plans, while at remote locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: Dirk Bartels
  • Publication number: 20050198114
    Abstract: A communication system for an interactive device includes a data conduit operative for transferring XML formatted data. An Internet framework, coupled to a first end of the data conduit, is operative for sending and receiving XML formatted data. Also included is an interactive device framework of the interactive device, coupled to a second end of the data conduit, operative for sending and receiving XML formatted data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Lucas, Jeff Holt, Dirk Bartels