Patents by Inventor Erik Tews
Erik Tews 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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Patent number: 11044547Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: PLANTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Publication number: 20190174220Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Patent number: 10219066Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Patent number: 9980048Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for headbands and headphones are disclosed. In one example, a headband includes an outer band and an inner band. The inner band includes an inner band left arm, an inner band right arm, and an elastic material coupled between the inner band left arm and the inner band right arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Oliver W Henderson, Erik Tews, Matthew J Mainini, Joseph W Yang
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Publication number: 20160212519Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for headbands and headphones are disclosed. In one example, a headband includes an outer band and an inner band. The inner band includes an inner band left arm, an inner band right arm, and an elastic material coupled between the inner band left arm and the inner band right arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Oliver W. Henderson, Erik Tews, Matthew J. Mainini, Joseph W. Yang
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Publication number: 20150086059Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Patent number: 7362372Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising an image sensor, first housing, second housing, electronic circuit, and thermal barrier. The image sensor is located in the first housing, and the electronic circuit is located in the second housing. The thermal barrier has first and second sides with the first side located adjacent to the first housing and the second side located adjacent to the second housing. The image sensor and other electronics, such as the processor board associated with the image sensor or the camera power supply, are located in separate housings or chambers that are separated and insulated from each other by a thermal barrier, thereby minimizing the heat generated by the processor electronics or power supply from being transferred to the area of the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: PelcoInventors: Thomas Lyon, Alex Pokrovsky, Erik Tews, Mark J. Johnson
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Patent number: 7307663Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising a lens, lens holder, image sensor, base, and ring. The base has a plurality of slots, and the image sensor is mounted on the base. The lens is positioned in the lens holder, which has a plurality of arms with a pin. Each of the arms is positioned so that its respective pin is located in one of the plurality of slots in the base. The ring has a plurality of grooves for engagement with the pins and is rotatably engaged with the base such that rotation of the ring imparts axial movement to the lens relative to the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: PelcoInventors: Alex Pokrovsky, Thomas Lyon, Erik Tews, Mark J. Johnson
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Publication number: 20060055820Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising an image sensor, first housing, second housing, electronic circuit, and thermal barrier. The image sensor is located in the first housing, and the electronic circuit is located in the second housing. The thermal barrier has first and second sides with the first side located adjacent to the first housing and the second side located adjacent to the second housing. The image sensor and other electronics, such as the processor board associated with the image sensor or the camera power supply, are located in separate housings or chambers that are separated and insulated from each other by a thermal barrier, thereby minimizing the heat generated by the processor electronics or power supply from being transferred to the area of the image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Thomas Lyon, Alex Pokrovsky, Erik Tews, Mark Johnson
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Publication number: 20060055819Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising a lens, lens holder, image sensor, base, and ring. The base has a plurality of slots, and the image sensor is mounted on the base. The lens is positioned in the lens holder, which has a plurality of arms with a pin. Each of the arms is positioned so that its respective pin is located in one of the plurality of slots in the base. The ring has a plurality of grooves for engagement with the pins and is rotatably engaged with the base such that rotation of the ring imparts axial movement to the lens relative to the image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Alex Pokrovsky, Thomas Lyon, Erik Tews, Mark Johnson
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Patent number: 6892597Abstract: A durable, reliable and comfortable joystick for use in precision applications such as controlling a surveillance camera. The joystick of the present invention incorporates mechanical linkages that convert the user's motion into the rotation of three different resistive potentiometers, one for each of 3 axes of movement (X, Y and Z). The potentiometers and linkages for the X- and Y-axes are incorporated into the joystick base, and the potentiometer and linkage for the Z-axis is uniquely incorporated into the joystick handle. Rotation of the handle is restricted in order to prevent damage to the internal parts and preserve the life of the joystick.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: PelcoInventor: Erik Tews
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Publication number: 20030019316Abstract: A durable, reliable and comfortable joystick for use in precision applications such as controlling a surveillance camera. The joystick of the present invention incorporates mechanical linkages that convert the user's motion into the rotation of three different resistive potentiometers, one for each of 3 axes of movement (X, Y and Z). The potentiometers and linkages for the X- and Y-axes are incorporated into the joystick base, and the potentiometer and linkage for the Z-axis is uniquely incorporated into the joystick handle. Rotation of the handle is restricted in order to prevent damage to the internal parts and preserve the life of the joystick.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: PelcoInventor: Erik Tews
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Patent number: D717767Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Manoj K Mistry, Soohyun Ham, John Kelley, Erik Tews, Stefan Gougherty
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Patent number: D764437Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Joseph W Yang, Soohyun Ham, Oliver W Henderson, John Kelley, Erik Tews, Gary T Brint
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Patent number: D765056Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventors: Joseph W Yang, Soohyun Ham, Oliver W Henderson, John Kelley, Erik Tews