Patents by Inventor Gary J. Strauch

Gary J. Strauch 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).

  • Data entry device having multifunction keys
    Patent number: 5861823
    Abstract: A data entry device is provided, having as its primary function the entry of numeric data. A secondary function is the entry of alphabetic characters. The device is operated with a single hand and requires no shift or function keys. The number of keys of the device is kept to a minimum to avoid visual clutter and to facilitate its use with one hand. The keys are designed to be easy to access and to be operated while wearing a glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Granite Communications Incorporated
    Inventors: Gary J. Strauch, Paul Smola