Patents by Inventor Howard L. Danzyger

Howard L. Danzyger 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: 7038664
    Abstract: An input device such as a mouse, track ball or joystick that has a rotatable element for scrolling a graphical display presented on an apparatus. The rate of scrolling of the graphical display is constant and independent of the rate of rotation of the rotatable element. The input device further comprises a motion signal generator, a motion signal interpreter and a software driver. The motion signal generator detects motion of the rotatable element and generates motion signals. The motion signal interpreter checks for generation of motion signals within predetermined periods of time. If at least one motion signal is detected within the predetermined period of time the motion signal interpreter generates one output signal at the end of the predetermined period of time. When the software driver receives an output signal, the software driver generates a line scrolling command to scroll the graphical display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, John E. Herbst, William R. Valiunas
  • Patent number: 6573617
    Abstract: A power strip is described which includes a first unit containing a connecting member and an electrical outlet, wherein the first unit is electrically connected to a plug; and (b) a second unit electrically connected to the first unit, the second unit containing an electrical outlet and a complementary connecting member that is complementary to the connecting member of the first unit, wherein the second unit is removably attached to the first unit by cooperation of the connecting member of the first unit and the connecting member of the second unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Christopher R. Jones, Howard L. Danzyger, James T. Weisburn, James W. Beile, Karenann Brow, James F. Caruso
  • Publication number: 20030080942
    Abstract: An input device such as a mouse, track ball or joystick that has a rotatable element for scrolling a graphical display presented on an apparatus. The rate of scrolling of the graphical display is constant and independent of the rate of rotation of the rotatable element. The input device further comprises a motion signal generator, a motion signal interpreter and a software driver. The motion signal generator detects motion of the rotatable element and generates motion signals. The motion signal interpreter checks for generation of motion signals within predetermined periods of time. If at least one motion signal is detected within the predetermined period of time the motion signal interpreter generates one output signal at the end of the predetermined period of time. When the software driver receives an output signal, the software driver generates a line scrolling command to scroll the graphical display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, John E. Herbst
  • Publication number: 20020075236
    Abstract: A new ergonomic soft feel mouse is provided. The soft feel mouse includes a palm rest that is softer and squishier than palm rests of other mouses. The palm rest includes a gel layer that provides the soft and squishy feel. The gel layer can be formed using a liquid gel that is molded. The palm rest may also include a foam layer and/or a film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: FELLOWES MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Heidi Jessup, Chris Jones
  • Patent number: 6390423
    Abstract: A new ergonomic soft feel mouse is provided. The soft feel mouse includes a palm rest that is softer and squishier than palm rests of other mouses. The palm rest includes a gel layer that provides the soft and squishy feel. The gel layer can be formed using a liquid gel that is molded. The palm rest may also include a foam layer and/or a film layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Heidi Jessup, Chris Jones
  • Publication number: 20010040409
    Abstract: A power strip is described which includes a first unit containing a connecting member and an electrical outlet, wherein the first unit is electrically connected to a plug; and (b) a second unit electrically connected to the first unit, the second unit containing an electrical outlet and a complementary connecting member that is complementary to the connecting member of the first unit, wherein the second unit is removably attached to the first unit by cooperation of the connecting member of the first unit and the connecting member of the second unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Fellowes Manufacturing Company.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Jones, Howard L. Danzyger, James T. Weisburn, James W. Beile, Karenann Brow, James F. Caruso
  • Patent number: 6050833
    Abstract: A glare filter for a computer monitor having a support element with a first side and a second side, and a frame with a first side and a second side. The first side of the frame is pivotably connected to the first side of the support element, and the second side of the frame is pivotably connected to the second side of the support element. The glare filter also has a filter medium secured to the frame and at least one clip for removably attaching the support element to the computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Michael C. Thuma, James F. Caruso, Ann Marie Conrado, Brian J. Woodard, Karenann Brow
  • Patent number: 6039292
    Abstract: A wrist rest assembly has a base with a first end, a second end, and a pivot post mounted on the base near the first end. A tray has an elongated slot that receives the pivot post to allow movement of the tray about the pivot post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Co
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, Karenann Brow, James Caruso, Timothy Hibbard, Steven McPhilliamy, Michael Thuma
  • Patent number: 5895020
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a keyboard having a first and a second mounting member with each mounting member having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end. A first and a second tray member are slidably mounted to the first and the second mounting member, respectively. A first and a second rear mounting bracket and a first and a second front mounting bracket are also provided. The first rear mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the first end of the first mounting member and the second rear mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the first end of the second mounting member. The first front mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the second end of the first mounting member and the second front mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the second end of the second mounting member. A keyboard tray may be provided with the tray having a first side connected to the first tray member, and a second side spaced from the first side and connected to the second tray member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, James F. Caruso, Timothy E. McKeown, David C. Brown
  • Patent number: 5836562
    Abstract: A mounting device for removably attaching a support apparatus to a work surface, the support apparatus having a first mounting bracket with a first attachment plate and a second mounting bracket with a second attachment plate. The mounting device comprises a first clamp slidably connected to the first mounting bracket and a second clamp slidably connected to the second mounting bracket. Each clamp has a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. The first attachment plate is positioned between the first and third walls of the first clamp, and the second attachment plate is positioned between the first and third walls of the second clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Danzyger, James F. Caruso, David C. Brown, Michael C. Thuma, Michael J. Anguiano