Patents by Inventor James Dunton

James Dunton 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).

  • ADAPTABLE TOUCHSCREEN KEYPADS WITH DEAD ZONE
    Publication number: 20220043567
    Abstract: After the user touches anywhere within a designated “group key” area of multiple characters or functions on the touch screen keyboard, a “keypad” is created that is centered around the user's touch. The keypad has the same layout of characters and functions as the group key, but the keypad moves as necessary from the location of the group key to re-centre at the point of the user's touch. Maintaining the touch, the user swipes a fingertip from a central dead zone on the keypad to one of the keys to select it. Audio and haptic indicators may also be provided. The keyboard may be active without being displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventor: HERBERT JAMES DUNTON
  • Adaptable touchscreen keypads with dead zone
    Patent number: 11243690
    Abstract: After the user touches anywhere within a designated “group key” area of multiple characters or functions on the touch screen keyboard, a “keypad” is created that is centered around the user's touch. The keypad has the same layout of characters and functions as the group key, but the keypad moves as necessary from the location of the group key to re-centre at the point of the user's touch. Maintaining the touch, the user swipes a fingertip from a central dead zone on the keypad to one of the keys to select it. Audio and haptic indicators may also be provided. The keyboard may be active without being displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: Herbert James Dunton
  • Combination disposable lighter holder and bottle cap opener with clip
    Patent number: D473437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventors: Sandro Klein, James Dunton