Patents by Inventor Jero Chen

Jero Chen 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).

  • Keyboard with back-lighted ultra-durable keys
    Patent number: 8870477
    Abstract: A key for a keyboard includes a keycap having a top surface configured to be contacted for pressing the key down, and having a bottom. The keycap is substantially transparent. An intermediate layer is coupled to the bottom of the keycap. The intermediate layer is translucent and includes a top and a bottom. The top of the intermediate layer faces the bottom of the keycap. A character layer is positioned between the bottom of the keycap and the top of the intermediate layer. A resilient member is coupled to the bottom of the intermediate layer. The resilient member is translucent and is configured to direct light through the intermediate layer, through the character layer, and out from the keycap. The character layer is configured to be lighted for viewing through the keycap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Baptiste Merminod, Peter Mah, Eric Hsu, Aaron Lee, Jero Chen, Linus Chien, Eric Su
  • Keyboard with back-lighted ultra-durable keys
    Publication number: 20100252407
    Abstract: A key for a keyboard includes a keycap having a top surface configured to be contacted for pressing the key down, and having a bottom. The keycap is substantially transparent. An intermediate layer is coupled to the bottom of the keycap. The intermediate layer is translucent and includes a top and a bottom. The top of the intermediate layer faces the bottom of the keycap. A character layer is positioned between the bottom of the keycap and the top of the intermediate layer. A resilient member is coupled to the bottom of the intermediate layer. The resilient member is translucent and is configured to direct light through the intermediate layer, through the character layer, and out from the keycap. The character layer is configured to be lighted for viewing through the keycap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Logitech Europe, S.A.
    Inventors: Baptiste Merminod, Peter Mah, Eric Hsu, Aaron Lee, Jero Chen, Linus Chien, Eric Su