Patents by Inventor John B. Ledingham

John B. Ledingham 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).

  • Publication number: 20240056718
    Abstract: A headset charging dock includes a headset mechanical support configured to hang a first headset by a headband of the first headset; and a wireless charging interface for the first headset, the wireless charging interface integrated in the headset mechanical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Kelley, Jacob T. Meyberg Guzman, Nicholas W. Paterson, David Laniado Lacarra, Rogers Van Buren Clark, III, Roman M. Duran, Darrin Caddes, Bowman Wang, John B. Ledingham, Dave Hansung Kim
  • Patent number: 11805352
    Abstract: A headset charging dock includes a headset mechanical support configured to hang a first headset by a headband of the first headset; and a wireless charging interface for the first headset, the wireless charging interface integrated in the headset mechanical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Kelley, Jacob T. Meyberg Guzman, Nicholas W. Paterson, David Laniado Lacarra, Rogers Van Buren Clark, III, Roman M. Duran, Darrin Caddes, Bowman Wang, John B. Ledingham, Dave Hansung Kim
  • Publication number: 20220386013
    Abstract: A headset charging dock includes a headset mechanical support configured to hang a first headset by a headband of the first headset; and a wireless charging interface for the first headset, the wireless charging interface integrated in the headset mechanical support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Kelley, Jacob T. Meyberg Guzman, Nicholas W. Paterson, David Laniado Lacarra, Rogers Van Buren Clark, III, Roman M. Duran, Darrin Caddes, Bowman Wang, John B. Ledingham, Dave Hansung Kim
  • Patent number: 11381948
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for switching connections of Bluetooth headsets. The method includes indicating, on a user interface of the first Bluetooth device, (i) the first Bluetooth device has a first Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth headset, and (ii) a second Bluetooth device has no Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth headset. Also, the method includes receiving user input to establish a second Bluetooth connection between the second Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth headset. Further, the method includes sending a message to the Bluetooth headset. The message includes a unique device identifier of the second Bluetooth device. The message represents a command for the Bluetooth headset to establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device. Responsive to the message, the Bluetooth headset (i) releases the first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device and (ii) establishes the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Publication number: 20220179528
    Abstract: A method may include generating, for a user of a computing device, an aggregator widget of the user. The computing device is connected to a monitor. The method may further include obtaining a list of windows currently being displayed on the monitor, determining that the list of windows being displayed on the monitor is empty, and in response to determining that the list of windows being displayed on the monitor is empty, displaying the aggregator widget on the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kishore Venkat Rao Goka, John B. Ledingham
  • Patent number: 10798233
    Abstract: A mobile phone stations is disclosed. In general, in one aspect, the mobile phone station connects to a smartphone for sending and receiving data therebetween. Further, the mobile phone station includes a dial pad for placing outgoing calls via the smartphone and answering incoming calls received at the smartphone. Also, the mobile phone station includes a charging mechanism for charging the smartphone. In use during an active call at the smartphone, the mobile phone station allows a user to seamlessly switch between two or more of a handset, a speakerphone, and a headset without requiring any user interaction with the smartphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Sherburne, John B Ledingham, Jacob T Meyberg Guzman, Brent John Thorington, John Gary Mihelic, Michael David Rhoads, Robert Benjamin Foster, David Andrew Sauerhaft
  • Patent number: 10715984
    Abstract: Connection switching for Bluetooth headsets is disclosed. A Bluetooth headset includes a Bluetooth transceiver configured to receive a message from a first Bluetooth device over a first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device. The message includes a command to establish a second Bluetooth connection with a second Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth headset also includes a processor configured to cause the Bluetooth transceiver to (i) release the first Bluetooth connection and then (ii) establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device responsive to the Bluetooth transceiver receiving the message. Computer-readable media for the Bluetooth devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Publication number: 20190281147
    Abstract: A mobile phone stations is disclosed. In general, in one aspect, the mobile phone station connects to a smartphone for sending and receiving data therebetween. Further, the mobile phone station includes a dial pad for placing outgoing calls via the smartphone and answering incoming calls received at the smartphone. Also, the mobile phone station includes a charging mechanism for charging the smartphone. In use during an active call at the smartphone, the mobile phone station allows a user to seamlessly switch between two or more of a handset, a speakerphone, and a headset without requiring any user interaction with the smartphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Sherburne, John B. Ledingham, Jacob T. Meyberg Guzman, Brent John Thorington, John Gary Mihelic, Michael David Rhoads, Robert Benjamin Foster, David Andrew Sauerhaft
  • Publication number: 20180167792
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for switching connections of Bluetooth headsets. The method includes indicating, on a user interface of the first Bluetooth device, (i) the first Bluetooth device has a first Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth headset, and (ii) a second Bluetooth device has no Bluetooth connection with the Bluetooth headset. Also, the method includes receiving user input to establish a second Bluetooth connection between the second Bluetooth device and the Bluetooth headset. Further, the method includes sending a message to the Bluetooth headset. The message includes a unique device identifier of the second Bluetooth device. The message represents a command for the Bluetooth headset to establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device. Responsive to the message, the Bluetooth headset (i) releases the first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device and (ii) establishes the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B. Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Publication number: 20180167793
    Abstract: Connection switching for Bluetooth headsets is disclosed. A Bluetooth headset includes a Bluetooth transceiver configured to receive a message from a first Bluetooth device over a first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device. The message includes a command to establish a second Bluetooth connection with a second Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth headset also includes a processor configured to cause the Bluetooth transceiver to (i) release the first Bluetooth connection and then (ii) establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device responsive to the Bluetooth transceiver receiving the message. Computer-readable media for the Bluetooth devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B. Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Patent number: 9986370
    Abstract: Connection switching for Bluetooth headsets is disclosed. A Bluetooth headset includes a Bluetooth transceiver configured to receive a message from a first Bluetooth device over a first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device. The message includes a command to establish a second Bluetooth connection with a second Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth headset also includes a processor configured to cause the Bluetooth transceiver to (i) release the first Bluetooth connection and then (ii) establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device responsive to the Bluetooth transceiver receiving the message. Computer-readable media for the Bluetooth devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Publication number: 20170289739
    Abstract: Connection switching for Bluetooth headsets is disclosed. A Bluetooth headset includes a Bluetooth transceiver configured to receive a message from a first Bluetooth device over a first Bluetooth connection with the first Bluetooth device. The message includes a command to establish a second Bluetooth connection with a second Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth headset also includes a processor configured to cause the Bluetooth transceiver to (i) release the first Bluetooth connection and then (ii) establish the second Bluetooth connection with the second Bluetooth device responsive to the Bluetooth transceiver receiving the message. Computer-readable media for the Bluetooth devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bart Trip, Rik Koops, Eddie Klaassens, Kem Gallione, John B. Ledingham, Dick de Jong
  • Patent number: 9036849
    Abstract: A headset comprises a headband for supporting the headset on a user's head, an earpiece including an audio driver and a microphone boom including a microphone. The microphone boom is rotatable when the headset is located on a user's head from an operative position in which the microphone boom is directed towards the user's mouth to a stowed position in which the microphone boom is at least partially received in a recess defined in the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale E Thompson, Manoj Mistry, John B Ledingham, Matthew E Kramer
  • Publication number: 20140162701
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for mobile device location finding are disclosed. In one example, an event notification is received at a first device. A location of the first device is determined responsive to the notification, and the location of the first device is correlated to a location of a second device. The location of the second device is indicated on a user viewable display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: PLANTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Herbert D. Jellinek, Douglas K. Rosener, Gregory H. Miller, Todd W. Zazelenchuk, Jan Caldarella, Ken Comstock, John B. Ledingham
  • Publication number: 20100040252
    Abstract: A headset comprises a headband for supporting the headset on a user's head, an earpiece including an audio driver and a microphone boom including a microphone. The microphone boom is rotatable when the headset is located on a user's head from an operative position in which the microphone boom is directed towards the user's mouth to a stowed position in which the microphone boom is at least partially received in a recess defined in the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: PLANTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dale E. Thompson, Manoj Mistry, John B. Ledingham, Matthew E. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20100024662
    Abstract: A waffle maker comprises a grill that is rotatable with respect to a base about a rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: ALAN D. BENGTSON, MICHAEL K. PATTON, ROSARIO CIANCIMINO, JOHN B. LEDINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20080105137
    Abstract: A mold for a grill, such as a waffle maker, for cooking a food item has a body configured to be received by the grill, a form provided on the body and defining at least a portion of a recess in which the food item is received for cooking and defining the shape of the food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Kristina J. Genslak, Rosario Ciancimino, John B. Ledingham
  • Patent number: D521799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: John B. Ledingham, David J. Gushwa
  • Patent number: D526531
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Steve C. Drees, Jeremy T. Wolters, John B. Ledingham
  • Patent number: D533395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Steve C. Drees, Jeremy T. Wolters, John B. Ledingham