Patents by Inventor Jonathan Hayes
Jonathan Hayes 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).
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Patent number: 6939067Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Patent number: 6932524Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Publication number: 20050173045Abstract: A method of manufacturing a part involving steps of using data derived from a slicing programme to control a manufacturing means that makes coatings that are the cross sectional slices of the required part which also contain right angles or some other edge feature that is the male or female counterpart to a feature made by a base, and, placing the coatings in the base and vibrating them, so that they settle in register onto the base's feature. In addition it is necessary the coating may be bonded together when they have been registered or as each coating is registered.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventor: Jonathan Hayes
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Publication number: 20050169688Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys in behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh Mcloone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Kenneth Fry, William Vong
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Publication number: 20050169689Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys in behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh McLoone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Kenneth Fry, William Vong
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Publication number: 20050169687Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys in behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh McLoone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Kenneth Fry, William Vong
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Publication number: 20050140655Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh McLoone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Carl Ledbetter, Steven Bathiche, William Vong, Kenneth Fry
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Publication number: 20050140656Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh McLoone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Carl Ledbetter, Steven Bathiche, William Vong, Kenneth Fry
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Patent number: 6910818Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthom, Jonathan A. Hayes, Kenneth V. Fry, William H. Vong
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Publication number: 20050036815Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2004Publication date: February 17, 2005Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh McLoone, James Cauthorn, Jonathan Hayes, Kenneth Fry, William Vong
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Patent number: 6830643Abstract: A method of manufacturing an item comprises the steps of: controlling a printer means to print a layer of retaining material in a predetermined pattern onto a substrate; applying a manufacturing material to be retained by the retaining material in substantially the predetermined pattern; treating the manufacturing material so that it forms a continuous solid piece in substantially the predetermined shape of the pattern, or, where the pattern is made up of distinct parts, in substantially the predetermined shape of each distinct part of the pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Inventor: Jonathan Hayes
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Publication number: 20040126171Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Patent number: 6712535Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Publication number: 20030086739Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Steven N. Bathiche, William H. Vong, Kenneth V. Fry
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Publication number: 20020159810Abstract: A keyboard having an improved function key section and an improved editing section. A row of keys is located behind the alphanumeric section. The row of keys includes individual predefined command keys. The groupings of the predefined command keys may be made based on the functionality of the keys, their use on common applications or programs, and/or other by other grouping techniques. Further, the keys within each group may be ordered based on chronological order of use, frequency of use, or by a correlation to a graphical toolbar. Each of at least two adjacent groupings of keys behind the alphanumeric region consists of exactly three keys, and each of at least three adjacent key groupings in the entire row consists of exactly three keys. The keys are each capable of functioning as predetermined command keys in a first mode and standard function keys in a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthom, Jonathan A. Hayes, Kenneth V. Fry
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Publication number: 20020159809Abstract: A keyboard having an input region that provides a set of input elements designed to complement a separate pointing device such as a computer mouse. These input elements enable both the dominant and non-dominant hand to work easily together to perform various functions, which in turn, makes “consumption” and “composition” tasks more efficient. The input region may be spaced laterally from the alphanumeric or “QWERTY” section of the keyboard. The elements include a scrolling member, first and second groups of keys, and an application switching device. The scrolling member may take the form of a rotatable member. The rotatable member may have an asymmetric outer profile and/or be frustum-shaped. The first group of keys preferably includes a Back key and a Forward key. The first group of keys and the scrolling member make performing “consumption” tasks more efficient. The second group of keys preferably includes a Cut key, a Copy key, and a Paste key.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthron, Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter
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Patent number: D451926Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Jonathan A. Hayes
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Patent number: D458258Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Hayes, Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone, James H. Cauthorn
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Patent number: D477596Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Jonathan A. Hayes
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Patent number: D478075Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: Jonathan A. Hayes