Patents by Inventor Kenneth W. Bolvin

Kenneth W. Bolvin 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).

  • Electronic apparatus having keyless control
    Patent number: 5754645
    Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention permits data entry in an electronic apparatus without using a keypad. By rotating a moveable element (104), a function, letter, or number is selected. The moveable element (104) is then moved in another direction to enter the selected item. The function, letter, or number can be displayed on a display (106), announced with a synthesized voice, or displayed and announced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Metroka, Kenneth W. Bolvin