Patents by Inventor Kevin Booth
Kevin Booth 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: 11181230Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting an electronic device to a surface including a mounting plate configured to attach to the surface, the mounting plate having at least one projection, and a base configured to releasably couple to the mounting plate. The base may include a first biasing member, and a first arm pivotably coupled to the base and biased toward a first direction by the first biasing member, the first arm configured to interlock with the at least one projection when the base is coupled to the mounting plate. The base may further include a release mechanism coupled to the first arm such that actuation of the release mechanism when the base is coupled to the mounting plate in a secured engagement causes movement of the first arm in a second direction to disengage the first arm from the at least one projection to enable detachment of the base from the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Jeffrey Law, William Dong, Oliver Mueller, Kevin Booth, Tyler Wilson, Mark Kraz
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Publication number: 20200340620Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting an electronic device to a surface including a mounting plate configured to attach to the surface, the mounting plate having at least one projection, and a base configured to releasably couple to the mounting plate. The base may include a first biasing member, and a first arm pivotably coupled to the base and biased toward a first direction by the first biasing member, the first arm configured to interlock with the at least one projection when the base is coupled to the mounting plate. The base may further include a release mechanism coupled to the first arm such that actuation of the release mechanism when the base is coupled to the mounting plate in a secured engagement causes movement of the first arm in a second direction to disengage the first arm from the at least one projection to enable detachment of the base from the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Jeffrey Law, William Dong, Oliver Mueller, Kevin Booth, Tyler Wilson, Mark Kraz
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Patent number: 10795244Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device includes a base including a stem, a ball rigidly fixed to the stem, a first friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a first outer surface of the ball, a second friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a second outer surface of the ball, the second outer surface of the ball being on a side of the ball that is opposite the first outer surface of the ball, and a biasing member configured to bias the first and/or second friction surface against the ball to generate a frictional force sufficient to hold the first and second friction surfaces in a set position relative to the ball.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Tyler Wilson, Kevin Booth, Jeffrey Law, Mark Kraz, Oliver Mueller
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Patent number: 10697583Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting an electronic device to a surface including a mounting plate configured to attach to the surface, the mounting plate having at least one projection, and a base configured to releasably couple to the mounting plate. The base may include a first biasing member, and a first arm pivotably coupled to the base and biased toward a first direction by the first biasing member, the first arm configured to interlock with the at least one projection when the base is coupled to the mounting plate. The base may further include a release mechanism coupled to the first arm such that actuation of the release mechanism when the base is coupled to the mounting plate in a secured engagement causes movement of the first arm in a second direction to disengage the first arm from the at least one projection to enable detachment of the base from the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Jeffrey Law, William Dong, Oliver Mueller, Kevin Booth, Tyler Wilson, Mark Kraz
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Publication number: 20190339596Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device includes a base including a stem, a ball rigidly fixed to the stem, a first friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a first outer surface of the ball, a second friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a second outer surface of the ball, the second outer surface of the ball being on a side of the ball that is opposite the first outer surface of the ball, and a biasing member configured to bias the first and/or second friction surface against the ball to generate a frictional force sufficient to hold the first and second friction surfaces in a set position relative to the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Tyler Wilson, Kevin Booth, Jeffrey Law, Mark Kraz, Oliver Mueller
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Patent number: 10401710Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device includes a base including a stem, a ball rigidly fixed to the stem, a first friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a first outer surface of the ball, a second friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a second outer surface of the ball, the second outer surface of the ball being on a side of the ball that is opposite the first outer surface of the ball, and a biasing member configured to bias the first and/or second friction surface against the ball to generate a frictional force sufficient to hold the first and second friction surfaces in a set position relative to the ball.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Tyler Wilson, Kevin Booth, Jeffrey Law, Mark Kraz, Oliver Mueller
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Publication number: 20190004401Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device includes a base including a stem, a ball rigidly fixed to the stem, a first friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a first outer surface of the ball, a second friction surface that contacts and is configured to move with respect to a second outer surface of the ball, the second outer surface of the ball being on a side of the ball that is opposite the first outer surface of the ball, and a biasing member configured to bias the first and/or second friction surface against the ball to generate a frictional force sufficient to hold the first and second friction surfaces in a set position relative to the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Tyler Wilson, Kevin Booth, Jeffrey Law, Mark Kraz, Oliver Mueller
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Publication number: 20180187828Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting an electronic device to a surface including a mounting plate configured to attach to the surface, the mounting plate having at least one projection, and a base configured to releasably couple to the mounting plate. The base may include a first biasing member, and a first arm pivotably coupled to the base and biased toward a first direction by the first biasing member, the first arm configured to interlock with the at least one projection when the base is coupled to the mounting plate. The base may further include a release mechanism coupled to the first arm such that actuation of the release mechanism when the base is coupled to the mounting plate in a secured engagement causes movement of the first arm in a second direction to disengage the first arm from the at least one projection to enable detachment of the base from the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Law, William Dong, Oliver Mueller, Kevin Booth, Tyler Wilson, Mark Kraz
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Patent number: 9871399Abstract: A door lock apparatus, comprising a male component; a connection to a power source; a lock actuator, powered by the power source and configured to move the male component at least partially through a strike and into a box beyond the strike in the path of the male component to lock a door, wherein the male component comprises a plurality of parallel subcomponents oriented lengthwise in the direction of a path of the male component; a bed of sensors positioned in the box and configured to sense a number of parallel subcomponents that contact the bed after the male component has been moved into the box; and an alarm in communication with the bed, wherein the alarm is triggered when an attempt is made to lock the door and an insufficient number of parallel subcomponents contacting the bed has been sensed by the bed of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Adam Duckworth Mittleman, Peter Privitera, John Benjamin Filson, Kevin Booth, Kenneth Arthur Jenks, Mark Kraz, Jason Chamberlain
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Publication number: 20170191287Abstract: A door lock apparatus, comprising a male component; a connection to a power source; a lock actuator, powered by the power source and configured to move the male component at least partially through a strike and into a box beyond the strike in the path of the male component to lock a door, wherein the male component comprises a plurality of parallel subcomponents oriented lengthwise in the direction of a path of the male component; a bed of sensors positioned in the box and configured to sense a number of parallel subcomponents that contact the bed after the male component has been moved into the box; and an alarm in communication with the bed, wherein the alarm is triggered when an attempt is made to lock the door and an insufficient number of parallel subcomponents contacting the bed has been sensed by the bed of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Adam Duckworth Mittleman, Peter Privitera, John Benjamin Filson, Kevin Booth, Kenneth Arthur Jenks, Mark Kraz, Jason Chamberlain
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Patent number: 9364243Abstract: An angular adjustment mechanism for a surgical instrument is described. The mechanism comprises an adjustment member (102) configured for rotation about a longitudinal axis (122), the adjustment member comprising a plurality of pairs of facets (134) arranged about the longitudinal axis. Each of the plurality of pairs of facets defines a respective angled axis (148B,148C) at an angle (150B,150C) relative to the longitudinal axis. A pivoting member (104) is arranged to pivot about a pivot axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and comprises a recess (128) for receiving the adjustment member and engaging one pair of the plurality of pairs of facets. This provides an angular adjustment mechanism in which facets on the outside of the adjustment member engage corresponding surfaces in a recess on a pivoting member. The use of facets provides a secure connection while allowing a greater degree of angular adjustment and providing a further benefit of simple operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)Inventors: Duncan Beedall, Kevin Booth, Gary Fenton, Alberto Verteramo
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Patent number: 9119635Abstract: A surgical cutting guide (8) is described which comprises a body section delimiting a recess (14) extending into the body section from an external surface. The recess has a central axis and is for receiving an attachment protrusion (18) from a surgical alignment guide (6). The recess comprises: a first portion (36) having a first constant cross section along the central axis; and a second portion (38) having a second constant cross section along the central axis which is larger than the first constant cross section. The first and second portions are coaxial with the central axis and the second portion is closer to the external surface than the first portion. This configuration creates a stepped surface in the recess which is engaged by corresponding features on a protrusion of a surgical alignment guide.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)Inventors: Kevin Booth, Gary Fenton, Alberto Verteramo
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Patent number: 9005207Abstract: Patient specific surgical instruments, and in particular cutting guides, and methods of use and manufacture are described. The surgical instrument can be used in an orthopaedic arthroplasty procedure to be carried out on a joint of a patient and can allowing soft tissue balancing for the joint. The instrument comprises a body having an attachment area configured using data specific to a bone of the joint of the patient so as to attach to the bone in a unique position. The instrument includes at least a first cutting guide and an adjustment mechanism operable to change the position of the cutting guide relative to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Depuy International LimitedInventors: Gordon Dodds, Harald Bornfleth, Kevin Booth, Liam Dower, Dan Auger
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Publication number: 20130338671Abstract: An angular adjustment mechanism for a surgical instrument is described. The mechanism comprises an adjustment member (102) configured for rotation about a longitudinal axis (122), the adjustment member comprising a plurality of pairs of facets (134) arranged about the longitudinal axis. Each of the plurality of pairs of facets defines a respective angled axis (148B,148C) at an angle (150B,150C) relative to the longitudinal axis. A pivoting member (104) is arranged to pivot about a pivot axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and comprises a recess (128) for receiving the adjustment member and engaging one pair of the plurality of pairs of facets. This provides an angular adjustment mechanism in which facets on the outside of the adjustment member engage corresponding surfaces in a recess on a pivoting member. The use of facets provides a secure connection while allowing a greater degree of angular adjustment and providing a further benefit of simple operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: DEPUY (IRELAND)Inventors: Duncan Beedall, Kevin Booth, Gary Fenton, Alberto Verteramo
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Publication number: 20130331844Abstract: A surgical cutting guide (8) is described which comprises a body section delimiting a recess (14) extending into the body section from an external surface. The recess has a central axis and is for receiving an attachment protrusion (18) from a surgical alignment guide (6). The recess comprises: a first portion (36) having a first constant cross section along the central axis; and a second portion (38) having a second constant cross section along the central axis which is larger than the first constant cross section. The first and second portions are coaxial with the central axis and the second portion is closer to the external surface than the first portion. This configuration creates a stepped surface in the recess which is engaged by corresponding features on a protrusion of a surgical alignment guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: DEPUY (IRELAND)Inventors: Kevin Booth, Gary Fenton, Alberto Verteramo
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Publication number: 20130317501Abstract: A surgical instrument system is described which comprises an alignment guide (6,100) comprising a body section having a through bore (50) defining a longitudinal axis (122); and a rod (40) comprising a cylindrical member (2) for insertion into the through bore; and a restraining system (46, 52, 48, 94) for preventing relative movement of the alignment guide and rod along the longitudinal axis, when the cylindrical member is inserted into the through bore, and the alignment guide is located towards the proximal end of the rod. The restraining system may comprise a resilient element (46) and a recess (52) configured to engage the resilient element. In a preferred embodiment, a resilient member is disposed on the surface of the rod. Such a system allows the alignment guide to be restrained towards the proximal end of the rod so that the rod can be inserted to a patient using one hand, rather than requiring two hands (one to secure the alignment guide relative to the rod and one to insert the rod).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: DEPUY (IRELAND)Inventors: Kevin Booth, Gary Fenton, Alberto Verteramo
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Publication number: 20110245835Abstract: Patient specific surgical instruments, and in particular cutting guides, and methods of use and manufacture are described. The surgical instrument can be used in an orthopaedic arthroplasty procedure to be carried out on a joint of a patient and can allowing soft tissue balancing for the joint. The instrument comprises a body having an attachment area configured using data specific to a bone of the joint of the patient so as to attach to the bone in a unique position. The instrument includes at least a first cutting guide and an adjustment mechanism operable to change the position of the cutting guide relative to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicants: DEPUY ORTHOPADIE GMBH, DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTDInventors: Gordon Dodds, Harald Bornfleth, Kevin Booth, Liam Dower, Daniel Auger
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Publication number: 20070244486Abstract: A reamer guide is described for reaming a cavity within a tibia. The reamer guide comprises: a plate having a circular aperture there through and defining a plane; and a disc rotatably mounted in the aperture, the disc having a bushing therein defining a reamer axis offset from the center of the disc for receiving a reamer in use and in which the disc is rotatable about an axis transverse to the plane of the plate. Thus a cavity larger than the reamer can be accurately and easily formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Alex Hogg, Mick Rock, Kevin Booth
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Publication number: 20070093823Abstract: A spinal distraction device is provided having a generally H-shaped cross section that maintains a desired space between adjacent spinous processes. The distraction device includes a body and two pairs of parallel sidewalls. The sidewalls create channels for receiving respective spinous processes. The distraction device is fused to the spinous processes with fixation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Booth, Joseph Grant
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Publication number: 20050251138Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a bone plate apparatus and methods for using the bone plate apparatus. More particularly, in one embodiment the bone plate apparatus and/or method may be used in connection with a laminoplasty procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Olevsky Boris, Kevin Booth, Joseph Grant