Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nelson

Michael D. Nelson 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).

  • Patent number: 5281958
    Abstract: A pointing device which is removably attachable to a keyboard is disclosed. The pointing device is coupled to an attachment assembly, the attachment assembly being removably and selectively attachable to the keyboard. The attachment assembly includes a coupling assembly and a tilting assembly. The full weight of the pointing device is supported by the computer so that a work surface is not necessary. In one embodiment, a clamping assembly is provided. The clamp assembly includes a variable width clamp to permit the pointing device to be attached to any one of a number of different keyboards or in different positions on the same keyboard. The tilting assembly permits the user to select whether the pointing device is in a horizontal, vertical or other orientation. A rotatable ball of the pointing device is retained in contact with the rotation sensing encoders regardless of the orientation of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Ashmun, Charlie Garthwaite, Bridget Cameron, Allan H. Stephan, Michael D. Nelson, Mike M. Paull, Paul Bradley, James R. Yurchenco, Elinor J. Fulton
  • Patent number: 5187468
    Abstract: A pointing device which is removably attachable to a keyboard is disclosed. The pointing device is coupled to an attachment assembly, the attachment assembly being removably and selectively attachable to the keyboard. The attachment assembly includes a clamp and a tilting assembly. The clamp includes a variable width clamp to permit the pointing device to be attached to any one of a number of different keyboards or in different positions on the same keyboard. The tilting assembly permits the user to select whether the pointing device is in a horizontal, vertical or other orientation. A rotatable ball of the pointing device is retained in contact with the rotation sensing encoders regardless of the orientation of the housing. The buttons for activating switches to enter commands into the computer overlap a top portion and a side portion of the pointing device. The switches are activated by a user pressing downward on the top region or inward from the side region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Charlie Garthwaite, Bridget Cameron, Stuart Ashmun, Allan H. Stephan, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4940204
    Abstract: A flexible stand permits an instrument housing or holster to which it is attached to be supported on a horizontal surface at any of a number of different viewing angles, to be hooked to a pipe or conduit, or to be suspended from a nail or the like. The stand comprises a skeletal member that is formed of a pair of annealed cartridge brass wires separated from each other and maintained parallel by a pair of plastic bridge members. The skeletal member is coated with thermoplastic polyester material, to form an assembly that is flexible, is non-brittle and exhibits substantially no mechanical memory so that it retains the shape to which the stand is manually formed by the user. One end of the stand is pivotally attached to the meter housing or holster, and an abutment member on the stand contacts a portion of the housing or holster to prevent further pivoting when the stand is pivoted to a particular angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Heimen Wong, Roger M. Trana
  • Patent number: D280674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: D284696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Self Regulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn S. Godden, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: D295148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Curneen, Steven T. Mydynski, Michael D. Nelson, Wong Heiman
  • Patent number: D299014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Allan H. Stephan
  • Patent number: D311700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: D312534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Heiman Wong
  • Patent number: D314715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Heiman Wong
  • Patent number: D326261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Ashmun, Charlie Garthwaite, Bridget Cameron, Allan H. Stephan, Michael D. Nelson, Mike M. Paull, Paul Bradley, James R. Yurchenco, Elinor J. Fulton
  • Patent number: PP8086
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct day neutral type strawberry variety named `PSI-130`. The new variety produces a relatively high fruit yield, comparable to that of the standard cultivar `Selva`. The variety is characterized by its medium sized, light colored fruit which is smoother and more conic than that of `Selva`. The fruit shelf life is comparable to that of the standard cultivars `Selva` and `Muir`. The plant is similar in appearance to `Selva`, yet slightly less vigorous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Coast Cooling, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: PP8205
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new distinct short day type strawberry variety named `PSI-.118`. The new variety produces a relatively high fruit yield, greater than `Muir`, but less than `Selva`. The variety is characterized by its medium to large, smooth and conic, relatively dark colored fruit having excellent flavor, better than `Selva` and `Muir`, and excellent firmness, resulting in shipping quality comparable to, or better than, the standard cultivars. The variety is also distinguished by its dark foliage, slightly downwardly cupped at the tips, and its erect growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: PP8346
    Abstract: A new variety of strawberry named `PSI 308` which is capable of producing moderately high yields of relatively large, smooth textured symmetrical fruit. The fruit is exceptionally glossy, having good juiciness and flavor, with moderate firmness and holding quality. The variety is characterized by its erect growth habit and exceptionally long and erect primary peduncles which extend the inflorescence beyond the foliage during much of the season and by its relatively light colored canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignees: Coast Cooling, Inc., Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: D342241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Ashmun, Charlie Garthwaite, Bridget Cameron, Allan H. Stephan, Michael D. Nelson, Mike M. Paull, Paul Bradley, James R. Yurchenco, Elinor J. Fulton
  • Patent number: D353370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Ashmun, Charlie Garthwaite, Bridget Cameron, Allan H. Stephan, Michael D. Nelson, Mike M. Paull, Paul Bradley, James R. Yurchenco, Elinor J. Fulton
  • Patent number: D355899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mike M. Paull, Michael D. Nelson, Claire H. Beliard, Domenic S. Giuntoli, Robert C. Evans, III, William P. Stiles
  • Patent number: D357011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Stratos Product Development Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike M. Paull, Steven T. Kaneko, Thomas E. Davies, Jr., Michael D. Nelson, Domenic S. Giuntoli
  • Patent number: D357481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Domenic S. Giuntoli, Michael D. Nelson, Steven T. Kaneko
  • Patent number: D361759
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Mike M. Paull, Michael D. Nelson, Claire H. Beliard, Domenic S. Giuntoli, Robert C. Evans, III, William P. Stiles