Patents by Inventor Scot Johansen

Scot Johansen 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).

  • INDUCTIVE TOUCH KEY SWITCH SYSTEM, ASSEMBLY AND CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20110187204
    Abstract: An inductive touch key switch assembly and circuit are provided. The circuit optimizes signal strength and noise immunity by reducing the number of long paths through the circuit board and localizes the driver circuit to each key switch assembly sensor coil. The key switch assembly optimizes placement of the target to enable the user interfaces on domestic appliances and products having present values of front panel thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: DIEHL AKO STIFTUNG & CO. KG
    Inventors: Kevin Lacey, James Kopec, Robert Alvord, Werner Kaps, Scot Johansen