Patents by Inventor Stann N Sheperd

Stann N Sheperd 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: 11800055
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting system enables a telepresence device to be easily mounted to a wall. Once the mounting system is emplaced, the area to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall as well as to ensure the scaffold unit is level—without the need for cumbersome tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas W. Paterson, Stann N. Sheperd
  • Patent number: 11496836
    Abstract: Headsets with an improved headband are provided. In some embodiments, a headset comprises: a left earphone assembly; a right earphone assembly; and a headband assembly having a left end movably coupled to the left earphone assembly and a right end movably coupled to the right earphone assembly. The headband assembly comprises: an outer headband, extending between the left end and the right end of the headband assembly; a first elongated housing, arranged on an interior side of the outer headband and extending from the left end of the headband assembly to a first housing inner end; a second elongated housing, arranged on the interior side of the outer headband and extending from the right end of the headband assembly to a second housing inner end; and an inner headband, coupled between the first housing inner end and the second housing inner end on an interior side of the outer headband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: PLANTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Mainini, John A. Kelley, Stann N. Sheperd
  • Publication number: 20220353615
    Abstract: Headsets with an improved headband are provided. In some embodiments, a headset comprises: a left earphone assembly; a right earphone assembly; and a headband assembly having a left end movably coupled to the left earphone assembly and a right end movably coupled to the right earphone assembly. The headband assembly comprises: an outer headband, extending between the left end and the right end of the headband assembly; a first elongated housing, arranged on an interior side of the outer headband and extending from the left end of the headband assembly to a first housing inner end; a second elongated housing, arranged on the interior side of the outer headband and extending from the right end of the headband assembly to a second housing inner end; and an inner headband, coupled between the first housing inner end and the second housing inner end on an interior side of the outer headband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. MAININI, John A. KELLEY, Stann N. SHEPERD
  • Publication number: 20220201243
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting system enables a telepresence device to be easily mounted to a wall. Once the mounting system is emplaced, the area to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall as well as to ensure the scaffold unit is level—without the need for cumbersome tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas W. PATERSON, Stann N. SHEPERD
  • Patent number: 10129630
    Abstract: The invention relates to a floating-cup pivot for a head-worn audio device. The head-worn audio device includes an earcup defining an inner cavity. A wall of the earcup includes an aperture. Also, the head-worn audio device includes a pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup. The pivot defines a rotational axis. Further, the head-worn audio device includes an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably attached to the pivot. Still yet, the head-worn audio device includes a stem disposed toward the second end of the arm. The stem is configured to rotate along a path passing through the aperture of the earcup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John A Kelley, Nicholas W Paterson, Stann N Sheperd
  • Publication number: 20180270556
    Abstract: The invention relates to a floating-cup pivot for a head-worn audio device. The head-worn audio device includes an earcup defining an inner cavity. A wall of the earcup includes an aperture. Also, the head-worn audio device includes a pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup. The pivot defines a rotational axis. Further, the head-worn audio device includes an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably attached to the pivot. Still yet, the head-worn audio device includes a stem disposed toward the second end of the arm. The stem is configured to rotate along a path passing through the aperture of the earcup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Kelley, Nicholas W. Paterson, Stann N. Sheperd
  • Patent number: D601134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Elabidi, Joseph W Yang, Stann N Sheperd
  • Patent number: D617316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc
    Inventors: Diane Elabidi, Joseph W Yang, Stann N Sheperd
  • Patent number: D717771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Harper, Stann N Sheperd, Jacob T Meyberg, Matthew J Mainini
  • Patent number: D796475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowman Wang, Stann N Sheperd, Johannes Lucas Schreuder, Ernst Hupkes
  • Patent number: D986307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas W. Paterson, Stann N. Sheperd, Joseph (Hungmin) Liang, George Janour
  • Patent number: D989151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas W. Paterson, Stann N. Sheperd, Timothy Harrison
  • Patent number: D995603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas W. Paterson, Stann N. Sheperd