Patents by Inventor Thorben Neu
Thorben Neu 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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Publication number: 20240148170Abstract: A pillow for supporting a user's head having comprising framing portions made of a soft material that conforms to applied pressure while providing support when a user's head leans against the framing portions. A connecting portion extends between the framing portions to form a pillow body with the framing portions. The pillow body is configured to surround a user's head and to position the framing portions in front of and on opposing sides of the user's head. A pair of shells are attached to corresponding framing portions. The pair of shells are made of a strong flexible material. At least one strap extends from at least one of the pair of shells. The at least one strap is configured to connect one of the framing portions to the other framing portion thereby stabilizing the user's head within the pillow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David B. Sternlight, Thorben Neu
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Patent number: 11006756Abstract: Head support devices including two side supports with a central support suspended therebetween. In some embodiments, the central support may be configured to hold and provide support to a user's chin. A connector such as a strap may be configured to connect the side supports to one another, with the connector configured to wrap around the rear of a user's head or neck.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Cabeau, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Christopher Lee Collins, Avery Erik Holleman, John Edward Wilkening, Gideon Blumstein
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Publication number: 20190357339Abstract: Multipurpose systems can include networked devices configured to include microphones, motion sensors, video cameras, touchscreens, optical sensors, speakers, or other suitable devices. The networked devices can include networking capabilities that enable the networked device to communicate with target devices and other networked devices. A system of networked devices can identify a target location or a target device by analyzing audio signals received at microphones of the networked devices. For example, a plurality of networked devices can identify a particular networked device that is in closest proximity to a user by analyzing an audio intensity of an audio signal received at the plurality of networked devices. The identified networked device can serve as a master device that can control a state of target devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yong Kim, Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Patent number: 10455670Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20190274208Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden, Francis Michael Kelly
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Publication number: 20190254435Abstract: The present disclosure describes head support devices including two side supports with a central support suspended therebetween. In some embodiments, the central support may be configured to hold and provide support to a user's chin. A connector such as a strap may be configured to connect the side supports to one another, with the connector configured to wrap around the rear of a user's head or neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Thorben Neu, Christopher Lee Collins, Avery Erik Holleman, John Edward Wilkening, Gideon Blumstein
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Patent number: 10306125Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Publication number: 20160105598Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a network video camera device. Specifically, various techniques and systems are provided for embodiments of a network video camera with a blocking mechanism for privacy and control of the blocking mechanism. Embodiments of the present invention include a network video capture device. The network video capture device comprises a lens connected to a housing; a blocking mechanism, wherein the a blocking mechanism is configured to selectively block the lens from capturing video images, and wherein the blocking mechanism includes a physical body; an indication device, wherein the indication device is configured to provide visible feedback that the lens is blocked; and a circuit board having a data processor, a wireless transceiver, and a memory configured to store a customizable setting associated with the blocking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Peter Taylor, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick, Paer Saangloef, Matt Glidden
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Patent number: 9179058Abstract: Techniques and systems are provided for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback to capture one or more images of a scene. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting movement of a blocking mechanism from a first position in which a lens is exposed to a second position in which the lens is blocked, and capturing one or more images of a scene, wherein the one or more images of the scene are captured when the movement of the blocking mechanism is detected.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
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Patent number: 9179105Abstract: Techniques and systems for controlling a network video camera with physical privacy feedback are provided. For example, computing device, a method, and a computer-program product may be provided. The computing device may include one or more lenses and one or more blocking mechanisms, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are configured to selectively block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, and wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms include a physical body that provides visible feedback that the one or more lenses are blocked. The computing device, method, and computer-program product may include detecting an occurrence of an event, and activating the one or more blocking mechanisms to block the one or more lenses from capturing video images, wherein the one or more blocking mechanisms are activated to block the one or more lenses when the occurrence of the event is detected.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Ohad Zeira, Thorben Neu, Jon Plummer, Peter Taylor, Paer Saangloef, Dale Honda, Steve Lane, Joseph August, Matt Glidden, Oliver Duncan Seil, Michael Wick
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Patent number: 8998637Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
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Publication number: 20140199882Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
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Patent number: 8696379Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
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Publication number: 20140084126Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Vincent Razo, Thorben Neu, Chad DeJong, David A. Kleeman, Vijendra Nalwad, Jung Man Park, Steven Lane
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Publication number: 20140059257Abstract: Some embodiments include keyboard-video-mouse systems. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Carlos del Toro, Chad Singer, Abraham Camacho, Thorben Neu, Michael E. Wick, Adam Belmonte
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Publication number: 20140038455Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
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Patent number: 8556653Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razi, David A. Kleeman
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Patent number: 8366480Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A Kleeman
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Patent number: D685355Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Avery Holleman, Yuji Ikeda, Thorben Neu, Ernesto V. Quinteros
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Patent number: D929787Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventors: Thorben Neu, René Mondry, Salvatore Salerno