Patents by Inventor William Bonnstauffer

William Bonnstauffer 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).

  • KEYBOARD WITH GEL CONTAINING CHAMBERS IN KEY CAP
    Publication number: 20150255232
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a first T-shaped structure defined via a first leg and a first platform. The device further includes a key cap with an interior open chamber. The cap is mounted onto the first structure such that the chamber contains the first platform. The device also includes a second T-shaped structure defined via a second leg and a second platform. The first leg vertically moves within the second leg such that the cap travels between a depressed position and a pressed position. The cap is raised above the second platform in the depressed position. The cap is in contact with the second platform in the pressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • Input device with gel containing chambers in key cap
    Patent number: 9064655
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a first T-shaped structure defined via a first leg and a first platform. The device further includes a key cap with an interior open chamber. The cap is mounted onto the first structure such that the chamber contains the first platform. The device also includes a second T-shaped structure defined via a second leg and a second platform. The first leg vertically moves within the second leg such that the cap travels between a non-pressed position and a pressed position. The cap is raised above the second platform in the non-pressed position. The cap is in contact with the second platform in the pressed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • Multi-chamber keys
    Patent number: 9058942
    Abstract: A device comprises a key containing an upper closed chamber with a first gel and a lower closed chamber with a second gel. The key contains a divider portion interposedly common to the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The portion laterally traverses the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • Keyboard with gel containing chambers in key cap
    Patent number: 9058943
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a first T-shaped structure defined via a first leg and a first platform. The device further includes a key cap with an interior open chamber. The cap is mounted onto the first structure such that the chamber contains the first platform. The device also includes a second T-shaped structure defined via a second leg and a second platform. The first leg vertically moves within the second leg such that the cap travels between a non-pressed position and a pressed position. The cap is raised above the second platform in the non-pressed position. The cap is in contact with the second platform in the pressed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
    Publication number: 20150014137
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a first T-shaped structure defined via a first leg and a first platform. The device further includes a key cap with an interior open chamber. The cap is mounted onto the first structure such that the chamber contains the first platform. The device also includes a second T-shaped structure defined via a second leg and a second platform. The first leg vertically moves within the second leg such that the cap travels between a depressed position and a pressed position. The cap is raised above the second platform in the depressed position. The cap is in contact with the second platform in the pressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • MULTI-CHAMBER KEYS
    Publication number: 20140299454
    Abstract: A device comprises a key containing an upper closed chamber with a first gel and a lower closed chamber with a second gel. The key contains a divider portion interposedly common to the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The portion laterally traverses the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
    Publication number: 20140299458
    Abstract: A device is provided. The device includes a first T-shaped structure defined via a first leg and a first platform. The device further includes a key cap with an interior open chamber. The cap is mounted onto the first structure such that the chamber contains the first platform. The device also includes a second T-shaped structure defined via a second leg and a second platform. The first leg vertically moves within the second leg such that the cap travels between a depressed position and a pressed position. The cap is raised above the second platform in the depressed position. The cap is in contact with the second platform in the pressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer
  • Keyboard key mechanism
    Patent number: D739411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Inventor: William Bonnstauffer