Patents by Inventor Andrew Lyle Walston

Andrew Lyle Walston 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: 10191514
    Abstract: A modular interface and attachment system for integration with, or use with, a tablet computer is disclosed. The system allows for the modular attachment of ergonomic features, specialty I/O devices, and specialty data entry hardware. Interface channels may be built into the rear surface of the tablet housing, while the accompanying accessories are provided with mating splines. The interface channels can also include electrical contacts to provide power to accessories that are mounted, or to facilitate the mounting of an auxiliary battery. Accessories that require a physical data or I/O interface with the tablet can be mounted at either end of the tablet at positions where data connectors are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Dean Jeffrey Bidwell, Andrew Lyle Walston, Michael James Wells, John Spencer Bandringa, Matthew Willkens
  • Patent number: 9949005
    Abstract: A headset worn by workers in retail stores and similar commercial settings is disclosed. The headset includes an ornamental bezel. The bezel may be attached to the headset body to provide distinguishing characteristics to the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Vargo, Richard Sharbaugh, Andrew Lyle Walston, Graham Peter Byrne, Bryan Michael DiPiazza, Leslie McKay, Matthew W. Shope, Lyle Sprinkle
  • Publication number: 20160373847
    Abstract: A headset worn by workers in retail stores and similar commercial settings is disclosed. The headset includes an ornamental bezel. The bezel may be attached to the headset body to provide distinguishing characteristics to the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Vargo, Richard Sharbaugh, Andrew Lyle Walston, Graham Peter Byrne, Bryan Michael DiPiazza, Leslie McKay, Matthew W. Shope, Lylie Sprinkle
  • Publication number: 20160179143
    Abstract: A modular interface and attachment system for integration with, or use with, a tablet computer is disclosed. The system allows for the modular attachment of ergonomic features, specialty I/O devices, and specialty data entry hardware. Interface channels may be built into the rear surface of the tablet housing, while the accompanying accessories are provided with mating splines. The interface channels can also include electrical contacts to provide power to accessories that are mounted, or to facilitate the mounting of an auxiliary battery. Accessories that require a physical data or I/O interface with the tablet can be mounted at either end of the tablet at positions where data connectors are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Dean Jeffrey Bidwell, Andrew Lyle Walston, Michael James Wells, John Spencer Bandringa, Matthew Willkens
  • Publication number: 20040085715
    Abstract: A particular orientation of a control panel and an accessory device provides ergonomic benefits to an operator. A user control is mounted on a corner of the stand. The user interface of an accessory device is mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel on one side of the stand. User tools, such as a transducer connector, are also mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel, such as mounted on a different side of the stand adjacent to the control panel. Convenient access is provided to all of the control panel, the user interface of the accessory device, and the user tools. Additional leg room is also provided due to the angle of the stand relative to the user position in front of the control panel. The ultrasound system or other data system with this orientation of components allows ergonomic use of the system in a more confined space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Jeffrey Bidwell, Andrew Lyle Walston, Stephen Bruce Hooper
  • Patent number: 6683784
    Abstract: A particular orientation of a control panel and an accessory device provides ergonomic benefits to an operator. A user control is mounted on a corner of the stand. The user interface of an accessory device is mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel on one side of the stand. User tools, such as a transducer connector, are also mounted at about a 45° angle to the control panel, such as mounted on a different side of the stand adjacent to the control panel. Convenient access is provided to all of the control panel, the user interface of the accessory device, and the user tools. Additional leg room is also provided due to the angle of the stand relative to the user position in front of the control panel. The ultrasound system or other data system with this orientation of components allows ergonomic use of the system in a more confined space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Jeffrey Bidwell, Andrew Lyle Walston, Stephen Bruce Hooper
  • Patent number: D790505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Vargo, Richard Sharbaugh, Andrew Lyle Walston, Graham Peter Byrne, Bryan DiPiazza, Leslie McKay, Matthew W. Shope
  • Patent number: D843350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Vargo, Richard Sharbaugh, Andrew Lyle Walston, Graham Byrne, Bryan DiPiazza, Leslie McKay, Matthew W. Shope
  • Patent number: D903633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: HAND HELD PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Vargo, Richard Sharbaugh, Andrew Lyle Walston, Graham Byrne, Bryan DiPiazza, Leslie McKay, Matthew W. Shope