Patents by Inventor Benjamin C. Rubenson

Benjamin C. Rubenson 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).

  • Capacitive sensing device for use in a keypad assembly
    Patent number: 8305359
    Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the present invention includes a capacitive sensing device for use in a keypad assembly of an electronic system. The capacitive sensing device includes a substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor. The substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor is configured to be disposed within the keypad assembly without requiring the formation of key post holes therethrough. Additionally, the substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor has a flexibility which enables desired tactile response during use of keys of the keypad assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Synaptics Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert J. Bolender, Benjamin C. Rubenson
  • CAPACITIVE SENSING DEVICE FOR USE IN A KEYPAD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090160682
    Abstract: One embodiment in accordance with the present invention includes a capacitive sensing device for use in a keypad assembly of an electronic system. The capacitive sensing device includes a substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor. The substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor is configured to be disposed within the keypad assembly without requiring the formation of key post holes therethrough. Additionally, the substantially transparent single sheet capacitive sensor has a flexibility which enables desired tactile response during use of keys of the keypad assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. BOLENDER, Benjamin C. Rubenson