Patents by Inventor Benjamin Riot

Benjamin Riot 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: 9496102
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a protective cover for an input device includes a housing having an outer portion and an inner portion, with the inner portion including a first end and a second end, and a plurality of keys disposed in an area at the first end of the inner portion of the housing. A holder can be configured to receive and secure an input device with at least a portion of the holder coupled to the second end of the inner portion of the housing. The housing can be configurable in a plurality of positions including a closed configuration, an open configuration, a first active configuration, and a second active configuration. The protective cover can further include a plurality of magnets coupled to the housing and configured to secure the housing in one or more of the closed, open, and active configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.
    Inventors: Mathew Bates, Chia Feng Lee, Li-Jen Chien, John Moriarty, Simone Mandelli, James Jackson, Benjamin Riot, Mel Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20140071606
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a protective cover for an input device includes a housing having an outer portion and an inner portion, with the inner portion including a first end and a second end, and a plurality of keys disposed in an area at the first end of the inner portion of the housing. A holder can be configured to receive and secure an input device with at least a portion of the holder coupled to the second end of the inner portion of the housing. The housing can be configurable in a plurality of positions including a closed configuration, an open configuration, a first active configuration, and a second active configuration. The protective cover can further include a plurality of magnets coupled to the housing and configured to secure the housing in one or more of the closed, open, and active configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mathew Bates, Chia Feng Lee, Li-Jen Chien, John Moriarty, Simone Mandelli, James Jackson, Benjamin Riot, Mel Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20140069792
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, an input device includes a key frame having a top surface and comprised of a flexible fabric, and a plurality of key caps disposed on the surface of the key frame, where the key caps do not pass through the key frame. In some cases, the plurality of key caps can be comprised of a flexible material such as polyurethane (PU). The key frame can be comprised of PU or a flexible polyester. The input device can further include an outer shell having an exterior portion and an interior portion and the interior portion having a front side and a back side. The key frame can be coupled to the interior portion such that the plurality of key caps is configured on the interior portion and front side of the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mathew Bates, Richard Milhe, Chia Feng Lee, Li-Jen Chien, Pai-Cheng Chu, Tzu-Pin Lin, Malachy Spollen, Benjamin Riot, Dennis O'Keeffe, Stephen Harvey, Maider Irastorza
  • Patent number: D732541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mathew Bates, Benjamin Riot, Beatrice Santiccioli, Samuel Lising