Patents by Inventor Brent E. Barberis

Brent E. Barberis 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: 11956874
    Abstract: A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Hosler, Aaron J. Lindh, Steven J. Christy, Vincent G. Marco, Thomas I. Loschen, Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze
  • Publication number: 20230319964
    Abstract: A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Hosler, Aaron J. Lindh, Steven J. Christy, Vincent G. Marco, Thomas I. Loschen, Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze
  • Patent number: 11711877
    Abstract: A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Hosler, Aaron J. Lindh, Steven J. Christy, Vincent G. Marco, Thomas I. Loschen, Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze
  • Publication number: 20220338325
    Abstract: A wrist-wearable electronic device comprising first and second light emitting elements, a sensor, and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a first command to the first light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a forward position relative to a user based on data received from the sensor and transmit a second command to the second light emitting element in response to the wrist-wearable device reaching a rearward position relative to the user based on the data from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Hosler, Aaron J. Lindh, Steven J. Christy, Vincent G. Marco, Thomas I. Loschen, Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze
  • Patent number: 8830663
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attaching accessories to a portable electronic device. A device may be a cellular phone, mp3 player, or other device. An accessory may be an armband, a headphone management system, a stereo system, or other device. The accessories and devices may attach using associated device connector section and accessory connector section. The device connector section may adhere to a protection sheet, which in turn is directly attached to the device. The accessories may be removed when they are no longer in use, and may be swapped for other accessories that can attach to the device. Various embodiments of device connector sections and accessory connector sections can be used to make an appropriately secure connection between the device and accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Ligar Group, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Child, Whitney Clayton, Stephen B. Gates, Brent E. Barberis
  • Publication number: 20120050968
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for attaching accessories to a portable electronic device. A device may be a cellular phone, mp3 player, or other device. An accessory may be an armband, a headphone management system, a stereo system, or other device. The accessories and devices may attach using associated device connector section and accessory connector section. The device connector section may adhere to a protection sheet, which in turn is directly attached to the device. The accessories may be removed when they are no longer in use, and may be swapped for other accessories that can attach to the device. Various embodiments of device connector sections and accessory connector sections can be used to make an appropriately secure connection between the device and accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Eric Child, Whitney Clayton, Stephen B. Gates, Brent E. Barberis
  • Patent number: D900643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Brent E. Barberis, Todd P. Register, Henry D. Wulfekoetter
  • Patent number: D905688
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventors: Brent E. Barberis, Surajit Bhaduri
  • Patent number: D1000967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze, Chuan-Hao Wen, Yu-An Lin, Todd P. Register, Jonathan E. Reberry, Benjamin D. Braun, Steven J. Christy
  • Patent number: D1019632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze, Chuan-Hao Wen, Yu-An Lin, Todd P. Register, Benjamin D. Braun, Jonathan E. Reberry, Steven J. Christy
  • Patent number: D1019633
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Garmin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent E. Barberis, Hans K. Fritze, Chuan-Hao Wen, Yu-An Lin, Todd P. Register, Steven J. Christy, Benjamin D. Braun, Jonathan E. Reberry