Patents by Inventor Carsten Buus

Carsten Buus 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: 9990210
    Abstract: Driverless programmable human interface devices are provided that may be configured using plain text configuration information, such as may be viewed or edited by a user. The human interface device may provide a graphical user interface via one or more software applications accessible via a virtual storage volume provided as part of the human interface device, and which may be executed directly by a user without requiring installation. The user may view and modify textual configuration information directly, or may utilize the provided graphical user interface to do so indirectly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, David Beecher
  • Publication number: 20170199747
    Abstract: Driverless programmable human interface devices are provided that may be configured using plain text configuration information, such as may be viewed or edited by a user. The human interface device may provide a graphical user interface via one or more software applications accessible via a virtual storage volume provided as part of the human interface device, and which may be executed directly by a user without requiring installation. The user may view and modify textual configuration information directly, or may utilize the provided graphical user interface to do so indirectly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, David Beecher
  • Patent number: 9535581
    Abstract: Driverless programmable human interface devices are provided that may be configured using plain text configuration information, such as may be viewed or edited by a user. The human interface device may provide a graphical user interface via one or more software applications accessible via a virtual storage volume provided as part of the human interface device, and which may be executed directly by a user without requiring installation. The user may view and modify textual configuration information directly, or may utilize the provided graphical user interface to do so indirectly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, David Beecher
  • Publication number: 20150331697
    Abstract: Driverless programmable human interface devices are provided that may be configured using plain text configuration information, such as may be viewed or edited by a user. The human interface device may provide a graphical user interface via one or more software applications accessible via a virtual storage volume provided as part of the human interface device, and which may be executed directly by a user without requiring installation. The user may view and modify textual configuration information directly, or may utilize the provided graphical user interface to do so indirectly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, David Beecher
  • Publication number: 20150103476
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard includes a first keying module situated pivotably with respect to the second keying module for providing a keyboard having improved ergonomics and comfort, and promoting improved productivity of a user. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are pivotably mounted on a base assembly having fixed opposing tenting angles. In one embodiment the first and the second keying modules are mounted on a pivot link assembly configured to pivot the keying modules with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are configured to also laterally separate. In one embodiment, first and second lift modules space a portion of the first and the second keying modules, respectively, from a supporting surface to form opposing tenting angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs, Mark Ando
  • Patent number: 8894305
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard assembly and support mounts and keying layout are provided allowing a user to orient keying modules of the assembly in a variety of desired configurations. In one embodiment, the assembly includes pivoting support plates that allow the flexible adjustments. In another embodiment, at least one lift module is utilized to allow achieving multiple tenting angles expediently. In yet another embodiment, a modular support mount assembly is provided to allow the user to mount keying modules to a structure such as a chair using modular mounts that allow for easy and effective peripheral device supports and reconfiguration of the modular support mount assembly to support keying modules and peripheral devices of various sizes and shapes. Furthermore, a keying layout and assembly is provided to improve efficiency and intuitiveness of using a keying module and for programming the keying modules without use of a separate computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Mark Ando, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs
  • Patent number: 8858103
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard includes a first keying module situated pivotably with respect to the second keying module for providing a keyboard having improved ergonomics and comfort, and promoting improved productivity of a user. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are pivotably mounted on a base assembly having fixed opposing tenting angles. In one embodiment the first and the second keying modules are mounted on a pivot link assembly configured to pivot the keying modules with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are configured to also laterally separate. In one embodiment, first and second lift modules space a portion of the first and the second keying modules, respectively, from a supporting surface to form opposing tenting angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs, Mark Ando
  • Publication number: 20140037355
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard assembly and support mounts and keying layout are provided allowing a user to orient keying modules of the assembly in a variety of desired configurations. In one embodiment, the assembly includes pivoting support plates that allow the flexible adjustments. In another embodiment, at least one lift module is utilized to allow achieving multiple tenting angles expediently. In yet another embodiment, a modular support mount assembly is provided to allow the user to mount keying modules to a structure such as a chair using modular mounts that allow for easy and effective peripheral device supports and reconfiguration of the modular support mount assembly to support keying modules and peripheral devices of various sizes and shapes. Furthermore, a keying layout and assembly is provided to improve efficiency and intuitiveness of using a keying module and for programming the keying modules without use of a separate computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Mark Ando, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs
  • Patent number: 8454254
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard assembly and support mounts and keying layout are provided allowing a user to orient keying modules of the assembly in a variety of desired configurations. In one embodiment, the assembly includes pivoting support plates that allow the flexible adjustments. In another embodiment, at least one lift module is utilized to allow achieving multiple tenting angles expediently. In yet another embodiment, a modular support mount assembly is provided to allow the user to mount keying modules to a structure such as a chair using modular mounts that allow for easy and effective peripheral device supports and reconfiguration of the modular support mount assembly to support keying modules and peripheral devices of various sizes and shapes. Furthermore, a keying layout and assembly is provided to improve efficiency and intuitiveness of using a keying module and for programming the keying modules without use of a separate computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Mark Ando, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs
  • Patent number: 8294671
    Abstract: A peripheral device includes at least one active or trigger element housed in a cartridge that is removably mounted. A user can easily remove the cartridge with the active or trigger elements without using special tools. In some embodiments, the peripheral device can include a leveling member between a detection switch and a triggering interface to facilitate effective actuation of the triggering interface and activation of the detection switch from regions spaced from the detection switch. Some embodiments can include silencing or dampening features or structures to minimize or substantially eliminate sound generated upon activation of the triggering interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William Rudolph Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Mark Shintaro Ando
  • Patent number: 8289684
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard includes a first keying module situated pivotably with respect to the second keying module for providing a keyboard having improved ergonomics and comfort, and promoting improved productivity of a user. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are pivotably mounted on a base assembly having fixed opposing tenting angles. In one embodiment the first and the second keying modules are mounted on a pivot link assembly configured to pivot the keying modules with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are configured to also laterally separate. In one embodiment, first and second lift modules space a portion of the first and the second keying modules, respectively, from a supporting surface to form opposing tenting angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs, Mark Ando
  • Patent number: 7828489
    Abstract: A computer keyboard incorporates a base member, a keying module and a spacing member coupled therebetween. The spacing member is pivotable over a range of angles to allow the keying module to be retained at a range of discrete, desired angles above a support structure such as a desktop. An embodiment incorporates two such assemblies linked together by a sliding member, further allowing the keying modules to be spaced apart laterally from each other by a desired distance. Another embodiment incorporates a hinged linking member, allowing the keying modules to also be angled with respect to each other about an axis normal to the support plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs
  • Publication number: 20090138637
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard assembly and support mounts and keying layout are provided allowing a user to orient keying modules of the assembly in a variety of desired configurations. In one embodiment, the assembly includes pivoting support plates that allow the flexible adjustments. In another embodiment, at least one lift module is utilized to allow achieving multiple tenting angles expediently. In yet another embodiment, a modular support mount assembly is provided to allow the user to mount keying modules to a structure such as a chair using modular mounts that allow for easy and effective peripheral device supports and reconfiguration of the modular support mount assembly to support keying modules and peripheral devices of various sizes and shapes. Furthermore, a keying layout and assembly is provided to improve efficiency and intuitiveness of using a keying module and for programming the keying modules without use of a separate computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: KINESIS CORPORATION
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Mark Ando, Carsten Buus, Jonathan H. Biggs
  • Publication number: 20070285395
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard includes a first keying module situated pivotably with respect to the second keying module for providing a keyboard having improved ergonomics and comfort, and promoting improved productivity of a user. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are pivotably mounted on a base assembly having fixed opposing tenting angles. In one embodiment the first and the second keying modules are mounted on a pivot link assembly configured to pivot the keying modules with respect to each other. In one embodiment, the first and the second keying modules are configured to also laterally separate. In one embodiment, first and second lift modules space a portion of the first and the second keying modules, respectively, from a supporting surface to form opposing tenting angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William Hargreaves, Carsten Buus, Jonathan Biggs, Mark Ando
  • Patent number: D585063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William Hargreaves, Drew Carlson, Mark Ando, Jerry Yamamoto, Jon Biggs, Carsten Buus
  • Patent number: RE43485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Kinesis Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Hargreaves, Drew Carlson, Mark S. Ando, Jerry Yamamoto, Jonathan H. Biggs, Carsten Buus