Patents by Inventor Cary Hoffer

Cary Hoffer 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).

  • Pre-set discharging of batteries
    Publication number: 20070090806
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of pre-set discharging of a battery in a portable device which is connected to external power. The battery is charged until a fully-charged level is reached, and the time at the fully-charged level is tracked. The charging of the battery is halted after a maximum full-charge time period is elapsed. The charging is restarted after a pre-set charge level is reached. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Cary Hoffer, Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Cynthia Head
  • Computer system with multiple-connector apparatus
    Publication number: 20050157459
    Abstract: A computer system comprises a multiple-connector apparatus. The multiple-connector apparatus can be retracted into the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Cary Hoffer
  • Multi-functional device for a computer
    Publication number: 20050157458
    Abstract: A multi-functional device for a computer has a first set of functions when the multi-functional device is inserted into the computer and a second set of functions when removed from the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Memphis-Zhihong Yin, Cary Hoffer
  • Video conference system with a camera disposed in a computer
    Publication number: 20050128284
    Abstract: A video conference system has a computer and a camera. The camera is disposed in the computer in a first position and is mechanically detached from and electrically coupled to the computer in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Cary Hoffer, Memphis-Zhihong Yin