Patents by Inventor Chris H. Franks

Chris H. Franks 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).

  • Multifunction keyboard accessory
    Publication number: 20040189608
    Abstract: A multifunction keyboard accessory may be coupled to a keyboard. In an initial position, the multifunction keyboard accessory may function as a keyboard cover that inhibits unintentional activation of keys and protects the keyboard from spills and entry of other material between the keyboard keys. The multifunction keyboard accessory may be rotated from the initial position so that the keyboard accessory functions as a document holder. Alternately, the multifunction keyboard accessory may slide forward to function as a palmrest/wrist support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Mark Stanton, Chris H. Frank, June Lee, Robert F. Mori
  • Multifunction keyboard accessory
    Publication number: 20030044213
    Abstract: A multifunction keyboard accessory may be coupled to a keyboard. In an initial position, the multifunction keyboard accessory may function as a keyboard cover that inhibits unintentional activation of keys and protects the keyboard from spills and entry of other material between the keyboard keys. The multifunction keyboard accessory may be rotated from the initial position so that the keyboard accessory functions as a document holder. Alternately, the multifunction keyboard accessory may slide forward to function as a palmrest/wrist support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: James Mark Stanton, Chris H. Franks, June Lee, Robert F. Mori