Patents by Inventor Chris McWethy

Chris McWethy 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).

  • Universal smart connection pad
    Patent number: 10073752
    Abstract: The present invention is a pad for connecting a host device to a slave device through a slave adapter. The host may provide services to the slave, including power and data connections. Pins in the pad magnetically align the slave adapter. The host and slave may collaborate on which pins are assigned to connections. The system handles various usage modifications including, for example, dislocation of the slave adapter, and changes in pin assignments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Chris McWethy
  • USB-A Slide Port
    Publication number: 20170294734
    Abstract: A device which is equipped with a USB connection, and which is configured to receive a male USB connector, includes a housing that defines a channel therein. A female USB connection is positioned at an end of the channel. A slideable panel is engaged to the channel, and is slideable between a covered position and an uncovered position. In the covered position, the female USB connection covered and protected. In the uncovered position the female USB connection is exposed for use. Alternatively, the device does not include the channel and the panel is made up of one or more leaf covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Chris McWethy
  • USB-A slide port
    Patent number: 9722346
    Abstract: A device which is equipped with a USB connection, and which is configured to receive a USB connector, includes a housing that defines a channel therein. A USB connection is positioned at an end of the channel. A slideable panel is engaged to the channel, and is slideable between a covered position and an uncovered position. In the covered position USB connection covered and protected. In the uncovered position the USB connection is exposed for use. Alternatively, the device does not include the channel and the panel is made up of one or more leaf covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Chris McWethy
  • Universal Smart Connection Pad
    Publication number: 20170199799
    Abstract: The present invention is a pad for connecting a host device to a slave device through a slave adapter. The host may provide services to the slave, including power and data connections. Pins in the pad magnetically align the slave adapter. The host and slave may collaborate on which pins are assigned to connections. The system handles various usage modifications including, for example, dislocation of the slave adapter, and changes in pin assignments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Chris McWethy