Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Hamlin

Christopher J. Hamlin 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).

  • Ultraviolet C light guides
    Patent number: 11940651
    Abstract: A light guide comprising a polymeric layer at least 25 percent transmissive over at least a 30 nm bandwidth in a wavelength range from 180 to 280 nm over a distance of at least 100 micrometers and visible light transparent reflecting layers (UV-C mirror) that are at least 50 percent reflective over at least 30 nm bandwidth in a wavelength range from 180 to 280 nm over an incident light angle of 0 to 90 degrees and that are at least 25 percent transmissive of visible light over at least 30 nm bandwidth in a wavelength range of 400 to 800 nm over an incident light angle of 0 to 90 degrees. The light guide is useful, for example, for antimicrobial surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Hebrink, Stephen P. Maki, Michael E. Griffin, Anna C. Hamlin, Justin M. Mazzoni, Christopher A. Merton, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Dual side dockable keyboard base with bi-directional wireless charging function for 2 in 1 devices
    Patent number: 11209861
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a dual side dockable keyboard base with bidirectional wireless charging function for 2 in 1 devices are described. In an embodiment, a 2 in 1 device base provides data input functionality to a tablet portion of the 2 in 1 device and/or wireless charging functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Christopher J. Hamlin, Ivan By Wang, Simon Tsai
  • Mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera
    Patent number: 11210798
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Simon Tsai, Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Paul M. Zagacki, Tim Liu, Ivan By Wang, Christopher J. Hamlin
  • MECHANICAL SYSTEM ON COMPUTER WITH ROTATIONAL PROJECTOR AND REALSENSE? CAMERA
    Publication number: 20190251698
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Simon Tsai, Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Paul M. Zagacki, Tim Liu, Ivan By Wang, Christopher J. Hamlin
  • DUAL SIDE DOCKABLE KEYBOARD BASE WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL WIRELESS CHARGING FUNCTION FOR 2 IN 1 DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190146552
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a dual side dockable keyboard base with bidirectional wireless charging function for 2 in 1 devices are described. In an embodiment, a 2 in 1 device base provides data input functionality to a tablet portion of the 2 in 1 device and/or wireless charging functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Christopher J. Hamlin, Ivan BY Wang, Simon Tsai
  • Mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and Realsense™ camera
    Patent number: 10140721
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Simon Tsai, Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Paul M. Zagacki, Tim Liu, Ivan By Wang, Christopher J. Hamlin
  • MECHANICAL SYSTEM ON COMPUTER WITH ROTATIONAL PROJECTOR AND REALSENSE™ CAMERA
    Publication number: 20180005397
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Simon Tsai, Jeff Ku, Gavin Sung, Paul M. Zagacki, Tim Liu, Ivan By Wang, Christopher J. Hamlin