Patents by Inventor Craig K. Black

Craig K. Black 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: 10013898
    Abstract: The presently disclosed multi-position biased rotating logo components permit an electronic device to display a logo associated with the device in a variety of positions with reference to a device housing while the device is re-positioned in different orientations. This allows the logo to maintain a desired orientation with reference to a support surface or a direction of gravity as the device is re-positioned in the different orientation. Further, the rotating logo is biased to achieve and maintain two or more preselected orientations within the housing that correspond to two or more intended orientations of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Jacobs, Jesse Staub, Perry Q. Anderson, Craig K. Black, Jonathan B. Hadley
  • Publication number: 20170032712
    Abstract: The presently disclosed multi-position biased rotating logo components permit an electronic device to display a logo associated with the device in a variety of positions with reference to a device housing while the device is re-positioned in different orientations. This allows the logo to maintain a desired orientation with reference to a support surface or a direction of gravity as the device is re-positioned in the different orientation. Further, the rotating logo is biased to achieve and maintain two or more preselected orientations within the housing that correspond to two or more intended orientations of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Joel Jacobs, Jesse Staub, Perry Q. Anderson, Craig K. Black, Jonathan B. Hadley
  • Patent number: 7987544
    Abstract: The attachment system includes a brushhead assembly having a spring/carrier combination which comprises a spring assembly and a separate carrier assembly, adapted to mate as a combination with a receiving portion, in the form of a cup member, at the top of the handle of the toothbrush. The spring/carrier combination includes a slot which mates snugly with a vertical rib on the inside surface of the cup member, and further includes a portion which opposes the slot on the spring/carrier combination which mates snugly with a cut-out portion in the cup member, to prevent rotational movement of the brushhead relative to the handle. The spring/carrier assembly further includes two opposing spring finger elements, wherein the lower ends of the spring fingers fit into corresponding openings in opposing sides of the cup member when the spring/carrier assembly is operatively positioned in the cup member, tending to prevent translational movement of the brushhead relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Friedrich Stoeffler, Craig K. Black, Daniel J. Greene, Ronald C. Lilley
  • Publication number: 20090064429
    Abstract: An oral care appliance, includes a handle portion and attachable to the handle portion. toothbrush is positioned within such as a power toothbrush a head portion which is A driving assembly for the handle portion. The handle portion includes an exterior transparent protective housing which satisfies conventional environmental and consumer tests and requirements, and an interior sleeve member adapted to receive the driving assembly and which fits within the transparent housing and is visible therethrough. The interior sleeve member is clearly differentiated from other sleeve members by means of a visual component, such as color or surface texture, thus providing a ready differentiation between otherwise similar or the same toothbrushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Scott E. Hall, Craig K. Black, Simon J. Lamason
  • Patent number: 6623312
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrocardiogram electrode connector for connecting an electrode to an electrocardiogram device that solves the problems with the Prior Art noted above as well as providing numerous advantages. The connector of the present invention comprises a lower portion having an electrode end and an ECG end, and an upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion. The upper portion likewise has an electrode end and an ECG end. The connector also comprises a spring between the lower portion and the upper portion to bias the electrode ends together to clamp about an electrode. Further, the connector comprises an electrical assembly having an elastomeric electrical connector to provide electrical continuity between the electrode and the ECG device when the electrode ends of the lower portion and the upper portion of the connector are biased together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Unilead International
    Inventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen, Robert J. Kelly, William K. Wenger
  • Publication number: 20030068914
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrocardiogram electrode connector for connecting an electrode to an electrocardiogram device that solves the problems with the Prior Art noted above as well as providing numerous advantages. The connector of the present invention comprises a lower portion having an electrode end and an ECG end, and an upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion. The upper portion likewise has an electrode end and an ECG end. The connector also comprises a spring between the lower portion and the upper portion to bias the electrode ends together to clamp about an electrode. Further, the connector comprises an electrical assembly having an elastomeric electrical connector to provide electrical continuity between the electrode and the ECG device when the electrode ends of the lower portion and the upper portion of the connector are biased together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Unilead International
    Inventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen, Robert J. Kelly, William K. Wenger
  • Patent number: D452318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Medtronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Rodney J. Merry, Tom McGrath, Paul O'Connor, Craig K. Black, Matthew Pedersen