Patents by Inventor Cynthia J. Purvis

Cynthia J. Purvis 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).

  • USER POSTURE DETECTION
    Publication number: 20130110004
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to detecting posture information. In an embodiment, a device detects the posture information related to a user's posture and stores the detected information. Further, the device receives input from the user about a region of the user's body experiencing pain and provides recommendations for a change to at least one aspect of the user's posture and the user's environment based on the stored information and the received input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Paul McLane, Peter C. Ellis, Michael C. Bartha, Cynthia J. Purvis, John W. Frederick
  • Display stand
    Patent number: 8387930
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to stand for a display. One embodiment includes a base, a display, and a mounting arm that includes a first end connected to the base and a second end pivotally connected to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Cynthia J. Purvis
  • Display support system and method
    Patent number: 7593219
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a display support system and method. In one embodiment, the display support system and method comprises a base configured to be placed underneath a computer, a neck projecting from the base, a top bracket extending from the neck, and a display connector disposed along the top bracket, the display connector configured to couple with a display feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, John E. Youens, Cynthia J. Purvis
  • Display support system and method
    Publication number: 20080266486
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a display support system and method. In one embodiment, the display support system and method comprises a base configured to be placed underneath a computer, a neck projecting from the base, a top bracket extending from the neck, and a display connector disposed along the top bracket, the display connector configured to couple with a display feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: David Quijano, Randall W. Martin, John E. Youens, Cynthia J. Purvis
  • Display stand
    Publication number: 20080265121
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to stand for a display. One embodiment includes a base, a display, and a mounting arm that includes a first end connected to the base and a second end pivotally connected to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Paul L. Drew, Cynthia J. Purvis
  • Method for managing personal and work-related matters
    Patent number: 7353465
    Abstract: A family management system provides a family manager with family-related and work-related information. This information may be provided to the family manager in the form of one or more screens depicting calendars, e-mail, and/or other tasks. In particular, family-related and work-related matters may be merged on a single screen so that the family manager can facilitate scheduling better between family-related and work-related matters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jeri L. Callaway, Cynthia J. Purvis, Meera K. Manahan
  • Method for managing personal and work-related matters
    Publication number: 20030120717
    Abstract: A family management system provides a family manager with family-related and work-related information. This information may be provided to the family manager in the form of one or more screens depicting calendars, e-mail, and/or other tasks. In particular, family-related and work-related matters may be merged on a single screen so that the family manager can facilitate scheduling better between family-related and work-related matters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Jeri L. Callaway, Cynthia J. Purvis, Meera K. Manahan