Patents by Inventor Daniel J. DeFranco

Daniel J. DeFranco 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).

  • Ease-of-use wireless speakers
    Patent number: 9294840
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a speaker system comprising a first speaker apparatus comprising a housing, speaker components positioned substantially inside the housing and at least one first speaker apparatus charging member, wherein the speaker components include a power source, and a second speaker apparatus comprising a housing, speaker components positioned substantially inside the housing and at least one second speaker apparatus charging member. The first speaker apparatus and the second speaker apparatus are configured to each provide a different component of reproduced sound at the same time. The second speaker apparatus is configured to recharge the power source of the first speaker apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S. A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Anderson, Daniel J. DeFranco, Paul Loughnane, Frantz Lohier