Patents by Inventor Daniel McBroom

Daniel McBroom 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).

  • Publication number: 20070014084
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Arthur Brigham, Joel Jensen, Robert Brownell, Sung Kim, Anwyl McDonald, Russell Mead, Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio
  • Publication number: 20060237599
    Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Daniele Iuliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Han, Michael Hillman, Daniel McBroom, Michael McBroom, Brian Sudderth
  • Publication number: 20060176655
    Abstract: A computer-controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display coupled to one end of a moveable assembly. A base containing computer components is coupled to an opposite end of the moveable assembly. Power and data cables linking the flat panel display to one or more of the computer components are positioned within an interior portion of the moveable assembly. In one embodiment, the moveable assembly includes a first arm coupled to a second arm and provides movement in two or more dimensions simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Clifford Jue, Theo Mann, Opher Yom-Tov, Jesse Fourt, Ben Tarbell, Tony Lawson
  • Publication number: 20050088814
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display. Additionally, the moveable assembly may include a plurality of stacked ball-and-socket assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Jobs, Jonathan Ive, Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Arthur Brigham, Joel Jensen, Robert Brownell, Sung Kim, Anwyl McDonald, Russell Mead, Arturo Meuniot, Jesus Beltran, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio
  • Publication number: 20050088812
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim, Clifford Jue, Theodore Barber, Rickson Sun, Donald Westwood
  • Publication number: 20050041048
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim, Clifford Jue, Bryan White
  • Publication number: 20050036283
    Abstract: A computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the computer controlled display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving data and a moveable assembly coupled to the display. A motor may be operatively coupled to a tension device disposed within the moveable assembly. The motor applies a force to the tension device to suspend movement of the moveable assembly, and also releases the force to permit movement of said moveable assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim