Patents by Inventor David A. Kleeman

David A. Kleeman 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: 8556653
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razi, David A. Kleeman
  • Patent number: 8503937
    Abstract: Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian VanHarlingen, Michael Tad LeDuc, Shane Igo, Richard James Elgie, David Kleeman, Jason Tu, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Oliver Duncan Seil, Kent Iverson, Chad Singer
  • Publication number: 20130140312
    Abstract: Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Lane, David A. Kleeman, Oliver Duncan Seil, Colin Greenidge, Henry Law, Juliana S. Hung, Ravi Itiravivong, Takuya Idehara, Aaron Richard Sevier, Jonny Yuan
  • Patent number: 8366480
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20120322514
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, David Kleeman, Richard James Elgie, Vijendra Nalwad, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer
  • Patent number: 8254846
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, David Kleeman, Richard James Elgie, Vijendra Nalwad, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer
  • Patent number: 8210871
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20110267748
    Abstract: Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Lane, David A. Kleeman, Oliver Duncan Seil, Colin Greenidge, Henry Law, Juliana S. Hung, Ravi Itiravivong, Takuya Idehara, Aaron Richard Sevier, Jonny Yuan
  • Publication number: 20110255226
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclose a coupling device configured to couple to a surface. The coupling device including: (a) a first housing; (b) a rotational dial with a first aperture and mechanically coupled to the first housing, the rotational dial comprising a cam mechanism adjacent to the first aperture; (c) a support base comprising a first stem with a second aperture, the first stem is located inside the first aperture, the stem having a second aperture; (d) a suction cup coupled to at least one of the rotational dial or the support base, the suction cup having: (1) a suction portion; and (2) a second stem located inside of the second aperture; and (e) an elastic mechanism located at least partially between the support base and the second stem of the suction cup. The coupling device is configured such that the suction cup can be rotated relative to at least the rotational dial to create a vacuum between the suction portion and the surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Vincent Razo, Thorben Neu, Chad DeJong, David A. Kleeman, Vijendra Nalwad, Jungman Park, Steven Lane
  • Publication number: 20110207369
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, David A. Kleeman, Vincent Razo
  • Patent number: 7980892
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic accessory configured to couple with an electronic device can comprise a housing and a spacer. The housing can comprise a body comprising a width, a length, and a thickness; and a neck extending from the body, the neck comprising a length less than the length of the body. The spacer can comprise an opening configured to be removably coupled around the neck. When the electronic accessory is fully electrically coupled to the electronic device through a docking end of the electronic device, the neck can be located between the body and the electronic device and the electronic device remains uncradled by the electronic accessory. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20100273421
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electrical accessory can be configured to transmit one or more first data signals to a receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason TU, Wei Jiang, David A. Kleeman, Chad DeJong, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Richard James Elgie, Kelly Ferdman, Oliver Duncan Seil, Mitchell Suckle
  • Publication number: 20100200273
    Abstract: A cable organizer includes an upper surface, a lower surface, multiple channels, and at least one side surface. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Chad DeJong, Nicolas Lehotzky, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20100144278
    Abstract: Some embodiments concern a method of transmitting electrical signals. The method can include: using a global positioning satellite receiver to determine a first location of a first electrical device; using a first transmitter to transmit the first location to a first server; using a receiver to receive information identifying at least one first unused frequency at the first location from the first server; selecting a first transmission frequency from the at least one first unused frequency; and communicating the first transmission frequency to a user. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian VanHarlingen, Michael Tad LeDuc, Shane Igo, Richard James Elgie, David Kleeman, Jason Tu, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer, Oliver Duncan Seil, Kent Iverson, Chad Singer
  • Publication number: 20100128913
    Abstract: Embodiments of portable device accessories and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Vincent Razo, Chad Dejong, David Kleeman, Pauline Chang, Kelly Ferdman
  • Publication number: 20100075609
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a connectivity device is configured to provide electrical power to a first electrical device and facilitate communications between the first electrical device and at least one second electrical device. The connectivity device further is configured to couple to a cigarette lighter and an external electrical power source. The connectivity device can include: (a) a first removable cigarette lighter adapter having: (1) a first electrical output interface; and (2) a power interface configured to removably couple to the cigarette lighter; (b) a base module having: (1) at least one first interface; (2) a second interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical output interface of the first removable cigarette lighter adapter and configured to also couple to the external electrical power source; (3) a third interface configured to removably couple to the first electrical device; and (4) a first control configured to receive operational instructions for the first electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, Kelly Ferdman, David Kleeman, Richard James Elgie, Vijendra Nalwad, Vannin Gale, Timothy Brewer
  • Patent number: 7610661
    Abstract: A cord management device comprises a body (110) having a first end (111), a second end (112), a perimeter (113), and an interior (114) bounded by the perimeter. A cord (210) that is to be managed may be wrapped around the body of the cord management device in such a way as to control a length of a portion (211, 212) of the cord that is able to hang freely, thus protecting the entire cord. The cord management device further comprises an aperture (120) spaced apart from the perimeter and extending through the interior of the body, and still further comprises a recess (140) in the interior of the body capable of receiving and storing an object (410) attached to the cord. A cord management system including the cord management device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Sween, David Kleeman, Vijendra Nalwad
  • Patent number: D607819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, David Kleeman, Avery Erik Holleman
  • Patent number: D619558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver Duncan Seil, David Kleeman
  • Patent number: D672351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Belkin International Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Camacho, Oliver Duncan Seil, Avery Holleman, David A. Kleeman, Walter Tam, Ernesto Victor Quinteros, Eric Ulvog, Yuji Ikeda, Kenneth Mori, Thorben Neu, Justin Jakobson, Mitchell Suckle, Steven Lane, Dale Honda, Michael E. Wick