Patents by Inventor David L. Barber

David L. Barber 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: 11974418
    Abstract: This document describes a light-sealing gasket with crossbar force distribution. The gasket can be used in an electronic device with a sensor package that is capable of transmitting and receiving signals and is positioned behind a display of the device. The gasket provides a shield between the receive signals and the transmit signals, prevents signal crosstalk, and protects the delicate panel layer of the display. Use of this gasket in an electronic device allows manufacturers to add more features to the device and enrich the user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: David I. Rosen, Matthew Douglas Dombach, James L Tanner, Warren Z. Jones, Timothy Patrick Barber
  • Patent number: 8997404
    Abstract: A closet door support mechanism that provides rotation and translation of a door used to close the entry to a room such as a closet is disclosed. An example of the mechanism includes a first track that is generally straight and is connected to a first track retraction section by a curved section. The track sections are mounted a distance from the floor, and allow movement of a closet door through translation and rotation to close the entry of the closet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: David L. Barber