Patents by Inventor David Michael Lane
David Michael Lane 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).
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Patent number: 11481041Abstract: Low-profile keysets and input devices having such low-profile keysets are described. In one example, the input device includes a support structure having a first and second surface; a bezel having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface of the bezel is adjacent to the first surface of the support structure, and the bezel comprises at least one opening; at least one key cap positioned within the at least one opening of the bezel, wherein each key cap is configured to move between a first and second position to trigger a function of the input device; and a fabric cover layer positioned adjacent to the second surface of the bezel, such that the bezel and the at least one key cap are positioned between the fabric cover layer and the support structure, the fabric cover layer is only adhered to the second surface of the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael Francis Deily, Michael Gordon Oldani, Yajing Liu, David Paul Platt, David Michael Lane, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Publication number: 20220249823Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a vascular access device (1) comprising a vascular access tube (2), such as a cannula, having a distal end region (3) terminating in a tip (4) for insertion into a blood vessel (V) of a patient and at least one lumen (5) for infusing a medicament and/or for introducing one or more catheters there-through into the blood vessel (V). The device (1) further comprises a fixation mechanism (10) that is operable to secure or fix the distal end region (3) of the vascular access tube (2) with respect to the patient to inhibit or prevent withdrawal of the tip (4) from the blood vessel (V) and/or to inhibit or prevent overinsertion of the tip (4) into the blood vessel (V).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Scott Ryan MURPHY, Chris KYUNG, Christopher Michael ROGAN, Nyan Ye KHIN, David Michael LANE, Rodney James LANE
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Patent number: 11281260Abstract: The description relates to devices and device adjustment. One example can include a first portion that defines a cam pivot. The example can also include a height adjuster comprising a wedge and a positioning loop positioned over the cam pivot, such that rotation of a cam on the cam pivot to contact one cam follower of the positioning loop that moves the wedge toward another component or to contact an opposite cam follower of the positioning loop that moves the wedge away from the another component.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Michael Ravenscroft, Kevin Chen, Jason Dale Brown, Anthony George Picardo, Anthony Ernest Hillyerd, Brian David Bitz, David Michael Lane
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Publication number: 20210399500Abstract: An electrical connector includes a receptacle connector having a tongue member with a surface extending between first and second tongue ends and having a shoulder extending from the surface adjacent to the second tongue end. The shoulder has a cross-sectional area within a receptacle opening size limit. The receptacle connector further includes a set of electrical contacts each extending through the shoulder between first and second contact ends on opposite sides of the shoulder. The electrical contacts at the first contact end are attached to the tongue surface at the first tongue end. The electrical contacts at the second contact end extend beyond the second tongue end. The receptacle connector further includes an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding bracket covering at least a portion of the set of electrical contacts between the first contact end and the shoulder. The disclosure further includes a method of making the electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Le CHANG, David Michael LANE, Scott Gerard LOOMIS, Tung Yuen LAU
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Patent number: 11086366Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as user-serviceable dimensionally-constrained devices. One example can include a first portion and a corresponding second portion. The example can also include a gap reduction assembly positioned along edges of the first portion and the second portion that biases the first and second portions toward one another. The example can also include an alignment assembly that laterally aligns corners of the first portion and the second portion and a locking assembly that locks the aligned corners of the first portion and the second portion against one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David John Huston, Eugene Lee, Scott Douglas Bowers, David Michael Lane, Brian David Bitz, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Patent number: 11049674Abstract: Mechanical key design for keyboards often includes rubber or metal dome switches along with scissor mechanisms that offer a desirable feel and overall performance or achieve the key travel necessary to meet shrinking overall keyboard thickness specifications, but not both. Haptic feedback devices offer a user sensory feedback signifying a selection has been made without any physical travel of a keypad, but also may not offer the user a desirable feel and overall performance. The following describes in detail keys or push buttons that offer the user a desirable feel and performance, while meeting shrinking overall keyboard thickness specifications.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology LicensingInventors: David Michael Lane, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Publication number: 20210089091Abstract: The description relates to devices and device adjustment. One example can include a first portion that defines a cam pivot. The example can also include a height adjuster comprising a wedge and a positioning loop positioned over the cam pivot, such that rotation of a cam on the cam pivot to contact one cam follower of the positioning loop that moves the wedge toward another component or to contact an opposite cam follower of the positioning loop that moves the wedge away from the another component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Colin Michael Ravenscroft, Kevin Chen, Jason Dale Brown, Anthony George Picardo, Anthony Ernest Hillyerd, Brian David Bitz, David Michael Lane
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Publication number: 20210072799Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as user-serviceable dimensionally-constrained devices. One example can include a first portion and a corresponding second portion. The example can also include a gap reduction assembly positioned along edges of the first portion and the second portion that biases the first and second portions toward one another. The example can also include an alignment assembly that laterally aligns corners of the first portion and the second portion and a locking assembly that locks the aligned corners of the first portion and the second portion against one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David John Huston, Eugene Lee, Scott Douglas Bowers, David Michael Lane, Brian David Bitz, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Publication number: 20200348762Abstract: Low-profile keysets and input devices having such low-profile keysets are described. In one example, the input device includes a support structure having a first and second surface; a bezel having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface of the bezel is adjacent to the first surface of the support structure, and the bezel comprises at least one opening; at least one key cap positioned within the at least one opening of the bezel, wherein each key cap is configured to move between a first and second position to trigger a function of the input device; and a fabric cover layer positioned adjacent to the second surface of the bezel, such that the bezel and the at least one key cap are positioned between the fabric cover layer and the support structure, the fabric cover layer is only adhered to the second surface of the bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Michael Francis DEILY, Michael Gordon OLDANI, Yajing LIU, David Paul PLATT, David Michael LANE, Thomas Joseph LONGO
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Patent number: 10795452Abstract: User expectations demand that keypad layout and size, as well as keypad performance and illumination remain the same or improve over time. In various implementations, the keyboards disclosed and detailed herein incorporate an array of thermoset bare die light emitting diodes in an effort to more evenly distribute light through a keyboard structure without increasing keyboard thickness, as compared to prior art designs.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Benjamin Patrick Sullivan, James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, David Michael Lane, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Patent number: 10775898Abstract: Low-profile keysets and input devices having such low-profile keysets are described. In one example, the input device includes a support structure having a first and second surface; a bezel having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface of the bezel is adjacent to the first surface of the support structure, and the bezel comprises at least one opening; at least one key cap positioned within the at least one opening of the bezel, wherein each key cap is configured to move between a first and second position to trigger a function of the input device; and a fabric cover layer positioned adjacent to the second surface of the bezel, such that the bezel and the at least one key cap are positioned between the fabric cover layer and the support structure, the fabric cover layer is only adhered to the second surface of the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Michael Francis Deily, Michael Gordon Oldani, Yajing Liu, David Paul Platt, David Michael Lane, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Patent number: 10459543Abstract: Described are examples of an input device having a wheel with a plurality of teeth, where at least the plurality of teeth are composed of a ferrous or magnetic material. A magnet is disposed to provide a first magnetic field that attracts the ferrous or magnetic material of the plurality of teeth to provide a detent action when moving the wheel from a first position to a second position. A magnet sheet is disposed to provide a second magnetic field that causes the magnet sheet to deform based on magnetic attraction to the ferrous or magnetic material of the plurality of teeth when moving the wheel from the first position to the second position. A strain sensor coupled to the magnet sheet can detect a strain caused by deformation of the magnet sheet, and provide an electronic signal indicating the strain.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Chunlai Zhang, Kelong Zhao, David Michael Lane, Benson Zhai, Ping Yang
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Publication number: 20190243465Abstract: User expectations demand that keypad layout and size, as well as keypad performance and illumination remain the same or improve over time. In various implementations, the keyboards disclosed and detailed herein incorporate an array of thermoset bare die light emitting diodes in an effort to more evenly distribute light through a keyboard structure without increasing keyboard thickness, as compared to prior art designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Patrick SULLIVAN, James David HOLBERY, Siyuan MA, David Michael LANE, Thomas Joseph LONGO
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Publication number: 20190235637Abstract: Low-profile keysets and input devices having such low-profile keysets are described. In one example, the input device includes a support structure having a first and second surface; a bezel having a first and second surface, wherein the first surface of the bezel is adjacent to the first surface of the support structure, and the bezel comprises at least one opening; at least one key cap positioned within the at least one opening of the bezel, wherein each key cap is configured to move between a first and second position to trigger a function of the input device; and a fabric cover layer positioned adjacent to the second surface of the bezel, such that the bezel and the at least one key cap are positioned between the fabric cover layer and the support structure, the fabric cover layer is only adhered to the second surface of the bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Michael Francis Deily, Michael Gordon Oldani, Yajing Liu, David Paul Platt, David Michael Lane, Thomas Joseph Longo
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Publication number: 20190019639Abstract: Mechanical key design for keyboards often includes rubber or metal dome switches along with scissor mechanisms that offer a desirable feel and overall performance or achieve the key travel necessary to meet shrinking overall keyboard thickness specifications, but not both. Haptic feedback devices offer a user sensory feedback signifying a selection has been made without any physical travel of a keypad, but also may not offer the user a desirable feel and overall performance. The following describes in detail keys or push buttons that offer the user a desirable feel and performance, while meeting shrinking overall keyboard thickness specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: David Michael LANE, Thomas Joseph LONGO
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Publication number: 20180277058Abstract: Described are examples of an input device having a wheel with a plurality of teeth, where at least the plurality of teeth are composed of a ferrous or magnetic material. A magnet is disposed to provide a first magnetic field that attracts the ferrous or magnetic material of the plurality of teeth to provide a detent action when moving the wheel from a first position to a second position. A magnet sheet is disposed to provide a second magnetic field that causes the magnet sheet to deform based on magnetic attraction to the ferrous or magnetic material of the plurality of teeth when moving the wheel from the first position to the second position. A strain sensor coupled to the magnet sheet can detect a strain caused by deformation of the magnet sheet, and provide an electronic signal indicating the strain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Chunlai ZHANG, Kelong ZHAO, David Michael LANE, Benson ZHAI, Ping YANG
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Patent number: 8000108Abstract: A method having a socket for coupling signals between an electrical component and a circuit board or equivalent has a mechanism that, when activated, attaches the electrical component to the socket so that it is not possible to remove the electrical component without damaging it. The mechanism may include a clamshell lid with a one-time locking mechanism, a pin contact mechanism that, after initial locking, will detach the pins of the electrical component if further disturbed, or a moat around the base of the electrical component for disposing an epoxy fastener. The moat may include a heating element to cure the epoxy or other glue. The socket may include an electrical component that allows detection of tampering with the socket.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Shon Schmidt, Nicholas Temple, Kurt A. Jenkins, Thomas Patrick Lennon, David Michael Lane
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Patent number: 7520689Abstract: A keyboard having a housing, a palm rest platform movably coupled to the housing and a lift mechanism configured to adjust the palm rest platform is described. Through use of hot keys on the keyboard or a user interface on the computer, the palm rest can be automatically adjusted to preferred positions for a number of users by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: David Michael Lane
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Publication number: 20080310127Abstract: A socket for coupling signals between an electrical component and a circuit board or equivalent has a mechanism that, when activated, attaches the electrical component to the socket so that it is not possible to remove the electrical component without damaging it. The mechanism may include a clamshell lid with a one-time locking mechanism, a pin contact mechanism that, after initial locking, will detach the pins of the electrical component if further disturbed, or a moat around the base of the electrical component for disposing an epoxy fastener. The moat may include a heating element to cure the epoxy or other glue. The socket may include an electrical component that allows detection of tampering with the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Shon Schmidt, Nicholas D. Temple, Kurt A. Jenkins, Thomas Patrick Lennon, David Michael Lane
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Patent number: 7369121Abstract: An input is disclosed that includes a zoom apparatus for increasing or decreasing the size of an image rendered on a display screen. The zoom apparatus has an actuator that is movable in a first direction to induce the image to zoom in. The actuator is also movable in a second direction to induce the image to zoom out. The zoom apparatus may include a sensor for detecting movement of the actuator in the first direction and movement of the actuator in the second direction. The input device may be a keyboard, for example, that includes a plurality of keys for inputting alphanumeric data, with the sensor also detecting actuation of the keys.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventor: David Michael Lane