Patents by Inventor David Politzer

David Politzer 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).

  • Device for facilitating maintenance of a trackball
    Patent number: 7683884
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for facilitating maintenance of a trackball. The device comprises a trackball, a cover inside which the trackball is attached, the cover comprising an opening allowing a movable part of the trackball to appear in order to operate the movable part from outside the cover, the trackball comprising maintenance means. According to the invention, the device comprises means for gaining access to the means of maintaining the trackball from outside the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: David Politzer, Jérôme Dufal, Nicolas Berthou
  • Sealed keyboard
    Publication number: 20060038706
    Abstract: The invention relates to the sealing of a keyboard. The invention is particularly, but not exclusively, applicable in a keyboard fitted on an aircraft instrument panel. The keyboard comprises at least one switch, a rigid key allowing an operator to operate the switch, a front face comprising an opening traversed by the rigid key, and sealing means preventing particles from penetrating between the rigid key and the opening. According to the invention, the sealing means comprise a flexible membrane traversed by the rigid key, attached to the key and to the front face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Nicolas Berthou, Gilles Raymond, Guillaume Detre, David Politzer
  • Device for facilitating maintenance of a trackball
    Publication number: 20060007156
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for facilitating maintenance of a trackball. The device comprises a trackball, a cover inside which the trackball is attached, the cover comprising an opening allowing a movable part of the trackball to appear in order to operate the movable part from outside the cover, the trackball comprising maintenance means. According to the invention, the device comprises means for gaining access to the means of maintaining the trackball from outside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: David Politzer, Jerome Dufal, Nicolas Berthou
  • Computer track ball and joystick
    Patent number: D473233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Thales Avionics S.A., Societe Anonyme
    Inventor: David Politzer