Patents by Inventor Dennis Joseph Boyle

Dennis Joseph Boyle 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: 9367083
    Abstract: A computing device housing is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a mid-frame. An infrared port may be an integral portion of the housing or the mid-frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Francis J. Canova, Jr., Jeffrey Charles Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Leugers Francavilla
  • Publication number: 20150168998
    Abstract: A computing device housing is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a mid-frame. An infrared port may be an integral portion of the housing or the mid-frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Francis J. Canova, JR., Jeffrey Charles Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Leugers Francavilla
  • Patent number: 8960205
    Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Edward Sheppard, John Wallace Smith
  • Patent number: 8804332
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Publication number: 20130333716
    Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph BOYLE, Natasha Jane EVANS, Betsy Charlotte FIELDS, Simon Paul GODFREY, Mark Thomas LUND, Emily Joyce MA, John Edward SHEPPARD, John Wallace SMITH
  • Patent number: 8522794
    Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Edward Sheppard, John Wallace Smith
  • Publication number: 20080223393
    Abstract: A method of imparting hair strand effects may include identifying each of a plurality of hair strands to which to apply a hair strand effect product independently and individually, the plurality of hair strands associated with an illustration of at least one type of hair strand effects and one of a plurality of hair styles, and applying the product to each of the plurality of hair strands independently and individually subsequent to identifying the plurality of hair strands. In the alternative or in combination, a hair instruction guide may be consulted, the guide having at least one strand size associated with one of the plurality of types of hair strand effects, and a strand of hair may be identified according to the at least one strand size. A system for creating a hair strand effect may include a hair strand effect product and such a hair instruction guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Natasha Jane Evans, Betsy Charlotte Fields, Simon Paul Godfrey, Mark Thomas Lund, Emily Joyce Ma, John Wallace Smith, John Edward Sheppard
  • Patent number: 7333326
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Patent number: 7061762
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Publication number: 20020101707
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Patent number: 6388870
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Patent number: 6388877
    Abstract: A handheld computer having a housing with a midframe construction is described. The housing includes a front shell and a back shell coupled to a midframe. The handheld computer also includes two accessory slots for a stylus or other devices on the left and right sides of the housing. The handheld computer also includes an infrared port which is an integral portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis James Canova, Jr., Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Robert Gregory Twiss, Amy Aimei Han, Elisha Avraham Tal, Madeleine Francavilla
  • Patent number: 6246577
    Abstract: A computer cradle is described that includes a stylus holder that is at least partially light transmissive. The light transmissive material of the stylus holder transmits to a user light generated within the computer cradle. The stylus is seated in a funnel-shaped cavity formed in a stylus holder oriented nonperpendicularly to a cradle housing, so that a stylus supported by the stylus holder is more easily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy Aimei Han, Traci Angela Neist, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Eric Michael Lunsford, Robert Gregory Twiss, Francis James Canova, Jr., Elisha Avraham Tal
  • Patent number: 6239968
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal information system unit detachable case. This case has a top cover assembly, a bottom cover assembly, both of which are pivotable around a longitudinal axis forming a hinge assembly. The top and bottom cover assemblies are similar in shape and function to allow a personal information management electronic system unit to be mounted within the case either facing to the right or to the left at the user's preference. Mounted on the hinge assembly is a mounting rail, which is pivotally mounted on the hinge assembly of the detachable case. This mounting rail extends most of the internal vertical dimension of the case. The mounting rail provides a means for removably attaching a personal management unit within the detachable case. Indents and other openings are provided in the top and/or bottom cover assemblies to accommodate a specific personal system unit or other type of electronic instrument whether it faces toward the top assembly or bottom assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin Thorne, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal
  • Patent number: D436963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin W. Thorn, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal
  • Patent number: D443300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Dennis Joseph Boyle, John Raff, Charles R. Lewis, Grace Tseng, Peter Skillman
  • Patent number: D449638
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Charles R. Lewis, Jr.
  • Patent number: D461499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Andrew P. Switky, Joseph S. Hei, Peter Nils Skillman
  • Patent number: D468525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Anthony Piazza, Samuel Blagden Truslow, James Yurchenco, Andrew Paul Switky
  • Patent number: D431598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin W. Thorn, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal