Patents by Inventor Donny Kirtley

Donny Kirtley 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).

  • Publication number: 20060077180
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless keyboard system for a digital computer. The keyboard system further comprises a housing having a keyboard section, function key section, and numeric key section cooperatively arranged on the top surface area of the housing. The keyboard section has keys for generating key signals. The keys of the keyboard section are substantially arranged in a standard QWERTY or DVORAK typewriting key format. The function key section has keys configured to generate application or system specific key signals. The numeric key section has keys configured to generate numeric key signals. The keyboard system further comprises a switch configured to switch the numeric key section between a keyboard mode and a calculator mode. A small display is operationally mounted on the top surface of the housing near the numeric key section. The display is operational within the calculator mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Donny Kirtley, Pamela Kirtley
  • Publication number: 20060077177
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a stationary wireless mouse for a computer system. The wireless mouse further comprises a casing defined by an upper surface, a left side, right side, and a flat bottom surface area. The upper surface area further includes a raised crown portion dimension to accommodate the palm region of the hand. The upper surface area also includes a front section and a back section. Extending forward from the crown portion is the front section of the casing. Extending backward from the crown portion is the back section of the casing. A navigation stick is configured to generate precise on-screen cursor control movement key signals. The navigation stick is positioned in the upper left corner of the forward section of the casing for operation by the index finger. For a predetermined short distance, the navigation stick extends vertically upward a slight distance above the top surface area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Donny Kirtley, Pamela Kirtley