Patents by Inventor Eliot P. Danner

Eliot P. Danner 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).

  • Interface connecter between media player and other electronic devices
    Patent number: 7632114
    Abstract: An interface connector is disclosed. The connector enables a compact communication link between a media player and a CPU configured so that the interface enables the media player to operate as a USB memory drive for the CPU. In one embodiment, the invention comprises an interface that is removably engagable from a media player and another electronic device. The interface includes a rigid housing with a first and second end connectors that are configured to facilitate data and power transmission between a media player and an electronic device when connected to the interface. The interface connector can be configured to be very compact and easily transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Eliot P. Danner
  • Interface connector between media player and computer
    Publication number: 20070232098
    Abstract: An interface connector is disclosed. The connector enables a compact communication link between a media player and a CPU configured so that the interface enables the media player to operate as a USB memory drive for the CPU. In one embodiment, the invention comprises an interface that is removably engagable from a media player and another electronic device. The interface includes a rigid housing with a first and second end connectors that are configured to facilitate data and power transmission between a media player and an electronic device when connected to the interface. The interface connector can be configured to be very compact and easily transportable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Eliot P. Danner