Patents by Inventor Eric Monsef

Eric Monsef 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: 10852396
    Abstract: Examples relate to a turntable peripheral for three dimensional (3D) scanning. In some examples, 3D scan data of a real-world object is obtained while the object is rotated by the turntable peripheral. Positioning commands are sent to the turntable peripheral to rotate the object. The 3D scan data is collected while the turntable peripheral is in an untilted and/or tilted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David Bradley Short, Jinman Kang, Stephen George Miller, Jordi Morillo Peres, Eric Monsef, Ben Wynne, Matthew Leck, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Eddie Licitra, Christopher S Tanner
  • Publication number: 20180136320
    Abstract: Examples relate to a turntable peripheral for three dimensional (3D) scanning. In some examples, 3D scan data of a real-world object is obtained while the object is rotated by the turntable peripheral. Positioning commands are sent to the turntable peripheral to rotate the object. The 3D scan data is collected while the turntable peripheral is in an untilted and/or tilted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: David Bradley Short, Jinman Kang, Stephen George Miller, Jordi Morillo Peres, Eric Monsef, Ben Wynne, Matthew Leck, Daniel Jordan Kayser, Eddie Licitra, Christopher S Tanner
  • Publication number: 20180077626
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for controlling a user's access to a mobile device in a vehicle. For example, a method includes receiving, at a controlling device, vehicle data related to an operation status of a vehicle. The method includes determine whether the vehicle is in a motion state by comparing the vehicle data to a threshold. When the vehicle data exceeds the threshold, the method includes determining that the vehicle is in the motion state and sending, to a mobile device, a blocking signal in order to prevent a user from using the mobile device for at least one function. When the vehicle data does not exceed the threshold, the method includes determining that the vehicle is not in the motion state and sending, to the mobile device, an accessing signal in order to allow the user to use the mobile device for the at least one function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas W. WILSON, JR., Eric MONSEF
  • Patent number: 9660376
    Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Joshua J. Pong, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre, Bradley J. Hamel, John DiFonzo, Dave Narajowski, Greg Springer, Eric Monsef, Min Chul Kim
  • Publication number: 20150357751
    Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Josh Pong, Chris Litenberg, Bartley K. Andre, Bradley J. Hamel, John DiFonzo, Dave Narajowski, Greg Springer, Eric Monsef, Min Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 9065205
    Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Josh Pong, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre, Bradley J. Hamel, John C. DiFonzo, Dave Narajowski, Greg Springer, Eric Monsef, Min Chul Kim
  • Publication number: 20130040470
    Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Josh Pong, Chris Ligtenberg, Bartley K. Andre, Bradley J. Hamel, John DiFonzo, Dave Narajowski, Greg Springer, Eric Monsef, Min Chul Kim
  • Publication number: 20120081102
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide an audio receptacle that can detect the presence of an audio jack without using mechanical switches or other such mechanical mechanisms. One example provides an audio receptacle having two contacts that may be electrically connected when an audio jack is inserted. When no audio jack is inserted into the audio receptacle, the two ground contacts may not be connected. When an audio jack is inserted into the audio receptacle, the resulting closed circuit may be detected and used to activate or otherwise turn on one or more audio circuits in or associated with the audio receptacle. Conversely, when no audio jack is inserted, the resulting open circuit may be detected and used to deactivate or otherwise turn off or reduce power in one or more audio circuits in or associated with the audio receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zheng Gao, Nathan Johanningsmier, Casey Hardy, Eric Monsef, Chiachi Wu
  • Patent number: 7092254
    Abstract: A cooling system, the system comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a liquid to be flown from the inlet into the housing and out of outlet to exit the housing. The housing further has an interior portion for an electronic device to reside therein and a vibration transducer coupling to the housing. The liquid is flown across the electronic device to dissipate heat from the electronic device. The vibration transducer causes turbulent or agitation in the liquid as the liquid is flown across the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Monsef, Christiaan Ligtenberg, Zach Zeliff, Ihab A. Ali
  • Patent number: 6155869
    Abstract: A range pole and in-line detachable battery module assembly including a range pole (10) with an elongated tubular range pole shell (102) which has a female cap assembly (108) and a male cap assembly (26) at opposite ends. A detachable battery module (12) includes a tubular battery-module shell (24) which has a male cap (26) at one end that is adapted to mate with female cap assembly 108. A detachable tip (14) includes a ribbed aluminum tip body (150) having external ribs (152) formed in the sides thereof and a stainless steel tip (160). The male cap assembly (26) at the other end of the range pole (10) is to be used for connection to other equipment. In the present embodiment, the male cap assembly (26) at the top end of the range pole is coupled to a GPS antenna/receiver (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Eric Monsef, Christopher Hankins
  • Patent number: 5957717
    Abstract: A range pole and in-line detachable battery module assembly including a range pole (10) with an elongated tubular graphite-epoxy range pole shell (102) which has a female cap assembly (108) and a male cap assembly (26) at opposite ends. The male cap assembly (26) includes a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached coaxial electrical contacts (132, 134). The coaxial electrical contacts include a first contact surface surrounded by a second concentric contact surface. The male cap assembly includes an externally threaded stud (28) having a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached pin sockets (67, 68) which contain spring-loaded male pin electrical contacts (34, 36). A detachable battery module (12) includes a tubular battery-module shell (24) which has a male cap (26) at one end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Eric Monsef, Christopher Hankins