Patents by Inventor Eric Tong

Eric Tong 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: 20130088490
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for virtually fitting clothing, jewelry, hats, or eyewear frames utilizing 3D scans of a user's face and/or body. The system and method include inputting a 3D scan of a user's face and a 3D model of the item into the software. The 3D image of the item to be fitted is placed on the face or body image resulting from the 3D scan and is iteratively moved until collision is detected between the 3D model of the item and the 3D model of the face or body. A recommendation engine can be used to recommend different items to the user based on the virtual fit. Eyewear frames may be recommended based on testing each model to determine if temple pieces are long enough to get over the ear and if flex is too great or too small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron Rasmussen, Adrienne Rasmussen, Eric Tong
  • Patent number: 6560102
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Publication number: 20030003969
    Abstract: A headset adapted for use with a cellular telephone comprises an earphone shaped to fit in the ear of a user, an earphone arm extending from the earphone to an earphone arm pivot end, a support protrusion extending from the earphone arm pivot end to rest under the ear of the user when wearing the headset, a telescoping arm extending from a microphone to a microphone arm pivot end, the microphone arm pivot end pivotally connected to the earphone arm, the telescoping arm having an arcuate shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Christopher Maddox, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Michael Wick, Mitchell Suckle, Joie Puckett
  • Patent number: 6462953
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Publication number: 20010021101
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 13, 2001
    Applicant: BELKIN COMPONENTS
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Patent number: 6141221
    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Patent number: D436109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Patent number: D442550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn Macrae
  • Patent number: D442916
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn Macrae
  • Patent number: D443589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D443591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D444770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D445091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D445400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D445401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Kannyn MacRae
  • Patent number: D456009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Ernesto V. Quinteros, Kevin S. Hayes, Vijendra Nalwad, Oliver Duncan Seil
  • Patent number: D458608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen
  • Patent number: D469423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Belkin Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Christopher Maddox, Darren Saravis, John Duval, Michael Wick, Mitchell Suckle, Joie Puckett
  • Patent number: D435558
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Belkin Components
    Inventors: Eric Tong, Brian Lee Van Harlingen