Patents by Inventor Erik Tews

Erik Tews 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: 11044547
    Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: PLANTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
  • Publication number: 20190174220
    Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
  • Patent number: 10219066
    Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
  • Patent number: 9980048
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for headbands and headphones are disclosed. In one example, a headband includes an outer band and an inner band. The inner band includes an inner band left arm, an inner band right arm, and an elastic material coupled between the inner band left arm and the inner band right arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver W Henderson, Erik Tews, Matthew J Mainini, Joseph W Yang
  • Publication number: 20160212519
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for headbands and headphones are disclosed. In one example, a headband includes an outer band and an inner band. The inner band includes an inner band left arm, an inner band right arm, and an elastic material coupled between the inner band left arm and the inner band right arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Oliver W. Henderson, Erik Tews, Matthew J. Mainini, Joseph W. Yang
  • Publication number: 20150086059
    Abstract: A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
  • Patent number: 7362372
    Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising an image sensor, first housing, second housing, electronic circuit, and thermal barrier. The image sensor is located in the first housing, and the electronic circuit is located in the second housing. The thermal barrier has first and second sides with the first side located adjacent to the first housing and the second side located adjacent to the second housing. The image sensor and other electronics, such as the processor board associated with the image sensor or the camera power supply, are located in separate housings or chambers that are separated and insulated from each other by a thermal barrier, thereby minimizing the heat generated by the processor electronics or power supply from being transferred to the area of the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Pelco
    Inventors: Thomas Lyon, Alex Pokrovsky, Erik Tews, Mark J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7307663
    Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising a lens, lens holder, image sensor, base, and ring. The base has a plurality of slots, and the image sensor is mounted on the base. The lens is positioned in the lens holder, which has a plurality of arms with a pin. Each of the arms is positioned so that its respective pin is located in one of the plurality of slots in the base. The ring has a plurality of grooves for engagement with the pins and is rotatably engaged with the base such that rotation of the ring imparts axial movement to the lens relative to the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Pelco
    Inventors: Alex Pokrovsky, Thomas Lyon, Erik Tews, Mark J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060055820
    Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising an image sensor, first housing, second housing, electronic circuit, and thermal barrier. The image sensor is located in the first housing, and the electronic circuit is located in the second housing. The thermal barrier has first and second sides with the first side located adjacent to the first housing and the second side located adjacent to the second housing. The image sensor and other electronics, such as the processor board associated with the image sensor or the camera power supply, are located in separate housings or chambers that are separated and insulated from each other by a thermal barrier, thereby minimizing the heat generated by the processor electronics or power supply from being transferred to the area of the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Lyon, Alex Pokrovsky, Erik Tews, Mark Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060055819
    Abstract: A video surveillance camera comprising a lens, lens holder, image sensor, base, and ring. The base has a plurality of slots, and the image sensor is mounted on the base. The lens is positioned in the lens holder, which has a plurality of arms with a pin. Each of the arms is positioned so that its respective pin is located in one of the plurality of slots in the base. The ring has a plurality of grooves for engagement with the pins and is rotatably engaged with the base such that rotation of the ring imparts axial movement to the lens relative to the image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Alex Pokrovsky, Thomas Lyon, Erik Tews, Mark Johnson
  • Patent number: 6892597
    Abstract: A durable, reliable and comfortable joystick for use in precision applications such as controlling a surveillance camera. The joystick of the present invention incorporates mechanical linkages that convert the user's motion into the rotation of three different resistive potentiometers, one for each of 3 axes of movement (X, Y and Z). The potentiometers and linkages for the X- and Y-axes are incorporated into the joystick base, and the potentiometer and linkage for the Z-axis is uniquely incorporated into the joystick handle. Rotation of the handle is restricted in order to prevent damage to the internal parts and preserve the life of the joystick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Pelco
    Inventor: Erik Tews
  • Publication number: 20030019316
    Abstract: A durable, reliable and comfortable joystick for use in precision applications such as controlling a surveillance camera. The joystick of the present invention incorporates mechanical linkages that convert the user's motion into the rotation of three different resistive potentiometers, one for each of 3 axes of movement (X, Y and Z). The potentiometers and linkages for the X- and Y-axes are incorporated into the joystick base, and the potentiometer and linkage for the Z-axis is uniquely incorporated into the joystick handle. Rotation of the handle is restricted in order to prevent damage to the internal parts and preserve the life of the joystick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: Pelco
    Inventor: Erik Tews
  • Patent number: D717767
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj K Mistry, Soohyun Ham, John Kelley, Erik Tews, Stefan Gougherty
  • Patent number: D764437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph W Yang, Soohyun Ham, Oliver W Henderson, John Kelley, Erik Tews, Gary T Brint
  • Patent number: D765056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph W Yang, Soohyun Ham, Oliver W Henderson, John Kelley, Erik Tews