Patents by Inventor Felipe Simoes
Felipe Simoes 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).
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Publication number: 20230000156Abstract: The disclosure provides a vaporizer apparatus, comprising a head and a body. The body comprises a first electrical connector. The head comprises a second electrical connector and a mouthpiece portion with a suction opening. The head is attachable to the body in an operational position and is also attachable to the body in a non-operational position. In the second electrical connector engages the first electrical connector portion when the head is attached to the body in the operable position. The first electrical connector portion is at least partially received in the suction opening when the head is attached to the body in the non-operational position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Furna Inc.Inventors: Jason Griffin, Felipe SIMOES, Thai NGUYEN, Steve FYKE
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Publication number: 20220160031Abstract: A vaporizer device is provided that includes a body and a mouthpiece coupled to the body and having at least one suction opening. The device further includes a first heater for vaporizing a first vaping material, thereby forming a first vapor. The vaporizer device further includes a second heater for vaporizing a second vaping material, thereby forming a second vapor. The heaters are arranged in or operatively coupled to the body. The device includes at least one airflow conduit that delivers the first and second vapors to the at least one opening of the mouthpiece. The device may also include first and second cartridges that removably couple to the body. The vaporizer device may further include a vapor control operable to control at least one of generation and flow of the first vapor and the second vapor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: 1769474 ALBERTA LTD.Inventors: Jason Griffin, Thai Nguyen, Steven Fyke, Tyler Kibler, Felipe Simoes
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Patent number: 8553874Abstract: A cover system for a communication device and a case for the communication device are provided. The system comprises: a first cover and a second cover. The first cover has a shape to fit in a recessed region of a case of a communication device, the recessed region bounding a display opening and a speaker opening in the case; a first region adapted to cover the display opening; a second region to enclose the speaker opening; and at least one hole in the second region to provide a conduit through the first cover to the speaker opening. The second cover covers the second region and is shaped to allow ambient air to pass around the second cover to the at least one hole.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Publication number: 20110261951Abstract: A cover system for a communication device and a case for the communication device are provided. The system comprises: a first cover and a second cover. The first cover has a shape to fit in a recessed region of a case of a communication device, the recessed region bounding a display opening and a speaker opening in the case; a first region adapted to cover the display opening; a second region to enclose the speaker opening; and at least one hole in the second region to provide a conduit through the first cover to the speaker opening. The second cover covers the second region and is shaped to allow ambient air to pass around the second cover to the at least one hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Patent number: 8036723Abstract: Disclosed is a keypad and microphone arrangement for a communication device. The arrangement comprises: a key having a cap portion and a stem portion; a base layer attached to the stem portion; a key circuit to recognize activation of the key; a support member to support the key and base layer; a microphone located beneath the support member; a port in the base layer extending from an upper surface of the base, through an interior of the base layer, to a lower surface of the base layer. The support member has an opening extending from its top surface, through its interior, to its bottom surface. There is also an air channel connecting the microphone to ambient air above the cap portion, the air channel comprising the port and the opening. The stem portion and the cap portion are located about the port such that the cap portion extends fully over the port. The arrangement may be used in any communication device having voice reception capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Scott MacIntosh, Teodor Dabov, Larry Hawker, Felipe Simoes
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Patent number: 7991148Abstract: A cover for a display device and a case for a communication device are provided. The cover comprises: external dimensions shaped to fit said cover in a case for said communication device; a top surface; a bottom surface; a non-opaque region adapted to cover said display device allowing a user to see said display device; and a region defining a top of an enclosure cavity for a speaker associated with said communication device. Sound holes in the cover are preferably present. A recess around the region is provided for fitting with a cover for the recess. A communication device comprising the cover is also provided. The case comprises: an exterior frame; a first opening in the frame; an internal wall defined within the exterior frame; a first cavity located in the internal wall; and an air channel to connect the first cavity to a region in the case.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Publication number: 20080199038Abstract: A cover for a display device and a case for a communication device are provided. The cover comprises: external dimensions shaped to fit said cover in a case for said communication device; a top surface; a bottom surface; a non-opaque region adapted to cover said display device allowing a user to see said display device; and a region defining a top of an enclosure cavity for a speaker associated with said communication device. Sound holes in the cover are preferably present. A recess around the region is provided for fitting with a cover for the recess. A communication device comprising the cover is also provided. The case comprises: an exterior frame; a first opening in the frame; an internal wall defined within the exterior frame; a first cavity located in the internal wall; and an air channel to connect the first cavity to a region in the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Patent number: 7409058Abstract: A cover for a display device for a communication device is provided. The cover comprises: external dimensions shaped to fit said cover in a case for said communication device; a top surface; a bottom surface; a non-opaque region adapted to cover said display device allowing a user to see said display device; and a region defining a top of an enclosure cavity for a speaker associated with said communication device. Sound holes in the cover are preferably present. A recess around the region is provided for fitting with a cover for the recess. A communication device comprising the cover is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Publication number: 20080125194Abstract: Disclosed is a keypad and microphone arrangement for a communication device. The arrangement comprises: a key having a cap portion and a stem portion; a base layer attached to the stem portion; a key circuit to recognize activation of the key; a support member to support the key and base layer; a microphone located beneath the support member; a port in the base layer extending from an upper surface of the base, through an interior of the base layer, to a lower surface of the base layer. The support member has an opening extending from its top surface, through its interior, to its bottom surface. There is also an air channel connecting the microphone to ambient air above the cap portion, the air channel comprising the port and the opening. The stem portion and the cap portion are located about the port such that the cap portion extends fully over the port. The arrangement may be used in any communication device having voice reception capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Scott MacIntosh, Teodor Dabov, Larry Hawker, Felipe Simoes
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Patent number: 7349723Abstract: Disclosed is a keypad and microphone arrangement for a communication device. The arrangement comprises: a key having a cap portion and a stem portion; a base layer attached to the stem portion; a key circuit to recognize activation of the key; a support member to support the key and base layer; a microphone located beneath the support member; a port in the base layer extending from an upper surface of the base, through an interior of the base layer, to a lower surface of the base layer. The support member has an opening extending from its top surface, through its interior, to its bottom surface. There is also an air channel connecting the microphone to ambient air above the cap portion, the air channel comprising the port and the opening. The stem portion and the cap portion are located about the port such that the cap portion extends fully over the port. The arrangement may be used in any communication device having voice reception capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Scott MacIntosh, Teodor Dabov, Larry Hawker, Felipe Simoes
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Publication number: 20080036418Abstract: A handheld mobile communication device includes a rechargeable first battery for powering the device. A charger includes a second battery. The charger is configured to be detachably coupled to and supported by the device. The device and the charger can be carried together as a single unit as the charger charges the first battery with power from the second battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Felipe Simoes, Dan Radut
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Publication number: 20070070589Abstract: A display for a handheld computing device includes a LCD display panel; a display circuit board carrying display electronics for the display panel; a cover assembly securing the display panel to the display circuit board; and a resilient layer disposed between the display circuit board and a circuit board of the computing device. The resilient layer is configured to support the display panel and to limit impact forces applied to the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Chao Chen, Felipe Simoes, John Holmes
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Publication number: 20050270728Abstract: A display for a handheld computing device includes a display panel; a circuit board carrying display electronics for the display panel; a cover assembly securing the display panel to the circuit board; and a resilient layer adhered to the circuit board for securing the display to the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Chao Chen, Felipe Simoes, John Holmes
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Publication number: 20050265574Abstract: A cover for a display device for a communication device is provided. The cover comprises: external dimensions shaped to fit said cover in a case for said communication device; a top surface; a bottom surface; a non-opaque region adapted to cover said display device allowing a user to see said display device; and a region defining a top of an enclosure cavity for a speaker associated with said communication device. Sound holes in the cover are preferably present. A recess around the region is provided for fitting with a cover for the recess. A communication device comprising the cover is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: John Holmes, Felipe Simoes, Larry Hawker
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Publication number: 20050266872Abstract: Disclosed is a keypad and microphone arrangement for a communication device. The arrangement comprises: a key having a cap portion and a stem portion; a base layer attached to the stem portion; a key circuit to recognize activation of the key; a support member to support the key and base layer; a microphone located beneath the support member; a port in the base layer extending from an upper surface of the base, through an interior of the base layer, to a lower surface of the base layer. The support member has an opening extending from its top surface, through its interior, to its bottom surface. There is also an air channel connecting the microphone to ambient air above the cap portion, the air channel comprising the port and the opening. The stem portion and the cap portion are located about the port such that the cap portion extends fully over the port. The arrangement may be used in any communication device having voice reception capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Scott MacIntosh, Teodor Dabov, Larry Hawker, Felipe Simoes
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Publication number: 20050046384Abstract: A portable battery charger for a mobile device having a rechargeable battery includes battery contacts, a switching regulator, and a charger interface. The battery contacts are configured to receive a battery having a low-voltage value. The switching regulator is coupled to the battery contacts and configured to draw the low-voltage value from the battery and convert the low-voltage value to a charger output. The charger interface is configured to electrically engage the mobile device and is further configured to couple the charger output from the switching regulator to the rechargeable battery in the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: Felipe Simoes, Dan Radut
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Publication number: 20050001590Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems aid methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Research in Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan Bayne, Felipe Simoes, Colin Todd