Patents by Inventor Fraser Townley

Fraser Townley 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: 20170326448
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, and a touch sensitive input module. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Publication number: 20170326447
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, and a touch sensitive input module. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Publication number: 20170319953
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, a touch sensitive input module, and a transaction system configured for point of sale use. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge, which snugly accommodates the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Patent number: 9808713
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, and a touch sensitive input module. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Publication number: 20170315626
    Abstract: A combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, a pair of control modules, and a touch sensitive input module attached to the back side of the input device. The pair of control modules: confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides; adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device else a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device; adaptively and snugly, accommodate the length of either the computing device, or the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device; and a keyboard module integrated within at least one of the control modules, the keyboard module configured to provide full keyboard functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20170315586
    Abstract: A combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, a pair of control modules, a touch sensitive input module attached to the back side of the input device, and a transactional input device. The pair of control modules: confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides; adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device else a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device; adaptively and snugly, accommodate the length of either the computing device, or the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device. Transactional input device integrated within at least one of the of control modules, and configured to provide point of sale input functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Patent number: 9764231
    Abstract: A combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, a pair of control modules, and a touch sensitive input module attached to the back side of the input device. The pair of control modules confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and, adaptively and snugly, accommodate the length of either the computing device or, the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Patent number: 9757649
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, and a touch sensitive input module. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Publication number: 20170182410
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other, and a touch sensitive input module. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Publication number: 20170182409
    Abstract: A combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, a pair of control modules, and a touch sensitive input module attached to the back side of the input device. The pair of control modules confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and, adaptively and snugly, accommodate the length of either the computing device or, the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Kelly D. Gamble
  • Patent number: 9592452
    Abstract: A device generally directed to a combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a length of the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Lee Chin Feng, Wang Hsin Chou, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Patent number: 9592453
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20160051901
    Abstract: A device directed to a combination computing and input device. The computing device providing a plurality of sides, each of the plurality of sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The input device communicates with the computing device and provides a pair of control modules adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the computing device. The input device further provides a structural bridge securing the pair of control modules one to the other. The structural bridge adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules features a retention mechanism communicating with the structural bridge. The retention mechanism adaptively secures the structural bridge such that the pair of control modules snugly accommodate the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20160051902
    Abstract: A combination computing device, input device, structural bridge, and a communication link is provided. The computing device, with a length greater than its width, provides a plurality of sides, a display screen, and a back. The input device electronically communicates with the computing device. The input device provides a pair of control modules. The control modules adaptively confine the width of the computing device. The structural bridge, masks a mid-portion of the back of the computing device, secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and adaptively accommodates the length of the computing device. A first of the pair of control modules includes at least a tensioning mechanism secured to the structural bridge. The tensioning mechanism accommodates the length of the computing device. The communication link facilitates communication between the control modules, the computing device, and a second display, which is mechanically disassociated from electronic display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew R. Joynes, Fraser Townley, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20160051900
    Abstract: A device generally directed to a combination computing device and input device. The computing device provides a plurality of sides. The input device providing a structural bridge, and a pair of control modules. The pair of control modules confine the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides. The pair of control modules adaptively and snugly accommodate the width of the computing device, and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a width of a second computing device, the second computing device having a width greater than the width of the computing device. The structural bridge secures the pair of control modules one to the other, and adaptively and snugly accommodate the length of the computing device and alternatively, adaptively and snugly accommodate a length of the second computing device, the second computing device having a length greater than the length of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Fraser Townley, Lee Chin Feng, Wang Hsin Chou, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Patent number: 9126119
    Abstract: A combination generally directed to a combination computing device and game controller. The computing device provides a plurality of sides, in which each of the sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The game controller provides a communication port interacting with the computing device, the communication port providing a communication link and a pair of confinement structures, the pair of confinement structures adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device, and an input device attached to and in electronic communication with the communication port. The input device is a separate and distinct structure from the communication port, forming no structural portion of the communication port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Joynes, Fraser Townley, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20150149668
    Abstract: A combination generally directed to a combination computing device and game controller. The computing device provides a plurality of sides, in which each of the sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back of the computing device. The game controller provides a communication port interacting with the computing device, the communication port providing a communication link and a pair of confinement structures, the pair of confinement structures adjacent to and confining the computing device on at least two opposing sides of the plurality of sides of the computing device, and an input device attached to and in electronic communication with the communication port. The input device is a separate and distinct structure from the communication port, forming no structural portion of the communication port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew R. Joynes, Fraser Townley, Daniel P. Dooley
  • Patent number: 8529357
    Abstract: An apparatus generally directed to a combination tablet computer and game controller. The tablet computer provides a plurality of sides, in which each of the sides are disposed between an electronic display screen and a back. The computer game controller provides side structures adjacent the tablet computer on at least two opposing sides. The computer game controller further preferably providing input module apertures and a camera. Preferably, each input module aperture selectively accepts either a game control module or a removable keyboard module. The input module apertures are preferably adjacent each of the at least two opposing sides of the tablet computer, and the camera communicates with each the electronic game controller and the tablet computer. The electronic game controller further provides an integrated transaction card input feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Wikipad, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Joynes, Fraser Townley, James Bower, Daniel P. Dooley