Patents by Inventor Gary O. Kaga

Gary O. Kaga 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: 6927761
    Abstract: A non-conductive barrier between a touch screen and a conductive bezel is described. The non-conductive barrier attaches to a capacitive touch screen and forms a lip over a grounded bezel. The non-conductive barrier is constructed of a material and dimension sufficient to prevent liquid streaming down the touch screen from electrically coupling an active area of the touch screen to the grounded bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Massoud Badaye, Gary O. Kaga
  • Publication number: 20030184523
    Abstract: A non-conductive barrier between a touch screen and a conductive bezel is described. The non-conductive barrier attaches to a capacitive touch screen and forms a lip over a grounded bezel. The non-conductive barrier is constructed of a material and dimension sufficient to prevent liquid streaming down the touch screen from electrically coupling an active area of the touch screen to the grounded bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Massoud Badaye, Gary O. Kaga
  • Patent number: 5636101
    Abstract: An enclosure system for an electronic device such as a capacitive touch screen system utilizes hinged doors to provide access to the various electronic components. The enclosure system preferably includes a front cover coupled to a rear enclosure via a hinge. A pan located between the front cover and the rear enclosure is pivotably coupled to the front cover. The front cover houses a touch screen and a display between the pan and the front cover. The rear enclosure houses computer equipment and power electronics for use by the touch screen. The front cover or bezel is releasably secured to the rear enclosure via a latch mechanism. The touch screen is accessible by swinging the front cover from the rear enclosure and opening the pan from the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Dynapro Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn D. Bonsall, Ezra T. Peachey, Gary O. Kaga