Patents by Inventor Gregory G. Jones

Gregory G. Jones 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).

  • Data acquisition device
    Patent number: 6502754
    Abstract: A data acquisition device is provided. The component parts of the device are configured according to certain specified angles which increase data acquisition throughput and reduce physical stress on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sudhir Bhatia, Joerg Schlieffers, Gregory G. Jones, Mark Knighton, John Zheng, David Drobnis
  • Computer with a hidden keyboard
    Patent number: 6480372
    Abstract: A computer system has a keyboard storage portion and carrier. The computer system may be a personal computer capable of generating a control signal. A keyboard holding carrier slides in and out of a processing housing. This enables selective positioning of a keyboard within the processing housing. A drive mechanism imparts reciprocal movement to the carrier and a drive control system is responsive to the control signal from the personal computer. Also included is a sensor connected to the drive mechanism that determines a position of the carrier relative to the personal computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: William H. Vong, Steven T. Kaneko, Kenneth R. Robertson, Kenneth V. Fry, Manolito E. Adan, Steven W. Fisher, Gregory G. Jones, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Data acquisition apparatus
    Patent number: 6244513
    Abstract: A scanner device includes a body portion with an optical scanner module at a first forward end and having a keypad and display mounted on an upper surface. The handle portion extends from the body portion near the forward end and is oriented at a selected angle to cause a second rearward end of the bottom surface of the body portion to rest on the radial surface of a user's hand when a user grips the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Schlieffers, Gregory G. Jones
  • Data acquisition device having a resilient seal interposed between the head portion and the handle portion for rest stand
    Patent number: 6123265
    Abstract: A hand-held optical scanning device includes a body portion with an optical scanner module at a first forward end and having a keypad and display mounted on an upper surface. The handle portion extends from the body portion near the forward end and is oriented at a selected angle to cause a second rearward end of the bottom surface of the body portion to rest on the radial surface of a user's hand when a user grips the handle. The hand-held optical scanning device is further provided with a resilient seal interposed between the body portion and upper handle portion which functions to provide a ready made stand for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Schlieffers, Gregory G. Jones
  • Data acquisition device having a resilient seal interposed between the head portion and the handle portion for rest stand
    Patent number: 5979770
    Abstract: A hand held optical scanning device having a body portion with an optical scanner module at a first forward end and having a keypad and display mounted on an upper surface. The handle portion extends from the body portion near the forward end and is oriented at a selected angle to cause a second rearward end of the bottom surface of the body portion to rest on the radial surface of a user's hand when a user grips the handle. The hand held optical scanning device is further provided with a resilient seal interposed between the body portion and upper handle portion which functions to provide a ready made stand for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joerg Schlieffers, Gregory G. Jones
  • Portion of a computer input device
    Patent number: D437321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allen M. Han, Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone
  • Computer input device
    Patent number: D437598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allen M. Han, Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone, Melissa S. Jacobson
  • Portion of a computer input device
    Patent number: D437854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Allen M. Han, Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone, Melissa S. Jacobson
  • Portion of a computer input device
    Patent number: D438208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone, Melissa S. Jacobson
  • Portion of a computer input device
    Patent number: D438211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone, Melissa S. Jacobson
  • Computer mouse
    Patent number: D439252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Carl J. Ledbetter, Gregory G. Jones, Hugh E. McLoone
  • Computer mouse
    Patent number: D439905
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone
  • Computer mouse
    Patent number: D440224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone
  • Portion of a keyboard
    Patent number: D467589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Brady A. Olason, Oliver Grabes
  • Depressible key for a keyboard
    Patent number: D467932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Gregory G. Jones
  • Key region for a keyboard
    Patent number: D468319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Oliver Grabes
  • Portion of a keyboard
    Patent number: D468320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Brady A. Olason
  • Key configuration for a keyboard
    Patent number: D470854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Carl J. Ledbetter
  • Combined optical scanner and base
    Patent number: D419548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Margaret Hetfield, Altaf Mulla, Robert Sanders
  • Track ball and glow ring for a computer input device
    Patent number: D432131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jones, Carl J. Ledbetter