Patents by Inventor Hoss Ward

Hoss Ward 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: 8806732
    Abstract: A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly in which a computer-support assembly is partially rotated about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station. The computer-support assembly is generally aligned with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: 8077454
    Abstract: A docking assembly for a computer. The docking assembly includes a base station, and a computer-support assembly coupled to the base station. A method for positioning a computer -support assembly for receiving a portable computer comprising moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably coupled to an arm assembly. The method additionally includes moving the computer-support assembly away from the base station while rotating about the arm assembly, and positioning the computer-support assembly in a posture for receiving a portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nicholas Merz
  • Publication number: 20110000071
    Abstract: A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly in which a computer-support assembly is partially rotated about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station. The computer-support assembly is generally aligned with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: ZETTA RESEARCH, LLC
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: 7810222
    Abstract: A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly in which a computer-support assembly is partially rotated about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station. The computer-support assembly is generally aligned with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Zetta Research, LLC
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Publication number: 20080288701
    Abstract: A method for protecting a connection interface in a computer-docking assembly comprising rotating at least partially a computer-support assembly about an arm assembly while moving the computer-support assembly toward a connection interface of the base station and while the arm assembly is at least partially rotating about the base station. The method for protecting additionally comprises aligning generally the computer-support assembly with the connection interface of the base station to posture the computer-support assembly in proximity to the interface connection of the base station for protecting the interface connection. A method for engaging a portable computer including moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably connected to an arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: OQO, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Publication number: 20080165492
    Abstract: A docking assembly for a computer. The docking assembly includes a base station, and a computer-support assembly coupled to the base station. A method for positioning a computer-support assembly for receiving a portable computer comprising moving away from a base station at least one engager member bound to a computer-support assembly. The base station and the computer-support assembly are rotatably coupled to an arm assembly. The method additionally includes moving the computer-support assembly away from the base station while rotating about the arm assembly, and positioning the computer-support assembly in a posture for receiving a portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: OQO, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: D579451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: OQO, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz
  • Patent number: D602938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: OQO, Inc.
    Inventors: Hoss Ward, Nick Merz, Jonathan Betts-LaCroix