Patents by Inventor Hugh Brogan

Hugh Brogan 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: 11678122
    Abstract: A speaker comprises an electroacoustic transducer diaphragm which is mounted between or suspended from multiple suspension pins or suspension components. The suspension pins or suspension components provide mechanical support and acoustic isolation to the diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Hugh Brogan
  • Publication number: 20210400391
    Abstract: A speaker comprises an electroacoustic transducer diaphragm which is mounted between or suspended from multiple suspension pins or suspension components. The suspension pins or suspension components provide mechanical support and acoustic isolation to the diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Hugh BROGAN
  • Patent number: 10264337
    Abstract: The field of the invention relates to speaker devices, to speaker panels for speaker devices, to mechanical assemblies and mountings for speaker devices, to uses of speaker devices for example as products or as components for products, and to computer program products operable to control speaker devices. There is provided a speaker device, the speaker device including a body and a speaker panel assembly, the speaker panel assembly movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration the speaker panel assembly is displaced relative to the body, and in the closed configuration the speaker panel assembly is retracted into the body. The speaker device may be a smart device. The speaker device may be one configured to receive and to store a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Hugh Brogan
  • Publication number: 20180332160
    Abstract: A computing device is operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device. The computing device and the companion electronic device each have their own electronics and/or own operating system and each is able to construct a partial or complete user environment. The computing device is operable to send data to the companion device, on request of the companion device, which the companion electronic device then uses to locally construct its own user environment, in whole or in part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Hugh BROGAN, Margaret RICE-JONES, Ron SCHAEFFER, Nigel NEWBY-HOUSE, George HINES
  • Patent number: 9998580
    Abstract: A computing device is operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device. The computing device and the companion electronic device each have their own electronics and/or own operating system and each is able to construct a partial or complete user environment. The computing device is operable to send data to the companion device, on request of the companion device, which the companion electronic device then uses to locally construct its own user environment, in whole or in part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: HU-DO LTD.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, Margaret Rice-Jones, Ron Schaeffer, Nigel Newby-House, George Hines
  • Patent number: 9612619
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display assembly, in which the display assembly is positioned within a strength member frame and pivots around a pair of hinges fixed into the strength member frame, the strength member frame isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The display assembly may include a rectangular display element and the strength member frame is then a rigid rectangular frame that surrounds all four sides of the display assembly, all sides of the rigid rectangular frame being capable of isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The invention hence enables a computing device display to be securely held, protected and manipulated. The display is protected from stress, torsional forces, impact forces and over-rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Publication number: 20170055054
    Abstract: The field of the invention relates to speaker devices, to speaker panels for speaker devices, to mechanical assemblies and mountings for speaker devices, to uses of speaker devices for example as products or as components for products, and to computer program products operable to control speaker devices. There is provided a speaker device, the speaker device including a body and a speaker panel assembly, the speaker panel assembly movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration the speaker panel assembly is displaced relative to the body, and in the closed configuration the speaker panel assembly is retracted into the body. The speaker device may be a smart device. The speaker device may be one configured to receive and to store a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Hugh BROGAN
  • Publication number: 20160132073
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display assembly, in which the display assembly is positioned within a strength member frame and pivots around a pair of hinges fixed into the strength member frame, the strength member frame isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The display assembly may include a rectangular display element and the strength member frame is then a rigid rectangular frame that surrounds all four sides of the display assembly, all sides of the rigid rectangular frame being capable of isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The invention hence enables a computing device display to be securely held, protected and manipulated. The display is protected from stress, torsional forces, impact forces and over-rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Patent number: 9250654
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display assembly, in which the display assembly is positioned within a strength member frame and pivots around a pair of hinges fixed into the strength member frame, the strength member frame isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The display assembly may include a rectangular display element and the strength member frame is then a rigid rectangular frame that surrounds all four sides of the display assembly, all sides of the rigid rectangular frame being capable of isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The invention hence enables a computing device display to be securely held, protected and manipulated. The display is protected from stress, torsional forces, impact forces and over-rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Publication number: 20130176674
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display assembly, in which the display assembly is positioned within a strength member frame and pivots around a pair of hinges fixed into the strength member frame, the strength member frame isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The display assembly may include a rectangular display element and the strength member frame is then a rigid rectangular frame that surrounds all four sides of the display assembly, all sides of the rigid rectangular frame being capable of isolating the display assembly from forces that would otherwise damage the display assembly. The invention hence enables a computing device display to be securely held, protected and manipulated. The display is protected from stress, torsional forces, impact forces and over-rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Publication number: 20130174401
    Abstract: A system architecture for a computing device is flexible and scalable to be used for a variety of types, form factors, models and sizes of device. One or more chassis which may be of a monocoque design provide structural support and component placement positions. Components are placed in defined positions predetermined for their system function and for end user benefits. Components may be common or substantially similar across any number of different device types, form factors, models and sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, George Hines
  • Publication number: 20130109371
    Abstract: A computing device is operable to work in conjunction with a companion electronic device. The computing device and the companion electronic device each have their own electronics and/or own operating system and each is able to construct a partial or complete user environment. The computing device is operable to send data to the companion device, on request of the companion device, which the companion electronic device then uses to locally construct its own user environment, in whole or in part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: Hu-Do Ltd.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, Margaret Rice-Jones, Ron Schaeffer, Nigel Newby-House, George Hines
  • Patent number: 6012634
    Abstract: A smart memory card (400, 900, 1000) communicates with a smartcard compatible device (500) and a memory card compatible device (600). The smart memory card includes a processor (402, 902, 1002) which performs smartcard functions and a memory (412, 912, 1004) for use with a memory card device connection which allows memory card compatible device operation. Cellular telephones (1300, 1600) facilitate the use of two types of cards therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh Brogan, David Craig Schuster, Rafaele Pini
  • Patent number: D736705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Hugh Brogan