Patents by Inventor James Jannard

James Jannard 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: 20060139565
    Abstract: Disclosed is a contoured metal eyeglass frame. The frame may be injection molded or cast, and may include sculpted, variable cross section eyeglass components. Thus, the present invention combines the design flexibility of injection molded plastic parts with the strength and durability of metal construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: James Jannard
  • Publication number: 20060132382
    Abstract: A data input management system is disclosed, for allowing a user to select one or more data sources, to be placed either simultaneously or one at a time into electrical communication with a single user interface. The user interface may comprise a wearable support, such as an eyeglass frame, adapted to carry one or more of speakers, microphone and video display, depending upon the desired functionality. Source electronics may be carried by the support or carried remotely, and in wireless communication with the support using Bluetooth protocols or other data transmission technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventor: James Jannard
  • Publication number: 20060072067
    Abstract: Disclosed is an eyewear retention system, which may include any of a variety of electronics, including telecommunications receivers, transmitters, electronic storage devices, and head-up display driving circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: James Jannard, Jeffrey Julian
  • Patent number: 7004582
    Abstract: A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden
  • Publication number: 20050217144
    Abstract: Application-specific midsoles and method of designing midsoles are described herein. The midsole includes a plurality of cells that extend generally upward from a generally flat support structure and provide the ability to selectively attenuate the ground reaction forces that result when one engages in activities associated with the application for which the shoe midsole is designed. The midsole comprises a plurality of zones. The shock attenuation properties of each zone is determined by the geometry of the cells in the zone and material composition of the midsole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: James Oman, Anthony Zentil, James Jannard, Carlos Reyes
  • Publication number: 20050201585
    Abstract: A wearable wireless audio device includes a support, an electronics circuit, and a speaker. The support includes a first ear stem and an orbital, and is configured to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The electronics circuit is supported by the support and is configured to receive at least one digital audio file and generate an audio signal indicative of the at least one digital audio file. The speaker is supported by the support, and is directed toward at least one of the wearer's ears. The speaker is configured to convert the audio signal into sound. The speaker has a speaker face, and the speaker is configured to rotate from a first position in which the speaker face is substantially parallel to a yz-plane to a second position in which the speaker is inclined at an angle with respect to the yz-plane. The speaker is coupled to the support with a speaker pivot, and is configured to rotate about the speaker pivot while maintaining the speaker face substantially parallel to a yz-plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: James Jannard, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Sumner Bruns
  • Publication number: 20050128431
    Abstract: A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses speaker mounts supported by the frames of the eyeglass. The speaker mounts are constructed so as to provide independent adjustment in a plurality of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Sumner Bruns, Michael Webb, Eric Daniels
  • Publication number: 20050046790
    Abstract: A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses speaker mounts supported by the frames of the eyeglass. The speaker mounts are constructed so as to be translatable along the ear stems of the eyeglass. This allows a wearer to move the speakers without changing the shape of the speaker mount, which can occur where the speaker mounts are made from some flexible materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Sumner Lane Bruns, Michael Webb, Eric Bernard Daniels
  • Publication number: 20050046789
    Abstract: A wearable audio device in the form of eyeglasses includes actuators disposed the ear stems. The actuators, which can be in the form of buttons, and/or the ear stems, are configured to enhance the comfort of the users. For example, the buttons can be disposed on the upper surface of the ear stems with the lower surface having an enlarged surface so as to allow the user to pinch the ear stem to thereby counter-balance the actuation force used to depress the button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Sumner Bruns, Michael Webb, Eric Daniels
  • Publication number: 20040160573
    Abstract: A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Summer Lane Bruns
  • Publication number: 20040160571
    Abstract: A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden
  • Publication number: 20040160572
    Abstract: An eyeglass can have a digital audio file storage and playback device and earphones supported by the eyeglass frame so as to provide a personal and portable audio player integrated into eyeglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Samner Lane Bruns, Michael Webb, Eric Bernard Daniels
  • Publication number: 20040157649
    Abstract: A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Carlos Reyes, Colin Baden, Sumner Lane Bruns
  • Publication number: 20040156012
    Abstract: A wearable audio interface includes a support for positioning the plurality of speakers juxtaposed to and spaced from the ears of a wearer. The audio device can include wireless networking electronics so as to allow the device to interact with other wireless network devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: James Jannard, Davin Saderholm, Colin Baden, Carlos Reyes