Patents by Inventor James Nelson Castro

James Nelson Castro 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: 11966261
    Abstract: In a display assistant device, a speaker is mounted in a waveguide structure which is at least partially disposed beneath a display screen. The waveguide structure is mounted in an exterior housing which includes speaker grills distributed on a plurality of surfaces of the exterior housing, permitting sound waves from the speaker to be projected outside the exterior housing. A cover structure is disposed on top of the waveguide structure to conceal the waveguide structure and speaker within the exterior housing. The cover structure has a tilted bottom surface configured to be suspended above the waveguide structure and to be separated by a first space. Sound waves projected from an upper portion of the speaker are reflected by the tilted bottom surface and are guided through the first space to exit the device from a speaker grill portion located on a rear side of the exterior housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Carl Alexander Cepress, Liang Ching Tseng, Darren Torrie, Frances Maria Hui Hong Kwee, Rex Pinegar Price
  • Publication number: 20230194891
    Abstract: A method for making smart glasses includes obtaining a temple pre-form made as a one-piece seamless shell structure with shell walls enclosing a hollow compartment. An opening at one end of the one-piece seamless shell structure provides physical access to insides of the hollow compartment. The method further includes disposing one or more smart glasses components in the hollow compartment through the opening in the shell structure, and attaching the temple pre-form with the one or more smart glasses components disposed in the hollow compartment to a frame of the smart glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Jiwon Yang, Joshua Moore, Eric Anthony Bokides, James Nelson Castro
  • Publication number: 20230122155
    Abstract: In a display assistant device, a speaker is mounted in a waveguide structure which is at least partially disposed beneath a display screen. The waveguide structure is mounted in an exterior housing which includes speaker grills distributed on a plurality of surfaces of the exterior housing, permitting sound waves from the speaker to be projected outside the exterior housing. A cover structure is disposed on top of the waveguide structure to conceal the waveguide structure and speaker within the exterior housing. The cover structure has a tilted bottom surface configured to be suspended above the waveguide structure and to be separated by a first space. Sound waves projected from an upper portion of the speaker are reflected by the tilted bottom surface and are guided through the first space to exit the device from a speaker grill portion located on a rear side of the exterior housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Carl Alexander Cepress, Liang Ching Tseng, Darren Torrie, Frances Maria Hui Hong Kwee, Rex Pinegar Price
  • Patent number: 11481005
    Abstract: In a display assistant device, a speaker is mounted in a waveguide structure which is at least partially disposed beneath a display screen. The waveguide structure is mounted in an exterior housing which includes speaker grills distributed on a plurality of surfaces of the exterior housing, permitting sound waves from the speaker to be projected outside the exterior housing. A cover structure is disposed on top of the waveguide structure to conceal the waveguide structure and speaker within the exterior housing. The cover structure has a tilted bottom surface configured to be suspended above the waveguide structure and to be separated by a first space. Sound waves projected from an upper portion of the speaker are reflected by the tilted bottom surface and are guided through the first space to exit the device from a speaker grill portion located on a rear side of the exterior housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Carl Alexander Cepress, Liang Ching Tseng, Darren Torrie, Frances Maria Hui Kwee, Rex Pinegar Price
  • Publication number: 20210191456
    Abstract: In a display assistant device, a speaker is mounted in a waveguide structure which is at least partially disposed beneath a display screen. The waveguide structure is mounted in an exterior housing which includes speaker grills distributed on a plurality of surfaces of the exterior housing, permitting sound waves from the speaker to be projected outside the exterior housing. A cover structure is disposed on top of the waveguide structure to conceal the waveguide structure and speaker within the exterior housing. The cover structure has a tilted bottom surface configured to be suspended above the waveguide structure and to be separated by a first space. Sound waves projected from an upper portion of the speaker are reflected by the tilted bottom surface and are guided through the first space to exit the device from a speaker grill portion located on a rear side of the exterior housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Carl Alexander Cepress, Liang Ching Tseng, Darren Torrie, Frances Maria Hui Kwee, Rex Pinegar Price
  • Patent number: 10357400
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: David Ginther, James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Patent number: 8881316
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, Ryan Saylor, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
  • Patent number: 8850626
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
  • Patent number: 8800067
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Saylor, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther, Ryan Calilung
  • Publication number: 20140157496
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module and an interchangeable posterior module. The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle. The goggle can comprise a roll-off system or tear-off system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ginther, James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz
  • Publication number: 20130014316
    Abstract: Facial coverings and eyewear systems are provided herein for improving the ease and comfort of wearing facemasks with a goggle. In some embodiments, a facemask frame is provided that can removably attach to a facemask or face covering to a goggle. In some embodiments, a separate facemask, such as a cloth covering, can be provided. In some embodiments, a facemask can be interconnected with the facemask frame to secure the facemask relative to the goggle during use for covering a portion of the wearer's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, Hans Karsten Moritz, Casey Aaron Jones
  • Publication number: 20110225709
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Saylor, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
  • Publication number: 20110225711
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, Ryan Saylor, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
  • Publication number: 20110225710
    Abstract: Eyewear, such as a goggle, is provided that can include an anterior module (such as a lens support) and an interchangeable posterior module (such as a faceplate). The anterior module can be adapted to support at least one lens in a wearer's field of view. The posterior module can be adapted to fit against a contour of the wearer's face and can be selectively interchangeable with the anterior module to modify at least one physical characteristic of the eyewear. In some embodiments, the anterior and posterior modules can be coupled by a suspension assembly in order to allow articulation of the posterior module relative to the anterior module for evenly distributing forces against the wearer's face. Further, the anterior module can be rigid for maintaining the lens in an optically-desirable orientation. Furthermore, the goggle can comprise an interchangeable lens mechanism to facilitate interchanging of lenses in the goggle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: OAKLEY, INC.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Reyes, An Tran, James Nelson Castro, Errol Tazbaz, David Ginther
  • Patent number: 7971268
    Abstract: A goggle is provided that can include a goggle frame and a bend control component. The goggle frame can define opposing lateral portions and a central portion. The goggle frame can include a bridge disposed at the central portion of the goggle frame. The goggle frame can be generally flexible upon exertion of a bending force on the goggle frame. The bend control component can extend along the bridge of the goggle frame. The bend control component can be configured to enhance flexural strength of the goggle at a bridge thereof for reducing bending of the goggle frame at the bridge. In some embodiments, the bend control component is formed separately from the goggle frame. In other embodiments, the bend control component can be secured to the frame using fasteners and/or one or more protrusions and corresponding recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Reyes, James Nelson Castro, Hans Moritz, Steve Oldham
  • Publication number: 20100186153
    Abstract: A goggle is provided that can comprise a goggle frame and a bend control component. The goggle frame can define opposing lateral portions and a central portion. The goggle frame can comprise a bridge disposed at the central portion of the goggle frame. The goggle frame can be generally flexible upon exertion of a bending force on the goggle frame. The bend control component can extend along the bridge of the goggle frame. The bend control component can be configured to enhance flexural strength of the goggle at a bridge thereof for reducing preferential bending of the goggle frame at the bridge. In some embodiments, the bend control component is formed separately from the goggle frame. In other embodiments, the bend control component can be secured to the frame using fasteners and/or one or more protrusions and corresponding recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Reyes, James Nelson Castro, Hans Moritz, Steve Oldham
  • Patent number: D687480
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventor: James Nelson Castro
  • Patent number: D687881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ginther, James Nelson Castro
  • Patent number: D691652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: James Nelson Castro, David Ginther
  • Patent number: D695335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Oakley, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Goodman, Steven G. Oldham, James Nelson Castro, Kurt Matthew Sabin