Patents by Inventor Jan Hippen

Jan Hippen 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: 6512513
    Abstract: A digitizer pointer for use in conjunction with a digitizer system. The pointer is shaped so as to reduce finger/hand fatigue of users manipulating the pointer over and/or across a digitizer tablet. In certain embodiments, an enlarged grip area may flare toward the bottom which helps to prevent the pointer from sliding out of the user's hand. In certain other embodiments, a textured grip area is provided to improve the user's ability to hold onto and control the pointer. In yet further embodiments, a flare is provided near the tip of the pointer in order to reduce the force required by fingers of the user to manipulate and hold the pointer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Wacom Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David C. Fleck, Scott Rawlings, Konrad W. Pollmann, Jan Hippen, Folke Schlueter, Yasuyuki Fukushima, Masuo Hirota
  • Patent number: 6502272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to replaceable head toothbrushes and method of use thereof, which toothbrushes have a handle section ending in an elastomeric coupler which is interference fit within an annular collar at the end of the handle section; which elastomeric coupler, depending upon the durometer of the elastomer chosen, provides more or less attenuation of the user's brushing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Rich Fox, Jan Hippen, Dave Knaub, Ildefonso Resuello, Phil Frank, Robert Moskovich
  • Patent number: 6154196
    Abstract: A coordinate input device (e.g. mouse-like device or cursor-like device) includes an outer housing which is movable between a first position adapted for use by right-handed users, and a second position adapted for use by left-handed users. In such a manner, the coordinate input device is easily utilized by both right and left-handed users. In certain embodiments, a rotatable thumb or finger wheel may be provided in the coordinate input device for manipulation by the user in order to adjust a parameter of an image being written/drawn on a corresponding display screen by the coordinate input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Wacom Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David C. Fleck, Konrad W. Pollmann, Scott Rawlings, Jan Hippen, David Sayler, I-Chiang Sun, Yasuyuki Fukushima, Masaki Niwa
  • Patent number: 6003506
    Abstract: A collapsible fuel-burning stove includes a burner assembly and a collapsible frame for supporting the burner assembly, the frame including a plurality of support members, the support members being pivotal relative to one another about a common axis on which the burner assembly is supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Norris R. Long, Franklin T. Schmidt, Gary E. Van Deursen, Randall L. May, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen, Michael Knodt
  • Patent number: D437597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steve T. Kaneko, Jonathan A. Hayes, Phil Frank, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun
  • Patent number: D439230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ray Braxton, Charles E. Staron, Mark William McIntosh, Jan Hippen, I Chiang Sun, Alf U. Hackenberg
  • Patent number: D439903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steve T. Kaneko, Jonathan A. Hayes, Phil Frank, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun
  • Patent number: D442589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun, Kennard E. Nielsen
  • Patent number: D442590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun
  • Patent number: D446784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Labtec Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Lancaster, Raymond K. Weikel, Ichiang Sun, Jan Hippen
  • Patent number: D450056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Carl J. Ledbetter, Hugh E. McLoone, Jan Hippen, I-Chiang Sun, Kennard E. Nielsen
  • Patent number: D458917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Labtec Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond K. Weikel, Brad Helm, Omer Kotzer, Jan Hippen, Ildefonso Resuello, Scott Tomilson
  • Patent number: D460437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Labtec Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Lancaster, Raymond K. Weikel, Ichiang Sun, Jan Hippen
  • Patent number: D416573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Susan M. Hmelar, Stephen G. Brown, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen, Glen E. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D422194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Speed Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Knodt, Eric Y. Park, Mark H. Hoeveler, Eike Wintzer, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen
  • Patent number: D428052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Daniel R Dwyer, Michael Knodt, Jan Hippen, Thomas E McCue, Jr.
  • Patent number: D428406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Labtec Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Lancaster, Raymond K. Weikel, Michael Luchs, Jan Hippen, Iidefonso Resuello, Dieter Reuther, I-Chiang Sun
  • Patent number: D428437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Susan M. Hmelar, Stephen G. Brown, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen, Glen E. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D428438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Susan M. Hmelar, Stephen G. Brown, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen, Glen E. Schmidt
  • Patent number: D428915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Susan M. Hmelar, Stephen G. Brown, David M. Thorpe, Jan Hippen, Glen E. Schmidt, Kevin Ronald Ryczek