Patents by Inventor Jana Lynn Papke
Jana Lynn Papke 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).
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Patent number: 9208970Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Jana Lynn Papke
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Publication number: 20140202839Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao CHEN, Dietmar Frank WENNEMER, Jana Lynn PAPKE
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Patent number: 8723062Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Jana Lynn Papke
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Patent number: 8644033Abstract: A handheld electronic device may include a portable housing and a shielding container within the portable housing. The shielding container may include a shielding frame and a shielding lid carried thereby. A printed circuit board may be within the shielding container. The shielding frame may include a planar base with at least one opening therein, a pair of opposing side walls integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a pair of opposing end walls integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom. Also, the shielding frame may include at least one intermediate partition wall integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom to define a plurality of container compartments. The partition wall may also extend only partway between the opposing side walls to define at least one partition end gap therewith.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Douglas Fregin, Jana Lynn Papke
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Patent number: 8358267Abstract: A handheld electronic device configured to receive text messages has a body with a front face and top and bottom portions relative to text entry use orientation of the handheld device. A display screen is located on the front face of the body. The display screen presents information to the operator of the handheld device. A microprocessor located within the device is configured to receive operator commands from user inputs located on the device and instruct commensurate changes to the display screen. A navigation row of user inputs is located on the front face of the body below the display. The navigation row of user inputs includes a multi-directional navigation tool assembly laterally flanked by a pair of conjoined, depressibly actuable input keys. Each of the inputs keys is located substantially opposite the other across the navigation tool assembly and positioned adjacent to lateral sides of the navigation tool assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Chao Carl Chen, Cortez Corley, Todd Wood, Jana Lynn Papke
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Patent number: 8263887Abstract: A backlit key assembly having a reduced thickness for an electronic device, and an electronic device having such a backlit key assembly are provided. The key assembly utilizes a local sink (recess) in a backing plate of the key assembly to lower the light source (e.g. LED) and flexible printed circuit board relative to the backing plate. The key assembly described herein provides a suitable leading space for the light source while permitting the overall thickness of the key assembly to be reduced compared with conventional backlit key designs.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Jana Lynn Papke, Dietmar Frank Wennemer
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Publication number: 20120033398Abstract: A handheld electronic device may include a portable housing and a shielding container within the portable housing. The shielding container may include a shielding frame and a shielding lid carried thereby. A printed circuit board may be within the shielding container. The shielding frame may include a planar base with at least one opening therein, a pair of opposing side walls integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a pair of opposing end walls integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom. Also, the shielding frame may include at least one intermediate partition wall integrally formed with the base and extending upwardly therefrom to define a plurality of container compartments. The partition wall may also extend only partway between the opposing side walls to define at least one partition end gap therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Chao CHEN, Douglas FREGIN, Jana Lynn PAPKE
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Patent number: 7970431Abstract: A handheld wireless communication device cradleable by an user during text entry. A display and key field are located on a front face of the device. The key field includes alphanumeric input keys and menu control keys. Additionally, an user-removable trackball navigation tool is provided on the device. The trackball navigation tool can be releasably snap-engaged or releasably friction-engaged in the body of the device. The removable trackball navigation tool enables the user to independently remove the trackball navigation tool from the device and perform self-maintenance on the device with respect to the navigation tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Chao Chen, Jana Lynn Papke
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Publication number: 20100213041Abstract: A backlit key assembly having a reduced thickness for an electronic device, and an electronic device having such a backlit key assembly are provided. The key assembly utilizes a local sink (recess) in a backing plate of the key assembly to lower the light source (e.g. LED) and flexible printed circuit board relative to the backing plate. The key assembly described herein provides a suitable leading space for the light source while permitting the overall thickness of the key assembly to be reduced compared with conventional backlit key designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Chao CHEN, Jana Lynn PAPKE, Dietmar Frank WENNEMER
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Publication number: 20100213043Abstract: A key assembly for an electronic device having a one-piece keycap and an electronic device having such a keycap are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a key assembly for use in an electronic device, comprising: a keycap having a plurality of rigid key portions separated by mechanically deforming portions; and a flexible member having opposed first and second sides, the first side having a plurality of key stems which are attached to the plurality of key portions, the second side having a plurality of actuators for actuating dome switches of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Chao Chen, Dietmar Frank Wennemer, Jana Lynn Papke
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Publication number: 20090073115Abstract: A handheld electronic device configured to receive text messages has a body with a front face and top and bottom portions relative to text entry use orientation of the handheld device. A display screen is located on the front face of the body. The display screen presents information to the operator of the handheld device. A microprocessor located within the device is configured to receive operator commands from user inputs located on the device and instruct commensurate changes to the display screen. A navigation row of user inputs is located on the front face of the body below the display. The navigation row of user inputs includes a multi-directional navigation tool assembly laterally flanked by a pair of conjoined, depressibly actuable input keys. Each of the inputs keys is located substantially opposite the other across the navigation tool assembly and positioned adjacent to lateral sides of the navigation tool assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Chao Carl Chen, Cortez Corley, Todd Wood, Jana Lynn Papke