Patents by Inventor Jeff Philip Crampton

Jeff Philip Crampton 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).

  • Rocker user interface for handheld devices, and method for implementing same
    Patent number: 7480522
    Abstract: A rocker includes a stem fabricated from an elastomeric material, having a first end and a second end, the second end being mountable to a base. A cap is secured to the first end of the stem. The elastomeric material of the stem is effective for resiliently urging the cap to an original position subsequent to being moved from the original position to a depressed position. Conductive elements are positioned on the cap for establishing an electrical connection between circuit elements of a printed wire board when the second end of the stem is mounted to the base and the cap is moved to a depressed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: John Patrick Wong, Jeff Philip Crampton
  • Pointing device for handheld devices and method for implementing same
    Patent number: 7177604
    Abstract: A handheld device having processor components operatively connected together for performing predetermined functions. The device defines a socket configured for rotatably receiving a ball defining an orifice configured for receiving a stylus. The socket is further configured for generating to the processor components electrical signals indicative of movement of the ball in response to movement of the stylus. The processor components include pointing device logic for responding to said signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: John Patrick Wong, Jeff Philip Crampton
  • Rocker user interface for handheld devices, and method for implementing same
    Publication number: 20040203524
    Abstract: A rocker includes a stem fabricated from an elastomeric material, having a first end and a second end, the second end being mountable to a base. A cap is secured to the first end of the stem. The elastomeric material of the stem is effective for resiliently urging the cap to an original position subsequent to being moved from the original position to a depressed position. Conductive elements are positioned on the cap for establishing an electrical connection between circuit elements of a printed wire board when the second end of the stem is mounted to the base and the cap is moved to a depressed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: John Patrick Wong, Jeff Philip Crampton
  • Pointing device for handheld devices and method for implementing same
    Publication number: 20040127268
    Abstract: A handheld device having processor components operatively connected together for performing predetermined functions. The device defines a socket configured for rotatably receiving a ball defining an orifice configured for receiving a stylus. The socket is further configured for generating to the processor components electrical signals indicative of movement of the ball in response to movement of the stylus. The processor components include pointing device logic for responding to said signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: John Patrick Wong, Jeff Philip Crampton