Patents by Inventor Joe A. Nobles
Joe A. Nobles 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: 9373236Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing handheld electronic devices. To provide an optimal shopping experience for consumers, handheld electronic devices must be made accessible to users, while simultaneously being secured to prevent theft. A security system can include a coupler connected to an electronic device. The coupler can include a connector operative to provide power and/or data to the electronic device. A cable transferring the power and data can also include an alarm path and a security cable for providing security. The security cable may be difficult to cut, and the alarm path can direct an alarm to sound if the cable is cut or if the electronic device is disconnected from the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Wilhelm Oehl, Erik Anderson, Edmond Kuan, Joe Nobles, Kambiz Ahmadi, Isao Takezawa
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Publication number: 20140340226Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing handheld electronic devices. To provide an optimal shopping experience for consumers, handheld electronic devices must be made accessible to users, while simultaneously being secured to prevent theft. A security system can include a coupler connected to an electronic device. The coupler can include a connector operative to provide power and/or data to the electronic device. A cable transferring the power and data can also include an alarm path and a security cable for providing security. The security cable may be difficult to cut, and the alarm path can direct an alarm to sound if the cable is cut or if the electronic device is disconnected from the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Wilhelm OEHL, Erik Anderson, Edmond Kuan, Joe Nobles, Kambiz Ahmadi, Isao Takezawa
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Publication number: 20110187531Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing handheld electronic devices. To provide an optimal shopping experience for consumers, handheld electronic devices must be made accessible to users, while simultaneously being secured to prevent theft. A security system can include a coupler connected to an electronic device. The coupler can include a connector operative to provide power and/or data to the electronic device. A cable transferring the power and data can also include an alarm path and a security cable for providing security. The security cable may be difficult to cut, and the alarm path can direct an alarm to sound if the cable is cut or if the electronic device is disconnected from the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Wilhelm Oehl, Erik Anderson, Edmond Kuan, Joe Nobles, Kambiz Ahmadi, Isao Takezawa
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Publication number: 20100205868Abstract: A free-standing, partition-type furniture system adapted to subdivide an open space of a room, comprising a plurality of first partition panels, each including a first body portion having a pair of side edges, and a first screen member operably coupled to the first partition panel and laterally shiftable with respect to the first partition panel such that the first screen member extends from one of the side edges of the first body portion. The furniture system also includes a plurality of second partition panels each including a second body portion having an upper edge, and a second screen member operably coupled to the second partition panel and vertically shiftable with respect to the second partition panel such that the second screen member extends from the upper edge of the second body portion. The plurality of first and second partition panels are operably coupleable and arrangeable so as to subdivide the open space of a room.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Otto N. Williams, Joe A. Nobles, Todd J. Sorel, Jess A. Sorel, Bryan T. White, Christopher A. Luomanen, Max Williams, David E. Simon, Jon H. Lefors
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Patent number: 7707790Abstract: A free-standing, partition-type furniture system adapted to subdivide an open space of a room, comprising a plurality of first partition panels, each including a first body portion having a pair of side edges, and a first screen member operably coupled to the first partition panel and laterally shiftable with respect to the first partition panel such that the first screen member extends from one of the side edges of the first body portion. The furniture system also includes a plurality of second partition panels each including a second body portion having an upper edge, and a second screen member operably coupled to the second partition panel and vertically shiftable with respect to the second partition panel such that the second screen member extends from the upper edge of the second body portion. The plurality of first and second partition panels are operably coupleable and arrangeable so as to subdivide the open space of a room.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Otto N. Williams, Joe A. Noble, Todd J. Sorel, Jess A. Sorel, Bryan T. White, Christopher A. Luomanen, Max Williams, David E. Simon, Jon H. Lefors
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Publication number: 20050140184Abstract: A furniture system particularly adapted for informal collaboration and presentations includes lounge seating units for team members and a podium seating unit for a seated presenter. An information display panel is attached to a rear of the podium seating unit and extends vertically with its front surface being reachable over a back of the podium seating unit. The back terminates below a presenter's lumbar, but is deep enough to discourage the presenter from leaning rearwardly against the screen. By this arrangement, the seated presenter maintains level eye contact with group members in an informal setting while discussing and pointing to information. Accessories are provided to enhance use of the system, such as a paper-and-drink tray for resting on the seat cushion, an erasable board attachable to the screen, bridge tables positionable between seating units, and table-attached screens for promoting privacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Otto Williams, Jess Sorel, Joe Nobles, Todd Sorel
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Publication number: 20050126446Abstract: A screening apparatus includes a screen panel having an aperture and a bent wire screen support which includes a top leg extending through the aperture for supporting the screen panel around an edge of a table top. The screen support also includes a pair of vertical wire sections which extend downwardly from the top leg in a manner supporting a rear surface of the screen panel, and further includes forwardly extending bottom legs that extend through a bottom edge of the screen panel and that attach to a screen-supporting furniture unit, such as a table.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Joe Nobles, Todd Sorel, Otto Williams, Jess Sorel
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Publication number: 20050016080Abstract: A free-standing, partition-type furniture system adapted to subdivide an open space of a room, comprising a plurality of first partition panels, each including a first body portion having a pair of side edges, and a first screen member operably coupled to the first partition panel and laterally shiftable with respect to the first partition panel such that the first screen member extends from one of the side edges of the first body portion. The furniture system also includes a plurality of second partition panels each including a second body portion having an upper edge, and a second screen member operably coupled to the second partition panel and vertically shiftable with respect to the second partition panel such that the second screen member extends from the upper edge of the second body portion. The plurality of first and second partition panels are operably coupleable and arrangeable so as to subdivide the open space of a room.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Otto Williams, Joe Nobles, Todd Sorel, Jess Sorel, Bryan White, Christopher Luomanen, Max Williams, David Simon, Jon Lefors
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Patent number: D506879Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Otto N. Williams, Todd J. Sorel, Jess A. Sorel
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Patent number: D513564Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Todd J. Sorel, Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel
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Patent number: D520263Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Todd J. Sorel, Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel
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Patent number: D525460Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Todd J. Sorel, Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel
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Patent number: D553867Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel, Joe A. Nobles
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Patent number: D554382Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Jess A. Sorel, Todd J. Sorel, Otto N. Williams, Christopher A. Loumanen
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Patent number: D554386Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Joe A. Nobles, Jess A. Sorel, Todd J. Sorel, Otto N. Williams, Christopher A. Loumanen
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Patent number: D555926Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel, Todd J. Sorel, Joe A. Nobles, Christopher A. Luomanen
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Patent number: D559002Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel, Todd J. Sorel, Joe A. Nobles, Christopher A. Luomanen
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Patent number: D567526Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Otto N. Williams, Jess A. Sorel, Joe A. Nobles