Patents by Inventor Joel A. East

Joel A. East 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: 7294799
    Abstract: A smooth keyboard with low-key height for association with a keyboard control circuit includes a top enclosure having a generally impenetrable surface, the surface comprising a plurality of keys and a seal edge. A pliable webbing surrounded the keys such that there are no gaps between the keys or between the keys and the top enclosure, the pliable webbing creating a generally impenetrable seal between the keys and between the keys and the top enclosure, the seal edge having a rib. A bottom enclosure formed as a single unit that forms a generally impenetrable surface having a seal edge, the seal edge having a trough, the trough for receiving the rib to form a generally impenetrable seal surrounding the keyboard control circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: iKey, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven H. Meyer, Joel A. East, Kenneth A. Fuselier
  • Publication number: 20070084704
    Abstract: A smooth keyboard with low-key height for association with a keyboard control circuit includes a top enclosure having a generally impenetrable surface, the surface comprising a plurality of keys and a seal edge. A pliable webbing surrounded the keys such that there are no gaps between the keys or between the keys and the top enclosure, the pliable webbing creating a generally impenetrable seal between the keys and between the keys and the top enclosure, the seal edge having a rib. A bottom enclosure formed as a single unit that forms a generally impenetrable surface having a seal edge, the seal edge having a trough, the trough for receiving the rib to form a generally impenetrable seal surrounding the keyboard control circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Meyer, Joel East, Kenneth Fuselier
  • Publication number: 20060227108
    Abstract: A rugged computer mouse for use in a harsh liquid, chemical or gaseous environment, includes a pliable cover formed as a single unit that forms a generally impenetrable surface having a seal edge. The seal edge includes a trench. The surface has formed thereon at least one mouse control button region corresponding to a location of a pressure sensitive mouse control button. An ergonomically formed frame provides structural support and includes at least one pressure sensitive mouse button, which the mouse control button region covers. A mouse control circuit resides beneath the ergonomically formed frame and includes a mouse control button circuit that is responsive to pressure applied to the pressure sensitive mouse button. The mouse control circuit also includes a movement sensor and circuitry for relating the position of the computer mouse to the position of the graphical pointer. A base securely receives the mouse control circuit, the frame, and the pliable cover and comprises a ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Meyer, Joel East, Kenneth Fuselier
  • Patent number: D574826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: iKey, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven H. Meyer, Joel A. East
  • Patent number: D580936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: iKey, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven H. Meyer, Joel A. East
  • Patent number: D599349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: iKey, Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven H. Meyer, Joel A. East