Patents by Inventor John C. Meyer

John C. Meyer 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: 11119535
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Madeleine M. Haworth, Joseph B. Gault, Brittany Barbara, John C. Meyer, Matthew T. Condon, Anthony G. Picardo, Aseem Singla, Shuanghu Zhang, Melvin R. Greiser, II, Leila Asfari
  • Patent number: 11013325
    Abstract: A storage apparatus uses the tube of an overhead door hinge to releasably attach a rack to hang storage items. The storage apparatus has a mounting hook affixed to a rigid rail and may also includes a support bracket for retaining space between the overhead door and the storage apparatus such that it remains parallel to the door when closed. An alternative embodiment includes a mounting bracket which can be attached to an overhead door and used in lieu of the hinges. Another embodiment includes a single hook which swings freely from the overhead door when mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventors: John C Meyer, Steven H Harmon, Brandon A Cusick, Lisa Kauffman Kelley
  • Publication number: 20210064085
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge connecting the first portion and the second portion. The hinge is configured to allow pivoting movement of the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the hinge has a hinge force. One or more magnets are coupled to the first portion, and a plurality of metal members are coupled to the second portion. Each metal member of the plurality of metal members is configured for individual removal from the second portion to define a magnetic force based on the hinge force, thereby allowing the first and second portions to be maintained together when in a closed orientation and allowing for easy one finger opening operation from the closed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Madeleine M. HAWORTH, Joseph B. GAULT, Brittany BARBARA, John C. MEYER, Matthew T. CONDON, Anthony G. PICARDO, Aseem SINGLA, Shuanghu ZHANG, Melvin R. Greiser, II, Leila Asfari
  • Publication number: 20190387883
    Abstract: One embodiment of the overhead storage system uses the tube of a conventional overhead door hinge to releasably attach a rack with conventional ways to hold storage items. Another embodiment of an overhead door storage system uses the conventional hardware of a conventional overhead door to mount a rack with hooks to hold garage storage items on an overhead door. Another embodiment of the overhead storage system uses a bracket to mount a rack with hooks to hold garage storage items using the conventional hardware of a conventional overhead door. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: John C. Meyer, Steven H. Harmon, Brandon A. Cusick, Lisa Kauffman Kelly
  • Patent number: 6494404
    Abstract: A passenger airplane container system comprises a pod. The pod has a hollow generally cylindrical configuration. The pod further has a horizontal divider. The horizontal divider separates the pod into a passenger area and a baggage area. An airplane is provided. The airplane has a central pod receiving region with a closure device. The closure device is movable between an open orientation and a closed orientation. The open orientation so allows for the movement of a pod into the receiving region. The closed orientation securely encompasses the pod. In this manner the pod is securely contained for takeoff and flight and landing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: John C. Meyer