Patents by Inventor John Lapetina

John Lapetina 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).

  • Publication number: 20130044042
    Abstract: An electronic device including a frame configured to be worn on the head of a user is disclosed. The frame can include a bridge configured to be supported on the nose of the user and a brow portion coupled to and extending away from the bridge and configured to be positioned over a side of a brow of the user. The frame can further include an arm coupled to the brow portion and extending to a free end. The first arm can be positionable over a temple of the user with the free end disposed near an ear of the user. The device can also include a transparent display affixed to the frame adjacent the brow portion and an input affixed to the frame and configured for receiving from the user an input associated with a function. Information related to the function can be presentable on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: GOOGLE INC.
    Inventors: Maj Isabelle Olsson, Mitchell Joseph Heinrich, Daniel Kelly, John Lapetina
  • Patent number: 7385141
    Abstract: A communications cable management system includes a support structure and a door assembly. The door assembly includes at least two first latch structures and at least two second latch structures each selectively positionable in a latched position to secure the door body to the support structure. First and second actuators are operable by a user to selectively latch the latch structures such that a door body is secured in a closed position on the support structure, the door body can be removed from the support structure, the door body can be pivoted open about the first pivot axis, or the door body can be pivoted open about a second pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Scott Martin Keith, Golam Mabud Choudhury, Gus Arthur Checketts, Chin Choi-Feng, Theodore Alan Conorich, Tim Cronin, John Lapetina, Roy Riccomini, Andy Logan, Cormac Eubanks, Mike Krynock, William Alexander Millie
  • Patent number: 7314479
    Abstract: An instrument for manipulating a vessel in a patient includes a cannula having a lumen for providing insufflation to create a working space in the tissue of a patient, and a first manipulator for manipulating a vessel located within the working space. The first manipulator is slidably movable within the cannula from a stowed position, where the first manipulator is substantially disposed within the cannula, to a forward position, where at least a portion of the first manipulator is disposed outside the cannula. The first manipulator is rotatable when in the forward position to an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventors: Parris Wellman, Simon Cohn, John Young, Thomas Swyst, James Pelletier, John Lapetina, John P. Devlin
  • Publication number: 20070177365
    Abstract: A communications panel assembly for use with a mounting surface to manage communications cables and/or connections includes a back panel and a level orientation indicator device. The back panel is configured to be mounted on the mount surface. The level orientation indicator device is integrally mounted on the back panel to indicate an orientation of the back panel. According to some embodiments, the level orientation indicator includes a bubble level device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Martin Keith, Golam Mabud Choudhury, Gus Arthur Checketts, Chin Choi-Feng, Theodore Alan Conorich, Tim Cronin, John Lapetina, Roy Riccomini, Andy Logan, Cormac Eubanks, Mike Krynock
  • Publication number: 20070175654
    Abstract: A communications cable management system includes a support structure and a door assembly. The support structure defines a cable trough and includes at least two first mount structures and at least two second mount structures spaced apart from the at least two first mount structures. The door assembly includes a door body, first and second latch mechanisms, and first and second actuators. The door body has first and second opposed side edges. The first latch mechanism includes at least two first latch structures each selectively positionable between a latched position, wherein the first latch structure engages a respective one of the first mount structures to secure the door body to the support structure for pivotal movement therebetween about a first pivot axis proximate the first side edge of the door body, and an unlatched position, wherein the first latch structure is disengaged from the first mount structure to permit the first side edge of the door to be separated from the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Keith, Golam Choudhury, Gus Checketts, Chin Choi-Feng, Theodore Conorich, Tim Cronin, John Lapetina, Roy Riccomini, Andy Logan, Cormac Eubanks, Mike Krynock, William Millie
  • Publication number: 20050096677
    Abstract: An instrument for manipulating a vessel in a patient includes a cannula having a lumen for providing insufflation to create a working space in the tissue of a patient, and a first manipulator for manipulating a vessel located within the working space. The first manipulator is slidably movable within the cannula from a stowed position, where the first manipulator is substantially disposed within the cannula, to a forward position, where at least a portion of the first manipulator is disposed outside the cannula. The first manipulator is rotatable when in the forward position to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Parris Wellman, Simon Cohn, John Young, Thomas Swyst, James Pelletier, John Lapetina, John Devlin
  • Publication number: 20050096664
    Abstract: A retractor for manipulating a vessel in a patient includes a working head shaped to define a working space in the tissue of a patient and at least a first manipulator for manipulating a vessel located proximate the working space, the first manipulator having a retracted position and an extended position. The first manipulator if disposed at least partially within the working space when the first manipulator is in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Simon Cohn, Parris Wellman, John Young, Thomas Swyst, James Pelletier, John Lapetina, John Devlin
  • Patent number: 6688485
    Abstract: A bowl assembly includes a base having a concave receiving area and a bowl with a compatibly shaped bottom for being fit within said receiving area. The bowl and the base include engaging formations for a mutual releasable engagement. In an alternate embodiment the bowl and base are formed as a single piece. In a further alternate embodiment, the bowl can be adjusted to assume a range of tilt angles with respect to the base. The bowl can be tilted toward the user to assist young children in retrieving food from the bowl with a utensil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Lauer, Marianne H. Michel, Kevin Krauss, John Lapetina
  • Patent number: 6490760
    Abstract: A hand held implement includes a structure which is capable of automatic orientation in an upright position upon a horizontal surface. The structure includes a weighted base having a substantially rounded and convex exterior, and adapted to support the hand held implement vertically upon a horizontal surface. A working end portion of the implement is adapted for performing the desired task, such as for holding food, or for painting a surface, or for brushing teeth. A handle extends between the working end portion and the weighted base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Lauer, Kevin Krauss, John Lapetina
  • Patent number: 6321033
    Abstract: A portable electric appliance including a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow path therebetween; a conditioner disposed in the air flow path and operable to condition air in the air flow path; a power source; and an electrical switch connected between the conditioner and the power source and having an actuator movable between an inactive position and at least one active position, the switch in its one active position transmitting power from the source to the conditioner, and in its inactive position preventing power transmission therebetween. Also included is a lock mechanism including a release element adapted for predetermined movement between a locked position and an unlocked position, the actuator and release element being shaped and arranged to require independent manipulation by, respectively, first and second body parts; and in its locked position the element prevents the given movement of the actuator, and in its unlocked position allows the given movement of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Birdsell, John Lapetina, William J. Montague, Jr.
  • Patent number: D466650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Muller, John Devlin, John Lapetina, Troy Schubert
  • Patent number: D579967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Chris Jones, John Lapetina, Mark Martinez, Andrew Heymann, Ivan Ho, Martin Wang
  • Patent number: D418911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Walter G. Birdsell, John Lapetina, Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Robert A. Ketelhohn, James L. Pettingill