Patents by Inventor Keith N. Shaw

Keith N. Shaw 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).

  • Braille module with compressible pin arrays
    Patent number: 8740618
    Abstract: A refreshable tactile reader apparatus for Braille text and graphics, utilizing a plurality of compressible tactile pins that can absorb strong downward forces. Such strong forces transmitted through tactile pins can damage pin actuation mechanisms. The physical enclosure of the reader provides open channels that allow the apparatus to be more easily cleaned than prior art enablements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventor: Keith N. Shaw
  • Braille module with compressible pin arrays
    Publication number: 20090023116
    Abstract: A refreshable tactile reader apparatus for Braille text and graphics, utilizing a plurality of compressible tactile pins that can absorb strong downward forces. Such strong forces transmitted through tactile pins can damage pin actuation mechanisms. The physical enclosure of the reader provides open channels that allow the apparatus to be more easily cleaned than prior art enablements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Keith N. Shaw