Patents by Inventor Kevin Massaro

Kevin Massaro 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).

  • Tablet computer overlay membrane
    Patent number: 9727081
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • Tablet computer overlay membrane
    Patent number: 9684334
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • DETACHABLE DISPLAY MEMBER WITH SUPPORT MEMBER
    Publication number: 20160299533
    Abstract: A support member may be rotatably coupled to a display member and detachably coupled to a base member. The support member may be positionable to form an angle with the display member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Dimitre MEHANDJIYSKY, Kevin MASSARO, Stacy WOLFF
  • Latch and panels of computing systems
    Patent number: 9198311
    Abstract: A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark David Senatori, Ilchan Lee, Kevin Massaro
  • Post and opening with magnetic elements to facilitate alignment
    Patent number: 9007761
    Abstract: An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stacy L Wolff, Michael Delpier, Kevin Massaro
  • Battery ejection system for a portable computer
    Patent number: 9001506
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Kevin Massaro
  • TABLET COMPUTER OVERLAY MEMBRANE
    Publication number: 20150029653
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • TABLET COMPUTER OVERLAY MEMBRANE
    Publication number: 20150029651
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • Tablet computer overlay membrane
    Patent number: 8907898
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steven S. Homer, Paul J. Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • Post and Opening with Magnetic Elements to Facilitate Alignment
    Publication number: 20140211409
    Abstract: An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: HEWLETT- PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Stacy L Wolff, Michael Delpier, Kevin Massaro
  • LATCH AND PANELS OF COMPUTING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140117826
    Abstract: A latch having an idle position, a first position, and a second position is associated with a first panel and a second panel of a computing system. The first panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the first position. The second panel is associated with the latch being positioned in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Mark David Senatori, Ilchan Lee, Kevin Massaro
  • Keyboard illumination
    Patent number: 8552985
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for illuminating a plurality of keys. The keys are illuminated in accordance with pattern. In various embodiments, the illumination of the keys is in response to a display control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Massaro, Craig Brown, Lee Warren Atkinson
  • ELEVATING DISPLAY LID
    Publication number: 20130003284
    Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses and systems including a base and a display lid. The display lid may include a surface engaging portion to elevate the base in response to rotation of the display lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: KEVIN MASSARO, Stacy Wolff, Jonathan Mendoza
  • KEYBOARD ILLUMINATION
    Publication number: 20120306751
    Abstract: Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for illuminating a plurality of keys. The keys are illuminated in accordance with pattern. In various embodiments, the illumination of the keys is in response to a display control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Massaro, Craig Brown, Lee Warren Atkinson
  • BATTERY EJECTION SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20120257350
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a battery ejection system for a portable computer. According to one embodiment, the system includes at least one foot pad formed on an underside of the portable computer and a battery unit configured to releasably attach to the portable computer. Furthermore, the foot pad is configured to release the battery unit from the portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Kimbo Chen, Kevin Massaro
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A GRAPHIC FEATURE
    Publication number: 20120206488
    Abstract: An electronic device having a graphic feature which is separate from a display device, wherein the graphic feature is configured to be activated in response to a change in orientation of the electronic device and then deactivated after a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Glenn WONG, Kevin Massaro, Mark C. Solomon
  • Portable computer docking station
    Patent number: 7940522
    Abstract: A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Kevin Massaro, Brett Faulk, Jonathan Harris
  • Portable Computer Docking System
    Publication number: 20090122482
    Abstract: A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Solomon, Kevin Massaro, Brett Faulk, Jonathan Harris
  • Elevating display lid
    Patent number: D665799
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company
    Inventors: Kevin Massaro, Stacy Wolff, Jonathan Mendoza
  • Computing device
    Patent number: D725097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C. Ashcroft, Ilchan Lee, Kevin Massaro