Patents by Inventor Kevin N Albertsen

Kevin N Albertsen 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: 20220415591
    Abstract: Multilayer switchdome systems and methods are presented that may enable improved tactile and strength properties and enhanced action. Embodiments may utilize a first layer of spring material (1) and at least a second layer of spring material (2) to form a switchdome component (4). In certain embodiments, the spring material layers may be conjoined by utilizing a switchdome bond (3) to create an integrated bonded composite spring sheet material (7). Various forming processes (8) may be employed in performing the varying embodiments of a method of switchdome component (4) forming. The varying forming processes (8) may improve the physical properties of the tactile switchdome component (4). The varying processes, spring materials, and switchdome bond types may be optimized for a particular application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Hanson, Walter Goodrich, Kevin N. Albertsen, Peter J. Standiford, David P. Butler
  • Patent number: 9121778
    Abstract: One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force deliverer 1 to deliver deformation force 24 to a test object 3; adjusting a deformation force deliverer affecting input so as to meet at least one constraint while performing the step of moving the deformation force deliverer 1; deforming the test object 3 with the deformation force 24; and determining test object response to the deformation force. Corollary apparatus, in addition to other inventive apparatus and method aspects relating variously to test object deformation response determination are part of the inventive technology. Such aspects may relate to the use of a linear actuator 15 in a test object deformation and to identity of motion of a deformation force deliverer 3 and a force deliverer drive component 75, as herein described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Snaptron, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Diaz, Kevin N. Albertsen, Josh Landrum, Jean-Jacques Brun, Brett A. Tatman
  • Patent number: 8424717
    Abstract: Hand-held placement dispenser element (6) and automated dispenser elements (18) are provided for placement of items such as metal domes or the like onto a placement position (21), such as right-side-up or upside-down, perhaps by allowing only a single item or predetermined number of items to eject from a dispenser element at a time. A dispenser element may include a trigger (7) allowing for non-complication in use. A dispenser element could accept a cartridge (1), such as a slotted cartridge (3). A dispenser element and cartridge may be interchangeable. Once a cartridge is empty, it may be desirable to remove the empty cartridge and replace it with a full one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Snaptron, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin N. Albertsen, Troy Diaz, Josh Lowery, Earl R. Tatman, Brett A. Tatman
  • Publication number: 20120247192
    Abstract: One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force deliverer 1 to deliver deformation force 24 to a test object 3; adjusting a deformation force deliverer affecting input so as to meet at least one constraint while performing the step of moving the deformation force deliverer 1; deforming the test object 3 with the deformation force 24; and determining test object response to the deformation force. Corollary apparatus, in addition to other inventive apparatus and method aspects relating variously to test object deformation response determination are part of the inventive technology. Such aspects may relate to the use of a linear actuator 15 in a test object deformation and to identity of motion of a deformation force deliverer 3 and a force deliverer drive component 75, as herein described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: SNAPTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Troy Diaz, Kevin N. Albertsen, Josh Landrum, Jean-Jacques Brun, Brett A. Tatman
  • Patent number: 8156825
    Abstract: One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force deliverer 1 to deliver deformation force 24 to a test object 3; adjusting a deformation force deliverer affecting input so as to meet at least one constraint while performing the step of moving the deformation force deliverer 1; deforming the test object 3 with the deformation force 24; and determining test object response to the deformation force. Corollary apparatus, in addition to other inventive apparatus and method aspects relating variously to test object deformation response determination are part of the inventive technology. Such aspects may relate to the use of a linear actuator 15 in a test object deformation and to identity of motion of a deformation force deliverer 3 and a force deliverer drive component 75, as herein described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Snaptron, Inc.
    Inventors: Troy Diaz, Kevin N Albertsen, Josh Landrum, Jean-Jacques Brun, Brett A. Tatman
  • Publication number: 20100170348
    Abstract: One aspect of the inventive technology may be generally described as a method for determining test object deformation response that comprises the steps of moving a deformation force deliverer 1 to deliver deformation force 24 to a test object 3; adjusting a deformation force deliverer affecting input so as to meet at least one constraint while performing the step of moving the deformation force deliverer 1; deforming the test object 3 with the deformation force 24; and determining test object response to the deformation force. Corollary apparatus, in addition to other inventive apparatus and method aspects relating variously to test object deformation response determination are part of the inventive technology. Such aspects may relate to the use of a linear actuator 15 in a test object deformation and to identity of motion of a deformation force deliverer 3 and a force deliverer drive component 75, as herein described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: SNAPTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Troy Diaz, Kevin N. Albertsen, Josh Landrum, Jean-Jacques Brun, Brett A. Tatman
  • Publication number: 20080187429
    Abstract: Hand-held placement dispenser element (6) and automated dispenser elements (18) are provided for placement of items such as metal domes or the like onto a placement position (21), such as right-side-up or upside-down, perhaps by allowing only a single item or predetermined number of items to eject from a dispenser element at a time. A dispenser element may include a trigger (7) allowing for non-complication in use. A dispenser element could accept a cartridge (1), such as a slotted cartridge (3). A dispenser element and cartridge may be interchangeable. Once a cartridge is empty, it may be desirable to remove the empty cartridge and replace it with a full one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: SNAPTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin N. Albertsen, Troy Diaz, Josh Lowery, Earl R. Tatman, Brett A. Tatman