Patents by Inventor Larry J. Kelly

Larry J. Kelly 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).

  • Independently positionable and programmable key switches
    Patent number: 7157651
    Abstract: An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Ergodex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Rix, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, Scott W. Summit, Larry J. Kelly, Tim L. Canepa
  • Computer input device with individually positionable and programmable input members
    Patent number: 6903662
    Abstract: A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate the carrier signal responsive to its identity and status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Ergodex
    Inventors: Scott M. Rix, Larry J. Kelly, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, William L. Burling, Jr., Tim C. Kelly, Scott W. Summit
  • Computer input device with individually positionable and programmable input members
    Publication number: 20040056781
    Abstract: A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate the carrier signal responsive to its identity and status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Scott M. Rix, Larry J. Kelly, Michael S. Roberts, Preston D. Brown, William L. Burling, Tim C. Kelly, Scott W. Summit
  • Hole repairing device
    Patent number: 4848056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device designed to be used in repairing a hole in a wall, door, or other structure. The device includes a male member threaded into a recess in a female member with an umbrella-shaped device mounted on the male member and initially stored within a recess in the female member but released therefrom when the male member is unthreaded from the female member whereupon the umbrella device spreads outwardly to cover or obscure the opening. Break points are formed on the male member to allow the shaft thereof to be broken off after the device is properly positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Larry J. Kelly