Patents by Inventor Leslie Dotson

Leslie Dotson 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).

  • Patent number: 10641011
    Abstract: A bag (10) includes a body having a first portion (26) and a second portion (30) defining a storage compartment therebetween. The bag also includes a zipper (18) with a slider (60) movable along the body and a pull (64). The bag further includes a bracket assembly (22) having a base (82) defining a recess for receiving a portion of the pull, and a cover (86) movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the cover substantially covers the recess to inhibit removal of the portion of the pull from the recess. The bracket assembly (22) also includes a first lock attachment point (90) configured to receive a first type of lock to secure the cover to the base, and a second lock attachment point (94) apart from the first lock attachment point (90). The second lock attachment point (94) is configured to receive a second type of lock to secure the cover to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Alex Klinkman, Brian B. Bautista, Endrit Hajno, Jason Li, John McGillin, Leslie Dotson
  • Publication number: 20180298645
    Abstract: A bag (10) includes a body having a first portion (26) and a second portion (30) defining a storage compartment therebetween. The bag also includes a zipper (18) with a slider (60) movable along the body and a pull (64). The bag further includes a bracket assembly (22) having a base (82) defining a recess for receiving a portion of the pull, and a cover (86) movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the cover substantially covers the recess to inhibit removal of the portion of the pull from the recess. The bracket assembly (22) also includes a first lock attachment point (90) configured to receive a first type of lock to secure the cover to the base, and a second lock attachment point (94) apart from the first lock attachment point (90). The second lock attachment point (94) is configured to receive a second type of lock to secure the cover to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Alex Klinkman, Brian B. Bautista, Endrit Hajno, Jason Li, John McGillin, Leslie Dotson
  • Publication number: 20040203278
    Abstract: A signal transmission cable is disclosed. The cable comprises a plurality of connectors and a cable unit wherein these connectors are coupled with each other by the cable unit. These connectors of the cable in parallel connection are respectively connected to connectors of a computer host of a PC. Therefore, one other connector of the cable could provide a few times the quantity of electric current supplied by each of the connectors of the computer host so that the cable could provide enough drive current to an extended peripheral like an extended optical disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: CHIH-WEN LIN, LESLIE DOTSON
  • Publication number: 20040195305
    Abstract: A foldable keyboard assembly that is useable with several types of digital devices and software platforms. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard and universal carriage and can be configured with multiple communication means. The keyboard assembly can be folded into a compact and durable carrying configuration and, when opened, provides an economic interface to an attached device using standard keystrokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Leslie Dotson