Patents by Inventor Lyle E. Morris

Lyle E. Morris 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: 4794375
    Abstract: A crosspoint encoder having a n-key rollover data collection system in which all keystrokes are recognized. A phantom key detection routine detects phantom key conditions and provides for temporary storage of subsequent keystrokes until the phantom condition is removed thus ensuring uninterrupted recordation of all keystrokes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyle E. Morris, Chuo-Kee Bo
  • Patent number: 4556335
    Abstract: A print wheel mounting means. The print wheel has pivot posts formed integrally thereon. The pivot posts are spring-locked into channels in a connector attached to the print wheel drive shaft. The connector thus positions the print wheel to be pivoted onto the print wheel drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Lyle E. Morris
  • Patent number: 4255694
    Abstract: A power amplifier is disclosed for controlling the current flow through a load. The power amplifier includes a plurality of switching elements connected in bridge fashion with the load and a first predetermined power source for coupling the load across alternate output terminals of the power source in accordance with the levels of a plurality of control signals respectively applied to the plurality of switching elements. Circuitry is coupled to a second predetermined power source for generating the control signals. Logic circuitry, when enabled, is capable of coupling each of the control signals to the respective switching element. A power monitor circuit compares the voltage level of the second power source with a predetermined reference potential and generates a current disable signal when the voltage level is less than the reference potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1981
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Lyle E. Morris, Kai C. K. Sun