Patents by Inventor Mark R. Slotta

Mark R. Slotta 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: 20130032432
    Abstract: A cover for an electronic device includes a back panel adapted to substantially cover a back face of the electronic device. The back panel includes a friction-reducing treatment on at least a portion of the panel that is in contact with the back face. The cover also includes a restraining portion adapted to be disposed against an opposed face of the electronic device. The restraining portion is attached to the back panel by a side member and the restraining portion adapted to maintain the back panel in an installed position relative to the back face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 8120579
    Abstract: A cushioned cap for a control stick of an electronic device defining a recess for receiving at least a portion of a control stick. The recess includes a lower portion and an upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Publication number: 20100124634
    Abstract: A cushioned cap for a control stick includes an upper portion formed as a toroid defining a central opening, and a lower portion that at least partially extends into the central opening, the lower portion defining a structure for coupling the cushioned cap to at least a portion of a control stick. Also, a multi-shot molding process for forming a cushioned cap. Also, a keyboard assembly having a cursor control stick provided with a cushioned cap having an upper portion formed as a toroid defining a central opening, and a lower portion that at least partially extends into the central opening. Also, an electronic device having a control stick provided with a cushioned cap having an upper portion formed as a toroid defining a central opening, and a lower portion that at least partially extends into the central opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Publication number: 20100110008
    Abstract: A lighted input device includes a cursor control stick and cap with an engagement surface disposed on an axial end face of the cursor control stick and cap. An indicating portion is located on the same axial end face as the engagement surface. A light permeable portion is provided on the cursor control stick and cap and is made of one of transparent and translucent material. A light source is configured to provide light into the light permeable portion and through the indicating portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Publication number: 20040239623
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 6724369
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Publication number: 20040056841
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 6621485
    Abstract: A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: GIV, LLC
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 6606084
    Abstract: A cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The cushions are designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 6140998
    Abstract: A cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The cushions are designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta
  • Patent number: 5889508
    Abstract: A cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The cushions are designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Mark R. Slotta