Patents by Inventor Mark W. Norris

Mark W. Norris 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: 10397679
    Abstract: An integrated transparent ultrasonic audio speaker and touchscreen panel, includes a first transparent layer comprising a first base layer and a first conductive layer; and a second transparent layer disposed adjacent the first transparent layer, the second transparent layer comprising a second base layer and a second conductive layer; wherein the second transparent layer is a touchscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Hecht, Brian Kappus, Keith Chipperfield, Mark W. Norris, Elwood Grant Norris
  • Patent number: 9769573
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Patent number: 9667173
    Abstract: An electrostatic ultrasonic transducer includes a first conductive layer; a second conductive layer spaced apart from the first conductive layer; and a third conductive layer disposed between the first and second conductive layers, the third conductive layer being spaced apart from the first conductive layer and in physical contact with a part of the second conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Alan Kappus, Mark W. Norris, Elwood Grant Norris
  • Patent number: 9661423
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20160373864
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20160255441
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Patent number: 9351083
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Publication number: 20160014529
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent conductive layer; a second transparent conductive layer; and a plurality of transparent spacers disposed between the first and second transparent layers conductive of the ultrasonic audio speaker, the transparent spacers having a thickness and being arranged to define an open area between the first and second transparent layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris, Mark W. Norris
  • Patent number: 9002043
    Abstract: An ultrasonic audio speaker includes a backing plate comprising a first major surface and a conductive region, the backing plate further comprising a plurality of textural elements disposed on the first major surface. A flexible layer disposed adjacent the first major surface of the backing plate includes a conductive region and an insulative region, wherein the flexible layer is disposed adjacent the backing plate such that the insulative region is positioned between the backing plate and the conductive region of the flexible layer, and such that there is a volume of air between the flexible layer and surfaces of the textural elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Norris, Brian Alan Kappus, Elwood Grant Norris
  • Patent number: 8976997
    Abstract: A transparent ultrasonic emitter includes a first transparent base layer; a transparent conductor disposed on the first transparent base layer; a second transparent base layer; and a partially open transparent conductive layer disposed on the second transparent base layer between the first and second transparent base layers, wherein the partially open conductive layer comprises conductive portions, the conductive portions having a thickness and being arranged to define one or more open volumes adjacent the second transparent base layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Turtle Beach Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Hecht, Brian A. Kappus, Elwood G. Norris, Mark W. Norris