Patents by Inventor Martin Gleeson
Martin Gleeson 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).
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Patent number: 10365730Abstract: Certain embodiments include a computer mouse including a housing having a bottom surface and a trackball disposed in the housing, where the bottom surface of the housing includes a first planar region, a second planar region, and a spine both common to and dividing the first and second planar regions. The first and second planar regions can be on different planes, where, when in operation, the computer mouse is configured to rest on a work surface, when the computer mouse is configured such that the first planar region of the bottom surface is parallel to the work surface, the computer mouse is tilted at a first angle relative to the work surface, and when the computer mouse is configured such that the second planar region of the bottom surface is parallel to the work surface, the computer mouse is tilted at a second angle relative to the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Christophe Dayer, Craig Higgins, Lars Lauridsen, Martin Gleeson, Sylvain Sauvage
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Publication number: 20180356909Abstract: Certain embodiments include a computer mouse including a housing having a bottom surface and a trackball disposed in the housing, where the bottom surface of the housing includes a first planar region, a second planar region, and a spine both common to and dividing the first and second planar regions. The first and second planar regions can be on different planes, where, when in operation, the computer mouse is configured to rest on a work surface, when the computer mouse is configured such that the first planar region of the bottom surface is parallel to the work surface, the computer mouse is tilted at a first angle relative to the work surface, and when the computer mouse is configured such that the second planar region of the bottom surface is parallel to the work surface, the computer mouse is tilted at a second angle relative to the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Christophe Dayer, Craig Higgins, Lars Lauridsen, Martin Gleeson, Sylvain Sauvage
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Patent number: 9309520Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Chesnut, John Carrino, Louis Leong, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, James Fan, Michael Brasch, David Cheo, James Hartley, Devon Byrd, Gary Temple
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Publication number: 20150225729Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Jonathan CHESNUT, John Carrino, Louis Leong, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, James Fan, Michael Brasch, David Cheo, James Hartley, Devon Byrd, Gary Temple
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Patent number: 8945884Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Chesnut, John Carrino, Louis Leong, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, James Fan, Michael Brasch, David Cheo, James Hartley, Devon Byrd, Gary Temple
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Publication number: 20130323796Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination .sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a .number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan CHESNUT, John Carrino, Louis Leong, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, James Fan, Michael Brasch, David Cheo, James Hartley, Devon Byrd, Gary Temple
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Patent number: 8212774Abstract: An input device for inputting commands to a host computer includes a base. An upper housing defines a plurality of control buttons for inputting commands to the computer. The base and upper housing are movably coupled to each other to enable the mouse to be placed in a collapsed position and a raised position. A release button is configured to actuate and facilitate raising of the mouse from the collapsed position to the raised position, the raised position placing the mouse a suitable state for inputting commands to the computer using the control buttons.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Pascal Eichenberger, Yves Karcher, Charles Seiber, Denis O'Keeffe, Martin Gleeson
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Patent number: 8207318Abstract: A method of generating a double stranded (ds) recombinant nucleic acid molecule covalently linked in both strands by contacting two or more ds nucleotide sequences with a topoisomerase under conditions such that both termini of at least one end of a first ds nucleotide sequence are covalently linked by the topoisomerase to both termini of at least one end of a second ds nucleotide sequence is provided. Also provided is a method for generating a ds recombinant nucleic acid molecule covalently linked in one strand, by contacting two or more ds nucleotide sequences with a type IA topoisomerase under conditions such that one strand, but not both strands, of one or both ends of a first ds nucleotide sequence are covalently linked by the topoisomerase. Compositions for performing such methods, and compositions generated from such methods also are provided, as are kits containing components useful for conveniently practicing the methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: James Fan, John Carrino, Jonathan Chesnut, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, Robert Bennett
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Patent number: 8188974Abstract: A system and method for controlling friction between a mouse and the surface upon which it is placed. Reduction of friction can be accomplished in several ways, including: making the feet of the mouse from various different materials, creating layers of air between the mouse and the surface, creating beveled edges for the feet of mouse, etc. In one embodiment, the feet of the mouse are made of a piezo-electric layer bonded to another layer made of a different material. Exciting the piezo-electric layer at certain frequencies makes the two layers shrink and expand differently, thus creating oscillations of the feet. In yet another embodiment, portions of the mouse feet are made of different materials with different coefficients of friction. These different portions of the feet can be pressed down onto the surface with varying amounts of pressure, thus altering the friction.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Marc Bidiville, Tim O'Sullivan, Denis O'Keeffe, Darragh Luttrell, Martin Gleeson, Neil O'Connell, Jacques Antoine Dayer, Antoine Merminod
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Patent number: 8030066Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for recombinational cloning. The compositions include vectors having multiple recombination sites and/or multiple topoisomerase recognition sites. The methods permit the simultaneous cloning of two or more different nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments the molecules are fused together while in other embodiments the molecules are inserted into distinct sites in a vector. The invention also generally provides for linking or joining through recombination a number of molecules and/or compounds (e.g., chemical compounds, drugs, proteins or peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc.) which may be the same or different.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan D. Chesnut, John Carrino, Louis Leong, Knut Madden, Martin Gleeson, James Fan, Michael Brasch, David Cheo, James L. Hartley, Devon R. Byrd, Gray F. Temple
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Patent number: 7939774Abstract: A control device for use on a working surface includes a bottom housing configured to be placed on the working surface; a top housing coupled with the bottom housing, the top housing including at least one key; an actuator disposed between the bottom housing and the top housing and coupled with the key; a switch disposed between the bottom housing and the top housing, wherein the switch is activated via application of an actuation force to the key; and an adjustment means configured to enable a user to adjust the actuation force required to activate the key.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Fergal Corcoran, Martin Gleeson, Christian Blandin, Denis O'Keeffe, Neil O'Connell, Kevin Forde
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Publication number: 20090326208Abstract: A method of generating a double stranded (ds) recombinant nucleic acid molecule covalently linked in both strands by contacting two or more ds nucleotide sequences with a topoisomerase under conditions such that both termini of at least one end of a first ds nucleotide sequence are covalently linked by the topoisomerase to both termini of at least one end of a second ds nucleotide sequence is provided. Also provided is a method for generating a ds recombinant nucleic acid molecule covalently linked in one strand, by contacting two or more ds nucleotide sequences with a type IA topoisomerase under conditions such that one strand, but not both strands, of one or both ends of a first ds nucleotide sequence are covalently linked by the topoisomerase. Compositions for performing such methods, and compositions generated from such methods also are provided, as are kits containing components useful for conveniently practicing the methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: INVITROGEN CORPORATIONInventors: John Carrino, James Fan, Robert P. Bennett, Jonathan D. Chesnut, Martin A. Gleeson, Knut R. Madden
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Publication number: 20090213076Abstract: An input device for inputting commands to a host computer includes a base. An upper housing defines a plurality of control buttons for inputting commands to the computer. The base and upper housing are movably coupled to each other to enable the mouse to be placed in a collapsed position and a raised position. A release button is configured to actuate and facilitate raising of the mouse from the collapsed position to the raised position, the raised position placing the mouse a suitable state for inputting commands to the computer using the control buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Pascal Eichenberger, Yves Karcher, Charles Seiber, Denis O'Keeffe, Martin Gleeson
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Patent number: 7499028Abstract: An input device for inputting commands to a host computer includes a base. An upper housing defines a plurality of control buttons for inputting commands to the computer. The base and upper housing are movably coupled to each other to enable the mouse to be placed in a collapsed position and a raised position. A release button is configured to actuate and facilitate raising of the mouse from the collapsed position to the raised position, the raised position placing the mouse a suitable state for inputting commands to the computer using the control buttons.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Pascal Eichenberger, Yves Karcher, Charles Seiber, Denis O'Keeffe, Martin Gleeson
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Publication number: 20080143677Abstract: The present invention provides an input device such as a mouse which has a unique construction with integrated key plates and integrated side grips. In one embodiment, the input device comprises a housing, which includes a bottom case and an upper member disposed above the bottom case. The upper member includes a palm rest configured to support a user's palm and at least one key plate extending continuously from the palm rest to form a hinge between the at least one key plate and the palm rest without a gap. The key plate is movable in bending relative to the palm rest at the hinge to activate a key switch. The left side grip and the right side grip are formed on a single piece top case connected between the upper member and the bottom case. The left side grip and right side grip typically have concave surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Denis O'Keeffe, Neil O'Connell, Anita Chiu, Alex Sung, Jack Hung, Martin Gleeson, Fergal Corcoran
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Publication number: 20070251810Abstract: A control device for use on a working surface includes a bottom housing configured to be placed on the working surface; a top housing coupled with the bottom housing, the top housing including at least one key; an actuator disposed between the bottom housing and the top housing and coupled with the key; a switch disposed between the bottom housing and the top housing, wherein the switch is activated via application of an actuation force to the key; and an adjustment means configured to enable a user to adjust the actuation force required to activate the key.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: Logitech, Inc.Inventors: Fergal Corcoran, Martin Gleeson, Christian Blandin, Denis O'Keeffe, Neil O'Connell, Kevin Forde
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Patent number: D742879Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Marten Helwig, Cathal Loughnane, James Lynch, Darragh Luttrell, Cathal Gorey, Martin Gleeson, Greg Dizac, Padraig Mcloughlin, Arnaud Perret-Gentil, Vincent Mayor, Rory McGarry
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Patent number: D749076Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Marten Helwig, Cathal Loughnane, James Lynch, Darragh Luttrell, Cathal Gorey, Martin Gleeson, Greg Dizac, Padraig McLoughlin, Arnaud Perret-Gentil, Vincent Mayor, Rory McGarry
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Patent number: D825565Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Zhenya Gu, Martin Gleeson, Christophe Dayer, Cathal Loughnane, Bayden Filleul
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Patent number: D834022Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.Inventors: Martin Gleeson, Sylvain Sauvage, Lars Lauridsen, Christophe Dayer, Cathal Loughnane, Bayden Filleul, Jasper Phua