Patents by Inventor Matthew Leigh

Matthew Leigh 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: 20150185777
    Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device including a first connector block slidably connected to a first side of the docking station, a second connector block opposite the first connector block and slidably connected to a second side of the docking station, a first plug of the first connector block positioned to interface with a first port of the electronic device, a first port on the docking station electrically connected to the first plug, a first dummy plug of the second connector block positioned to interface with a second port of the electronic device, and a security hole for receiving a lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom
  • Publication number: 20150162703
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for holding an electronic device that includes an interface surface, a central electrical contact on the interface surface, a first radial electrical contact on the interface surface, a first magnetic member near the first radial electrical contact, and a second magnetic member near the central electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20150163938
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting system for an electronic device includes a first portion associated with an electronic device and a second portion configured to mate with the first portion. The first portion includes a first face formed from an electrically insulating material, a first central electrical contact on the first face, a first plurality of radial electrical contacts on the first face and positioned around the central contact, a first ferromagnetic member. The second portion includes a second face formed from an electrically insulating material, a second central electrical contact on the second face, a first radial electrical contact on the second face, and a first magnetic member. Magnetic attraction between the first magnetic member and the first ferromagnetic member substantially maintains the first and second central electrical contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20150163930
    Abstract: Disclosed is a housing for an electronic device that includes a rear wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a central electrical contact in the rear wall, a first cut-out on the exterior surface of the rear wall exposing a portion of the central electrical contact, a first radial electrical contact in the rear wall, and a second cut-out on the exterior surface of the rear wall exposing a portion of the first radial electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Patent number: 9005597
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for treating vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication comprising: a poloxamer component; a phospholipid component; an optional oil component; and a non-aqueous carrier; wherein the composition is substantially anhydrous. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of treating vaginal dryness comprising the step of administering to a patient suffering from vaginal dryness the above composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Medlite A/S
    Inventors: Ketil Andre Hansen, Tore Fagerland, John Afseth, Matthew Leigh, Elsa Kung, Peter van Hoogevest
  • Patent number: 8951067
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector module for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a first plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a second plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a first port insert injection molded with the connector module, a second port insert injection molded with the connector module, a first electrical connection between the first plug and the first port, the first electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, a second electrical connection between the second plug and the second port, the second electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, and a first indexing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom
  • Patent number: 8882545
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a main body, a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a second external connector and for positioning the second external connector to interface with a second port of the electronic device. The slot has a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the second external connector, a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the second external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body, a first wall opposite the first surface, a rear wall opposite the second surface, a top wall, and a bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20140270232
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for audibly producing an audio signal including a first speaker, a second speaker, a first housing surrounding the first speaker, a second housing surrounding the second speaker, a curved member having a first curvature and connected to the first housing and the second housing, a receiver for receiving the audio signal, and an energy storage device mounted on the curved member, the energy storage device electrically connected to the receiver and having a second curvature congruent to the first curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20140268543
    Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding a plurality of external connectors in position to interface with an electronic device including a main body having a first side and a second side, a positioning member extending vertically from the first side of the main body for receiving the electronic device, a stabilizing member extending horizontally on the second side, a first through-hole extending from the first side to the second side, and a fastening mechanism for securing an external connector in the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Patent number: 8821193
    Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a connector module for interfacing with the electronic device, a first plug on the connector module, a second plug on the connector module, a first port on the connector module electrically connected to the first plug, a second port on the connector module electrically connected to the second plug, a base member for holding the connector module, a first indexing member on the base member, and a second indexing member on the connector module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom
  • Publication number: 20140094058
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector module for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a first plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a second plug insert injection molded with the connector module, a first port insert injection molded with the connector module, a second port insert injection molded with the connector module, a first electrical connection between the first plug and the first port, the first electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, a second electrical connection between the second plug and the second port, the second electrical connection being insert injection molded with the connector module, and a first indexing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom
  • Publication number: 20140038450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a main body, a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a second external connector and for positioning the second external connector to interface with a second port of the electronic device. The slot has a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the second external connector, a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the second external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body, a first wall opposite the first surface, a rear wall opposite the second surface, a top wall, and a bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Patent number: 8585443
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adapter piece for retaining an external connector and to be used with a docking station for an electronic device, the adapter piece comprising a main body, a cavity in the main body forming an inner portion sized to match the dimensions of the external connector, a first opening to the cavity on the main body for receiving the external connector, a second opening to the cavity on the main body allowing a portion of the external connector to protrude therefrom, and an outer portion sized to match the dimensions of a slot on the docking station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Henge Docks, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20130303012
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adapter piece for retaining an external connector and to be used with a docking station for an electronic device, the adapter piece comprising a main body, a cavity in the main body forming an inner portion sized to match the dimensions of the external connector, a first opening to the cavity on the main body for receiving the external connector, a second opening to the cavity on the main body allowing a portion of the external connector to protrude therefrom, and an outer portion sized to match the dimensions of a slot on the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Patent number: 8512079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first port and second ports on a main body for accepting a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs on the main body positioned to interface with a first and second ports on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20130137297
    Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising a connector module for interfacing with the electronic device, a first plug on the connector module, a second plug on the connector module, a first port on the connector module electrically connected to the first plug, a second port on the connector module electrically connected to the second plug, a base member for holding the connector module, a first indexing member on the base member, and a second indexing member on the connector module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom
  • Publication number: 20130137298
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin E. Maskell
  • Patent number: 8419479
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first and second ports for attaching a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs positioned to interface with a first and second ports of the electronic device, and a first and second pins positioned to interface with a first and second electrical contact of a third port on the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Leigh Vroom, Benjamin Edwards Maskell
  • Publication number: 20130081967
    Abstract: A container system that includes a container portion that has a base that defines a perimeter and a wall having a first end that is attached to the base, wherein the wall extends from the first end so that the base and the wall define an interior volume of space and wherein a second end of the wall defines an edge of an opening into the interior volume of space. The container system including a cover having a surface that is positioned to contact the edge and block the opening, wherein the cover releasably engages the container portion via a male/female attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan William Gaul, Julie Grace Yoder, Matthew Leigh Denaway
  • Patent number: D688675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Henge Docks LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Leigh Vroom