Patents by Inventor Michael Albertini
Michael Albertini 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: 8054614Abstract: A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
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Patent number: 7876550Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
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Publication number: 20100246112Abstract: A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: PALM, INC.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
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Patent number: 7374359Abstract: An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus may facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over other conventional styluses.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: Frank Annerino, Michael Albertini, John Byrne, Joel Friedrick
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Publication number: 20070022859Abstract: A punch for punching a workpiece. The punch includes a base and a workpiece support coupled to the base and arranged to support the workpiece in a substantially upright position. A punch member is coupled to the workpiece support and is movable between a ready position and a punch position. A lever arm is movable through an angle greater than or equal to about 60 degrees to move the punch member between the ready position and the punch position and a linkage interconnecting the lever arm and the punch member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: ACCO BRANDS USA LLCInventors: Jon Godston, Sumir Kapur, Scott Kouri, Michael Albertini, John McClusky, Paul Holbrook, Balaji Kandasamy, Andrew Kist
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Patent number: 7077594Abstract: An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus can facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over the other conventional styluses.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Palm, IncorporatedInventors: Frank Annerino, Michael Albertini, John Byrne, Joel Friedrick
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Patent number: 6914774Abstract: A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: palmOne, Inc.Inventors: Michael Albertini, Frank Annerino, Ben Dettmann, Troy Hulick, William Webb
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Publication number: 20040069110Abstract: A punch for punching a workpiece. In particular, the invention relates to a punch including a base to stably support the punch and a support member configured to accommodate and locate the workpiece in a punching position. The support member is preferably movably connected to the base and preferably includes at least one punch member configured and operably associated with the support portion to punch the workpiece in the punching position upon an actuation movement of the support member with respect to the base. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a punch having a paper tray oriented at an angle with respect to the base to support a sufficient portion of a sheet of paper to prevent an unsupported portion from falling over and withdrawing from the support portion. In particular, the paper tray and punch mechanism are oriented to expel paper chips such that the chips are visible to an operator as they are punched.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: ACCO Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jon Godston, Sumir Kapur, Scott Kouri, Michael Albertini, John McClusky, Paul R. Holbrook, Balaji Kandasamy, Andrew Kist
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Patent number: 6688199Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch for punching a workpiece. In particular, the invention relates to a punch including a base to stably support the punch and a support member configured to accommodate and locate the workpiece in a punching position. The support member is preferably movably connected to the base and preferably includes at least one punch member configured and operably associated with the support portion to punch the workpiece in the punching position upon an actuation movement of the support member with respect to the base. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a punch having a paper tray oriented at an angle with respect to the base to support a sufficient portion of a sheet of paper to prevent an unsupported portion from falling over and withdrawing from the support portion. In particular, the paper tray and punch mechanism are oriented to expel paper chips such that the chips are visible to an operator as they are punched.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jon Godston, Sumir Kapur, Scott Kouri, Michael Albertini, John McClusky, Paul R. Holbrook, Balaji Kandasamy, Andrew Kist
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Publication number: 20020020272Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch for punching a workpiece. In particular, the invention relates to a punch including a base to stably support the punch and a support member configured to accommodate and locate the workpiece in a punching position. The support member is preferably movably connected to the base and preferably includes at least one punch member configured and operably associated with the support portion to punch the workpiece in the punching position upon an actuation movement of the support member with respect to the base. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a punch having a paper tray oriented at an angle with respect to the base to support a sufficient portion of a sheet of paper to prevent an unsupported portion from falling over and withdrawing from the support portion. In particular, the paper tray and punch mechanism are oriented to expel paper chips such that the chips are visible to an operator as they are punched.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: Jon Godston, Sumir Kapur, Scott Kouri, Michael Albertini, John McClusky, Paul R. Holbrook, Balaji Kandasamy, Andrew Kist
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Patent number: 6261021Abstract: A binder insert with a folder portion and a clip. The folder portion defines at least one ring aperture configured and dimensioned to receive and mount to rings of a binder. The folder portion also has a first sheet defining a clip-mounting aperture and a second sheet facing the first sheet. The clip includes first and second clip portions resiliently biased toward each other. The clip is mounted to the first sheet through the clip-mounting aperture, and the first and second clip portions are disposed in a clamping position on the exterior of the first and second sheets and compressively engaged against the sheets to bias them against each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephan Peter James Pfanner, Michael Albertini, Sumir Kapur, Paul Rossetto, Christopher Conley, Cira Conley, Scott Ternovits, Denise Steiner, Scott Harold Wilson, Fred Edward Cecala
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Patent number: 5897154Abstract: A storage unit for a vehicle having a cargo bed defined by a floor and a plurality of side panels is provided. The storage unit includes a first upper cabinet, a first lower cabinet, a second upper cabinet, and a second lower cabinet. A floor plate is secured between the first and second lower cabinets so as to define a drawer receiving space beneath the floor plate. A drawer is slidably mounted in the drawer receiving space. A plurality of clamp assemblies are utilized to connect the first and second upper cabinets to the flange of the adjacent side panels of the vehicle such that the first and second upper cabinets, the first and second lower cabinets, and the drawer are removably secured to the vehicle without structurally altering the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Inventors: Rick Michael Albertini, Paul Gerald Albertini
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Patent number: 5845952Abstract: A storage unit for a vehicle having a cargo bed defined by a floor and a plurality of side panels is provided. The storage unit includes a first upper cabinet, a first lower cabinet, a second upper cabinet, and a second lower cabinet. A floor plate is secured between the first and second lower cabinets so as to define a drawer receiving space beneath the floor plate. A drawer is slidably mounted in the drawer receiving space. A plurality of clamp assemblies are utilized to connect the first and second upper cabinets to the flange of the adjacent side panels of the vehicle such that the first and second upper cabinets, the first and second lower cabinets, and the drawer are removably secured to the vehicle without structurally altering the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventors: Rick Michael Albertini, Paul Gerald Albertini
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Patent number: D442631Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephan Peter James Pfanner, Michael Albertini, Sumir Kapur, Paul Rossetto, Christopher Conley, Cira Conley, Scott Ternovits, Denise Steiner, Scott Harold Wilson, Fred Edward Cecala
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Patent number: D443895Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephan Peter James Pfanner, Michael Albertini, Sumir Kapur, Paul Rossetto, Christopher Conley, Cira Conley, Scott Ternovits, Denise Steiner, Scott Harold Wilson, Fred Edward Cecala
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Patent number: D514805Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Cari Salpaka Owen, Jason Silverstein, Lucy Biancofiore, Neville Andrews, Michael Albertini, Galina Treyer
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Patent number: D452525Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephan Peter James Pfanner, Michael Albertini, Sumir Kapur, Paul Rossetto, Christopher Conley, Cira Conley, Scott Ternovits, Denise Steiner, Scott Harold Wilson, Fred Edward Cecala
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Patent number: D665025Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Amy Li, James Bergman, Michael Albertini, Long Zhijun, Luo Qiang
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Patent number: D679326Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Sanford, L.P.Inventors: Amy Li, James Bergman, Michael Albertini, Zhijun Long, Qiang Luo