Patents by Inventor Michael Howes

Michael Howes 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: 8526600
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Patent number: 8270616
    Abstract: A combination of techniques for modifying sound provided to headphones to simulate a surround-sound speaker environment with listener adjustments. In one embodiment, Head Related Transfer Functions (HRTFs) are grouped into multiple groups, with four types of HRTF filters or other perceptual models being used and selectable by a user. Alternately, a custom filter or perceptual model can be generated from measurements of the user's body, such as optical or acoustic measurements of the user's head, shoulders and pinna. Also, the user can select a speaker type, as well as other adjustments, such as head size and amount of wall reflections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Milan Slamka, Ivo Mateljan, Michael Howes
  • Publication number: 20120201405
    Abstract: A combination of techniques for modifying sound provided to headphones to simulate a surround-sound speaker environment with listener adjustments. In one embodiment, Head Related Transfer Functions (HRTFs) are grouped into multiple groups, with four types of HRTF filters or other perceptual models being used and selectable by a user. Alternately, a custom filter or perceptual model can be generated from measurements of the user's body, such as optical or acoustic measurements of the user's head, shoulders and pinna. Also, the user can select a speaker type, as well as other adjustments, such as head size and amount of wall reflections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Milan Slamka, Ivo Mateljan, Michael Howes
  • Publication number: 20120189154
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Patent number: 8130942
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Publication number: 20090226025
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Patent number: 7536008
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the anti-helix of a wearer's ear thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's anti-helix and tragus to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the anti-helix of the wearer's ear. The ear mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Publication number: 20070003095
    Abstract: A porous solid windscreen formed of metal, plastic or the like covers the microphone without the need for the familiar large foam ball of material over the microphone. In a disclosed embodiment, the windscreen is a monolithic structure formed by sintering the material so as to produce a relatively consistent and desired sized pore structure. The wind screen is preferably sintered while in a mold, thereby allowing it to be formed in a variety of form factors including substantially arcuate structures or non-symmetrical structures and the like to accommodate desired aesthetic and/or acoustic needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Milan Slamka, Zlatan Ribic, Michael Howes, Todd Yuzuriha, Steve Jensen
  • Publication number: 20030174853
    Abstract: A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the anti-helix of a wearer's ear thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's anti-helix and tragus to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the anti-helix of the wearer's ear. The ear mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Howes, Dominic Amae, Raymond Weikel, Robert Jacobson, Omer Kotzer
  • Patent number: D546359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Gina Clark, Kevin Tregear, George Basmadjian, Tom Markworth, Mark Martinez, Jean-Michel Chardon, Gregg Smith, Kevin Hlas, Jason Riggs, Jeff Anderson, Soren Juelsgaard, Michael Howes, Tom Carlson