Patents by Inventor Michael J. Schriner

Michael J. Schriner 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: 5542637
    Abstract: A mouse pad for supporting a computer mouse, having an ergonomically comfortable sloping front top portion for supporting the hand and/or wrist of a user of the mouse, wherein the pad comprises an interior storage compartment covered by an upwardly-pivotable lid which, when closed, forms a smooth top surface with the adjacent pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Hunt Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 5340075
    Abstract: An improved ergonomic mouse pad is disclosed. The mouse pad comprises a four-sided pad constructed from non-skid polymer and having a substantially planar top surface for supporting a computer mouse. Three of the sides of the pad are supported by a vertical sidewall. The planar top surface proximate to the fourth side forms a curved region for facilitating the comfort and ease of use of the hand and wrist of a mouse user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Hunt Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 5152405
    Abstract: A note pad holder and note display bar is shown. It comprises a base having a front, a rear, and a deck member, the top of the deck member having means for retaining a block of postable, self-adherent notes, a note display bar, and bar support means pivoted to the base, the bar support means supporting the note display bar above the base when said support means is folded upwards to a substantially erect position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 5149051
    Abstract: A flip stand for storing a computer keyboard in an essentially upright position and permitting its easy movement to a use position is shown. The stand consists essentially of a rigid base, a rigid wall extending substantially orthagonally from one edge of the base, and an adherent deposit that is sufficiently strong to hold the keyboard to the stand while the stand and keyboard assembly is elevated for storage and when it is turned down to a use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 4938447
    Abstract: An integrated, demountable stand for a printer, plotter or other graphic output device that discharges an output of paper, the stand comprising: a pair of load-bearing platforms, one on each side of a paper supply access to the device, a catcher for the paper output from the device, adjustable means for stabilizing the space between the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining the device steady; and adjustable means for stabilizing the distance between the catcher and the platforms at a magnitude effective for maintaining an orderly paper flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: 4863140
    Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated support unit for use in cooperating sets such as matched pairs. The unit has a frame having one or more substantially horizontal stages, one above the other, below its top. Each stage is equipped with a movable platform that can be drawn forward and retracted. The platform is disposed to share a load with at least one corresponding platform of another unit of the set. A set of the units can be adapted particularly well to carrying a CRT, computer, and/or printer across their tops and a keyboard borne on cooperating movable platforms therebelow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Microvision, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: D286715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: Data Grip, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner
  • Patent number: D361326
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Hunt Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Schriner