Patents by Inventor Michael McBroom

Michael McBroom 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: 20050041048
    Abstract: The present invention is a computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving display data. Additionally, a moveable assembly may be coupled to the display. The moveable assembly may provide at least three degrees of freedom of movement for the flat panel display device. Additionally, the moveable assembly may have a cross-sectional area, which is substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a display structure of the flat panel display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim, Clifford Jue, Bryan White
  • Publication number: 20050036283
    Abstract: A computer controlled display device. In one embodiment, the computer controlled display device includes a flat panel display having an input for receiving data and a moveable assembly coupled to the display. A motor may be operatively coupled to a tension device disposed within the moveable assembly. The motor applies a force to the tension device to suspend movement of the moveable assembly, and also releases the force to permit movement of said moveable assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Hillman, Frank Tsai, Michael McBroom, Daniel McBroom, Brian Sudderth, Bartley Andre, Christopher Stringer, Daniel Riccio, Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 5272435
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for accurately timing speed of aquatic vehicles, particularly for water skiing competition and the like. Floating magnetic generating transmitters are placed under one or more linearly aligned buoys configured to accommodate an aquatic vehicle's path. Water-tight detection means is placed on the aquatic vehicle for receiving a series of signals which are induced when the vehicle cuts through the magnetic field produced at a plurality of such buoys. The signals, responsive to the vehicle speed, are amplified and extraneous high frequencies attenuated, and speed or course traverse time calculated and displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventor: Michael A. McBroom