Patents by Inventor Norman Walden

Norman Walden 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).

  • Configuration and method for mounting a key to a deflection web for a keypad
    Patent number: 8698016
    Abstract: A keypad assembly comprising one or more keys arranged on a deflection web is provided. Each key may comprise a key cap and a post operatively coupled to the key cap. The deflection web may comprise a web having at least one seat configured to receive the post of the key. An adhesive is provided to bond the post to the seat. The post may comprise a plurality of channels and may further comprise a flange for mating with a shoulder of the seat. The channels and the mating flange and shoulder may provide for better glue distribution between the post and the seat. A method for making the keypad assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Norman Walden, Ralf Syldatke
  • TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY WITH MOLDED COVER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130241863
    Abstract: A touch-sensitive display includes a display, capacitive touch sensors disposed on the display, and a cover molded on the touch sensors such that the touch sensors are disposed between the display and the cover. A method includes disposing capacitive touch sensors on a display and molding a cover over the touch sensors such that the touch sensors are disposed between the display and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Norman Walden, Markus Thrien
  • CONFIGURATION AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A KEY TO A DEFLECTION WEB FOR A KEYPAD
    Publication number: 20120050166
    Abstract: A keypad assembly comprising one or more keys arranged on a deflection web is provided. Each key may comprise a key cap and a post operatively coupled to the key cap. The deflection web may comprise a web having at least one seat configured to receive the post of the key. An adhesive is provided to bond the post to the seat. The post may comprise a plurality of channels and may further comprise a flange for mating with a shoulder of the seat. The channels and the mating flange and shoulder may provide for better glue distribution between the post and the seat. A method for making the keypad assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Norman Walden, Ralf Syldatke