Patents by Inventor Paul Herbst

Paul Herbst 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: 11360509
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas King, Duncan Robert Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20210165449
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas KING, Duncan Robert KERR, Paul HERBST, Steven P. HOTELLING
  • Patent number: 10921941
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas King, Duncan Robert Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20190354215
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas KING, Duncan Robert KERR, Paul HERBST, Steven P. HOTELLING
  • Patent number: 10386980
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas King, Duncan Robert Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20180253172
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Nicholas KING, Duncan Robert KERR, Paul HERBST, Steven P. HOTELLING
  • Patent number: 9983742
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas King, Duncan Robert Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20150261362
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Nick KING, Duncan KERR, Paul HERBST, Steven P. HOTELLING
  • Patent number: 9047009
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nick King, Duncan Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20130096227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations which comprise a plasticizer and articles made therefrom and/or coated therewith. More specifically the formulation comprises a plasticizer and a fungicidally effective amount of Fludioxonil and/or Difenoconazole. The formulations have particular application in the manufacture of plasticized articles and articles which have been coated with a fungicide containing plastisol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: LANXESS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Cornish, Heinz Paul Herbst
  • Publication number: 20100101449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations which comprise a plasticizer and articles made therefrom and/or coated therewith. More specifically the formulation comprises a plasticizer and a fungicidally effective amount of Fludioxonil and/or Difenoconazole. The formulations have particular application in the manufacture of plasticized articles and articles which have been coated with a fungicide containing plastisol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Cornish, Heinz Paul Herbst
  • Patent number: 7656393
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nick King, Duncan Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20090295753
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Nick KING, Duncan Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven P. Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20080019072
    Abstract: A building automation system is provided in which a controller is connected to remote modules through a zone enclosure using RS-485 cables. Branches of modules extending from the zone enclosure are connected together by removable jumpers at the zone enclosure. Sets of branches of modules using different protocols are isolated from each other. Shorts in the RS-485 cables can be determined by disconnecting and reconnecting the branches from the network. The zone enclosure has a patch panel that contains modular RS-485 connectors. An RS-485 cable from the controller and pulled through the building along with other data cables is connected to the RS-485 connectors at the back of the patch panel. The modules are connected to the RS-485 connectors at the front of the patch panel through RS-485 cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Mark Donnell, Paul Herbst, Timothy Nitsch, Robert Fransen
  • Publication number: 20060238517
    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
    Inventors: Nick King, Duncan Kerr, Paul Herbst, Steven Hotelling
  • Publication number: 20060160431
    Abstract: A patch panel and strain relief bar assembly includes a patch panel, two bracket assemblies connected to the patch panel and a strain relief bar connected to the bracket assemblies. Each bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket removably secured to the first bracket. The first bracket is connected to the patch panel, and the first bracket has a tab including a cantilever that secures the first bracket to the second bracket. The first bracket also includes two rollover edges connected to the tab. The second bracket is connected to the strain relief bar, and the second bracket has a tab including an aperture that receives a portion of the first bracket therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Herbst, Jeremy Parrish
  • Patent number: D381841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Jon Paul Herbst
  • Patent number: D381842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Jon Paul Herbst
  • Patent number: D382143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Jon Paul Herbst