Patents by Inventor Paul Wilbur Forbes

Paul Wilbur Forbes 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: 20210071809
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: 10837596
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20190049063
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20140286522
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Publication number: 20090095854
    Abstract: A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: D930005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz
  • Patent number: D1004594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: FORBES REHAB SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Wilbur Forbes, Clayton Prescan Smeltz