Patents by Inventor Richard Karstens

Richard Karstens 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: 20230143009
    Abstract: A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Judson VanWyk, Walter Petersen, John Ikeda, Benoit Collette, Richard Karstens
  • Patent number: 11504610
    Abstract: A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Valve Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Judson VanWyk, Walter Petersen, John Ikeda, Benoit Collette, Richard Karstens
  • Publication number: 20210252386
    Abstract: A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Judson VanWyk, Walter Petersen, John Ikeda, Benoit Collette, Richard Karstens
  • Patent number: 6250546
    Abstract: A combined photofinishing storage, display, and ordering merchandising unit. The unit includes an order workstation having a front wall, and a writing surface extending from the wall. A dispenser for dispensing order envelopes, and a collection bin for receiving filled order envelopes. A pair of display sections are provided for displaying of merchandise, one display section being placed on each side of the order workstation and positioned so as to define a storage area between the pair of display sections and workstation. At least one of the display sections is movable so as to allow access to the storage area. A display tower disposed adjacent the shelf which can be used for highlighting a featured product. One of the display sections may be movable for adjusting the width of the merchandising unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Karsten, Kiat-Cheong Toh, Frederick B. Hadtke, Inna Alesina, David W. Bradley
  • Patent number: D436781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: SmartPeg LLC
    Inventors: Richard Karsten, Kiat-Cheong Toh, Sangwon Yoon
  • Patent number: D391375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Karsten, Kiat-Cheong Toh, David W. Bradley
  • Patent number: D399321
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Richard A. Karsten, Kiat-Cheong Toh, David W. Bradley