Patents by Inventor Robert A. Shortt
Robert A. Shortt 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).
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Publication number: 20220291715Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 11360513Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TARGUS INTERNATONAL LLCInventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Publication number: 20190220060Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 10139861Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 9170611Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 8783458Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ronald DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 8746449Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Publication number: 20140098478Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ronald DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Patent number: 8567578Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
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Publication number: 20120325702Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni, James C. Frinak
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Publication number: 20110298345Abstract: A case accessory for a portable electronic device that includes a cleaning system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the case accessory may include a back cover configured to secure a portable electronic device, a front cover rotationally coupled to the back cover, and a cleaning mechanism integrated into the front cover including a buffer configured to clean a surface of the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Robert Shortt, Kevin Gallagher
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Publication number: 20110297566Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Kevin Gallagher, Robert Shortt, Daniel Ballou, Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni
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Publication number: 20090229936Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
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Publication number: 20050255427Abstract: An oral hygiene device is disclosed having at least two motors to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device, most beneficially at the tip. A first motor is positioned in the handle portion of the device to impart a first frequency of movement to the tip. A second motor is located in a head portion, generally in a shaft of or an oral hygiene attachment to the device, to impart at least a second frequency of movement onto the tip. When both the first and second motors are activated, the resulting movement of the tip of the device may include complex, substantially random movements, depending in part on the frequencies at which the motors are operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Robert Shortt, Kenneth Hair, Kurt Taylor, Daniel Julian, Edmund D'Silva
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Patent number: 6955539Abstract: An oral hygiene device is disclosed having at least two motors to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device, most beneficially at the tip. A first motor is positioned in the handle portion of the device to impart a first frequency of movement to the tip. A second motor is located in a head portion, generally in a shaft of or an oral hygiene attachment to the device, to impart at least a second frequency of movement onto the tip. When both the first and second motors are activated, the resulting movement of the tip of the device may include complex, substantially random movements, depending in part on the frequencies at which the motors are operating.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Shortt, Kenneth A. Hair, Kurt M. Taylor, Danial E. Julian
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Patent number: 6821119Abstract: An oral hygiene device (2) is disclosed having at least two motors (30, 36) to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device (2), most beneficially at the tip (12). A first motor (30) is positioned in the handle housing (3) of the device (2) to impart a first frequency of movement to the tip (12). A second motor (36) is located in a head portion, generally in a shaft (8) of or an oral hygiene attachment to the device (2), to impart at least a second frequency of movement onto the tip (12). When both the first and second motors (30, 36) are activated, the resulting movement of the tip (12) of the device (2) may include complex, substantially random movements, depending in part on the frequencies at which the motors (30, 36) are operating.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Shortt, Kenneth A. Hair, Kurt M. Taylor, Daniel E. Julian, Edmund D. D'Silva
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Publication number: 20030162146Abstract: An oral hygiene device is disclosed having at least two motors to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device, most beneficially at the tip. A first motor is positioned in the handle portion of the device to impart a first frequency of movement to the tip. A second motor is located in a head portion, generally in a shaft of or an oral hygiene attachment to the device, to impart at least a second frequency of movement onto the tip. When both the first and second motors are activated, the resulting movement of the tip of the device may include complex, substantially random movements, depending in part on the frequencies at which the motors are operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Robert A. Shortt, Kenneth A. Hair, Kurt M. Taylor, Danial E. Julian
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Publication number: 20030031979Abstract: An oral hygiene device (2) is disclosed having at least two motors (30, 36) to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device (2), most beneficially at the tip (12). A first motor (30) is positioned in the handle housing (3) of the device (2) to impart a first frequency of movement to the tip (12). A second motor (36) is located in a head portion, generally in a shaft (8) of or an oral hygiene attachment to the device (2), to impart at least a second frequency of movement onto the tip (12). When both the first and second motors (30, 36) are activated, the resulting movement of the tip (12) of the device (2) may include complex, substantially random movements, depending in part on the frequencies at which the motors (30, 36) are operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: Water Pik, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Shortt, Kenneth A. Hair, Kurt M. Taylor, Danial E. Julian, Edmund D. D'Silva
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Patent number: 5067887Abstract: A system for recovering hot-melt materials for reuse in a glue gun includes a flexible mold form mounted in a carrier and having an internal cavity that approximates the dimensions of the preformed hot-melt sticks. In order to change from one type hot-melt material to another, the sticks of the desired material are loaded into the gun while the heated, hot-melt material in the gun is discharged into the mold form. The hot-melt material flows into the mold form and assumes the shape of a conventional preformed stick. After cooling and solidification of the material, the mold form is removed from its carrier and the cooled, cast stick is removed from the mold form for reuse. The mold form is fabricated from a flexible, heat-resistant material, such as a silicone rubber, and includes an elongated tubular portion having a tapered exterior to facilitate removal from its carrier and an internal bore dimensioned to produce a cast stick having the dimensions of the preformed stick.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1991Date of Patent: November 26, 1991Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Howard D. Speer, Robert A. Shortt