Patents by Inventor Robert Mahaffey

Robert Mahaffey 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: 20110061427
    Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, John Tan, Will Ali, Ryan White, Michael Xiao Lei Liang
  • Publication number: 20100090531
    Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Mahaffey
  • Patent number: 7642671
    Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20090184822
    Abstract: A security system is disclosed. Embodiments of the system comprise a key containing a unique identifier, and a security device capable of reading the unique identifier from the key. In certain embodiments the unique identifier is stored on an integrated circuit within the key along with a power supply for the security device. Use of the proper key can initiate the locking or unlocking of the security device, through actuating means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Guillermo Andres, Samson Lee, Will Ali, Wilson Tse
  • Publication number: 20090049876
    Abstract: A security apparatus for use with a portable electronic device with an aperture. The security apparatus includes a head including a housing, an engagement element extending from the housing, a first stabilizing element extending from the housing, and can have a second stabilizing element extending from the housing. The first stabilizing element extends out of the housing a first length and the second stabilizing element extends out of the housing a second length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Ryan White, John Hung, Guillermo Andres, Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20070263703
    Abstract: A power supply system. The power supply system may have a power circuit having a switch and adapted to generate a first output voltage and a second output voltage, depending on the state of the switch. It also includes an output connector coupled to the power circuit, where the output connector includes a plurality of electrical contacts including a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A voltage output indicator device is coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The voltage output indicator device indicates that the power circuit is producing the first output voltage or the second output voltage, so that the user is aware of the voltage being output by the power supply system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20070203053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Eduardo Torres, Laurent Kieken, Patrick Moore, Dominick Valenti, Robert Mahaffey, Cecile Pasquier, Manuela Javet, Mu-ill Lim, Eugene Sadiowski, Mark Sivik, Kevin Kott, Keith Baker
  • Publication number: 20070191246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Sivik, Eugene Sadlowski, Mu-ill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Loughnane, Michael Cummings, Donna Morrall, Kevin Kott, Keith Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent Keiken, Patrick Moore, Dominick Valenti, Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20060254159
    Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter trailer comprising of a container having four doors on each side that are hinged along the bottom, and which may be folded to a horizontal position to yield a portable shelter having rigid frame and flexible fabric sections. The deployment of the fabric shelter after the doors are deployed is accomplished by air actuated cylinders which are mounted to each of the doors, and are controlled from a control panel by means of air valves that regulate the flow of compressed air into the cylinders to impart tension to the fabric shelter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Earl Trautman, Benjamin Roberts, Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20060153452
    Abstract: The present invention provides for visual enhancement of text. A text area is selected. A plurality of non-identical images of the text area are captured. Background information is removed from these images. The contrast characteristics of text area of the plurality of images are increased. The contrasted images are combined so as to increase their effective resolution. In an alternative embodiment, the text picture is broken up into a plurality of component colors, and these colors are then sharpened and recombined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Frederik Carl Kjeldsen, Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20060117499
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions of N,N?-dialkyleneoxy-substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone colorants which contain a low percentage of impurities, to a process to make the compositions, and also to the use of the compositions thus prepared for coloring consumer products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: X. Hong, Robert Mahaffey, Eric Stephens, Richard Vandahm
  • Publication number: 20060085748
    Abstract: The present invention is a user interface for varying accessibility parameters to match comprehension needs. The present invention consists of a uniform, easy to use, interface to applications. Rather than dealing directly with the user interface parameters of a particular application, the user interacts with this uniform interface, or UI aggregator. The UI aggregator can then transform the information presented by the particular application or combination of applications as desired by the user. The UI aggregator can be accessed through a variety of modes—keyboard, speech, touch, and gestures. Through interaction with the UI aggregator, the user can create and select user profiles that control multiple software applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Luther, Robert Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20060059420
    Abstract: The present invention provides for analyzing document content for display with reduced cognitive load assists those who are blind, have low vision, or cognitive problems. This present invention also aids those who prefer to receive condensed information orally. Document content is analyzed, a set of salient words and phrases are generated from the document content and the set of salient words and phrases are read.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Branimir Boguraev, Jani Byrne, Catherine Laws, Robert Mahaffey, Mary Neff
  • Publication number: 20060036439
    Abstract: The present invention provides for processing voice data. The vocalic of at least one word associated with the electronic voice signal is elongated. The magnitude of at least one consonant spike of the at least one word associated with the electronic voice signal is increased. Through the emphasis of the consonants, intelligibility of speech is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Recep Haritaoglu, Paula Kwit, Robert Mahaffey, Thomas Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20050165649
    Abstract: An accessible shopping guide to a retail business. A shopper generates a shopping list by interaction with a website of the retail business accessible by persons with cognitive disabilities. During the interaction, the server connected to the website can suggest retail products or utilize information about the shopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, Samuel Detweiler, Karen Kistler
  • Patent number: D570772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Ryan White
  • Patent number: D592138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Ryan White
  • Patent number: D601961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Mahaffey, John Hung, Ryan White