Patents by Inventor Robert McKeever, II

Robert McKeever, II 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).

  • POWER ROUTING FOR DONGLES AND ADAPTERS
    Publication number: 20160261128
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus where a dongle or adapter may provide continuous power in the event of a disconnection of a charging device. One example may provide a dongle having a charge storage circuit. A charging device connected to the dongle may be used to power an accessory also connected to the dongle. Following a disconnection of the charging device, the dongle may use the charger storage circuit to provide power to the accessory for a first duration. After the first duration, a host device also connected to the dongle may provide power to the accessory via the dongle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Johnston, Neal V. Cecil, Robert McKeever, II, William O. Ferry, Steven P. Hier, Clinton Bauder, Aaron J. Barber, Reese A. Schreiber