Patents by Inventor Scott A. Brenneman
Scott A. Brenneman 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: 20190041991Abstract: Feedback responsive input arrangements are presented where arrangements includes: a sensor in mechanical communication with a surface layer, the sensor configured to generate electronic signals in response to applied forces exerted upon the surface layer; a processing module configured to convert electronic signals into user-defined programmatic dimensions; and a tactile feedback response component configured to actuate in response to electronic signals. In some embodiments, user defined programmatic dimensions are selected from the group consisting of: a state dimension, a magnitude dimension, and a temporal dimension. In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to process user-defined programmatic dimensions into user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments, user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to graphical environments, the graphical environments configured to provide a graphic feedback response based on user-defined programmatic actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Steven P. HOTELLING, Scott BRENNEMAN, Bartley K. ANDRE, Chad BRONSTEIN, Brian Q. HUPPI, Chris A. LIGTENBERG, Eugene Antony WHANG, Zachary ZELIFF
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Patent number: 7765308Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: 7599044Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a person's presence without requiring the person to provide auditory or tactile input. The invention may be incorporated into an electronic device, such as a desktop computer or notebook computer. The embodiment may employ a variety of radiation emissions to determine when a person enters the embodiment's field of detection and, in response to the person entering, activate the electronic device. This may prove particularly useful where, for example, the electronic device consumes significant power and/or may suffer deleterious effects if left active for too long.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steve P. Hotelling, Scott A. Brenneman
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Publication number: 20080114389Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20070156083Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20070043725Abstract: Feedback responsive input arrangements are presented where arrangements includes: a sensor in mechanical communication with a surface layer, the sensor configured to generate electronic signals in response to applied forces exerted upon the surface layer; a processing module configured to convert electronic signals into user-defined programmatic dimensions; and a tactile feedback response component configured to actuate in response to electronic signals. In some embodiments, user defined programmatic dimensions are selected from the group consisting of: a state dimension, a magnitude dimension, and a temporal dimension. In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to process user-defined programmatic dimensions into user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments, user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to graphical environments, the graphical environments configured to provide a graphic feedback response based on user-defined programmatic actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Steve Hotelling, Scott Brenneman, Bart Andre, Chad Bronstein, Brian Huppi, Chris Ligtenberg, Eugene Whang, Zachary Zeliff
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Publication number: 20060290921Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a person's presence without requiring the person to provide auditory or tactile input. The invention may be incorporated into an electronic device, such as a desktop computer or notebook computer. The embodiment may employ a variety of radiation emissions to determine when a person enters the embodiment's field of detection and, in response to the person entering, activate the electronic device. This may prove particularly useful where, for example, the electronic device consumes significant power and/or may suffer deleterious effects if left active for too long.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Steve Hotelling, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050267501Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: December 1, 2005Applicant: Gyrus ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance JOHNSTON, Phillip RYAN, Carrie MILLS, Perry MYKLEBY, Andrew BURROUGHS, Benjamin RUSH, Tasos KARAHALIOS, Jacob BRAUER, Rodney MONSON, Eric SUGALSKI, Dickon ISAACS, James TAPPEL, Thomas ENDERS, Benjamin CHOW, Energy CRUSE, Scott BRENNEMAN
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Publication number: 20050187572Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050165435Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050131436Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050131437Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20050107814Abstract: A powered surgical apparatus can be used with a source of irrigation fluid and a source of suction. The powered surgical apparatus can include a cutting blade assembly and a handle. The handle can include an upper portion defining a distal section connectable to the cutting blade assembly and a lower portion extending downwardly from the upper portion. The handle can be connectable to the source of irrigation fluid and the source of suction. The system can also include a manually actuable input device that provides at least one signal relevant to at least one operation of the system, and a controller that receives the at least one input signal and provides an output signal to perform the at least one operation of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Applicant: GYRUS ENT L.L.C.Inventors: Constance Johnston, Phillip Ryan, Carrie Mills, Perry Mykleby, Andrew Burroughs, Benjamin Rush, Tasos Karahalios, Jacob Brauer, Rodney Monson, Eric Sugalski, Dickon Isaacs, James Tappel, Thomas Enders, Benjamin Chow, Energy Cruse, Scott Brenneman
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Publication number: 20030140114Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: 6560651Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020107941Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Applicant: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020091799Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Publication number: 20020059363Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 1999Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: DONALD R. KATZ, EDWIN J. LAU, TIMOTHY MOTT, SCOTT A. BRENNEMAN, BENJAMIN CHE-MING JUN, SAMUEL HONG-YEN PAI
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Patent number: 5926624Abstract: A computer network based digital information library system employing authentication and encryption protocols for the secure transfer of digital information library programs to a client computer system and a mobile digital information playback device removably connectable to the client computer system. The present invention is a computer network based library and information delivery system for accessing and obtaining selected digital information files.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Donald R. Katz, Edwin J. Lau, Timothy Mott, Scott A. Brenneman, Benjamin Che-Ming Jun, Samuel Hong-Yen Pai
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Patent number: D456350Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1997Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: Audible, Inc.Inventors: Tim Mott, Don Katz, Guy Story, Scott Brenneman, Thomas Overthun