Patents by Inventor Scott Rix

Scott Rix 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: 20070108034
    Abstract: An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Ergodex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Rix, Michael Roberts, Preston Brown, Scott Summit, Larry Kelly, Tim Canepa
  • Publication number: 20050083318
    Abstract: A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate the carrier signal responsive to its identity and status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Rix, Larry Kelly, Michael Roberts, Preston Brown, William Burling, Tim Kelly, Scott Summit
  • Publication number: 20050057517
    Abstract: A configurable computer input device. At least one switch is removably attachable to a surface and is in communication with a processor. At least one function is assignable to activation of the switch. The at least one switch may be repositioned distances smaller than a length or width of the at least one switch. Circuitry is in communication with the at least one switch for assigning at least one function to activation of the switch. Circuitry communicates the at least one function to a host computer. Circuitry determines the actuation status of the at least one switch and communicates the actuation status to the host computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: Scott Rix
  • Publication number: 20050000787
    Abstract: An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Rix, Michael Roberts, Preston Brown, Scott Summit, Larry Kelly, Tim Canepa