Patents by Inventor Shawn R. Gettmey

Shawn R. Gettmey 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).

  • Patent number: 7852430
    Abstract: Light guide spacers for backlighting a reflective display. Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a reflective display assembly for an electronic device which is disposed above a backlight device. A light guide extends through the reflective display to conduct light from the backlight device, through the reflective display, and to a top surface of the reflective display. The display assembly may be used with a handheld computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn R. Gettmey