Patents by Inventor Spencer Bo Eggert

Spencer Bo Eggert 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).

  • Locking apparatus, systems, and methods of use
    Patent number: 10415273
    Abstract: A locking apparatus is described. The locking apparatus includes a first sliding member that includes a first locking arm that extends from the first sliding member, a first tab that extends from the first locking arm, and a first locking aperture assembly. The locking apparatus includes a second sliding member that includes a second locking arm that extends from the second sliding member and a second locking aperture assembly configured to cooperate with the first locking aperture assembly to form an aperture configured to prevent relative motion between the first sliding member and the second sliding member when a locking protrusion is inserted therethrough. A locking system and a kit for securing a computing device are described. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Casey S. Callan, Spencer Bo Eggert
  • Systems and devices for maintaining an electrical connection
    Patent number: 10326238
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a locking plug, a lock actuator, a strain relief, and an exterior mating surface. The locking plug includes a locking mechanism and the lock actuator is coupled to the locking mechanism. The strain relief is coupled to the locking plug and the exterior mating surface is coupled to the locking plug and axially moveable relative to the locking plug to move the lock actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: James David Wahl, Spencer Bo Eggert, Suet Fong Tin
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MAINTAINING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
    Publication number: 20180083388
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a locking plug, a lock actuator, a strain relief, and an exterior mating surface. The locking plug includes a locking mechanism and the lock actuator is coupled to the locking mechanism. The strain relief is coupled to the locking plug and the exterior mating surface is coupled to the locking plug and axially moveable relative to the locking plug to move the lock actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: James David Wahl, Spencer Bo Eggert, Suet Fong Tin
  • LOCKING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170362858
    Abstract: A locking apparatus is described. The locking apparatus includes a first sliding member that includes a first locking arm that extends from the first sliding member, a first tab that extends from the first locking arm, and a first locking aperture assembly. The locking apparatus includes a second sliding member that includes a second locking arm that extends from the second sliding member and a second locking aperture assembly configured to cooperate with the first locking aperture assembly to form an aperture configured to prevent relative motion between the first sliding member and the second sliding member when a locking protrusion is inserted therethrough. A locking system and a kit for securing a computing device are described. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Casey S. Callan, Spencer Bo Eggert