Patents by Inventor Stann Sheperd

Stann Sheperd 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: 11677903
    Abstract: A telepresence device comprising: a body; a camera apparatus; a first microphone; a loudspeaker; a transceiver receiving port, the transceiver receiving port operable to connect a detachable transceiver to the body; and a processor coupled to the camera apparatus, the first microphone, the loudspeaker, and the transceiver receiving port, the processor operable to communicate with an electronic communications device, wherein the transceiver receiving port is configured to couple the detachable transceiver to the processor when the detachable transceiver is connected to the body at the transceiver receiving port to enable the telepresence device to wirelessly communicate with a headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Root, Charles Gregory Rousch, John William Wolber, Nicholas Paterson, Stann Sheperd
  • Publication number: 20220217300
    Abstract: A telepresence device comprising: a body; a camera apparatus; a first microphone; a loudspeaker; a transceiver receiving port, the transceiver receiving port operable to connect a detachable transceiver to the body; and a processor coupled to the camera apparatus, the first microphone, the loudspeaker, and the transceiver receiving port, the processor operable to communicate with an electronic communications device, wherein the transceiver receiving port is configured to couple the detachable transceiver to the processor when the detachable transceiver is connected to the body at the transceiver receiving port to enable the telepresence device to wirelessly communicate with a headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy ROOT, Charles Gregory ROUSCH, John William WOLBER, Nicholas PATERSON, Stann SHEPERD
  • Patent number: 7739810
    Abstract: An article of footwear for contact sports is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes pads disposed along its medial and lateral sides, including pads associated with the malleolus. Additionally holes along the toes, the bottom, and at the heel allow for increased contact of the user's foot with the ground, allowing greater feel and balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Luedecke, Stann Sheperd
  • Publication number: 20080127520
    Abstract: An article of footwear for contact sports is disclosed. The article of footwear also includes pads disposed along its medial and lateral sides, including pads associated with the malleolus. Additionally holes along the toes, the bottom, and at the heel allow for increased contact of the user's foot with the ground, allowing greater feel and balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Tom Luedecke, Stann Sheperd
  • Publication number: 20060061012
    Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes at least one of a stretchable upper and an articulated sole structure. The upper may include an exterior layer and an interior layer. The exterior layer forms at least a portion of an exterior of the upper, and the exterior layer includes a plurality of incisions that extend through the exterior layer. The interior layer is located adjacent an inner surface of the exterior layer, and the interior layer is exposed through the incisions. The sole structure may include a connecting portion and a plurality of discrete sole elements. The connecting portion is positioned adjacent the upper and may extend along a longitudinal length of the upper. The sole elements extend from the connecting portion, and the sole elements are separated by a plurality of sipes that extend upward into the sole structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobie Hatfield, Eric Avar, Jeffrey Pisciotta, James Meschter, Kevin Hoffer, Stann Sheperd, Todd Waatti
  • Patent number: D581900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrin Caddes, Diane Elabidi, Bowman Wang, Stann Sheperd, Christophe Koch, Gregor Magnusson
  • Patent number: D612834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Yang, Stann Sheperd, John Ledingham
  • Patent number: D612835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Yang, Stann Sheperd, John Ledingham
  • Patent number: D612840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Yang, Stann Sheperd, John Ledingham
  • Patent number: RE44672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Yang, Stann Sheperd, John Ledingham
  • Patent number: RE45056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Yang, Stann Sheperd, John Ledingham