Patents by Inventor Stephen R. Lyman
Stephen R. Lyman 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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Patent number: 7961870Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: GN Netcom A/SInventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: 7577249Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
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Publication number: 20080229504Abstract: A foldable massaging bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position is disclosed. The foldable massaging bed cushion has a backrest with two side edges, two armrests rotatably coupled to the backrest, and one or more massaging units within the backrest. The two armrests can rotate from a sitting position to a folded position along the two side edges of the backrest. The foldable massaging bed cushion can also have one or more heating units and one or more massaging units located within the backrest and a control panel to control the massaging units and heating units.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Stephen R. Lyman, Joseph Neil Gleason, Steven H. Schwartz, Rudy Woodard
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Patent number: 7328470Abstract: A foldable massaging bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position has a backrest with two side edges, two armrests rotatably coupled to the backrest, and one or more massaging units within the backrest. The two armrests can rotate from a sitting position to a folded position along the two side edges of the backrest. The foldable massaging bed cushion can also have one or more heating units and one more massaging units located within the backrest and a control panel to control the massaging units and heating units.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman, Joseph Neil Gleason, Steven H. Schwartz, Rudy Woodard
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Patent number: 7146004Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Patent number: 7130419Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Patent number: 7110535Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Patent number: 6860459Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a component using a mounting accessory is disclosed herein. The mounting accessory and the component are designed and configured to provide a variety of different mounting methods, as required by the environment. The component and the mounting accessory are designed to provide a variety of mated relationships therebetween. The component makes contact with the mounting accessory in at least two locations or contact points to provide a secure attachment that is easily changeable to provide a desired orientation. Connecting the component to the mounting accessory is carried out with at least two mated attachment points, a portion of the component is received into an orifice of the mounting accessory and a portion of the mounting accessory is received into an orifice of the component.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Lyman, Benjamin Beck, Douglas A. Marsden
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Publication number: 20040131174Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Stephen R. Lyman
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Publication number: 20040052363Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Publication number: 20040052364Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Publication number: 20040052362Abstract: Communication unit comprising a housing in which at least one transducer is placed, and on which a microphone arm is suspended. The housing also has means, such as an ear hook, for fastening the communication unit to the head of a user. The microphone arm is pivotally connected to the housing by a hinge link, and at an outer area of the housing, so that the microphone arm can be moved between a first position in which it lies up against the housing, and a second position in which it extends away from the housing. The microphone arm has a length, which in the main is less than or of the same order as the greatest extent of the housing, so that in the folded-in state the microphone arm does not project out over the circumference of the housing. The communication unit can be used on both the right and the left side of the head, in that the ear hook (6) can be suspended in two different positions, corresponding to the communication unit being worn on the right or the left ear, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Martin Reed Bodley, Ian Paul Smith, Stephen R. Lyman, Christian Bjerrum-Niese, Paul Wojciak, Charles L. Pederson
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Publication number: 20040016862Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a component using a mounting accessory is disclosed herein. The mounting accessory and the component are designed and configured to provide a variety of different mounting methods, as required by the environment. The component and the mounting accessory are designed to provide a variety of mated relationships therebetween. The component makes contact with the mounting accessory in at least two locations or contact points to provide a secure attachment that is easily changeable to provide a desired orientation. Connecting the component to the mounting accessory is carried out with at least two mated attachment points, a portion of the component is received into an orifice of the mounting accessory and a portion of the mounting accessory is received into an orifice of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Lyman, Benjamin J. Beck, Douglas A. Marsden
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Patent number: 6356635Abstract: A headband for reversible mounting of headsets, wherein the headset can be used on either side of the wearer's head. The headband may include two adjustably connected portions, for adapting to the wearer's head. On one side, the headband has a fitting for a headset. The fitting may include a plurality of tabs surrounding a substantially circular cavity. The headset may be mounted to the headband by fitting at least a part of the headset inside the cavity, wherein the headset is held in place by the tabs. The tabs may be arranged to allow the headset to extend therebetween, and they may allow the headset to be adjusted as desired by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: GN Netcom/Unex Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. Lyman, James T. MacDonald, John DePiano, Jr., Roy Heinz
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Patent number: D510196Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: Rudy Woodard, Joseph Geringer, Timothy L. Trzepacz, Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: D512245Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Bean, Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: D512708Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Baird M. Little, Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: D524947Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Brookstone Purchasing, Inc.Inventors: J. Neil Gleason, Kenneth David Harris, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman, James C. TerMeer, Steven H. Schwartz
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Patent number: D478069Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Beck, Douglas A. Marsden, Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: D490802Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J Beck, Douglas A. Marsden, Stephen R. Lyman