Patents by Inventor Steve C. Olauson

Steve C. Olauson 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).

  • Method and apparatus for variable tension cord recoil and tethered user interface
    Patent number: 7344102
    Abstract: Variable tension is applied to a cord as it is drawn from a spool. More tension is applied to the cord as more cord is drawn preventing impulse stress. Cord used to attach user interface device for receiving input and presenting information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel D. Royer, Rene L. Barba, Douglas J. Wolfe, Steve C. Olauson