Patents by Inventor Steven Homer

Steven Homer 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: 7837221
    Abstract: A supplementary restraint system for a vehicle occupant is provided which includes a supplemental restraint system module assembly connected to an airbag deployment chute incorporated into a vehicle instrument panel. A module assembly support bracket is provided that attaches the module assembly onto a frame portion on the vehicle. The support bracket includes a hook for insertion into an aperture on the frame portion. The support bracket also includes one or more bracket holes for alignment with respective frame portion holes upon proper positioning of the hook. Methods of factory installation of an SRS and removal of a deployed SRS are also disclosed herewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Toru Kobayashi, Douglas E. Haunhorst, Richard B. Cox
  • Publication number: 20100096840
    Abstract: A supplementary restraint system for a vehicle occupant is provided which includes a supplemental restraint system module assembly connected to an airbag deployment chute incorporated into a vehicle instrument panel. A module assembly support bracket is provided that attaches the module assembly onto a frame portion on the vehicle. The support bracket includes a hook for insertion into an aperture on the frame portion. The support bracket also includes one or more bracket holes for alignment with respective frame portion holes upon proper positioning of the hook. Methods of factory installation of an SRS and removal of a deployed SRS are also disclosed herewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Toru Kobayashi, Douglas E. Haunhorst, Richard B. Cox
  • Publication number: 20080017546
    Abstract: An electronic device comprises a bay for receiving a storage container that stores removable objects. The bay has an interface therein. A mouse is adapted to reside in the bay when the storage container is removed and to connect to the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Walter Rankins, Earl Moore, Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20070252699
    Abstract: A portable computing device antenna identification system comprises an antenna configured to be disposed in the portable computing device, the antenna having a sensor connector uniquely configured to transmit a signal indicative of an identity of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Timothy Neill, Paul Walker
  • Publication number: 20070254523
    Abstract: An electronic device interconnect system comprises a connector member comprising a plurality of connector pins configured to be communicatively coupled to a plurality of respective contact pads of a cable, at least one of the plurality of connector pins having a plurality of spaced apart connector elements, each of the connector elements configured to engage the respective contact pad corresponding to its connector pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Earl Moore, Hugh Waddell
  • Publication number: 20070162238
    Abstract: A system comprises a sensor and logic coupled to the sensor. The logic programs a sensitivity level into the sensor to a first sensitivity level if a proxy indicates that the system is in transit and to a second sensitivity level if proxy indicates that the system is not in transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jeansonne, Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20070097087
    Abstract: A tablet computer device comprises a overlay membrane detachably couplable to the tablet computer device to protect a display element of the tablet computer device, the overlay membrane having an integrated keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Kevin Massaro
  • Publication number: 20070075988
    Abstract: A computer device comprises a calibration module adapted to detect an input frequency for at least one input mode of a digitizer device. The calibration module is configured to determine whether the input frequency is within a frequency tolerance band corresponding to the at least one input mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Scott Love, Pasha Mohi
  • Publication number: 20070062089
    Abstract: A display device comprises a housing adapted to support a display screen. The display device also comprises a kickstand support positionable to support the housing in at least two different viewing modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Kevin Massaro, Earl Moore
  • Publication number: 20070041149
    Abstract: A computer device comprising a display member rotatably coupled to a base member. The display member comprises a vaulted member disposed on a side of the display member opposite a viewing side of a display screen of the display member to stiffen the display member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Ronald Deluga, Mark Ruch
  • Publication number: 20060232926
    Abstract: A security lock and method of securing a device are disclosed. In one example embodiment, the lock is integral to a docking station for an electronic device. In some example embodiments, the lock has an interchangeable core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20060170223
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system has a first structure, a second structure, and at least one plastic-over-metal latch configured to interlock the first structure to the second structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Ronald Deluga, Earl Moore, Kenneth Reddix
  • Publication number: 20060158862
    Abstract: A cover window attachment system for an electronic device comprises a cover window on a top side of the electronic device; a frame attached to the cover window, the frame further comprising at least one boss configured to protrude into the electronic device; a fastener receiving feature on a distal end of each boss; and a fastener engaging the fastener receiving feature on each boss, the fastener contacting a bottom side of the electronic device, opposite the top side. Also claimed are a method of assembling a cover window to an electronic device and an electronic device comprising a cover window assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20060022097
    Abstract: A computer docking system comprises a support base and a docking bracket having a plurality of holding members. Each holding member is adapted to receive and support a computer display device. Each holding member is also adapted to interchangeably engage the support base to enable positioning of the computer display device in at least two different viewing orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20060023415
    Abstract: An exemplary rechargeable mouse is adapted to be insertable into and removable from a bay of an electronic device. An electrical connection of the mouse electrically couples only to a power connection of an electrical interface in the device bay that also has a data connection such that the mouse is charged when inserted in the device bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Walter Rankins, Earl Moore, Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20060012573
    Abstract: A numeric keypad may be shared between first and second electronic devices, the second electronic device being integrated with the first electronic device or a keyboard connected with the first electronic device. The second electronic device may be activated and the numeric keypad may be interfaced with the second electronic device, when a first input condition is present. The numeric keypad may be interfaced with the first electronic device, when a second input condition is present. The second electronic device may provide convenient functions such as a calculator, clock/calendar, alarm clock, timer, or a combination thereof independently of the power state of the first electronic device. The first electronic device may be any electronic device that uses a keyboard, such as a desktop computer or a portable computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy
  • Publication number: 20060007186
    Abstract: A system for calibrating a digitizing pen applies a known actual pen force to a tip of the digitizing pen, infers an indicated pen force from a pen force signal sent by the digitizing pen, and computes a correction, based on the actual and indicated pen forces, to be applied to a future indicated force reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, James Love, Adnan Siddiquie
  • Publication number: 20060005023
    Abstract: An input device includes a security feature to transmit information to a corresponding system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Homer, James Love, Valiuddin Ali
  • Publication number: 20050231900
    Abstract: A portable computer system comprises a bezel adapted to support a screen member. The portable computer system also comprises an antenna disposed at least partially between the bezel and the screen member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20050225934
    Abstract: A movable portion of an electronic device is attached to a base portion of the device by a hinge mechanism that enables an edge of the movable portion to translate as the movable portion is rotated during the opening of the portable electronic device. In one example embodiment, the hinge mechanism comprises a groove in the base portion, a guiding feature on the moveable portion that engages the groove, and a link attached to both the base portion and the moveable portion of the electronic device, the link relating relates the motions of the two portions such that the electronic device opens as the guiding feature travels along the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Mark Solomon