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).

  • Publication number: 20050219233
    Abstract: A computer input pen comprises a cylindrical housing and a weight eccentrically disposed within the cylindrical housing relative to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical housing. The weight is rotationally coupled relative to the cylindrical housing with a desired level of friction to absorb rotational energy of the cylindrical housing relative to the weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20050162821
    Abstract: A computing device comprises a base, a lid, and a hinge structure coupling the base and the lid. The hinge structure has a variable height operable to enable the lid to close over at least one removable center module disposed on and coupled to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Earl Moore
  • Publication number: 20050128676
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base portion; an electronic display rotatably connected to the base portion; a keyboard in communication with the display, rotatably connected to the base portion, and movable between a closed position and an open position; and a first optical data drive formed in the base portion under the keyboard with access to the first optical data drive provided when the keyboard is rotated to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20050122671
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device comprises a lid operable to pivot about at least one hinge from a protected orientation to a fully extended orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20050083308
    Abstract: An electronic device is formed with a housing having a perimeter edge. A controller is located within the housing. Additionally, a display surface extends in a smooth manner outwardly to the perimeter edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon, Stacy Wolff
  • Publication number: 20050083010
    Abstract: An electronic device is formed with a removable battery module. The electronic device has a housing with a battery module bay for receiving various battery modules. At least one of the battery modules comprises a storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Homer
  • Publication number: 20050063145
    Abstract: A computer system comprises a base section and a display mounted about the base with first and second axes of rotation relative to the base, the first axis of rotation being proximate to and substantially parallel to an edge of the display and pivoting the display between pivoted positions, and the second axis of rotation being proximate to and substantially parallel to a centerline of the display regardless of the pivoted position of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Ronald DeLuga, Earl Moore
  • Publication number: 20050057893
    Abstract: A computing system comprises a docking station having a base, a carrier separate from the base, and a nonlinear rigid mounting arm mechanically connecting the base to the carrier, wherein the mounting arm has a first end that pivotally connects to the base and a second end that pivotally connects to the carrier; an electronic display removably connectable to the carrier; and a keyboard in communication with the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Homer, Paul Doczy, Mark Solomon
  • Publication number: 20050057896
    Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base having a central processing unit and memory; a display electrically coupled to the base; and a support mechanism connected to the base and comprising a resilient bumper and a foot moveable between open and closed positions, wherein the foot supports the base in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Homer