Patents by Inventor Steven Ryutaro Takayama

Steven Ryutaro Takayama 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: 20190157890
    Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Alan OLSON, William Christopher CARMICHAEL, Dominic AMAE, Alexander S. DANIELSON, Donald Robert MAYETTE, Steven Ryutaro TAKAYAMA, Branko LUKIC, Kevin KILPATRICK, Patrick NICOLET, Gabriel Antonio ULLOA
  • Patent number: 10236699
    Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE, S.A.
    Inventors: Alan Olson, William Christopher Carmichael, Dominic Amae, Alexander S. Danielson, Donald Robert Mayette, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Branko Lukic, Kevin James Kilpatrick, Patrick Nicolet, Gabriel Antonio Ulloa
  • Publication number: 20190059639
    Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing and dispensing a beverage (2) comprises: —a main body (10) containing a unit (11,12,13,14,15) for preparing said beverage (2) to be dispensed via an outlet (21) to an external user-recipient (3) at a user-recipient placement location (30); —a beverage dispensing head (20) that includes the outlet (21) and that is movable relative to the main body (10) inwards into the main body (10) into a retracted head position and outwards from the main body (10) into a deployed head position; and —a control unit (16) for controlling the preparation unit (11,12,13,14,15) to supply said beverage (2) to the outlet (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Lukic Branko, Etienne Crozier, Bertrand Guyon, Nicolas Obliger, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Jean-Luc Thuliez
  • Publication number: 20190008312
    Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing a beverage has: a body (1?) with a fluid line (1?,1??) extending from a liquid inlet (1?) to a beverage outlet (1??); a liquid tank (15) that has an outlet (16) connected to the liquid inlet (1?); and a carrier (11,12) assembled to the body (1?) for carrying the liquid tank (15). The carrier (11,12) is movable with the liquid tank (15) as a unit (10) inwards into the body (1?) into an operative position for supplying liquid to the liquid inlet (1?) and outwards from the body (1?) into a service position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Lukic Branko, Etienne Crozier, Bertrand Guyon, Kevin Kilpatrick, Marco Magatti, Nicolas Obliger, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Jean-Luc Thuliez
  • Patent number: 9952685
    Abstract: An input device for a computing device includes a first input sensor for receiving a first type of instructions associated with a first operating mode of the input device, the first type of instructions including moving the first input sensor with respect to a reference surface. The input device includes a second input sensor for receiving a second type of instructions associated with a second operating mode of the input device, the second type of instructions including moving an indicator with respect to an active surface of the input device provided with said second input sensor. The input device includes a control sensor adapted to detect the position of at least a portion of the hand of a user with respect to the input device. The control sensor is coupled to a controller adapted to allow the input device to operate in either the first or the second operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.
    Inventors: Jacques Chassot, Jean-Christophe Hemes, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Christophe Dayer, Nicolas Ramond, Davin O'Mahony, Branko Lukic, Daniele Bonanno
  • Publication number: 20180054073
    Abstract: A charging stand is provided including a body having a first surface, and a bump having a top region and one or more sides. The one or more sides extend between the first surface and the top region. The charging stand further includes one or more base contact pins that are coupled to the body. Each base contact pin has an exposed end disposed at a first distance in a first direction from the first surface. The charging stand further includes a bump contact pin extending from the top region of the bump. The bump contact pin has an exposed end disposed a second distance in the first direction from the first surface, the second distance is greater than the first distance, and the first direction is perpendicular to the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Alan OLSON, William Christopher CARMICHAEL, Dominic AMAE, Alexander S. DANIELSON, Donald Robert MAYETTE, Steven Ryutaro TAKAYAMA, Branko LUKIC, Kevin James KILPATRICK, Patrick NICOLET, Gabriel Antonio ULLOA
  • Patent number: 9462865
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a low cost customizable case for electronic devices. The low cost customizable case may have a preassembled form and a post assembled form. In the preassembled form, the low cost customizable case may be planar and include a first plurality of regions and a second plurality of regions. A plurality of protrusions may be formed on the first plurality of regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: LOGITECH EUROPE S.A.
    Inventors: Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Branko Lukic, Bach Nguyen, Denis O'Keeffe, Kevin McLintock, Andreas Oliver Connellan
  • Publication number: 20160106189
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a low cost customizable case for electronic devices. The low cost customizable case may have a preassembled form and a post assembled form. In the preassembled form, the low cost customizable case may be planar and include a first plurality of regions and a second plurality of regions. A plurality of protrusions may be formed on the first plurality of regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Ryutaro TAKAYAMA, Branko LUKIC, Bach NGUYEN, Denis O'KEEFFE, Kevin MCLINTOCK, Andreas Oliver CONNELLAN
  • Patent number: 7325343
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, interference engagement. The apparatus may also include a mounting structure such as an easel. An apparatus for use with one or more display boards is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mounting structure including a base and a first panel coupled to the base. The first panel is configured to support the one or more display boards and to be selectively movable between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Scott Michael Miller, Alan Fredrick Mauer, Peter Scott Macdonald, Robert Peter Arko, Alan Michael Vale, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Publication number: 20080023434
    Abstract: The device contains a ring structure having at least one interior groove and an exterior threaded portion. The interior grooves of the ring structure are designed to removably engage to an opening on a bottle. A cap is also provided having at least one helical rib to securely attach to the threaded portion of the ring structure when the cap is in a closed position. A handle is further provided that is integral with the rigid skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Patent number: 6971197
    Abstract: A mounting structure including at least one display board including a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface, a first pivotal interface including a first projection forming a retaining slot adapted to engage the first mounting interface of the display board wherein the first projection is a hook and the second pivotal interface adapted to engage the second mounting interface of the display board so that the display board is adapted to be removably pivotally coupled to the mounting structure at both the first pivotal interface and the second pivotal interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert Peter Arko, Otto Daniel DeRuntz, William Charles Stewart, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Frank Friedman, Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo
  • Patent number: 6941691
    Abstract: A mounting structure for display of at least one display board wherein the structure includes at least a pair of spaced apart retaining members where the display board may be pressed into secure engagement between the retaining members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Peter Arko, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Patent number: 6647652
    Abstract: An apparatus for display of information in a work environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes a display board having a substantially solid core and defining a first side having a first surface and a second side opposite of the first side having a second surface. A first surface treatment may include a reusable adhesive and a clear film cover over the reusable adhesive. The display board may have a generally rectangular shape and may include a plurality of corner members and a mounting structure. A mounting structure for at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure may include a pivotal interface adapted to engage a mounting interface of the display board so that the display board is removably pivotally mounted within the mounting structure. An easel for use with a first display board is further disclosed. The easel may include a base, a frame coupled to the base, a storage area formed by the frame, and a panel coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Scott Michael Miller, Alan Fredrick Mauer, Peter Scott Macdonald, Robert Peter Arko, Alan Michael Vale, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Publication number: 20030126778
    Abstract: A mounting structure for display of at least one display board wherein the structure includes at least a pair of spaced apart retaining members where the display board may be pressed into secure engagement between the retaining members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Peter Arko, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Publication number: 20020095840
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to allow the retention of at least one display board with a mounting structure is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a retaining system. A portion of the retaining system is deformable to retain at least one display board in a press-in, interference engagement. The apparatus may also include a mounting structure such as an easel. An apparatus for use with one or more display boards is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mounting structure including a base and a first panel coupled to the base. The first panel is configured to support the one or more display boards and to be selectively movable between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Scott Michael Miller, Alan Fredrick Mauer, Peter Scott MacDonald, Robert Peter Arko, Alan Michael Vale, Steven Ryutaro Takayama
  • Patent number: 6272779
    Abstract: A mounting structure for at least one display board is disclosed. The Display board includes a first mounting interface and a second mounting interface. The mounting structure includes a first pivotal interface including a barb adapted to engage the first mounting interface of the display board. The mounting structure also includes a second pivotal interface including a protruding member adapted to engage the second mounting interface of the display board. The display board may be removably pivotally mounted within the mounting structure at the first pivotal interface and the second pivotal interface. A mounting structure for display of at least one display board is also disclosed. The mounting structure includes a frame. The mounting structure also includes a platform for the display board coupled to the frame. The mounting structure also includes a compliant retaining system for the display board coupled to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Anthony Seiber, Robert Peter Arko, Otto Daniel DeRuntz, William Charles Stewart, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Frank Friedman, Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo
  • Patent number: D669800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: HopeLab Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Branko Lukic, Peter Hsiang Jen How, Bryan Rudolf Grziwok, Stephen John Senatore, Frederick P. Dillon, IV, Nicole Lee Guthrie, Denis William Bohm
  • Patent number: D706743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Branko Lukic, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, David Yim, Denis O'Keeffe, Neil O'Connell, Steve McGarry, Chris LaBrutto
  • Patent number: D723514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Branko Lukic, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, Zachary M. Etter, Garth Morgan, John C. Barker, Jeffrey Greger
  • Patent number: D788070
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Branko Lukic, Steven Ryutaro Takayama, David Yim, Denis O'Keeffe, Neil O'Connell, Steve McGarry, Chris LaBrutto