Patents by Inventor Steven Van Der Merwe

Steven Van Der Merwe 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).

  • Recessed USB port
    Patent number: 9360891
    Abstract: A computer housing comprises a recessed Universal Serial Bus (USB) slot located along a top surface of a computer adjacent to the keyboard portion. The USB slot is recessed into the computer in order to allow a user to attach a USB mass storage device below a top surface portion in a secure position, thereby avoiding damage to the mass storage device if accidentally impacted while connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Steven Van Der Merwe