Patents by Inventor Steven W. Johns

Steven W. Johns 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).

  • Securing device for connecting to a display device
    Patent number: 11076806
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • NOVEL SECURING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200315533
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • Securing device for connecting to a display device
    Patent number: 10602980
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: FITBIT, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • NOVEL SECURING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190083033
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • Securing device for connecting to a display device
    Patent number: 10016161
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: FITBIT, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • NOVEL SECURING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING TO A DISPLAY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160324470
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • Connection by securing device with integrated circuitry layer
    Patent number: 9471102
    Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed that includes circuitry in both the display device and the securing device, for example a watch and watch band. The circuitry in the securing device is electrically connected to the display device electrical circuitry and may be used to extend the functionality of the display device or create additional display space for use by the display device. These are but two examples of possible uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Pebble Technology, Corp.
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns, Andrew J. Witte, Eric B. Migicovsky, Aaron A. Oro, Alexis R. A. De Stasio
  • Spring pin electrical connector
    Patent number: 9461386
    Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed that, in one exemplary configuration, includes a connection pin, a spring, an insulator, an outer casing, and a quick-release lever. The electrical connector is used to electrically connect a display device, like a watch, and a securing device, like a watch strap. The electrical connector may be used to create electrical and ground connections between the securing device and the display device from a single point of contact. The quick-release lever may be used for the improved attachment and release of the electrical connector from the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Pebble Technology, Corp.
    Inventor: Steven W. Johns
  • Securing device for connecting to a display device
    Patent number: 9367087
    Abstract: A description is provided of a wearable device that is made up of a display device and a securing device that provides at least an overlay portion to provide electrical connection to the display device. The display device and the securing device may both contain electrical circuitry. The overlay connection to the display device can create an electrical connection between the electrical circuitry on the display device and the electrical circuitry in the securing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Pebble Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns
  • CONNECTION BY SECURING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY LAYER
    Publication number: 20160062392
    Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed that includes circuitry in both the display device and the securing device, for example a watch and watch band. The circuitry in the securing device is electrically connected to the display device electrical circuitry and may be used to extend the functionality of the display device or create additional display space for use by the display device. These are but two examples of possible uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus M. Townsend, Mark C. Solomon, Steven W. Johns, Andrew J. Witte, Eric B. Migicovsky, Aaron A. Oro, Alexis R. A. De Stasio