Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Misage
Thomas J. Misage 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).
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Patent number: 9207724Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Coster, Daniele G. De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas L. Heirich, Steven W. Holmes, Jonathan P. Ive, Sung H. Kim, Ricardo A. Mariano, Thomas J. Misage, Daniel J. Riccio, Tang Y. Tan, Jeremy Yaekel
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Publication number: 20130229764Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Daniel J. COSTER, Daniele G. De IULIIS, Chiew-Siang GOH, Douglas L. HEIRICH, Steven W. HOLMES, Jonathan P. IVE, Sung H. KIM, Ricardo A. MARIANO, Thomas J. MISAGE, Daniel J. RICCIO, Tang Y. TAN, Jeremy YAEKEL
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Patent number: 8425286Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas L. Heirich, Steven Holmes, Jonathan Ive, Sung Kim, Rick Mariano, Thomas J. Misage, Dan Riccio, Tang Yew Tan, Jeremy Yaekel
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Publication number: 20090121903Abstract: A UI (user interface) for natural gestural control is an electromechanical device that receives user inputs in order to provide an enhanced list and grid navigation experience. In various illustrative examples, the UI includes a touch sensitive surface assembly for receiving a finger or other user input device. A sensor array, which is located beneath the touch sensitive surface assembly, is used to determine a position of the finger on the touch sensitive surface assembly. A single mechanical, momentary contact switch is activated by the sensor array in response to receipt of the finger so that both gestural analog and momentary digital inputs are accepted from the user through the user input device. In some examples, both auditory and tactile feedback it provided to the user when momentary digital inputs are accepted.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. Misage
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Publication number: 20080284739Abstract: An input device may detect an input on an input device. The input may be compared to stored inputs to determine if the input is related to one of the stored inputs where the stored inputs can be user defined. If the input is related to one of the stored inputs, an action may be executed related to the stored input. If the input is not related to one of the stored inputs or is not recognized, the steps of the method may be repeated. The actions associated with different gestures may be defined by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Anton Oguzhan Alford Andrews, Thamer A. Abanami, Jeffrey Cheng-Yao Fong, Morgan Venable, Thomas J. Misage
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Patent number: 7242576Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components of a computer to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating the use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, Chiew-Siang Goh, Douglas L. Heirich, Steven Holmes, Jonathan P. Ive, Sung Kim, Rick Mariano, Thomas J. Misage, Dan Riccio, Tang Yew Tan, Jeremy Yaekel
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Patent number: 5949027Abstract: A one-piece cable management ring is described that includes a snap attachment device for attaching and locking it to an electronic component enclosure. The ring is composed of a somewhat flexible material permitting it to function as cable strain relief. It has an opening in one side to permit easy access to the interior of the ring and also easy non-destructive removal from the ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Dayna CommunicationsInventors: Mark J. Ciesko, William P. Wear, Thomas J. Misage, Jeremy H. Galten, Jonathan Guerra, William Kilmer, Brad Romney, Sean Varely
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Patent number: 5337525Abstract: A rail system is used for supporting a plurality of upper and lower modular wall panels adjacent a plurality of spaced apart studs. In one aspect of the invention, the rail system includes an upper rail mounted horizontally to the studs adjacent a ceiling, a lower rail mounted horizontally to the studs adjacent an abutting surface such as a floor, bathtub, or shower pan, and a middle rail mounted horizontally to the studs between the lower and upper rails. Each rail is mountable to the studs regardless of the distance therebetween. The upper rail is adapted to receive an upper portion of the upper wall panels, the lower rail is adapted to receive a lower portion of the lower wall panels, and the middle rail is adapted to receive the upper and lower panels. In another aspect of the invention, an elongated bar is spaced apart from the middle rail and adapted to be mounted longitudinally thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1993Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco Zaccai, Arthur S. Rousmaniere, Timothy C. Dearborn, Lynn Noble, Thomas J. Misage
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Patent number: 5243716Abstract: A barrier-free drainage apparatus includes a trough positioned adjacent the front edge of a platform. The trough has a bottom wall which is positioned below the front edge of the platform, and at least one outlet opening in fluid flow communication with a drain pipe. A grate is positioned inside the trough and has an upper, generally horizontal portion with a plurality of apertures therethrough. The upper portion is supported such each that said upper portion is spaced apart from the trough bottom wall in a generally horizontal position and a top surface of the upper portion is substantially the same height as the front edge of the platform. Another aspect of the invention is the configuration of the outlet openings. A plurality of spaced apart, elongated insert receptacles depend from the bottom wall. The insert receptacles have side wall means and a horizontal base which define a cavity, and each base has two spaced apart outlet openings therein adjacent opposing ends of the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco D. Zaccai, Andrew Ziegler, Thomas J. Misage, Timothy C. Dearborn
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Patent number: D344592Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1992Date of Patent: February 22, 1994Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Gianfranco Zaccai, Arthur S. Rousmaniere, Timothy C. Dearborn, Lynn Noble, Thomas J. Misage