Patents by Inventor Thomas John Sluchak
Thomas John Sluchak 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: 11237710Abstract: A system can include a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor; a display operatively coupled to the processor; a touch sensitive surface that comprises a slider region; and assignment circuitry that assigns one of a plurality of assignable system functions to the slider region.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Miles Osborne, Thomas John Sluchak, Michael William Stuart Ripp
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Patent number: 10503212Abstract: One embodiment provides am information handling device, comprising: a housing, the housing comprising an access panel; the access panel comprising a plurality of locking mechanisms; wherein removal of the access panel requires activating each of the plurality of locking mechanism substantially simultaneously. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Matthew Joseph Geary, Jason Pratt Parrish, Wesley Abram Luttrell, Daniel Jordan Schantz, Thomas John Sluchak
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Patent number: 10402042Abstract: For controlling a cursor using a force vector input by a user touch, an apparatus is disclosed. A system, method, and program product also perform the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus for controlling a cursor using a force vector input by a user touch includes a force sensor operatively coupled to a surface, a processor, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to: measure a force vector input by a user touch at the surface, the force vector including a magnitude and a direction, translate the magnitude into a cursor velocity, and control movements of a cursor based on the cursor velocity and the determined direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Matthew Joseph Geary, Lincoln Penn Hancock, Wesley Abram Luttrell, Christopher Miles Osborne, Jeffrey E. Skinner, Thomas John Sluchak, Aaron Michael Stewart, Jonathan Jen-Wei Yu
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Patent number: 10120561Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a maximum speed criterion for a velocity gesture. The apparatus includes an input sensor, a processor, and a memory. The apparatus also includes a detection module that detects fulfillment of velocity gesture criteria on the input sensor in communication with the processor. The velocity gesture criteria may include a movement below a maximum speed. The apparatus also includes an initiation module that initiates a velocity gesture function in response to the detection module detecting fulfillment of the velocity gesture criteria.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20170357403Abstract: For controlling a cursor using a force vector input by a user touch, an apparatus is disclosed. A system, method, and program product also perform the functions of the apparatus. The apparatus for controlling a cursor using a force vector input by a user touch includes a force sensor operatively coupled to a surface, a processor, and a memory that stores code executable by the processor to: measure a force vector input by a user touch at the surface, the force vector including a magnitude and a direction, translate the magnitude into a cursor velocity, and control movements of a cursor based on the cursor velocity and the determined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Matthew Joseph Geary, Lincoln Penn Hancock, Wesley Abram Luttrell, Christopher Miles Osborne, Jeffrey E. Skinner, Thomas John Sluchak, Aaron Michael Stewart, Jonathan Jen-Wei Yu
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Publication number: 20170336833Abstract: One embodiment provides am information handling device, comprising: a housing, the housing comprising an access panel; the access panel comprising a plurality of locking mechanisms; wherein removal of the access panel requires activating each of the plurality of locking mechanism substantially simultaneously. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Matthew Joseph Geary, Jason Pratt Parrish, Wesley Abram Luttrell, Daniel Jordan Schantz, Thomas John Sluchak
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Patent number: 9256249Abstract: A system can include a platform that includes a front end and a back end; a support that includes a column, an extension and an arm joint disposed on the extension, where the column extends vertically from the platform and where the extension extends from the column at an acute angle and positions the arm joint vertically above the platform and toward the back end of the platform; a monitor mount that includes an arm joint; a monitor that includes a computing device and a touch screen, the monitor being mountable to the monitor mount; and an arm coupled at a pivot end to the arm joint of the support and coupled at a free end to the arm joint of the monitor mount, the monitor mount being pivotable about the free end of the arm. Various other apparatuses, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Cuong Huy Truong, David Wayne Hill, John David Swansey, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20150378546Abstract: A system can include a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor; a display operatively coupled to the processor; a touch sensitive surface that comprises a slider region; and assignment circuitry that assigns one of a plurality of assignable system functions to the slider region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Christopher Miles Osborne, Thomas John Sluchak, Michael William Stuart Ripp
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Publication number: 20150116286Abstract: An aspect provides a system, including: a stylus; one or more housing components containing a processor and a memory; a stylus input surface that registers input from the stylus using the processor and the memory; a tag protruding from the one or more housing components; and a stabilizing element incorporated into the one or more housing components; the stabilizing element configured to stabilize an end of the stylus when the stylus is disposed within the tag. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Michaela Rose Case, Christopher Miles Osborne, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20140340827Abstract: A system can include a platform that includes a front end and a back end; a support that includes a column, an extension and an arm joint disposed on the extension, where the column extends vertically from the platform and where the extension extends from the column at an acute angle and positions the arm joint vertically above the platform and toward the back end of the platform; a monitor mount that includes an arm joint; a monitor that includes a computing device and a touch screen, the monitor being mountable to the monitor mount; and an arm coupled at a pivot end to the arm joint of the support and coupled at a free end to the arm joint of the monitor mount, the monitor mount being pivotable about the free end of the arm. Various other apparatuses, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Cuong Huy Truong, David Wayne Hill, John David Swansey, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20140292668Abstract: An embodiment provides a method, including: detecting touch input at a surface of a touch sensitive device; and activating one or more actuators to provide haptic feedback in response to the touch input at the surface of the touch sensitive device; the haptic feedback comprising a tactile indicator to created via modulating one or more of: actuator frequency, actuator amplitude, and actuator duration. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Ethan Joshua Fricklas, Michaela Rose Case, Aaron Michael Stewart, Thomas John Sluchak, JR.
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Publication number: 20140152581Abstract: An aspect provides a method, including: receiving force input in a z direction with respect to a planar surface of an input device of an information handling device; measuring the force input at the input device; and modifying one or more actions of the information handling device commensurate with the measured force input; wherein the one or more actions are associated with input along the planar surface. Other aspects are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Michaela Rose Case, Aaron Michael Stewart, Thomas John Sluchak
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Patent number: 8698068Abstract: A landing surface is in physical communication with a face of an optical sensor. The landing surface extends at least 0.5 millimeters (mm) beyond a side of the optical sensor. A sensor orifice provides optical sensing by the optical sensor through the landing surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20120306753Abstract: A landing surface is in physical communication with a face of an optical sensor. The landing surface extends at least 0.5 millimeters (mm) beyond a side of the optical sensor. A sensor orifice provides optical sensing by the optical sensor through the landing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Hiroki Hirano, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20120280918Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a maximum speed criterion for a velocity gesture. The apparatus includes an input sensor, a processor, and a memory. The apparatus also includes a detection module that detects fulfillment of velocity gesture criteria on the input sensor in communication with the processor. The velocity gesture criteria may include a movement below a maximum speed. The apparatus also includes an initiation module that initiates a velocity gesture function in response to the detection module detecting fulfillment of the velocity gesture criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE, LTD.Inventors: Aaron Michael Stewart, Thomas John Sluchak
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Patent number: 7445189Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for automatically maintaining the viewing angle of a first display, mounted to a second display, regardless of the viewing angle of the second display. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a first display and a pivot mechanism to connect the first display to a second display. The pivot mechanism enables the first display to pivot relative to the second display. An angle retention mechanism is provided to automatically maintain the viewing angle of the first display regardless of the viewing angle of the second display.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Aaron Roger Cox, Thomas John Sluchak, Robert Paul Tennant
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Publication number: 20080048085Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for automatically maintaining the viewing angle of a first display, mounted to a second display, regardless of the viewing angle of the second display. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a first display and a pivot mechanism to connect the first display to a second display. The pivot mechanism enables the first display to pivot relative to the second display. An angle retention mechanism is provided to automatically maintain the viewing angle of the first display regardless of the viewing angle of the second display.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Aaron Roger Cox, Thomas John Sluchak, Robert Paul Tennant
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Patent number: 6895330Abstract: A system and method of the type for aiding a user in navigating a route through a facility so as too efficiently locate specific items within a facility is provided. The system includes a facility processor having a database and software stored thereon for mapping an interactive route from selected location to selected location within a facility, a label located proximate individual items, the label electronically communicating information specific to the item it is associated with, and a digital device having the interactive route electronically stored thereon, the digital device electronically communicating with the facility processor and the labels for tracking movement of the digital device along the route via communication with the labels and communicating a direction to move to follow the route.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert Thomas Cato, Kerry A Ortega, Thomas John Sluchak
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Patent number: 6839629Abstract: A system and method of the type for aiding a user in navigating a route through a facility so as too efficiently locate specific items within a facility is provided. The system includes a facility processor having a database and software stored thereon for mapping an interactive route from selected location to selected location within a facility, a label located proximate individual items, the label electronically communicating information specific to the item it is associated with, and a digital device having the interactive route electronically stored thereon, the digital device electronically communicating with the facility processor and the labels for tracking movement of the digital device along the route via communication with the labels and communicating a direction to move to follow the route.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: International Business Machines Corp.Inventors: Robert Thomas Cato, Kerry A Ortega, Thomas John Sluchak
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Publication number: 20040128069Abstract: A system and method of the type for aiding a user in navigating a route through a facility so as too efficiently locate specific items within a facility is provided. The system includes a facility processor having a database and software stored thereon for mapping an interactive route from selected location to selected location within a facility, a label located proximate individual items, the label electronically communicating information specific to the item it is associated with, and a digital device having the interactive route electronically stored thereon, the digital device electronically communicating with the facility processor and the labels for tracking movement of the digital device along the route via communication with the labels and communicating a direction to move to follow the route.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Robert Thomas Cato, Kerry A. Ortega, Thomas John Sluchak