Patents by Inventor Thomas Overthun

Thomas Overthun 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).

  • Computer keyboard support mechanism
    Patent number: 5669722
    Abstract: A bifurcated computer keyboard including separated keyboard segments adjustably mounted on supports. The supports include an upper wall which is inclined relative to a supporting surface. The keyboard segments include beveled protrusions which are rotatably mounted on the upper wall of the supports. The keyboard segments are adjusted to a desired tilt (side to side) angle by rotating the supports relative to the keyboard segments. A retaining member is provided to maintain the keyboard segments at a predetermined spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Alps Electric (U.S.A.), Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Overthun, Shigetoshi Amano, Masahiko Kawauchi, J. Scott Petermann
  • Toothbrush handle
    Patent number: D368163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Gillette Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Overthun
  • Computer keyboard
    Patent number: D379179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Alps Electric (USA) Inc.
    Inventors: Masahiko Kawauchi, J. Scott Petermann, Shigetoshi Amano, Thomas Overthun
  • Computer mouse
    Patent number: D381014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Alps Electric (USA) Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert Kraus, Thomas Overthun
  • Desktop electrical apparatus control unit
    Patent number: D381632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: The Watt Stopper
    Inventor: Thomas Overthun
  • Handheld clipboard
    Patent number: D383496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Polly S. K. Siegel, Eric A. Jensen, Rick H. Kojima, Thomas Overthun, Vae E. Sun, Margaret L. Hetfield
  • Adjustable computer keyboard
    Patent number: D386172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Alps Electric (U.S.A.), Inc.
    Inventors: Masahiko Kawauchi, Shigetoshi Amano, J. Scott Petermann, Thomas Overthun
  • Adjustable keyboard
    Patent number: D389822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Alps Electric (USA), Inc.
    Inventors: Masahiko Kawauchi, Shigetoshi Amano, J. Scott Petermann, Thomas Overthun
  • Bail pull for furniture
    Patent number: D402530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Simons, Jochen P. Backs, Thomas Overthun
  • Mobile pedestal
    Patent number: D404873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: George J. Simons, Jochen P. Backs, David M. Lewis, Thomas Overthun
  • Programmable audio player
    Patent number: D409193
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Audible, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Mott, Don Katz, Guy Story, Scott Brenneman, Thomas Overthun