Patents by Inventor Tim Brophy

Tim Brophy 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).

  • Publication number: 20040265546
    Abstract: The present invention provides energy-saving pads for use with optical mice. The mouse pads of the present invention are particularly suitable for use with wireless optical mice. In some embodiments, optical mouse pads are constructed by peeling the backing from reflective sheeting, then applying a transparent layer to an exposed adhesive layer of the reflective sheeting. Some optical mouse pads are provided with wrist rests and/or anti-skid bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Brophy
  • Publication number: 20040026582
    Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of devices suitable for mounting objects, including heavy objects, on a wall of a cubicle or similar structure. Some such devices are configured to support a flat-panel monitor for a computer, a television or a similar device. Some embodiments include a bracket which supports the device from the top of a cubicle wall. Some devices include a track with a plurality of sections, at least one of which is configured to slide within another section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Brophy, Nichole Montgomery, Cristian Fraenkel
  • Patent number: 6616108
    Abstract: An ergonomic support is disclosed for use with a computer input device such as a mouse. Some embodiments allow the same support to be used with a wide range of mouse sizes. Some embodiments allow a user to make a customized fit between the user's hand, the support and the input device. Many embodiments include a deformable member which continues to apply force to the input device after being deformed by a user, thereby coupling the support to the input device without the need for external fasteners. In other embodiments, an attachment member couples the input device to a recessed area of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Brophy, Eric Ronberg, Donald G. Varga