Patents by Inventor Tom Bentley

Tom Bentley 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).

  • Method for assigning control channels
    Patent number: 9723709
    Abstract: The present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an FPC shielded RF signal conductor for connecting transmitter and/or receiver circuitry to an associated RF antenna or antennas. In some embodiments FCP may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the FPC. In some embodiments a single FPC may provide for multiple RF carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Todd Steigerwald, Tom Bentley, Jerry Mayfield, Brad Vier
  • Dispenser cap with clutch mechanism
    Patent number: 9345307
    Abstract: A cap assembly having a clutch mechanism which permits independent rotation of a stemmed applicator when the cap is in a closed position and prevents rotation when the cap is removed. The cap assembly in combination with a housing, particularly for cosmetics applications, is also disclosed. The stemmed applicator may have shaft having a non-circular cross-section, when taken perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: HCT ASIA LTD.
    Inventors: David Eberlein, Tom Bentley
  • DISPENSER CAP WITH CLUTCH MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20140301764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cap assembly having a clutch mechanism which permits independent rotation of a stemmed applicator when the cap is in a closed position and prevents rotation when the cap is removed. The cap assembly in combination with a housing, particularly for cosmetics applications, is also disclosed. The stemmed applicator may have shaft having a non-circular cross-section, when taken perpendicular to its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: HCT Asia Ltd.
    Inventors: DAVID EBERLEIN, Tom Bentley
  • Method for assigning control channels
    Publication number: 20090163147
    Abstract: The present invention is a mobile device capable of transmitting or receiving wireless signals and incorporating an FPC shielded RF signal conductor for connecting transmitter and/or receiver circuitry to an associated RF antenna or antennas. In some embodiments FCP may incorporate the antenna in an unshielded section of the FPC. In some embodiments a single FPC may provide for multiple RF carrier conductors each with their own associated shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Todd Steigerwald, Tom Bentley, Jerry Mayfield, Brad Vier
  • Display for stylus input displays
    Publication number: 20060017706
    Abstract: Improvements to computer displays particular displays for tablet PCs to: increase their clarity, contrast ratio and viewability in high ambient light conditions such as sunlight; cooler operation; and more rugged structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: David Cutherell, Tom Bentley