Patents by Inventor Vincent R. Lanzolla

Vincent R. Lanzolla 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 and apparatus for masking keystroke sounds from computer keyboards
    Patent number: 8053688
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of components with various masses, building the keyboard with the selected components, moving a movable mass within the keyboard, and energizing a driving transducer within the keyboard. Further disclosed herein is a keyboard for a computer, comprising a plurality of keys, a cover with the keys protruding therethrough, a base supporting the cover and the keys, and at least one selectable mass wherein the mass is selected from a plurality of masses, a movable mass supported by the base and movable relative to the base, and a driving transducer supported by the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent C. Conzola, Vincent R. Lanzolla, Timothy A. Meserth, Gerard F. Muenkel, David T. Windell
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MASKING KEYSTROKE SOUNDS FROM COMPUTER KEYBOARDS
    Publication number: 20080246732
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of components with various masses, building the keyboard with the selected components, moving a movable mass within the keyboard, and energizing a driving transducer within the keyboard. Further disclosed herein is a keyboard for a computer, comprising a plurality of keys, a cover with the keys protruding therethrough, a base supporting the cover and the keys, and at least one selectable mass wherein the mass is selected from a plurality of masses, a movable mass supported by the base and movable relative to the base, and a driving transducer supported by the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vincent C. Conzola, Vincent R. Lanzolla, Timothy A. Meserth, Gerard F. Muenkel, David T. Windell
  • Method and apparatus for masking keystroke sounds from computer keyboards
    Patent number: 7326864
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of components with various masses, building the keyboard with the selected components, moving a movable mass within the keyboard, and energizing a driving transducer within the keyboard. Further disclosed herein is a keyboard for a computer, comprising a plurality of keys, a cover with the keys protruding therethrough, a base supporting the cover and the keys, and at least one selectable mass wherein the mass is selected from a plurality of masses, a movable mass supported by the base and movable relative to the base, and a driving transducer supported by the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent C. Conzola, Vincent R. Lanzolla, Timothy A. Meserth, Gerard F. Muenkel, David T. Windell
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MASKING KEYSTROKE SOUNDS FROM COMPUTER KEYBOARDS
    Publication number: 20070284235
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of masking audible sounds emanating from a keyboard in response to a stroking of keys on the keyboard, the method comprising, selecting components from a plurality of components with various masses, building the keyboard with the selected components, moving a movable mass within the keyboard, and energizing a driving transducer within the keyboard. Further disclosed herein is a keyboard for a computer, comprising a plurality of keys, a cover with the keys protruding therethrough, a base supporting the cover and the keys, and at least one selectable mass wherein the mass is selected from a plurality of masses, a movable mass supported by the base and movable relative to the base, and a driving transducer supported by the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vincent C. Conzola, Vincent R. Lanzolla, Timothy A. Meserth, Gerard F. Muenkel, David T. Windell