Patents by Inventor William C. Phelps

William C. Phelps 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).

  • Patent number: 11952069
    Abstract: A cycling computer includes a housing for enclosing an electronics package and a mount for removably securing the housing to the front of a bicycle. The housing has a wedge-shaped profile defined by a leading edge and a lower front surface extending rearward and downward to a bottom surface. The computer mount includes a cradle for removably receiving the housing. A bracket arm extends between the cradle and a mounting adapter which is used to connect to a handlebar or otherwise. The cradle further includes a curved underside surface extending rearward from a forward edge that is sized and shaped to align with the lower front surface of the computer housing to form a substantially smooth and continuous aerodynamic surface from the leading edge of the computer housing to a rear edge of the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
  • Publication number: 20220342452
    Abstract: A cover system for a housing, such as a computing device housing, includes a channel defined by a housing and including each of a first opening and a second opening. The channel includes a first portion and a second portion separated by an aperture. During use, a protrusion of a cover is inserted through the aperture from the first portion of the channel into the second portion of the channel. The tip and aperture are sized such that the aperture retains the tip in the second portion of the channel after insertion. In the event the tip breaks off of the protrusion within the channel, each of the second portion and the second opening are sized and shaped to permit rapid removal of the tip from within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Harold M. HAWKINS III, William A. HAMMOND, Shane A. BYLER, Edward F. HICKS, William C. PHELPS, III
  • Publication number: 20220011825
    Abstract: A cycling computer includes a housing for enclosing an electronics package and a mount for removably securing the housing to the front of a bicycle. The housing has a wedge-shaped profile defined by a leading edge and a lower front surface extending rearward and downward to a bottom surface. The computer mount includes a cradle for removably receiving the housing. A bracket arm extends between the cradle and a mounting adapter which is used to connect to a handlebar or otherwise. The cradle further includes a curved underside surface extending rearward from a forward edge that is sized and shaped to align with the lower front surface of the computer housing to form a substantially smooth and continuous aerodynamic surface from the leading edge of the computer housing to a rear edge of the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Harold M. HAWKINS, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
  • Patent number: 11029734
    Abstract: A cycling computer includes a housing for enclosing an electronics package and a mount for removably securing the housing to the front of a bicycle. The housing has a wedge-shaped profile defined by a leading edge and a lower front surface extending rearward and downward to a bottom surface. The computer mount includes a cradle for removably receiving the housing. A bracket arm extends between the cradle and a mounting adapter which is used to connect to a handlebar or otherwise. The cradle further includes a curved underside surface extending rearward from a forward edge that is sized and shaped to align with the lower front surface of the computer housing to form a substantially smooth and continuous aerodynamic surface from the leading edge of the computer housing to a rear edge of the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
  • Publication number: 20180203488
    Abstract: A cycling computer includes a housing for enclosing an electronics package and a mount for removably securing the housing to the front of a bicycle. The housing has a wedge-shaped profile defined by a leading edge and a lower front surface extending rearward and downward to a bottom surface. The computer mount includes a cradle for removably receiving the housing. A bracket arm extends between the cradle and a mounting adapter which is used to connect to a handlebar or otherwise. The cradle further includes a curved underside surface extending rearward from a forward edge that is sized and shaped to align with the lower front surface of the computer housing to form a substantially smooth and continuous aerodynamic surface from the leading edge of the computer housing to a rear edge of the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
  • Patent number: 9402125
    Abstract: A headset includes an ear hook assembly (102) and an ear bud assembly (110). The ear hook assembly includes a hook portion (104) that is configured to slip over a user's ear, and a rotatable arm portion (106) that is configured to rotate around an axis. Rotation of the rotatable arm portion around the axis causes a cam action to actuate a switch to power on and off the headset. The ear bud assembly includes a speaker to play audio, and optionally includes a microphone to receive verbal inputs. The ear bud assembly is coupled to the ear hook assembly so that the ear bud assembly rotates with the rotatable arm portion, and also slides vertically along the axis around which the rotatable arm portion rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Sean N. Davie, Mark R. Brandau, William C. Phelps, III
  • Publication number: 20150189419
    Abstract: A headset includes an ear hook assembly (102) and an ear bud assembly (110). The ear hook assembly includes a hook portion (104) that is configured to slip over a user's ear, and a rotatable arm portion (106) that is configured to rotate around an axis. Rotation of the rotatable arm portion around the axis causes a cam action to actuate a switch to power on and off the headset. The ear bud assembly includes a speaker to play audio, and optionally includes a microphone to receive verbal inputs. The ear bud assembly is coupled to the ear hook assembly so that the ear bud assembly rotates with the rotatable arm portion, and also slides vertically along the axis around which the rotatable arm portion rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Sean N. Davie, Mark R. Brandau, William C. Phelps, III
  • Patent number: 8815517
    Abstract: The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
  • Publication number: 20130322646
    Abstract: An improved wireless headset assembly 102 can be provided for wireless communications with an electronic communications device 104. The wireless headset assembly can comprise a boom 112 which pivots about an ear stem 108 of a shaft 106 for moving an earpiece 110 from a closed compact position to an open use position and vice versa. A power tact switch 114 can activate the wireless headset assembly when the earpiece is moved to the open use position and can deactivate power in the wireless headset assembly when the earpiece is moved to the closed compact position. A sensing switch 116 can be operatively connected to the ear stem for detecting the position and direction of the earpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY, INC.
    Inventors: Sean N. Davie, William C. Phelps, III
  • Patent number: 8242741
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatus and devices for wireless charging of electronic devices that include magnets in close proximity to primary and secondary inductive charging coils to move the coils within close proximity and within axial alignment to one another. The system includes a charging apparatus including a first coil having within close proximity a first magnet, the primary coil and magnet together capable of moving within the charging apparatus in accordance with magnetic attraction. A battery charging device includes a secondary coil having within close proximity a second magnet. The magnets can attract so that the coils are moved close together. In this way the respective coils are coupled so that inductive charging may be provided. An engagement structure of the charging apparatus can help to maintain the first coil in a particular orientation within the charging apparatus so that the alignment of the coils is optimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: William C Phelps, III
  • Patent number: 8067922
    Abstract: A universal battery charger having an adjustable pocket for receiving batteries having differing dimensions. Each battery, regardless of their differing dimensions, may be firmly supported within the adjustable pocket and receive an electrical charge from a single set of electrical contacts exposed in the adjustable pocket. The adjustable pocket is adjustable, because a battery guide of the charger includes first and second ends that alternately protrude through the plane of the housing, thus providing different dynamic supporting walls for different batteries. The adjustable pocket may accommodate different batteries by utilizing different receiving areas of the pocket. One receiving area may supports one side of a first battery with a first dynamic wall and supports other sides of the first battery with stationary walls. Likewise, another receiving area may support one side of a second battery with a second dynamic wall and supports other sides of the second battery with stationary walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Phelps, III, Robert L. Vacheron
  • Publication number: 20100156345
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatus and devices for wireless charging of electronic devices that include magnets in close proximity to primary and secondary inductive charging coils to move the coils within close proximity and within axial alignment to one another. The system includes a charging apparatus including a first coil having within close proximity a first magnet, the primary coil and magnet together capable of moving within the charging apparatus in accordance with magnetic attraction. A battery charging device includes a secondary coil having within close proximity a second magnet. The magnets can attract so that the coils are moved close together. In this way the respective coils are coupled so that inductive charging may be provided. An engagement structure of the charging apparatus can help to maintain the first coil in a particular orientation within the charging apparatus so that the alignment of the coils is optimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: William C Phelps, III
  • Publication number: 20090263790
    Abstract: The identification and evaluation of mRNA and protein targets associated with mRNP complexes and implicated in the expression of proteins involved in common physiological pathways is described. Effective targets are useful for treating a disease, condition or disorder associated with the physiological pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
  • Publication number: 20080143294
    Abstract: A universal battery charger having an adjustable pocket for receiving batteries having differing dimensions. Each battery, regardless of their differing dimensions, may be firmly supported within the adjustable pocket and receive an electrical charge from a single set of electrical contacts exposed in the adjustable pocket. The adjustable pocket is adjustable, because a battery guide of the charger includes first and second ends that alternately protrude through the plane of the housing, thus providing different dynamic supporting walls for different batteries. The adjustable pocket may accommodate different batteries by utilizing different receiving areas of the pocket. One receiving area may supports one side of a first battery with a first dynamic wall and supports other sides of the first battery with stationary walls. Likewise, another receiving area may support one side of a second battery with a second dynamic wall and supports other sides of the second battery with stationary walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: William C. Phelps, Robert L. Vacheron
  • Patent number: 6978153
    Abstract: This invention provides a means of coupling a detachable member, like a cellular phone for example, to a rotational member, but only when the rotational member is coupled to a base member. The invention also provides a means of presenting the detachable member to the user. In one exemplary application, the invention is coupled to a console of an automobile. The detachable member is secured to the rotational member by a retention hood at the bottom of the rotational member. A sliding latch in the rotational member has a hook that engages a detente in the detachable member when the rotational member engages the base member. The invention thus holds the detachable member in a fixedly stable position when the rotational member couples with the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Nathan Davie, William C. Phelps, III
  • Patent number: D711851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B Houghton, Dickon Isaacs, William C. Phelps, III, Mark D Zaveson
  • Patent number: D731793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Christopher B Houghton, Dickon Isaacs, William C Phelps, III, Mark D Zaveson
  • Patent number: D850962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis
  • Patent number: D915949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis
  • Patent number: D974930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis