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).
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Patent number: 11952069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
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Publication number: 20220342452Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Harold M. HAWKINS III, William A. HAMMOND, Shane A. BYLER, Edward F. HICKS, William C. PHELPS, III
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Publication number: 20220011825Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Harold M. HAWKINS, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
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Patent number: 11029734Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
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Publication number: 20180203488Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Jose R. Mendez, Stacy C. Perlis, Shane A. Byler, William C. Phelps, III, Dimitris Katsanis
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Patent number: 9402125Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Sean N. Davie, Mark R. Brandau, William C. Phelps, III
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Publication number: 20150189419Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Sean N. Davie, Mark R. Brandau, William C. Phelps, III
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Patent number: 8815517Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Ribonomics, Inc.Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20130322646Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY, INC.Inventors: Sean N. Davie, William C. Phelps, III
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Patent number: 8242741Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventor: William C Phelps, III
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Patent number: 8067922Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.Inventors: William C. Phelps, III, Robert L. Vacheron
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Publication number: 20100156345Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventor: William C Phelps, III
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Publication number: 20090263790Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: RIBONOMICS, INC.Inventors: Jack D. Keene, Scott A. Tenenbaum, Craig C. Carson, William C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20080143294Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: William C. Phelps, Robert L. Vacheron
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Patent number: 6978153Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2001Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Sean Nathan Davie, William C. Phelps, III
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Patent number: D711851Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher B Houghton, Dickon Isaacs, William C. Phelps, III, Mark D Zaveson
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Patent number: D731793Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Christopher B Houghton, Dickon Isaacs, William C Phelps, III, Mark D Zaveson
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Patent number: D850962Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis
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Patent number: D915949Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis
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Patent number: D974930Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLCInventors: Jose R. Mendez, William C. Phelps, III, Harold M. Hawkins, III, Dimitris Katsanis, Shane A. Byler, Stacy C. Perlis