Patents by Inventor William G. Moggridge

William G. Moggridge 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).

  • Portable computer
    Patent number: 4571456
    Abstract: A portable computer is contained within an outer metal case which physically encapsulates and protects the working components of the computer in the closed, portable configuration. The metal case includes a base which serves as a heat sink for transferring waste heat from heat producing electrical components to the surroundings in the open, operating configuration of the computer. The heat producing components are mounted and located in the base to maximize the transfer of heat to the base. A display housing is pivotally mounted on the base by hinge assemblies for swinging movement between a closed and latched position on the base and an upward and rearwardly inclined angle for viewing by an operator positioned in front of the computer. Stop pins coact with the hinge assemblies for holding the display housing at the desired angle of view, and torsion springs are associated with the hinge assemblies for preventing inadvertent slamming of the display housing against the base during closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1986
    Assignee: Grid Systems Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Paulsen, Glenn T. Edens, Karl S. Nakamura, David M. Gallatin, Stephen R. Hobson, William G. Moggridge
  • Computer keyboard or similar article
    Patent number: D267879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: Convergent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Leroy B. Keely, Michael J. Nuttall, William G. Moggridge
  • Computer peripheral or similar article
    Patent number: D272248
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Assignee: Convergent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. L. Sanders, Scott H. Stillinger, Michael J. Nuttall, William G. Moggridge
  • Computer peripheral or similar article
    Patent number: D272249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Assignee: Convergent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Stillinger, Michael J. Nuttall, William G. Moggridge
  • Computer or similar article
    Patent number: D277187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1985
    Assignee: Convergent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. L. Sanders, Leroy B. Keely, William G. Moggridge, Michael J. Nuttall
  • Portable computer
    Patent number: D280511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Grid Systems Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Moggridge, David C. Paulsen, Glenn T. Edens, Stephen R. Hobson
  • Portable computer
    Patent number: D280622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Assignee: Grid Systems Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Moggridge, David C. Paulsen, Glenn T. Edens, Stephen R. Hobson
  • Keyboard housing assembly
    Patent number: D285793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: William G. Moggridge
  • Printer console
    Patent number: D286154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Advanced Matrix Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William G. Moggridge, Stephen R. Hobson, Eric E. May, Michael T. Sherick
  • Composite key assembly for directional control of a cursor on a computer display screen
    Patent number: D287598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1987
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: William G. Moggridge
  • Printer housing
    Patent number: D288324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: William G. Moggridge
  • Word processor system with a CRT display and printer
    Patent number: D288446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: William G. Moggridge
  • Word processor with CRT display
    Patent number: D288567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: William G. Moggridge
  • Picture frame assembly or similar article
    Patent number: D317681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Acme Frame Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Stewart, William G. Moggridge