Patents by Inventor William J. Selph

William J. Selph 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).

  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120135613
    Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Electrical connection between devices
    Patent number: 8138717
    Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100194350
    Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Chris A. Murzanski, Carlos Manzanedo, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • Electrical connection between devices
    Patent number: 7722358
    Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN DEVICES
    Publication number: 20080311765
    Abstract: Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Monique Chatterjee, Daniel L. Odell, Carlos Manzanedo, Chris A. Murzanski, Victor E. Shiff, William J. Selph, David L. French