Patents by Inventor Zita Netzel

Zita Netzel 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).

  • Dual sided input device for a handheld computer
    Patent number: 7425947
    Abstract: A handheld computer assembly for integrating an input device with a handheld computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a handheld computer comprising: an integrated display screen; and an expansion slot. In addition, an input device for coupling to the handheld computer via connection with the expansion slot is communicatively coupled with the handheld computer. The input device comprises a first portion comprising keys and a second portion comprising cursor navigation implements and wherein the first portion and the second portion are disposed on opposite ends of the input device. The input device utilizes the expansion slot to provide the communicatively coupled connection with the handheld computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: PalmSource, Inc.
    Inventors: Grace Tseng, Zita Netzel, Mike Ryner, Dipti Vaghela, Mark Babella, Bill Webb
  • Handheld computer casing with grooved feature formed on a decorative surface
    Patent number: 6574098
    Abstract: A housing component is provided for a handheld computer. A film layer corresponds to an exterior surface of the housing component. The film layer may have a first tone and a second tone. A groove is formed on the film layer. The groove has a contoured interior. The first surface on the interior of the groove may have the first tone. A second surface on the interior of the groove may have the second tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Zita Netzel, Brent Eikanas, Maaike Evers, Michael Ryner, Lawrence Lam
  • Handheld computer casing with grooved feature formed on a decorative surface
    Publication number: 20030053288
    Abstract: A housing component is provided for a handheld computer. A film layer corresponds to an exterior surface of the housing component. The film layer may have a first tone and a second tone. A groove is formed on the film layer. The groove has a contoured interior. The first surface on the interior of the groove may have the first tone. A second surface on the interior of the groove may have the second tone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Zita Netzel, Brent Eikanas, Maaike Evers, Michael Ryner, Lawrence Lam
  • Faceplate of a handheld computer
    Patent number: D484135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Palm, Inc.
    Inventors: Zita Netzel, Brent Eikanas, Victor Heldt, David Christopher, Maaike Evers, Lawrence Lam, Michael Ryner, Todd Lewis