Chase T Thompson

US Patent:

D476031, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Dec 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/151572

Inventors:

Jerry G. Hodsdon - Forestdale MA
Chase Tyler Thompson - East Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

1901

US Classification:

D19 2, D20 27, D20 28

US Patent:

D487676, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Apr 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/180416

Inventors:

Thomas Overthun - San Francisco CA
Dana R. Nicholson - San Francisco CA
James R. Yurchenco - Palo Alto CA
Annetta M. Papadopoulos - Palo Alto CA
Chase T. Thompson - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

Zyliss USA Corp. - Foothill Ranch CA

International Classification:

0799

US Classification:

D 7681

US Patent:

6748994, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Apr 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/121446

Inventors:

Thomas Wien - Newport Beach CA
James R. Yurchenco - Palo Alto CA
Joseph Li-Hsing Hei - Mountain View CA
Christopher M. Flink - Los Altos CA
Kocheng Michael Wu - Rowland Heights CA
Anthony Piazza, IV - Redwood City CA
Chase Tyler Thompson - East Palo Alto CA
Donald E. Banks - Huntington Beach CA
Dana Robert Nicholson - San Francisco CA
Jerry G. Hodsdon - Forestdale MA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B65C 100

US Classification:

156391, 156556, 156580, 156DIG 1, 156DIG 2, 156DIG 37

Abstract:

A label applicator including a support surface having a central area and curving downwardly from the central area. A post assembly extends up from the central area such that a label having a label through-hole can be positioned in a support position generally on the support surface with the post assembly extending up through the label through-hole and an adhesive face of the label facing up. Thereby an article having an article through-hole can be positioned over the post assembly so that a flat surface of the article can be pressed and guided against the adhesive face of the positioned label. The curved surface flattens out as the article is pressed down, allowing the label to be smoothly applied to the article. Pins extending up adjacent to the support surface engage in notches on the label and help hold the label in place.

US Patent:

6785127, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Sep 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/256661

Inventors:

Patrick Monney - Mex, CH
Denis Pavillard - Monnaz, CH
Jean-Marc Flueckiger - Lausanne, CH
Samer Abdo - Denges, CH
Andrew Switky - Menlo Park CA
James Yurchenco - Palo Alto CA
Kristine Rene Chan-Lizardo - Palo Alto CA
Joe Watson - Los Gatos CA
Chase Thompson - East Palo Alto CA
Anthony Peter Patron - San Francisco CA
Joseph W. Yang - Castro Valley CA

Assignee:

Logitech Europe S.A. - Morges

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361680, 345905, 400693, 3647081

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment apparatus for conveniently, securely, and releasably attaching a handheld device such as a handheld computer to a keyboard or other accessories. In some embodiments, the attachment apparatus is configured to be flexible or adjustable to accommodate differently sized handheld devices. In addition, an automatic switch on feature is implemented in some embodiments which allows the handheld device to be automatically switched on or off by manipulating the position of the attachment apparatus. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for attaching a handheld device to a second device comprises an attachment device having a connector configured to be electrically connected to the handheld device. An adjustable mechanism is configured to adjustably connect the handheld device to the second device to move the handheld device relative to the second device between a first position and a second position. The attachment device includes a switch which is automatically activated to switch on the handheld device in the second position.

US Patent:

D499143, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

Apr 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/158945

Inventors:

Thomas Wien - Newport Beach CA
James R. Yurchenco - Palo Alto CA
Joseph Li-Hsing Hei - Mountain View CA
Christopher M. Flink - Los Altos CA
Kocheng Michael Wu - Rowland Heights CA
Anthony Piazza, IV - Redwood City CA
Chase Tyler Thompson - East Palo Alto CA
Donald E. Banks - Huntington Beach CA
Dana Robert Nicholson - San Francisco CA
Jerry G. Hodsdon - Forestdale MA

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

1902

US Classification:

D19 67, D19 65

US Patent:

7302982, Dec 4, 2007

Filed:

Nov 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/724282

Inventors:

Thomas Wien - Newport Beach CA, US
James R. Yurchenco - Palo Alto CA, US
Joseph Li-Hsing Hei - Mountain View CA, US
Christopher M. Flink - Los Altos CA, US
Kocheng Michael Wu - Rowland Heights CA, US
Anthony Piazza, IV - Redwood City CA, US
Chase Tyler Thompson - East Palo Alto CA, US
Donald E. Banks - Huntington Beach CA, US
Dana Robert Nicholson - San Francisco CA, US
Jerry G. Hodsdon - Forestdale MA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B32B 39/00
B65C 9/26
B23K 37/04

US Classification:

156391, 156556, 156580

Abstract:

A label applicator including a support surface having a central area and curving downwardly from the central area. A post assembly extends up from the central area such that a label having a label through-hole can be positioned in a support position generally on the support surface with the post assembly extending up through the label through-hole and an adhesive face of the label facing up. Thereby an article having an article through-hole can be positioned over the post assembly so that a flat surface of the article can be pressed and guided against the adhesive face of the positioned label. The curved surface flattens out as the article is pressed down, allowing the label to be smoothly applied to the article. Pins extending up adjacent to the support surface engage in notches on the label and help hold the label in place.

US Patent:

7306690, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Aug 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/499602

Inventors:

Jerry G. Hodsdon - Forestdale MA, US
Daisy S. Taw - Temple City CA, US
Chase Taylor Thompson - East Palo Alto CA, US
Donald E. Banks - Huntington Beach CA, US
Sung Do - Upland CA, US

Assignee:

Avery Dennison Corporation - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B29C 65/00
B32B 37/00
B32B 38/18
B23K 37/04

US Classification:

156247, 156250, 156556, 156580, 156DIG 2, 156DIG 37

Abstract:

A facestock releasably adhered to a liner sheet is die cut to form one or two compact disc labels, and two diametrically opposed tabs on each compact disc label and located so that one edge of the tab is in contact with one of the compact disc labels and is perforated. The liner side of the tab also has a die cut patterned so that it generally follows the outline of the tab, but which forms a shape which is inside of and slightly smaller than the face cut tab pattern. After the label sheet has passed through a printer or copier and the desired indicia has been printed on the labels, at least one of the tabs is pushed through from the reverse side of the sheet, or pulled through via a sheet opening partially separating the tab from the rest of the sheet. The tab, which is mostly free of exposed adhesive in that it is still laminated to the die cut section of release liner, is then grasped from the face side, and lifted upward, pulling the compact disc label away from the label sheet. If there is a second tab on the label, this is also removed as the label is removed, and can be grasped by the user's other hand in order to control the position of the label.

US Patent:

7390105, Jun 24, 2008

Filed:

Nov 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/285290

Inventors:

David Nelson - Las Vegas NV, US
John Smith - San Francisco CA, US
Chase Thompson - New York NY, US
Dana Robert Nicholson - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Sol-Light, LLC - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

F21L 4/04

US Classification:

362198, 362382, 362418, 362419, 362427

Abstract:

An illuminating device is described. The illuminating device may include a head, a neck and a body. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and nested positions so that the light source may be positioned inside the securing structure in the nested position and outside the securing structure in the extended position. Such an illuminating device may be desirable for use, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light, and travel light.