Michael Stephanos Medhin

US Patent:

7155265, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/948436

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/00

US Classification:

4555751, 4555756, 379449

Abstract:

An apparatus for enabling hands free operation of cell phones and other portable electronic devices is disclosed. The apparatus may include a headset having a housing and a set of extendable links coupled at a base end to the housing and coupled at an opposite end to an end cap. The set of extendable links may fit within an interior of the housing when fully retracted, and the end cap may be latched to the housing. The set of extendable links may be extended by hand, extended by spring force and retracted by hand, or extended and retracted by motorized force. An adjustable swivel arm is coupled at one end to the housing, and at the other end to a gripping device. The gripping device includes a plurality of gripping arms. A portable electronic device may be inserted and secured within the plurality of gripping arms.

US Patent:

7634082, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Nov 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/599355

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

H04M 1/00
H04M 9/00

US Classification:

379455, 379430, 379446, 4555752, 4555756

Abstract:

An apparatus for enabling hands free operation of cell phones and other portable electronic devices is disclosed. The apparatus may include a headset having a housing and a set of extendable links coupled at a base end to the housing and coupled at an opposite end to an end cap. The set of extendable links may fit within an interior of the housing when fully retracted, and the end cap may be latched to the housing. The set of extendable links may be extended by hand, extended by spring force and retracted by hand, or extended and retracted by motorized force. An adjustable swivel arm is coupled at one end to the housing, and at the other end to a gripping device. The gripping device includes a plurality of gripping arms. A portable electronic device may be inserted and secured within the plurality of gripping arms.

US Patent:

59889217, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Mar 11, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/265978

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Falls Church VA

International Classification:

B43K 700

US Classification:

401209

Abstract:

A pen for left handed persons includes a writing tip having a cone including a bend proximate the socket for the ballpoint to form an angle in the cone. The pen resembles a standard tubular shaped body into which a tubular shaped ink cartridge, connected to the writing tip, is removably inserted. The tip protrudes from one end of the body but is dimensioned so that it does not interfere with placement of a standard pen cap thereon. The tip of the pen includes a tubular shank adapted to fit into an integral sleeve located at the writing end of the body. A second embodiment bends the body of the pen to achieve the desired angle, enabling the use of a standard removable pen tip.

US Patent:

20180326778, Nov 15, 2018

Filed:

Jul 24, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/043796

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

B43K 5/00
B43K 23/08
B43K 23/004
B43K 7/00
B43K 23/12

Abstract:

Angled pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube inside the shank; a first tip member connected to a distal end of the shank; a second tip member connected to a distal end of the first tip member; and a bent tubular member including a proximal end section, a middle section, and a distal end section. An axis of the middle section is arranged at a first angle relative to a central axis of the shank. The axis of the middle section is arranged at a second angle relative to an axis of the distal end section, the second angle being in a range of 45 to 90. The axis of the distal end section is arranged at a third angle relative to the central axis of the shank.

US Patent:

20180201047, Jul 19, 2018

Filed:

Jan 19, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/410255

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

B43K 5/18
B43K 1/02

Abstract:

Angled fountain pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube; a connector connected to the ink tube and the shank; a feeder connected to the connector; and a nib connected to the feeder. A writing tip of the nib extends through a hole in the feeder. The writing tip is resiliently biased against the feeder and is selectively moveable between a first position in which ink flow between the writing tip and the feeder is prevented and a second position in which ink flow between the writing tip and the feeder is permitted.

US Patent:

20180126774, May 10, 2018

Filed:

Jan 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/866649

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

B43K 5/00
B43K 7/00
B43K 23/004
B43K 23/12
B43K 24/02

Abstract:

Articulated pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube comprising a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section; a writing tip connected to the fourth section; a first guide rail connected to the shank and that bends the ink tube at a first angle between the first section and the second section; and a second guide rail pivotally connected to the first guide rail and that bends the ink tube at a second angle between the third section and the fourth section. Pivoting the second guide rail relative to the first guide rail adjusts a third angle between the second section and the third section.

US Patent:

20170341456, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/162842

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

B43K 5/00
B43K 7/00
B43K 23/12
B43K 24/02

Abstract:

Articulated pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube comprising a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section; a writing tip connected to the fourth section; a first guide rail connected to the shank and that bends the ink tube at a first angle between the first section and the second section; and a second guide rail pivotally connected to the first guide rail and that bends the ink tube at a second angle between the third section and the fourth section. Pivoting the second guide rail relative to the first guide rail adjusts a third angle between the second section and the third section.

US Patent:

20170341457, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/162846

Inventors:

Michael S. Medhin - Alexandria VA, US

International Classification:

B43K 5/00
B43K 23/08

Abstract:

Angled pens are provided. A pen includes: a shank; an ink tube inside the shank; a first tip member connected to a distal end of the shank; a second tip member connected to a distal end of the first tip member; and a bent tubular member including a proximal end section, a middle section, and a distal end section. An axis of the middle section is arranged at a first angle relative to a central axis of the shank. The axis of the middle section is arranged at a second angle relative to an axis of the distal end section, the second angle being in a range of 45 to 90. The axis of the distal end section is arranged at a third angle relative to the central axis of the shank.