Michael A Albertini

US Patent:

6688199, Feb 10, 2004

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/893398

Inventors:

Jon Godston - Cusago, IT
Sumir Kapur - Oak Park IL
Scott Kouri - Chicago IL
Michael Albertini - Chicago IL
John McClusky - Portland OR
Paul R. Holbrook - Buffalo Grove IL
Balaji Kandasamy - Naperville IL
Andrew Kist - Palatine IL

Assignee:

Acco Brands, Inc. - Lincolnshire IL

International Classification:

B26D 700

US Classification:

83167, 83626, 83670, 83691

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a punch for punching a workpiece. In particular, the invention relates to a punch including a base to stably support the punch and a support member configured to accommodate and locate the workpiece in a punching position. The support member is preferably movably connected to the base and preferably includes at least one punch member configured and operably associated with the support portion to punch the workpiece in the punching position upon an actuation movement of the support member with respect to the base. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a punch having a paper tray oriented at an angle with respect to the base to support a sufficient portion of a sheet of paper to prevent an unsupported portion from falling over and withdrawing from the support portion. In particular, the paper tray and punch mechanism are oriented to expel paper chips such that the chips are visible to an operator as they are punched.

US Patent:

6914774, Jul 5, 2005

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/375999

Inventors:

Michael Albertini - La Grange IL, US
Frank Annerino - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Ben Dettmann - Sunnyvale CA, US
Troy Hulick - Saratoga CA, US
William Webb - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

palmOne, Inc. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

G06F001/16

US Classification:

361683, 361679, 345156, 345179, 455 90

Abstract:

A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.

US Patent:

7077594, Jul 18, 2006

Filed:

Feb 25, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/374958

Inventors:

Frank Annerino - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Michael Albertini - La Grange IL, US
John Byrne - Lake Villa IL, US
Joel Friedrick - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Palm, Incorporated - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B43K 1/10
B43K 29/00
A46B 11/00
A45C 13/22

US Classification:

401258, 401195, 401 48, 16429, 16427

Abstract:

An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus can facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over the other conventional styluses.

US Patent:

7374359, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Apr 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/399275

Inventors:

Frank Annerino - Palatine IL, US
Michael Albertini - Naperville IL, US
John Byrne - Lake Villa IL, US
Joel Friedrick - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

B43K 1/10
B43K 29/00
A46B 11/00
A45C 13/22
G09G 5/00

US Classification:

401258, 401195, 401 48, 16429, 16427, 345179

Abstract:

An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus may facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over other conventional styluses.

US Patent:

7876550, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Oct 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/968329

Inventors:

Michael Albertini - La Grange IL, US
Frank Annerino - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Ben Dettmann - Sunnyvale CA, US
Troy Hulick - Saratoga CA, US
William Webb - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167901, 36167903, 36167909, 36167926, 3616793, 455 901, 4555758, 206320

Abstract:

A cover for an electronic device made of a transparent material and having a form factor that protects function buttons of the device from inadvertent actuation. The cover has an opening of a size, shape and location to afford access to an interface device for multi-way navigation with the cover in place. Protrusions in tabs at the sides of the cover snap into cutouts located midway along the side of the electronic device and may be used to hold the cover in place. The cover may be stored on the back of the device while the device is in use. The transparent nature of the cover affords viewing of a display screen with the cover in place.

US Patent:

8054614, Nov 8, 2011

Filed:

Jun 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/797541

Inventors:

Michael Albertini - La Grange IL, US
Frank Annerino - Rolling Meadows IL, US
Ben Dettmann - Sunnyvale CA, US
Troy Hulick - Saratoga CA, US
William Webb - Redwood City CA, US

Assignee:

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - Houston TX

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167901, 36167903, 36167909, 36167926, 3616793, 455 901, 4555758, 206320

Abstract:

A cover for a device is disclosed. The cover may include a first portion operable to protect a button of a device from inadvertent actuation, wherein the first portion enables viewing of the button while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may also include an opening operable to afford access to an interface component of the device, wherein the opening is operable to enable a user to reach through and physically interact with the interface component while the cover overlaps the device. The cover may further include a second portion enclosing the opening on all sides.

US Patent:

D665025, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Apr 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

29/388915

Inventors:

Amy Li - Vernon Hills IL, US
James Bergman - Sugar Grove IL, US
Michael Albertini - Naperville IL, US
Long Zhijun - ETDA Qingdao, CN
Luo Qiang - ETDA Qingdao, CN

Assignee:

Sanford, L.P. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

1906

US Classification:

D19 50

US Patent:

D679326, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Jun 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/426109

Inventors:

Amy Li - Vernon Hills IL, US
James Bergman - Sugar Grove IL, US
Michael Albertini - Naperville IL, US
Zhijun Long - ETDA Qiangdao, CN
Qiang Luo - ETDA Qiangdao, CN

Assignee:

Sanford, L.P. - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

1906

US Classification:

D19 50