David M Christopher

US Patent:

D452968, Jan 15, 2002

Filed:

Oct 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/130502

Inventors:

Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
David Northway - San Carlos CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Heather Claubert - Redwood City CA
Lauren Utigard - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14345

US Patent:

6364697, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

May 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/569550

Inventors:

Grace Tseng - Palo Alto CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Sean OHara - Foster City CA
Lauren Utigard - Pleasanton CA
David Northway - San Carlos CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

439533, 439929

Abstract:

A method and system for coupling to a palmtop computer that supports both mobile computing and desktop use. A palmtop computer docking system is disclosed that includes a cable assembly and a base. The cable assembly includes a cable dock that is connected to a serial connector via an electrical cable. The cable dock includes a connector receptacle that mates with a corresponding connector on a palmtop computer. The cable assembly is adapted to engage the base so as to produce a fully functional docking cradle. In operation, once the cable assembly is engaged with the base, the serial connector is then coupled to the desired computing device (typically either a portable computer or a full-size computer). The resulting docking cradle facilitates desktop use such as, for example, communication with a full size computer. The cable assembly can be removed from the base and can be used independently of the base for mobile computing.

US Patent:

6381126, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

May 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/570362

Inventors:

Max Yoshimoto - San Francisco CA
Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Heather Klaubert - Redwood City CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361683, 361759, 312216, 70 57

Abstract:

A lid assembly that includes a lid and a coupling mechanism for coupling the lid to a palmtop computer system. The coupling mechanism is double jointed so as to move the lid from a closed position to an open position. In one embodiment, the coupling mechanism includes a plate and two clips that attach to the plate such that the clips rotate relative to the plate. The plate couples to the lid such that the lid rotates relative to the plate. In the closed position, the lid covers the display of the palmtop computer system. The lid is movable into the open position. In the open position, the display is uncovered and the lid is disposed against the rear side of the palmtop computer system. In one embodiment, the lid includes an opaque region and a non-opaque region. The non-opaque region allows for viewing a portion of the display of the palmtop computer while the lid is in the closed position.

US Patent:

6519141, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Sep 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/956621

Inventors:

Grace Tseng - Palo Alto CA
Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
Victor Heldt - Sunnyvale CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Brent Eikanas - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F 116

US Classification:

361683, 361759, 312216, 70 57

Abstract:

A handheld computer is provided that includes a first module combined with one or more modules. The first module includes a housing having one or more coupling surfaces, with each coupling surface including a coupling mechanism. A second module is coupleable to the first module. The second module includes a third coupling surface having a second coupling mechanism for mating with the first coupling mechanism. The third coupling surface is positioned on the second module so as to abut at least partially against the second coupling surface when the first coupling mechanism is mated with the second coupling mechanism.

US Patent:

D484135, Dec 23, 2003

Filed:

Sep 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/148415

Inventors:

Zita Netzel - Campbell CA
Brent Eikanas - San Jose CA
Victor Heldt - Sunnyvale CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
Lawrence Lam - San Jose CA
Michael Ryner - Brentwood CA
Todd Lewis - Mountain View CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14432

US Patent:

D485837, Jan 27, 2004

Filed:

Sep 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/148434

Inventors:

Grace Tseng - Palo Alto CA
Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
Victor Heldt - Sunnyvale CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Lawrence Lam - San Jose CA
Rich Gioscia - Santa Clara CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Milpitas CA

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14345

US Patent:

6900980, May 31, 2005

Filed:

May 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/847509

Inventors:

David A. Christopher - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G06F001/16

US Classification:

361683, 361679, 361684, 709203, 455556

Abstract:

A synchronization docking station or synchronization cradle for a handheld computer is disclosed. The synchronization cradle includes a data connection configured to communicate data from the docking station to the handheld computer. The synchronization cradle also includes at least one expansion card connector coupled to the docking station configured to communicate data between an expansion card and the docking station.

US Patent:

D4465261, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Sep 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/130308

Inventors:

Maaike Evers - San Francisco CA
David Northway - San Carlos CA
David Christopher - San Francisco CA
Heather Klaubert - Redwood City CA
Lauren Utigard - Pleasanton CA

Assignee:

Palm, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14441