Victor E Carlson

US Patent:

20120120012, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/296702

Inventors:

Victor J. Carlson - Canoga Park CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173

Abstract:

A method for inputting symbols into a data entry field of an electronic device includes displaying on the electronic device a start screen having a plurality of start zones. Each start zone has a plurality of symbols associated therewith. A start zone is selected using the electronic device, and an end screen having a plurality of end zones is displayed on the electronic device. Each end zone has assigned thereto a single symbol or function. When an end zone is selected using the electronic device, the symbol assigned to the selected end zone is inputted into the data entry field of the electronic device, in order to create a message, command, etc.

US Patent:

55845665, Dec 17, 1996

Filed:

Jul 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/503335

Inventors:

William K. Bowman - Thousand Oaks CA
Victor E. Carlson - Westlake Village CA

Assignee:

R. C. Dudek & Company, Inc. - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

F21V 2134

US Classification:

362220

Abstract:

A backlighting light fixture adapted for use in providing backlight illumination for display structures having a framework made of rail members assembled to define openings, with translucent, image bearing panels mounted in the openings. The backlighting light fixture has a reflector and lamp support portion is made of a resilient and flexible material, having an inside surface, an outside surface, and opposing side edges and top and bottom edges. A first attachment portion is attached to an inside surface of the reflector and lamp support portion. A light source is also provided, with a second attachment portion fixed thereto. The first and second attachment portions are detachably attachable together so that the light source can be detachably affixed to the inside surface of the reflector and lamp support portion. The backlighting light fixture is detachably engageable with the display structure by rearwardly bowing the outside surface of the reflector and lamp support portion carrying the light source, and engaging its side edges with the display structures so that the reflector and lamp support portion and its carried light source are securely retained in the area of the opening.