Eric C Hale

US Patent:

20120008309, Jan 12, 2012

Filed:

Jun 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/152241

Inventors:

Eric C. Hale - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

F21V 21/084
F21L 4/00

US Classification:

362105

Abstract:

A combination headlamp and lantern adapted to allow multiple uses of the same equipment in a variety of ways. In some aspects, the system performs as a lantern, such as a small lantern which may be used when camping, and which may be used suspended in a tent. In some aspects, the system performs as a headlamp, which may be used worn on the head when walking at night, for example. In some aspects, the lantern is mounted on a tripod.

US Patent:

20120018324, Jan 26, 2012

Filed:

Jul 20, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/186743

Inventors:

Eric C. Hale - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 85/00

US Classification:

206320

Abstract:

A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.

US Patent:

20120019113, Jan 26, 2012

Filed:

Jul 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/187541

Inventors:

Eric C. Hale - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H05K 5/02

US Classification:

3122231

Abstract:

A support case with flexible support legs for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configuration with the use of the flexible supports. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. The support legs may also be used as gripping arms and wrapped around items.

US Patent:

20120269503, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Apr 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/441790

Inventors:

Eric Hale - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G03B 17/00
F16M 11/24

US Classification:

396428, 2484401

Abstract:

The present invention is directed towards a miniature tripod assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be small enough to fit within the profile of the device. The miniature tripod assembly may use a ball joint which allows for multi-axis movement of the device relative to the legs of the tripod.

US Patent:

20200259062, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Mar 2, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/806144

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Douglas W. Tham - Menlo Park CA, US
Haifan Liang - Menlo Park CA, US
Eric C. Hale - Greenbrae CA, US
Gregory L. Kress - San Francisco CA, US
Scott A. Steber - San Francisco CA, US
Brentley M. Wiles - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 35/32
G04C 10/00
G04G 19/10
G04G 17/04
G04G 19/00
H02J 3/38
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.

US Patent:

20200028057, Jan 23, 2020

Filed:

Mar 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/354772

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Douglas W. Tham - Menlo Park CA, US
Haifan Liang - Menlo Park CA, US
Eric C. Hale - Greenbrae CA, US
Gregory L. Kress - San Francisco CA, US
Scott A. Steber - San Francisco CA, US
Brentley M. Wiles - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 35/32
G04C 10/00
G04G 19/10
G04G 17/04
G04G 19/00
H02J 3/38
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.

US Patent:

20190082881, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Mar 16, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/923215

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Greg Kress - San Francisco CA, US
Michael Chiasson - San Francisco CA, US
Eric Hale - San Francisco CA, US
Maya Kelley - San Francisco CA, US
Agustus Shelander - San Francisco CA, US
Brentley Wiles - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A47J 31/42
A47J 31/44
A47J 31/46
A47J 31/54
A47J 31/52

Abstract:

One variation of a method includes, at a system configured to brew a cup of coffee: reading an identifier from a packet; accessing a brew recipe based on the identifier; triggering a door actuator to open an inlet door on the system; initiating a brew cycle according to the brew recipe; during the brew cycle, activating a grinder for a grind duration to grind whole beans dispensed from the packet through the inlet door in response to manual closure of the inlet door, dispensing coffee grounds from the grinder into a brew chamber, heating a volume of water to a target temperature specified in the brew recipe, dispensing the volume of water into the brew chamber, and agitating the volume of water and coffee grounds in the brew chamber; and transferring fluid out of the brew chamber in response to conclusion of the brew cycle.

US Patent:

20170365766, Dec 21, 2017

Filed:

May 3, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/585376

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Douglas W. Tham - Menlo Park CA, US
Haifan Liang - Menlo Park CA, US
Eric C. Hale - Greenbrae CA, US
Gregory L. Kress - San Francisco CA, US
Scott A. Steber - San Francisco CA, US
Brentley M. Wiles - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 35/32
G04G 19/00
H02J 3/38
H02J 7/00

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.