Seattle, WA, United States of America

Francie Judith Zant

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC. Active years: 2016-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Francie Judith Zant. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/francie-judith-zant

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 9.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2016-2018

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Francie Judith Zant

Introduction

Francie Judith Zant is an accomplished inventor based in Seattle, WA. He has made significant contributions to the field of input device technology, holding 2 patents that showcase his innovative ideas and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

Zant's latest patents focus on input device sensor configurations. One of his patents describes an input device that includes a sensor substrate with a capacitive sensor designed to detect the proximity of an object. This device features a flexible contact layer that is spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is engineered to flex and make contact with the sensor substrate when pressure is applied, thereby initiating an input to a computing device. Additionally, the flexible contact layer can incorporate a force concentrator pad, which channels pressure to ensure effective contact with the sensor substrate.

Another patent by Zant also details input device configurations, where the flexible contact layer is designed to flex and contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input. This configuration similarly includes a force concentrator pad that channels pressure to facilitate the interaction between the flexible contact layer and the sensor substrate.

Career Highlights

Francie Judith Zant is currently associated with Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, where he continues to develop innovative technologies that enhance user interaction with computing devices. His work has contributed to advancements in the design and functionality of input devices.

Collaborations

Zant has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Timothy Carlyle Shaw and Flavio Protasio Ribeiro, further enriching his contributions to the field of technology.

Conclusion

Francie Judith Zant's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in technology, particularly in the realm of input devices. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing user experience through thoughtful design and engineering.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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