Patents by Inventor Alan Gorringe

Alan Gorringe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Battery connection interrupter
    Patent number: 6837739
    Abstract: A battery is inside an enclosure. A shim is inserted between the battery and at least one contact. The shim can be actuated externally without requiring the enclosure to be opened. The shim may be conductive on at least one face to provide a switch function, or may be non-conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alan Gorringe, Samuel K. Swenson
  • Battery connection interrupter
    Publication number: 20040152356
    Abstract: A battery is inside an enclosure. A shim is inserted between the battery and at least one contact. The shim can be actuated externally without requiring the enclosure to be opened. The shim may be conductive on at least one face to provide a switch function, or may be non-conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Alan Gorringe, Samuel K. Swenson