Patents by Inventor Andrew I. Whitmore

Andrew I. Whitmore 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).

  • Electrical module mounting apparatus and method thereof
    Patent number: 5459640
    Abstract: An electrical module (125) is for mounting upon a circuit board (104). During circuit assembly, the electrical module (125) is placed upon a breakaway portion (117) of the circuit board (104) and a bracket assembly (103) is mounted to the circuit board (104) so as to position the electrical module (125). At the conclusion of circuit assembly, final assembly is initiated and the breakaway portion (117) is removed and the circuit board (104) is mounted into a housing (105). Preferably, the electrical module (125) is in direct contact with the housing (105) so as to maximize heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Moutrie, Andrew I. Whitmore, David M. Hess, John C. Laugal, Steven M. Mina, Matthew J. Boler