Patents by Inventor Harold L. Wikel

Harold L. Wikel 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).

  • Ergonomic user interface for a portable navigation device
    Patent number: 9188457
    Abstract: A portable navigation device (200) with an ergonomic user interface is described. It includes: a housing (210); a controller (220) coupled to the housing (210), the controller (220) configured to control the operations of a portable navigation device; memory (270), coupled to the controller (220), being operable to store a route; an integrated global positioning system (GPS) receiver (250) in the housing (210), coupled to the controller (220); a display (240) within the housing (210) and coupled to the controller (220), the display (240) viewable from a front (305) of the housing (210); and a paddle control module (310) coupled to a rear portion (315) of the housing (210), configured to control certain operations of the device. The ergonomic design allows a user ease of access, to operate a portable navigation device accurately, intuitively and with minimal distraction, during operation. This structure provides an enhanced user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Power adapter
    Patent number: D632652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Matthew B Ansley
  • Power adapter
    Patent number: D632653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Sean P Daw
  • Headset for a communication device
    Patent number: D634736
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold L. Wikel, Matthew B. Ansley, David W. Larmour
  • Remote control
    Patent number: D645848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A Arnholt, Harold L Wikel
  • Ear hook interface
    Patent number: D647514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Matthew B Ansley, Joseph R Meersman
  • Docking station
    Patent number: D647520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold L Wikel
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D656931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D656932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D657355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Christopher A Arnholt
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D657356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device dock
    Patent number: D669460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device dock
    Patent number: D669461
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device dock
    Patent number: D670283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Stand
    Patent number: D689478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Christopher A Arnholt, Daniel T Berg
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D690689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: Harold L. Wikel
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D690690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Timothy J Sutherland
  • Device cradle
    Patent number: D693802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventor: Harold L Wikel
  • Removable case
    Patent number: D703649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Harold L. Wikel, Christopher A. Arnholt, Renee M. Garnham
  • Portable charger
    Patent number: D714214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Harold L Wikel, Sean P Daw