Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Krechmer

Kenneth R. Krechmer 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).

  • Patent number: 4625259
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to an integrated electronic assembly comprising a power supply and as associated electronics unit powered thereby. The integral power supply housing is pivotal with respect to the electronics unit housing. Protruding from the power supply is a plug (pair of prongs) for insertion directly into a standard electrical outlet to permit the entire assembly to be physically supported thereby. A detent is provided for holding the power supply at predetermined orientations with respect to the electronics unit. Electrical connections are maintained between the power supply and the electronics unit while they are pivoted at various orientations with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: Prentice Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Krechmer, James C. Milroy, William R. Burnett, Thomas A. Howell
  • Patent number: 4596021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modem that allows the user to switch back and forth between voice and data telecommunications during the same phone call without redialing. Such switching back and forth between voice and data telecommunications is accomplished by lifting the telephone handset for voice communications and replacing the telephone handset for resumption of data communications. The present invention also allows a local user to communicate with a remote user via a speaker at the remote modem location without the remote user picking up the remote handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: Prentice Corporation
    Inventors: Kelly Carter, Steve Gallagher, Gregory Iverson, Kenneth R. Krechmer