Patents by Inventor Michael W. January

Michael W. January 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).

  • Communication systems with body worn plate design
    Patent number: 10972144
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a communication device. The methods comprise: concealing the communication device and/or at least one cable in a ballistic wearable item (e.g., a ballistic vest) such that the communication device resides in a storage slot for a trauma plate, where the communication device comprises a frame having a cross-sectional profile that matches a cross-sectional profile of the trauma plate by a given amount (e.g., 75-100%); and performing communication operations by a radio module integrated with the frame of the communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: HARRIS GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael W. January, Richard Furness, Cory N. Fitzsimmons, Daniel J. Harris
  • COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS WITH BODY WORN PLATE DESIGN
    Publication number: 20200177222
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a communication device. The methods comprise: concealing the communication device and/or at least one cable in a ballistic wearable item (e.g., a ballistic vest) such that the communication device resides in a storage slot for a trauma plate, where the communication device comprises a frame having a cross-sectional profile that matches a cross-sectional profile of the trauma plate by a given amount (e.g., 75-100%); and performing communication operations by a radio module integrated with the frame of the communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Michael W. January, Richard Furness, Cory N. Fitzsimmons, Daniel J. Harris
  • Radio system having a sliding mount for a portable radio and related methods
    Patent number: 10119786
    Abstract: A radio system includes a portable radio and at least one elongate mounting rail having spaced apart indentations therein. At least one sliding mount includes a mount body having a passageway therethrough and slidably receiving a corresponding elongate mounting rail. The mount body is coupled to the portable radio. At least one spring plunger is carried by the mount body and configured to engage at least one adjacent indentation in the elongate mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: HARRIS SOLUTIONS NY, INC.
    Inventors: Richard H. Furness, Michael W. January, Cory N. Fitzsimmons
  • Strap and buckle apparatus
    Patent number: D657503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. January
  • Pouch for holding a radio
    Patent number: D659384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. January
  • Backpack for holding a radio
    Patent number: D698542
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. January