Patents by Inventor Robert B. Burchett

Robert B. Burchett 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).

  • Self-retaining actuator
    Patent number: 4845325
    Abstract: A self-retaining actuator is provided for actuating a switch within a housing. A lever includes fingers which extend through a hole in the housing. Lips on the fingers mount the lever to the housing. A resilient seal is positioned about the fingers and engages the lever and housing about the hole. A resilient actuator extends from the seal between the fingers to actuate the switch when the lever is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Burchett, Douglas D. Peebles
  • Combined chassis retention and electrical contact arrangement
    Patent number: 4815980
    Abstract: A spring clip arrangement is disclosed for a portable battery powered device which provides an efficient chassis retention feature for a slideably removable electrical chassis in unassociated housing. This retention is accomplished without machine screws and no special tools required. This spring clip arrangement also serves as the electrical contact interface for the associated battery power source insertable in a provided battery compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: James V. Lauder, Robert B. Burchett, David H. Karl