Patents by Inventor Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi

Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi 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).

  • Implementation of friction hinge with a range of motion and detent separation greater than 180 degrees
    Patent number: 8224405
    Abstract: A mobile phone or other electronic device is provided with an improved friction hinge with a radial range of motion greater than 180 degrees and with detents at both ends of travel. The friction hinge can include an asymmetrical cam in conjunction with a single tab on a follower. Advantageously, the electronic device with the improved friction hinge can allows a full 360 degree range of motion with any number of detents at any radial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J Lombardi, Roger W. Harmon, Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi
  • Design and Implementation of Friction Hinge with a Range of Motion and Detent Separation Greater than 180 Degrees
    Publication number: 20100154171
    Abstract: A mobile phone or other electronic device is provided with an improved friction hinge with a radial range of motion greater than 180 degrees and with detents at both ends of travel. The friction hinge can include an asymmetrical cam in conjunction with a single tab on a follower. Advantageously, the electronic device with the improved friction hinge can allows a full 360 degree range of motion with any number of detents at any radial position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J Lombardi, Roger W. Harmon, Srikanth Thiruppukuzhi