Patents by Inventor W. Kevin Carpenter

W. Kevin Carpenter 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).

  • Publication number: 20080226435
    Abstract: A loading and unloading apparatus adapted for use on a wheel-supported trailer body is provided. The loading and unloading apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate support arms, a plurality of channels under the floor structure of the trailer body allowing the support arms to be mounted thereon and move longitudinally between a stored position and an operating position, at least one deck panel having two opposite end edge portions and means for securing the opposite end edge portions to the support arms. The opposite end edge portions are detachably mounted on the support arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory S. Patterson, W. Kevin Carpenter, Glen Weichold
  • Patent number: 6924770
    Abstract: Modular external antenna assemblies are configured to releaseably attach to wireless terminals and replace internal antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: W. Kevin Carpenter, William Tolbert
  • Patent number: 6205222
    Abstract: Clamping devices are provided with increased clamping force to firmly attach electronic devices to various objects. Clamping devices include a base, such as an electronic device housing, and a clip hinged to the base. The clip is pivotable, relative to the base, along a path of rotation between a closed position and an open position. An extension spring is configured to continuously urge the clip towards the closed position when the clip is positioned between an intermediate point along the path of rotation and the closed position, and to continuously urge the clip towards the open position when the clip is positioned between the intermediate point and the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventor: W. Kevin Carpenter