Patents by Inventor Wolfgang Metje

Wolfgang Metje 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).

  • Electronic device
    Patent number: 7391621
    Abstract: In an electronic device printed circuit boards in a housing are kept parallel to each other by guiding means. One or a plurality of these printed circuit boards is connected with a housing part each on their corresponding edge by means of electronic plug-in connections. To secure the electronic plug-in connections, spring means are provided which exert pressure on opposite edges of the printed circuit boards in the direction of the plug-in connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing
    Inventors: Wolfgang Metje, Nicolaas Johannes Damstra
  • Electronic device
    Publication number: 20070103881
    Abstract: In an electronic device printed circuit boards in a housing are kept parallel to each other by guiding means. One or a plurality of these printed circuit boards is connected with a housing part each on their corresponding edge by means of electronic plug-in connections. To secure the electronic plug-in connections, spring means are provided which exert pressure on opposite edges of the printed circuit boards in the direction of the plug-in connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Wolfgang Metje, Nicolaas Damstra
  • Cartridge for camera
    Patent number: D566714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Thomson Licensing S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Detlef Schaefer, Wolfgang Metje