Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Cecchin

Anthony J. Cecchin 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).

  • Portable communication device used as an accessory for a portable two-way radio
    Patent number: 7146187
    Abstract: A portable communication device (100) is capable of coupling to a two-way radio (102) via an interface. The portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Richards, Bruce A. Claxton, Michael Combs, Charles F. Jackson, Robert J. McCall, Carole Sandvos, legal representative, Charles B. Swope, Peter Gilmore, Deborah J. Monks, Anthony J. Cecchin, Jerry L. Sandvos, deceased
  • Portable communication device used as an accessory for a mobile communication system
    Patent number: 6959203
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a two-way radio console (600) and a portable communication device (100) comprise a mobile communication system in accordance with the present invention. The two-way radio console (600) has a docking interface (602) formed therein. The portable communication device is capable of coupling to the two-way radio console via the docking interface. Further, the portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio console and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio console. In this embodiment, the accessory is at least one of the following: a microphone, a speaker, and a two-way controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Claxton, Anthony J. Cecchin, Charles F. Jackson, Scott H. Richards, Carole Sandvos, legal representative, Charles B. Swope, Peter Gilmore, Jerry L. Sandvos, deceased
  • Portable communication device used as an accessory for a mobile communication system
    Publication number: 20040203510
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a two-way radio console (600) and a portable communication device (100) comprise a mobile communication system in accordance with the present invention. The two-way radio console (600) has a docking interface (602) formed therein. The portable communication device is capable of coupling to the two-way radio console via the docking interface. Further, the portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio console and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio console. In this embodiment, the accessory is at least one of the following: a microphone, a speaker, and a two-way controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Bruce A. Claxton, Anthony J. Cecchin, Charles F. Jackson, Scott H. Richards, Jerry L. Sandvos, Carole Sandvos, Charles B. Swope, Peter Gilmore
  • Portable communication device used as an accessory for a portable two-way radio
    Publication number: 20040192372
    Abstract: A portable communication device (100) is capable of coupling to a two-way radio (102) via an interface. The portable communication device is capable of selectively functioning as an accessory for the two-way radio and as a standalone communication device when coupled to the two-way radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Scott H. Richards, Bruce A. Claxton, Michael Combs, Charles F. Jackson, Robert J. McCall, Jerry L. Sandvos, Charles B. Swope, Peter Gilmore, Deborah J. Monks, Anthony J. Cecchin, Carole Sandvos
  • Charging device for charging a plurality of devices
    Patent number: 6794845
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a charging device (900) is capable of receiving a first device (102) coupled to a second device (100). The first device has a first battery associated therewith and the second device has a second battery associated therewith. The charging device is capable of charging the first battery and the second battery in one of the following manners: charging the first and second batteries in a serial manner, charging the first and second batteries in a parallel manner, and charging the second battery from the energy stored in the first battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Richards, Anthony J. Cecchin, Charles F. Jackson, Joseph E. Phillips
  • Charging device for charging a plurality of devices
    Publication number: 20040051497
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a charging device (900) is capable of receiving a first device (102) coupled to a second device (100). The first device has a first battery associated therewith and the second device has a second battery associated therewith. The charging device is capable of charging the first battery and the second battery in one of the following manners: charging the first and second batteries in a serial manner, charging the first and second batteries in a parallel manner, and charging the second battery from the energy stored in the first battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Scott H. Richards, Anthony J. Cecchin, Charles F. Jackson, Joseph E. Phillips