Patents by Inventor Anthony M. Kakiel
Anthony M. Kakiel 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).
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Patent number: 10749999Abstract: A control switch (110) is provided to facilitate a primary user interface for a control top surface (106) of a non-orthogonal control top (102) of a portable communication device (100). The control switch (110) comprises a thumb button actuator (112), a rotary lever (220) having a lever arm (222) extending therefrom, a transfer arm (202) coupled between the thumb button actuator and the lever arm of the rotary lever, and an electrical rotary switch (204) with a switch shaft (224) providing a primary axis of orthogonal rotation. Actuation of the thumb button actuator (112) results in linear, non-orthogonal motion of the transfer arm (202) being translated into rotary motion of the switch shaft (224) about the primary axis of orthogonal rotation (205).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Jin Siang Chew, William Robertson, Anthony M Kakiel, Peter Gilmore
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Publication number: 20200204667Abstract: A control switch (110) is provided to facilitate a primary user interface for a control top surface (106) of a non-orthogonal control top (102) of a portable communication device (100). The control switch (110) comprises a thumb button actuator (112), a rotary lever (220) having a lever arm (222) extending therefrom, a transfer arm (202) coupled between the thumb button actuator and the lever arm of the rotary lever, and an electrical rotary switch (204) with a switch shaft (224) providing a primary axis of orthogonal rotation. Actuation of the thumb button actuator (112) results in linear, non-orthogonal motion of the transfer arm (202) being translated into rotary motion of the switch shaft (224) about the primary axis of orthogonal rotation (205).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: ANDREW P. MIEHL, JODY H. AKENS, JIN SIANG CHEW, WILLIAM ROBERTSON, ANTHONY M. KAKIEL, PETER GILMORE
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Patent number: 10680371Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a battery to different electrical components within an electrical device includes a housing, and a plurality of sheet metal contacts coupled to and extending through the housing. The plurality of sheet metal contacts define a plurality of battery contact regions and a plurality of internal contact regions spaced form the plurality of battery contact regions. The plurality of internal contact regions physically contact the plurality of different electrical components. A first one of the plurality of internal contact regions is offset from a second one of the plurality of internal contact regions in a different spatial plane than a spatial plane of the second one of the plurality of internal contact regions.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Guerin L. Williams, Jody H. Akens, Timothy Brand, Anthony M. Kakiel, Kevin K. Maggert, William Robertson
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Patent number: 10615836Abstract: A radio includes an inner radio core having a main frame assembly and at least one water-sealed sub-assembly sealed to the main frame assembly. The inner radio core is an independently testable and functional radio. The radio further includes at least one customizable housing component configured to be releasably coupled to the inner radio core via at least one hook, tab, or fastener.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Jody H. Akens, Steven Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, William Robertson, Adrian F. Rubio
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Patent number: 10418604Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying a battery of a portable communication device. The battery carrier includes a body, a carrier sealing surface, and a wiper. The carrier sealing surface engages a battery seal while the battery is positioned in the battery carrier. The wiper is positioned on a support surface of a battery receptacle in the body. The wiper is aligned with battery contacts of the battery. The wiper wipes the electrical contacts when the battery is inserted into the battery receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Anthony M. Kakiel, Gary A. Lee, Ido Amit
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Patent number: 10410491Abstract: A method is provided that generates a sound illusion profile to replicate a quantity of resources arriving at an incident scene. A virtual partner or the like determines that an incident has escalated from a first severity level to a second severity level. The virtual partner determines a quantity of resources needed to deescalate the incident to the first severity level. A sound illusion profile is generated to replicate a sound associated with the quantity of resources. A signal is sent to one or more speaker devices in a region surrounding the location of the incident to generate an output sound based on the sound illusion profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Scott G. Potter, Arthur E. Petela, Steven Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel
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Publication number: 20190188985Abstract: A method is provided that generates a sound illusion profile to replicate a quantity of resources arriving at an incident scene. A virtual partner or the like determines that an incident has escalated from a first severity level to a second severity level. The virtual partner determines a quantity of resources needed to deescalate the incident to the first severity level. A sound illusion profile is generated to replicate a sound associated with the quantity of resources. A signal is sent to one or more speaker devices in a region surrounding the location of the incident to generate an output sound based on the sound illusion profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: SCOTT G. POTTER, ARTHUR E. PETELA, STEVEN GILMORE, ANTHONY M. KAKIEL
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Publication number: 20180366696Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying a battery of a portable communication device. The battery carrier includes a body, a carrier sealing surface, and a wiper. The carrier sealing surface engages a battery seal while the battery is positioned in the battery carrier. The wiper is positioned on a support surface of a battery receptacle in the body. The wiper is aligned with battery contacts of the battery. The wiper wipes the electrical contacts when the battery is inserted into the battery receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Anthony M. Kakiel, Gary A. Lee, Ido Amit
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Patent number: 9843355Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Patent number: 9806758Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Publication number: 20170230071Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Publication number: 20170230070Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Publication number: 20170179991Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Patent number: 9667297Abstract: An improved venting and sealing assembly for a portable communication device is provided. The venting and sealing assembly is formed of a housing enclosure having a walled aperture with a bottom surface and an offset through-hole passing therethrough. A flexible substrate having a vent hole is coupled to the housing enclosure across the walled aperture such that the vent hole is offset from the offset through-hole. A breathable membrane is coupled across the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A rigid plate having an opening is coupled to the breathable membrane, the opening of the rigid plate being aligned with the vent hole of the flexible substrate. A closed-loop sealing rib is formed around the vent hole of the flexible substrate and/or upon the bottom surface of the walled aperture of the housing enclosure. The assembly provides a vent path and a self-sealing enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Andrew P. Miehl, Jody H. Akens, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Patent number: 9052737Abstract: A rotary control (100, 500, 700) provides improved running-torque through a running-torque stack up assembly (140). The running-torque stack up assembly (140) may be implemented in a modular approach (500, 700) independent of a shaft (130) and switch housing, or may be implemented to incorporate the shaft (100) and switch housing. The running-torque stack up assembly (140) is formed of a spring (114), a stationary disk (112), and a rotating disk (108) having sliding top and bottom surfaces provided through either pads (106, 110) or an overmolded coating (710).Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Dharmendrasinh R. Mahida, Peter B. Gilmore, Anthony M. Kakiel, Charles E. Kline
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Publication number: 20140238183Abstract: A rotary control (100, 500, 700) provides improved running-torque through a running-torque stack up assembly (140). The running-torque stack up assembly (140) may be implemented in a modular approach (500, 700) independent of a shaft (130) and switch housing, or may be implemented to incorporate the shaft (100) and switch housing. The running-torque stack up assembly (140) is formed of a spring (114), a stationary disk (112), and a rotating disk (108) having sliding top and bottom surfaces provided through either pads (106, 110) or an overmolded coating (710).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: DHARMENDRASINH R. MAHIDA, PETER B. GILMORE, ANTHONY M. KAKIEL, CHARLES E. KLINE
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Patent number: 8415577Abstract: A rotary control assembly (200) for a handheld two-way radio (100) provides improved tactile feedback in the form of clicks, even during gloved usage. Assembly (200) includes a housing having a large control knob (108), a rotary switch control (202) having a shaft (204), a shaft extender (206) having a toothed gear element (210), and a ball plunger (302). As the control knob (108) is rotated, the shaft extender (206), toothed gear element (210) and shaft (204), all turn in cooperation. The toothed gear element (210) is loaded by the ball plunger thereby generating a clicking tactile feedback in response to the control knob (108) being rotated. A large control knob (108), suitable for a ruggedized environment, can thus be used in conjunction with a small rotary switch control (202) for improved tactile feedback while maximizing internal space efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jorge L. Garcia, Anthony M. Kakiel, Adrian F. Rubio
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Patent number: 8375571Abstract: A component assembly (10) used for picking and placing the component assembly includes a component (14-30) having a geometry incapable of being picked and placed or having a geometry that is unstable when placed through a reflow oven. The assembly includes a support member such as a detachable clip (11) having a pick and placeable surface such as a top flat surface (12). The clip attaches to the component to modify a center of gravity to form a stable component assembly once attached to the support member. The component assembly can further include conductive elements (such as a center conductor (17) of a coaxial cable (16) and at least one ground conductor (15)) used for registration with apertures or other surface locations on a substrate (19).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: George Mtchedlishvili, Joseph Q. Combey, Anthony M. Kakiel
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Patent number: 8244191Abstract: A push-button assembly for a handheld radio (100) is provided which permits off-axis actuation by a gloved user amongst a crowded radio control environment. The push-button (108) includes first and second guide posts (202, 204) of different length, one guide post also serving as a switch actuator. An alignment guide (206) receives the two guide posts (202, 204). The alignment guide (206) with the first and second guide posts (202, 204) are coupled within a recessed portion (216) of a housing (102) to provide tactile feedback, even during gloved usage. The alignment guide (206) may further provide a light guide (110) which can operate as a third guide post for the radio (100).Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jorge L. Garcia, Anthony M. Kakiel, Adrian F. Rubio
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Publication number: 20110308923Abstract: A rotary control assembly (200) for a handheld two-way radio (100) provides improved tactile feedback in the form of clicks, even during gloved usage. Assembly (200) includes a housing having a large control knob (108), a rotary switch control (202) having a shaft (204), a shaft extender (206) having a toothed gear element (210), and a ball plunger (302). As the control knob (108) is rotated, the shaft extender (206), toothed gear element (210) and shaft (204), all turn in cooperation. The toothed gear element (210) is loaded by the ball plunger thereby generating a clicking tactile feedback in response to the control knob (108) being rotated. A large control knob (108), suitable for a ruggedized environment, can thus be used in conjunction with a small rotary switch control (202) for improved tactile feedback while maximizing internal space efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Jorge L. Garcia, Anthony M. Kakiel, Adrian F. Rubio