Patents by Inventor Brian F. Mellage

Brian F. Mellage 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 accessory
    Patent number: 7991433
    Abstract: An electronic device accessory includes a housing containing electronic circuitry. A plug extends from the housing and the plug is configured to connect to a receptacle of the electronic device. A member is attached to the housing and is moveable with respect to the housing so as to physically interfere with connection of the plug with the receptacle of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Brian F. Mellage, Curtis W. Thornton, Gerard J. Hayes
  • Mobile wireless communications terminals and wireless communications cards for use with an electronic device
    Patent number: 7460076
    Abstract: A wireless communications card for use with an electronic device includes a frame and an antenna system. The frame is configured for removable installation in the electronic device. The antenna system includes first and second antennas each integral with the frame. At least one of the first and second antennas is selectively movable relative to the other between a first antenna configuration and a second antenna configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Gerard J. Hayes, Curtis W. Thornton, Brian F. Mellage
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESSORY
    Publication number: 20080123283
    Abstract: An electronic device accessory includes a housing containing electronic circuitry. A plug extends from the housing and the plug is configured to connect to a receptacle of the electronic device. A member is attached to the housing and is moveable with respect to the housing so as to physically interfere with connection of the plug with the receptacle of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Brian F. Mellage, Curtis W. Thornton, Gerard J. Hayes
  • Mobile wireless communications terminals and wireless communications cards for use with an electronic device
    Publication number: 20070285320
    Abstract: A wireless communications card for use with an electronic device includes a frame and an antenna system. The frame is configured for removable installation in the electronic device. The antenna system includes first and second antennas each integral with the frame. At least one of the first and second antennas is selectively movable relative to the other between a first antenna configuration and a second antenna configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Gerard J. Hayes, Curtis W. Thornton, Brian F. Mellage