Patents by Inventor Brian Honkala

Brian Honkala 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).

  • Removable keypad for a portable communication device and method
    Publication number: 20050057513
    Abstract: A keypad module for a portable communication device including a housing and plurality of keys that each actuate electronic switches. The keypad includes a keypad inlay having a left side and a right side, means for securing the keypad inlay to the front side of the housing, means for releasing the keypad inlay from the housing. The means for releasing the keypad inlay enables the keypad inlay to be removed from the housing by simultaneously depressing at least two of the plurality of keys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Honkala, Ted Krakowiak, David Zeiger