Patents by Inventor Bruce Claxton

Bruce Claxton 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).

  • Apparatus for unwrapping and transporting frangible wafers for ice cream sandwiches and the like
    Patent number: 7322166
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for unwrapping a package of frangible articles bearing a wrapping material, the wrapping material having a rear portion and a forward tab, the forward tab adapted to open the wrapping material when pulled, the apparatus comprising: (a) a support member for supporting the package; (b) a grasping mechanism adapted to grasp the forward tab and to pull the forward tab so as to open the wrapping material; (c) an engaging mechanism adapted to grasp the rear portion and pull the wrapping material so as to remove the wrapping material from the frangible articles. The invention may be used in conjunction with standard confection filling, transport and packaging machinery and mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Norse Dairy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Claxton
  • 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
  • Radio housing
    Patent number: D510332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas R. Haase, Bruce A. Claxton
  • Charger device
    Patent number: D519921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Claxton, Micha Manassen, Doron Ofek, Scott H. Richards, Timothy J. Sweeney
  • Cradle device
    Patent number: D526995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce A. Claxton, Micha Manassen, Scott H. Richards, Haim Slotin, Timothy J. Sweeney
  • Radio housing
    Patent number: D540290
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas R. Haase, Alina R. Butan, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Two way radio
    Patent number: D540765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stuart Pritchard, Bruce Claxton, Hor Weng Kong, Craig F. Siddoway
  • Adaptor device
    Patent number: D541741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Yosef Ben Yosef, Bruce A. Claxton, Eli Margalit, Scott H. Richards, Timothy J. Sweeney, Avi Zelig
  • Communication device
    Patent number: D477816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmad Zaini B Yahaya, Ban Hin Ooi, Craig F Siddoway, Bruce A Claxton
  • Portable communication device
    Patent number: D479211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig F Siddoway, Bruce A. Claxton, Brian H. Philips, William H. Robertson, Jr.
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D564997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D564998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D564999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Richards, Bruce A. Claxton, Jorge L. Garcia
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D566076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D572220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D576127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway
  • Housing for a communication device
    Patent number: D576128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi T. Tran, Bruce A. Claxton, Craig F Siddoway