Patents by Inventor David J. Hickling

David J. Hickling 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).

  • Fasteners
    Patent number: 4462142
    Abstract: The invention relates to fasteners for two parts of a body which are wholly contained within the body and not visible when the two parts are joined.The fastener comprises a resilient member secured inside the first part of the body projecting internally of the body and an orifice formed inside the second part of the body. The resilient member is shaped to enter the orifice and verge the two parts together and to permit separation of the two parts by a relative pivoting movement adjacent to the abutting joint between the parts whereby the resilient member is retracted from the orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventor: David J. Hickling
  • Telephone apparatus
    Patent number: 4403116
    Abstract: The body for a telephone unit is designed to permit easy removal for maintenance and for initial assembly. The escutcheon plate which is a close fit to the dial is fitted in an oval hole which allows it to move on the body to clear the dial on removal of the telephone body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1983
    Assignee: Overseas Limited
    Inventors: Eric Prince, Walter P. Greenslade, David J. Hickling
  • Cover assemblies for electrical apparatus
    Patent number: 4336417
    Abstract: A non removable cover for an electrical device e.g. a cradle switch springset in a telephone comprises a cover which slides on to the electrical device and a mounting pad which holds the cover in position when the electrical device is soldered onto a printed wiring board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Plessey Handel und Investments AG
    Inventor: David J. Hickling
  • Telephone base with keyboard dialing means and visual display
    Patent number: D298132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventor: David J. Hickling