Patents by Inventor Erik Ganswindt

Erik Ganswindt 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).

  • Patent number: 9525201
    Abstract: A hinge of a device is provided that serves as a radiator. The hinge includes first and second conductive pin elements. The opposite ends of the first and second conductive pin elements are configured to mechanically engage the device. The hinge also includes an insulator between portions of the first and second conductive pin elements. The end of at least the first conductive pin element is also configured to be in electrical communication with radio frequency circuitry of the device such that the first conductive pin element functions as the radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Erik Ganswindt, Aycan Erentok, Anton Olof Fahlgren, Veli-Pekka Ronn
  • Publication number: 20160118709
    Abstract: A hinge of a device is provided that serves as a radiator. The hinge includes first and second conductive pin elements. The opposite ends of the first and second conductive pin elements are configured to mechanically engage the device. The hinge also includes an insulator between portions of the first and second conductive pin elements. The end of at least the first conductive pin element is also configured to be in electrical communication with radio frequency circuitry of the device such that the first conductive pin element functions as the radiator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Erik Ganswindt, Aycan Erentok, Anton Olof Fahlgren, Veli-Pekka Ronn