Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Baracat

Frederick A. Baracat 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).

  • Wireless communication device with variable antenna radiation pattern and corresponding method
    Patent number: 7024232
    Abstract: A communication device 10 and a corresponding method are arranged for changing the radiation pattern of an antenna 14, where the radiation pattern of the antenna 14 is set to a half-space pattern if the communication device 10 is in close proximity to an object. A reflector 18 is activated to produce the half space radiation pattern. The reflector 18 is deactivated to produce the full space pattern. A switching device 26 determines the state of the reflector 18. A sensing and control device 23 controls the state of the switching device 26.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorenzo A. Ponce De Leon, Christos Kontogeorgakis, Robert Andrew Kroegel, Glafkos Stratis, Gary L. Eisenhauer, Glenn Scott Zax, Frederick A. Baracat
  • Wireless communication device with variable antenna radiation pattern and corresponding method
    Publication number: 20040214621
    Abstract: A communication device 10 and a corresponding method are arranged for changing the radiation pattern of an antenna 14, where the radiation pattern of the antenna 14 is set to a half-space pattern if the communication device 10 is in close proximity to an object. A reflector 18 is activated to produce the half space radiation pattern. The reflector 18 is deactivated to produce the full space pattern. A switching device 26 determines the state of the reflector 18. A sensing and control device 23 controls the state of the switching device 26.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: Lorenzo A. Ponce De Leon, Christos Kontogeorgakis, Robert Andrew Kroegel, Glafkos Stratis, Gary L. Eisenhauer, Glenn Scott Zax, Frederick A. Baracat
  • Carry holder for an electronic device
    Patent number: 5038400
    Abstract: According to the invention, a carry holder for carrying a portable two-way radio provides the interconnections between the portable radio and a accessory device. The carry holder provides the interconnection between the portable radio's universal connector and the accessory device's accessory connector. When the radio is placed in the carry holder, the radio's universal connector engages the carry holder, which is coupled to the accessory device. Therefore, a quick engagement and disengagement mechanism for the radio and the accessory device is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Baracat, Stanley A. Yeager, Jr.
  • Cable strain relief
    Patent number: 4940262
    Abstract: A band (or eyelet) (16 or 17) is crimped onto a cable (12) so as to form at least one flange (18 or 19). The flange (18 or 19) is received in a slot between fingers (23) of a receptacle (20) so as to provide both longitudinal and rotational strain relief.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Baracat, Stanley A. Yaeger, Jr.