Patents by Inventor Gene Pitkin

Gene Pitkin 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 and method of making a secure call
    Patent number: 7603104
    Abstract: A system of operating a wireless handset capable of making clear and secure calls is claimed. A secure call may be made by pressing a key for a predetermined amount of time. The handset enters a secure mode if the key is held for a time period greater than the predetermined amount of time. The handset enters a clear mode if the key is held for a time period less than the predetermined amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen Carter, Gene Pitkin, Henry Tong
  • Push-to-talk-wireless telephone
    Patent number: D424052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventors: Kim Haile, Stephen Carter, Steve Tidwell, Jon Korecki, Gene Pitkin, Jeff Rhine, Roger Bishop, Paul Johnson, Wai-Loong Lim, Michael Barry, Tark Abed, Raymond J. McKinnon, Jr., Mark Senatori