Patents by Inventor Graeme Fleming

Graeme Fleming 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).

  • Hinge mechanism
    Patent number: 6209173
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for pivotally connecting first and second housings of a portable electronic device for movement between closed and open positions, the mechanism comprising a hinge shaft mounted for rotation with the first housing and providing a camming surface, and resilient means mounted for rotation with the second housing and arranged to cooperate with the camming surface so as to vary loading of the resilient means on the camming surface for relative rotation therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Tony Salter, Graeme Fleming, Kenneth Kwong