Patents by Inventor Isaac Ward

Isaac Ward 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: 7137562
    Abstract: A circuit board mounted data card reader includes an elevated card receiving assembly for receiving a data card such as a SIM card, UIM card, or the like, and a support assembly. The card receiving assembly is elevated or spaced away from the circuit board by the support assembly for conserving space on the circuit board and allowing other components to be mounted to the circuit board beneath the data card reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Owen West, Kenneth Weselake, Isaac Ward, Souhail Abood
  • Patent number: 7106222
    Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Kenneth Weselake
  • Patent number: 7010121
    Abstract: A mobile telephone having a single piece molded housing or shell includes a core assembly for supporting the functional components of the mobile telephone. The core assembly may further include ancillary hardware components such as an electrical power source, user interface input/output devices, and the like required for operation of the telephone. The single piece molded shell molded about the core assembly so that the core assembly is substantially enclosed by the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Dietmar F. Wennemer, Akos Feher, Isaac Ward, Kenneth Lawrence Weselake, David Owen West, Souhail Abood, Mai Doan
  • Patent number: 7003267
    Abstract: A part employing internally molded shapes and surface finish to provide cosmetic features or design elements includes a body, at least a portion of which is molded of a transparent or semi-transparent material having an internal surface and an external surface. A cosmetic feature is formed in the internal surface of the body and is visible through the body of the part from the external surface. In some embodiments, the part is within a mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Souhail Abood, David Owen West, Dietmar F. Wennemer, Kenneth Lawrence Weselake
  • Publication number: 20050042012
    Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Kenneth Weselake
  • Patent number: 6824321
    Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Kenneth Weselake
  • Publication number: 20040204090
    Abstract: A circuit board mounted data card reader includes an elevated card receiving assembly for receiving a data card such as a SIM card, UIM card, or the like, and a support assembly. The card receiving assembly is elevated or spaced away from the circuit board by the support assembly for conserving space on the circuit board and allowing other components to be mounted to the circuit board beneath the data card reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: David Owen West, Kenneth Weselake, Isaac Ward, Souhail Abood
  • Publication number: 20040057769
    Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Kenneth Weselake
  • Patent number: 6685487
    Abstract: An elastomeric connector assembly for electrically coupling electronic components comprises a first contact member extending from a surface of a first electronic component in a generally vertical plane for providing electrical connection to the first electronic component and a second contact member extending from a surface of a second electronic component in a generally vertical plane for providing electrical connection to the second electronic component. An elastomeric connector is disposed between the first contact member and the second contact member in a generally horizontal plane. The elastomeric connector couples the first contact member and the second contact member for providing an electrical connection between the first and second electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Information & Communication Mobile LLC
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Dietmar F. Wennemer
  • Publication number: 20030232525
    Abstract: An elastomeric connector assembly for electrically coupling electronic components comprises a first contact member extending from a surface of a first electronic component in a generally vertical plane for providing electrical connection to the first electronic component and a second contact member extending from a surface of a second electronic component in a generally vertical plane for providing electrical connection to the second electronic component. An elastomeric connector is disposed between the first contact member and the second contact member in a generally horizontal plane. The elastomeric connector couples the first contact member and the second contact member for providing an electrical connection between the first and second electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Dietmar F. Wennemer
  • Publication number: 20030216125
    Abstract: A part employing internally molded shapes and surface finish to provide cosmetic features or design elements includes a body, at least a portion of which is molded of a transparent or semi-transparent material having an internal surface and an external surface. A cosmetic feature is formed in the internal surface of the body and is visible through the body of the part from the external surface. In some embodiments, the part is within a mobile phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Isaac Ward, Souhail Abood, David Owen West, Dietmar F. Wennemer, Kenneth Lawrence Weselake
  • Publication number: 20030027589
    Abstract: A mobile telephone having a single piece molded housing or shell includes a core assembly for supporting the functional components of the mobile telephone. The core assembly may further include ancillary hardware components such as an electrical power source, user interface input/output devices, and the like required for operation of the telephone. The single piece molded shell molded about the core assembly so that the core assembly is substantially enclosed by the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Dietmar F. Wennemer, Akos Feher, Isaac Ward, Kenneth Lawrence Weselake, David Owen West, Souhail Abood, Mai Doan
  • Patent number: 6171127
    Abstract: A deskstand for a radio telephone handset or battery pack therefor, the deskstand having a retention mechanism including pivot members which allow an inserted handset or battery pack to be tilted into a locking position with respect to the deskstand, and to be located in relation to the deskstand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Malcolm R. Hebblewhite, Andrew J. Gartrell, Isaac Ward