Patents by Inventor James Aldo Simpson

James Aldo Simpson 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).

  • MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING CORRECT CARD INSERTION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130102169
    Abstract: A slot mechanism for an electronic device is adapted to receive a card therein. The slot mechanism includes a slot disposed within the electronic device. A pivotally moveable tab is spring biased to protrude within an interior of the slot. A spring biased card release mechanism includes a first arm disposed within the interior of the slot and a second arm disposed exterior to the slot. The second arm is configured to prevent movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in an incorrect orientation, thereby preventing complete insertion of the card. The first arm is configured to allow movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in a correct orientation, thereby allowing complete insertion of the card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: James Aldo SIMPSON, Jeffrey Charles BOS
  • Mechanism for facilitating correct card insertion in electronic devices
    Patent number: 8408930
    Abstract: A slot mechanism for an electronic device is adapted to receive a card therein. The slot mechanism includes a slot disposed within the electronic device. A pivotally moveable tab is spring biased to protrude within an interior of the slot. A spring biased card release mechanism includes a first arm disposed within the interior of the slot and a second arm disposed exterior to the slot. The second arm is configured to prevent movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in an incorrect orientation, thereby preventing complete insertion of the card. The first arm is configured to allow movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in a correct orientation, thereby allowing complete insertion of the card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: James Aldo Simpson, Jeffrey Charles Bos