Patents by Inventor James R. Fikert

James R. Fikert 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).

  • EMI shielding assemblies and related methods of retaining components thereof together
    Patent number: 7889515
    Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding apparatus generally includes a shield and a gasket. The gasket includes at least one tab formed monolithically with the gasket and attached to a support or portion of the gasket. The at least one tab is movable relative to the support from a first, pre-installed configuration in which the at least one tab is generally co-planar with the support to a second, installed configuration in which the at least one tab extends generally outwardly relative to the support. Movement of the at least one tab from the first configuration to the second configuration may position the at least one tab at least partially within the at least one opening of the shield. Frictional engagement of the at least one tab within the at least one opening may help retain the relative positioning of the gasket to the shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Boetto, James R. Fikert
  • EMI SHIELDING ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS OF RETAINING COMPONENTS THEREOF TOGETHER
    Publication number: 20090207579
    Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding apparatus generally includes a shield and a gasket. The gasket includes at least one tab formed monolithically with the gasket and attached to a support or portion of the gasket. The at least one tab is movable relative to the support from a first, pre-installed configuration in which the at least one tab is generally co-planar with the support to a second, installed configuration in which the at least one tab extends generally outwardly relative to the support. Movement of the at least one tab from the first configuration to the second configuration may position the at least one tab at least partially within the at least one opening of the shield. Frictional engagement of the at least one tab within the at least one opening may help retain the relative positioning of the gasket to the shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph C. Boetto, James R. Fikert