Patents by Inventor John F. Worrell

John F. Worrell 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).

  • Faceplate with provision for optional icons
    Patent number: 5977481
    Abstract: A faceplate for communications equipment includes a plate member having an opening for access to a communications port, and an icon mounting stall associated with the opening. The icon mounting stall includes a cavity in the plate member which is covered by a membrane along the front face of the plate member. The membrane is integrally formed in the plate member and is relatively thinner than the plate member. The membrane is puncturable to permit reception of an icon in the mounting stall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: John F. Worrell, James E. Crompton, III