Patents by Inventor Kathleen A. Stunkel

Kathleen A. Stunkel 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).

  • Light transmission apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6574414
    Abstract: A lightpipe apparatus and method includes a lightpipe body for transmitting light. The lightpipe body includes a receiving end portion for receiving the light and a display end portion. The lightpipe body further includes a first refractive surface disposed between the receiving end portion and the display end portion. An opaque substrate is applied to the first refractive surface to reflect the light toward the display end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schechtel, Kathleen A. Stunkel, William L. Bollig
  • Clip apparatus for a laptop computer
    Patent number: 6481681
    Abstract: A clip apparatus for a laptop computer includes a base member having a first end portion, a body portion, and a second end portion. The first end portion includes a flange portion for contacting a frame of a computer screen. The body portion includes an opening formed therein for receiving a locking pin. The second end portion includes an opening formed therein for receiving a mounting post. A securing arm is rotatably attached to the base to allow the securing arm to contact the frame of the computer screen and secure the base member to the frame of the computer screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Kathleen A. Stunkel, Kevin J. Schechtel, William L. Bollig
  • Light transmission apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20020090193
    Abstract: A lightpipe apparatus and method includes a lightpipe body for transmitting light. The lightpipe body includes a receiving end portion for receiving the light and a display end portion. The lightpipe body further includes a first refractive surface disposed between the receiving end portion and the display end portion. An opaque substrate is applied to the first refractive surface to reflect the light toward the display end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin J. Schechtel, Kathleen A. Stunkel, William L. Bollig
  • Liquid crystal display apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6404467
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a housing and a button array contacting the housing. The button array includes a plurality of buttons and is positioned between the housing and a transparent shield. The transparent shield is attached to the housing to secure the button array to the housing. The transparent shield is positioned between the button array and a liquid crystal display to shield the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Zeiger, Kevin J. Schechtel, David J. Galovich, Kathleen A. Stunkel
  • Adapter
    Patent number: D464623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas J. Pogagtetz, Kevin J. Schechtel, William L. Bollig, Kathleen A. Stunkel, Scott H. Wilson
  • Liquid crystal display for a modem enclosure
    Patent number: D430150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Zeiger, Kevin J. Schechtel, David J. Galovich, Kathleen A. Stunkel