Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Croft

Kenneth A. Croft 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: 11911410
    Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acid oligomer compounds and to their use in compositions and methods for inhibiting proliferation, survival or viability of cancer cells including prostate, lung, pancreatic, breast, cervical and bone cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Repluca PTY LTD
    Inventors: Derek Richard, Kenneth O'Byrne, Laura Croft, Sam Beard
  • Patent number: 6665543
    Abstract: An antenna configuration for storing and deploying an antenna used with a hand-held wireless device, and method thereof. The device housing has a molded opening for holding a stylus element used with the device. The antenna is also stored in the housing within the molded opening. When the stylus is removed from the molded opening, the antenna can slide within the opening to a position in which it protrudes at one end from the housing. Thus, the antenna can be stored where it is protected and out of the way. In addition, the current form factor (size, shape and appearance) of the hand-held device can be retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Jay B. McCleary, Kenneth A. Croft, Curtis D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 6622031
    Abstract: An antenna configuration for storing and deploying an antenna used with a hand-held wireless device, and method thereof. The device housing has a molded opening for holding a stylus element used with the device. The antenna is also stored in the housing within the molded opening, and the base end of the antenna is pivotably attached to the housing. In the present embodiment, the pivotable antenna is held in place within the molded opening by the stylus element. When the stylus element is removed, the antenna automatically pivots to the position in which it protrudes from the device housing. Thus, the antenna can be stored where it is protected and out of the way. In addition, the current form factor (size, shape and appearance) of the hand-held device can be retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Jay B. McCleary, Curtis D. Thompson, Kenneth A. Croft
  • Patent number: 6529743
    Abstract: A wireless communication system configured to transceive information through use of a wireless telephone, the wireless communication system comprising a host that is configured to transmit and receive a signal. In communication with the host is an analog-only capable modem. The modem is capable of transceiving the signal along an analog communication network. Coupled with the modem and the wireless telephone is a communication adaptor mechanism which is configured to convert the signal from the modem such that the wireless telephone is capable of transceiving the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: 3Com Corporation
    Inventors: Curtis Duane Thompson, Kenneth A. Croft
  • Patent number: 6490439
    Abstract: A transceiver device and method thereof for sending signals to and receiving signals from another device via a wireless connection and for providing information about the wireless connection to a user. An antenna coupled to the transceiver is visible to the user. The antenna is a lighted antenna that is adapted to provide a visual indication of a wireless signal to a user. The lighted antenna can be used to show that the transceiver is transmitting or receiving signals, that a data connection has been made, or that a Bluetooth piconet has been detected. The color and/or intensity of the lighted antenna can be varied to indicate, for example, the strength of the signal. With a lighted antenna, additional features and functionality can be incorporated into a transceiver device while maintaining the form factor of existing designs. The multi-functionality of a lighted antenna is particularly suited for smaller devices where space is at a premium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: 3COM Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Croft, Curtis D. Thompson, Jay B. McCleary
  • Patent number: 6473076
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the power of a handheld computing device with a stylus is provided. A handheld computing device includes a power “on” state and a power “off” state. The handheld computing device further includes an elongated slot for receiving a stylus, and a switch positioned within the slot for transitioning the handheld computing device from the power “on” state to the power “off” state when the stylus is inserted into the elongated slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: 3COM Corporation
    Inventors: Curtis D. Thompson, Kenneth A. Croft, Jay B. McCleary
  • Patent number: 6059583
    Abstract: An improved electrical connection system for use in a communications card for interfacing a media connector of an unknown media with a computer is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the connection system facilitates the physical coupling of either an RJ-11 jack or an RJ-45 jack of the media connector into the same retractable jack of a PCMCIA card. Upon the physical coupling of the media connector, the connection system of the present invention evaluates the signal characteristics to determine which type from among a group of supported media types is coupled through the media connector. The connection system of the communications card conforms to the media standard and supports that standard through any communications transpiring therebetween. Typical media standards supported by the preferred embodiment of the present invention include PSTN, ISDN, Ethernet and wireless transceivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: 3 COM Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Croft, Stephen J. Parker