Patents by Inventor Michael Cour

Michael Cour 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).

  • Switch in smart card connector
    Patent number: 6786748
    Abstract: A smart card connector switch that detects full installation of a smart card, includes first and second switch contacts (42, 40), with the second switch contact including a sheet metal switch blade (41) that can be depressed against the first contact. The second switch contact includes a polymer depressable element (60) mounted on the switch blade and having a rounded top (62) lying higher than the switch blade so a card engages and depresses the depressable element as the card approaches its fully installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Olivier Masson, Michael Cour
  • Switch in smart card connector
    Publication number: 20040023538
    Abstract: A smart card connector switch that detects full installation of a smart card, includes first and second switch contacts (42, 40), with the second switch contact including a sheet metal switch blade (41) that can be depressed against the first contact. The second switch contact includes a polymer depressable element (60) mounted on the switch blade and having a rounded top (62) lying higher than the switch blade so a card engages and depresses the depressable element as the card approaches its fully installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Olivier Masson, Michael Cour