Patents by Inventor Michael J. Steele

Michael J. Steele 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 box for multi-directional activation of a ribbon switch
    Patent number: 7476819
    Abstract: A switch box is provided for converting a unidirectionally activated ribbon switch inserted in the switch box into a multi-directionally activated ribbon switch. At least two pairs of fingers protruding from the body of the switch box contact one or more posts protruding into the hollow interior of an external housing in which the switch box is inserted so that external compression of the housing forces the posts into the fingers and the external body of the switch box to activate the unidirectional ribbon switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Tapeswitch Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Steele, John E. Gavey