Patents by Inventor Michael L. Kendel

Michael L. Kendel 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: 5220319
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adaptable key holder for a remote control transmitter. This includes a remote control transmitter (101) with buttons (102) for activating functions typically located on one surface, and a detachable ring (200) encompassing the remote control transmitter (101) and having a feature to captivate keys (105). This captivating feature (105) feature can be oriented either adjacent or opposite the most used transmitter button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Kendel
  • Patent number: 5175668
    Abstract: A circuit board (2) for receiving a component (38) requiring heat sinkage. The circuit board has a base portion (4) and a heat sink form portion (6) integral with the base portion. The heat sink form portion has a heat sink form and a coating (58) of thermally conductive material thereon to produce a heat sink. The heat sink has an aperture (32, 34) between a front surface (10) for contacting the component and a back surface (12) remote from the component to allow heat to be conducted directly from the front surface to the back surface. An integral resilient clamp (46-52) holds the component in contact with the heat sink. The integral nature of the base portion, the heat sink and the clamp provides a simple one piece board and the aperture enhances the heat sink efficiency by providing a direct heat conduction path to the back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Kendel