Patents by Inventor Morris R. Humphreys

Morris R. Humphreys 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).

  • Battery type determination for a radio telephone or battery charger
    Publication number: 20010001766
    Abstract: A battery or battery pack for a portable radio telephone is provided with a machine readable identification on its exterior. An electrical device, such as a portable radio telephone main unit and/or battery charger, has a battery identifier for reading or sensing the identification. Based upon the identification read by the identifier, the electrical device can prevent or establish an operational electrical connection with the battery cells in the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Publication date: May 24, 2001
    Inventors: Morris R. Humphreys, Ari H. Leman
  • Mobile telephone holder
    Patent number: 5825874
    Abstract: A mobile telephone holder having a frame and a combined latching and ejecting mechanism. The mechanism includes an arm, a spring and a pusher. The arm is pivotably mounted to the frame. The arm has a first end with a latch section and an opposite second end with a push button section. The spring is located between the second end of the arm and the pusher. The pusher is biased by the spring against the frame and has a projection that extends into the telephone receiving area of the frame. A fully inserted telephone moves the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Limited
    Inventors: Morris R. Humphreys, Ari H. Leman