Patents by Inventor Norman Andrew Allum

Norman Andrew Allum 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).

  • Electronic interface connector cover and method of using same
    Patent number: 6183274
    Abstract: A protective cover for an external electrical interface port or connector on an electronic device which cover can be releasably engaged with an object when not in position protecting the electrical interface so as to prevent the cover from being lost or misplaced. One or two pairs of prongs may be provided on the cover so as to clip the cover to an electrical cord which is, in turn, connected to the electrical interface of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Andrew Allum