Patents by Inventor Paul A. Lieb

Paul A. Lieb 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).

  • Slidable cover for a battery housing
    Patent number: 5896277
    Abstract: A wraparound battery cover (10) which slidably attaches to the lower portion (24) of a housing (20) is provided. The radio cover comprises a front side (12) and a rear side (14) joined by a gripping portion (15). Locking pegs (21) snap-fit into corresponding openings (11) in the battery cover. A plurality of gripping surfaces (19) are provided upon the gripping portion (15) of the cover. Upon full engagment of the battery cover to the housing, the battery cover wraps around five sides of the housing, with the rear side covering a battery containment section (26) of the housing. The battery cover is easily removed from the housing by pulling the cover and the housing in opposite directions perpendicular to the direction of battery insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Leon, Glen A. Oross, William H. Robertson, Jr., Paul A. Lieb