Patents by Inventor Richard D. Spring

Richard D. Spring 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).

  • Modular communication platform
    Patent number: 7200229
    Abstract: A modular radio includes a chassis holding a network infosec unit module; a power amplifier module; and at least one transceiver module. Each of the modules include a separate housing and is removable and replaceable. The modules communicate via a bus and are reconfigurable along the bus. The transceivers support a channel that may be reprogrammable by the network interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Spring, Timothy E. Snodgrass, Robert R. Jakoubek, Steve I. Lebo
  • Modular communication platform
    Publication number: 20040052368
    Abstract: A modular radio includes a chassis holding a network infosec unit module; a power amplifier module; and at least one transceiver module. Each of the modules include a separate housing and is removable and replaceable. The modules communicate via a bus and are reconfigurable along the bus. The transceivers support a channel that may be reprogrammable by the network interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Spring, Timothy E. Snodgrass, Robert R. Jakoubek, Steve I. Lebo
  • Smart remote control panel for a radio
    Patent number: 5867774
    Abstract: A smart control panel (10) includes a processor (40) for remotely controlling a radio (20). The smart control panel (10) attaches and detached from the skirt (21) of the radio (20). The smart control panel (10) also includes a display screen (13) for inputting information from a user to the smart control panel (10) which is translated by the smart control panel (10) to operate the radio (20). A latching arrangement allow a handle (11) to lock the smart control panel (10) into the radio (20) when the units are in the attaches mode. A cable (30) or other RF links provide for coupling the units when they are in the detached mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Summers, Albert L. Nagele, James D. Crowe, Richard D. Spring