Patents by Inventor Richard J. Dombrowski

Richard J. Dombrowski 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: 11932802
    Abstract: Various shaped abrasive particles are disclosed. Each shaped abrasive particle includes a body having at least one major surface and a side surface extending from the major surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Todd M. Cotter, Francois Wagner, Rene G. Demers, Richard J. Klok, Alexandra Marazano, Adam D. Lior, James A. Salvatore, Sujatha K. Iyengar, David F Louapre, Sidath S. Wijesooriya, Ronald Christopher Motta, Gary A. Guertin, Michael D. Kavanaugh, Doruk O. Yener, Jennifer H. Czerepinski, Jun Jia, Frederic Josseaux, Ralph Bauer, Frank J. Csillag, Yang Zhong, James P. Stewart, Mark P. Dombrowski, Sandhya Jayaraman Rukmani, Amandine Martin, Stephen E. Fox, Nilanjan Sarangi, Dean S. Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 7404682
    Abstract: A method for a keypad assembly including a keycap layer 110 having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer 120 disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key caps, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes each aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface key caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Dombrowski, Ryszard J. Gordecki, Daniel P. Rodgers, Patrick J. Cauwels, Steve C. Emmert
  • Publication number: 20080175644
    Abstract: A keypad including a plurality of user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier and forming a substantially planar unitary member. The user interface key caps defined by and located between nested slots formed in the substantially planar unitary member wherein the nested slots are devoid of a material from which the plurality of user interface key caps and the carrier are formed. A flexible web is disposed the slots between the plurality of user interface key caps, wherein the plurality of user interface key caps, the carrier and the flexible web constitute a unitary member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: MOTOROLA INC
    Inventors: RICHARD J. DOMBROWSKI, Ryszard J. Gordecki, Daniel P. Rodgers, Patrick J. Cauwels, Steve C. Emmert
  • Patent number: 7360957
    Abstract: A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layer 110 having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer 120 disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key cap layer, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface keycaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Dombrowski, Ryszard J. Gordecki, Daniel P. Rodgers, Patrick J. Cauwels, Steve C. Emmert
  • Publication number: 20070184709
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for routing a flex circuit (102) through a hinge (112). The device includes a first housing (108) having electronic circuitry (104) and a second housing (110) having electronic circuitry (106). A hinge coupling the first housing to the second housing wherein the hinge has a barrel wherein the barrel includes a chamber (114). A flex guide (116) is positioned in the chamber of the hinge barrel and a flexible circuit routed from the first housing into the hinge barrel and the hinge chamber, into the flex guide such that the flexible circuit engages the flex guide creating a dynamic folding region in the first housing that folds upon itself as a result of rotation of the first housing and the second housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: RICHARD J. DOMBROWSKI, JOSPEH L. ALLORE, JOHN H. DABBEEKEH, OLEG V. LOS, FRANK H. STONE
  • Patent number: 7070349
    Abstract: A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layer 110 having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer 120 disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key caps, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes each aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface key caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Dombrowski, Ryszard J. Gordecki, Daniel P. Rodgers, Patrick J. Cauwels, Steve C. Emmert
  • Patent number: 5867127
    Abstract: A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of components and moving mechanical parts. A matching circuit (30), which is reconfigured according to a switch (32) that is responsive to the antenna's position, provides the matching states. Furthermore, the switch (32) can be integrally formed as part of a feed terminal (36), the feed terminal (36) and a ground terminal (38) can hold the antenna in position, and the ground terminal (38) can hold a guiding tube (52). Alternatively, the switch (32) can include a diode (102) and a sensor. The sensor is a rod (46) of the antenna assembly that makes and breaks an electrical path between the feed terminal and the ground terminal to change the state of the diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory R. Black, Jason D. Millard, Richard J. Dombrowski