Patents by Inventor Richard J. Haigh

Richard J. Haigh 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).

  • Portable navigation device with releasable antenna
    Patent number: 7299129
    Abstract: A multi-function, portable, electronic device includes a housing, a processor located within the housing and a memory in communication with the processor. The electronic device includes a display in communication with the processor and positioned on a surface of the housing. The electronic device includes an apparatus for performing a first function, and an apparatus for performing a second function. One of the functions includes a navigational component. The navigational component includes an antenna attached to the housing and movable between a stowed position and a signal acquisition position. A detection mechanism indicates the antenna is in the signal acquisition position. An operational component of the navigational component is activated in response to the detection mechanism indicating the antenna is in the signal acquisition position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert M. Kalis, David Lammers-Meis, Christopher J. Hanshew, Richard J. Haigh, Thomas H. Walters
  • Portable navigation device with instant on configuration on navigational display
    Patent number: 7243025
    Abstract: A multi-function, portable, electronic device includes a housing, a processor located within the housing and a memory in communication with the processor. The electronic device includes a display in communication with the processor and positioned on a surface of the housing. The electronic device includes an apparatus for performing a first function, and an apparatus for performing a second function. One of the functions includes a navigational component. The navigational component includes an antenna attached to the housing and movable between a stowed position and a signal acquisition position. A deployment indicator indicates the antenna is in the signal acquisition position. An operational component of the navigational component is activated in response to the deployment indicator indicating the antenna is in the signal acquisition position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hanshew, Richard J. Haigh, Thomas H. Walters
  • Portable navigation device with instant on configuration on navigational display
    Patent number: 7099775
    Abstract: A multi-function, portable, electronic device includes a housing, a processor located within the housing and a memory in communication with the processor. The electronic device includes a display in communication with the processor and positioned on a surface of the housing. The electronic device includes an apparatus for performing a first function, and an apparatus for performing a second function. One of the functions includes a navigational component. The navigational component includes an antenna attached to the housing and movable between a stowed position and a signal acquisition position. A deployment indicator indicates the antenna is in the signal acquisition position. An operational component of the navigational component is activated in response to the deployment indicator indicating the antenna is in the signal acquisition position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hanshew, Richard J. Haigh, Thomas H. Walters