Patents by Inventor Roger Michael Trana

Roger Michael Trana 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: 6318687
    Abstract: An accessory mount (20) for a portable instrument (26) is provided. The device includes a housing (28a and 28b) and a recess (30) located in the housing. The accessory mount also includes a frame (24) received within the recess and a fastener member (36a and 36b) attached to the frame for selectively attaching the frame within the recess. The accessory mount also includes a slot (42) that is partially formed with the frame for selectively attaching and/or positioning equipment, such as an adapter (22), to the device, thereby permitting operation of the device without requiring the use of both hands of an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Michael Trana, Wayne S. Hoofnagle, Peter J. Adam
  • Publication number: 20010002691
    Abstract: An accessory mount (20) for a portable instrument (26) is provided. The device includes a housing (28a and 28b) and a recess (30) located in the housing. The accessory mount also includes a frame (24) received within the recess and a fastener member (36a and 36b) attached to the frame for selectively attaching the frame within the recess. The accessory mount also includes a slot (42) that is partially formed with the frame for selectively attaching and/or positioning equipment, such as an adapter (22), to the device, thereby permitting operation of the device without requiring the use of both hands of an operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Publication date: June 7, 2001
    Inventor: ROGER MICHAEL TRANA