Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an accessory connector (12) on a communication device (10). The communication device can include an opening (14) for providing access to the connector. The apparatus can be a cover (16) attached in a tethered relation to the communication device. A portion of the cover can be flexible so as to allow a user to selectively move the cover between a first position and a second position. In the first position, at the cover can substantially close the opening such that the connector is substantially protected from the infiltration of solid particles and the gross intrusion of liquids. In the second position, the cover can be held away from the connector such that substantially unimpeded access to the connector is permitted. The cover and communication device can have various associated features to ensure that the cover is retained in the first and second positions.

Abstract: An improved battery mounting assembly includes a radio housing (102), a battery tray (104), and a back cover (106). The radio housing (102) includes retaining posts (130) and inserts (132). The battery tray (104) includes integrally molded latches (120) and integrally molded alignment grooves (122). The battery tray (104) retains battery cells (128) and pivotally latches to the radio housing (102) through latches (120) and corresponding inserts (132). The integrally molded alignment grooves (122) align and co-locate with the retaining posts (130) of the radio housing. The back cover (106) slides over the radio housing (102) to complete encapsulation of the cells (128).

Abstract: A housing (101) for a portable two-way radio (100) includes a first aperture (107) located substantially at one end of the housing (101) for engaging an first attachment apparatus such as a belt clip (201). A second aperture (111) is located substantially at the opposite end of the radio housing (101) for engaging a second attachment apparatus. The first aperture (107) and the second aperture (111) are used with the belt clip (201) such that the clip may be secured within either the first aperture (107) or second aperture (111) for attachment to a user's body or other object. The attachment of the belt clip (201) is unique in that it can be bent without being disengaged from its associated aperture.

Abstract: A battery mounting assembly for a radio (100) includes a radio housing and a back cover (102, 104). The radio housing (102) has front and back surfaces (108, 110) with retaining posts (122) extending from the back surface (110). A battery pack (106) has through-holes (120) which correspond and mate with the retaining posts (122) to retain the battery pack against the back surface (110). The back cover (104) slides along the radio housing (102) to compressibly retain the battery pack (106) against the radio housing.

Abstract: A battery pack (100) for an electronic device includes one or more rechargeable battery cells (102), a charging circuit (117) for regulating a predetermined recharging voltage and current applied to the battery cells (102); and an electrical connector (115) integrated into the battery pack for providing connection to the charging circuit and permitting connection to the electrical connector (115) whether the battery pack (100) is positioned within or outside the electronic device.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (100) includes a substrate (101) having a notched portion (103) and one or more attachment apertures (105). An antenna (107) includes a conductive coil (109) that is inserted within the slotted portion of the substrate (101) such that a loop of the conductive coil (109) is fastened within the attachment aperture (105) for holding the antenna (107) into a fixed position. The antenna assembly (100) for a low cost and easy method of assembly that rigidly attaches an antenna to a substrate without the need for additional mechanical fasteners.