Patents by Inventor Stephane P. Guimier

Stephane P. Guimier 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 electronic device, its housing and its battery compartment
    Patent number: 6054839
    Abstract: The device (1) for supplying electric power by battery (5) is formed by a housing (2) having electronic circuits (3), a separable battery compartment (4) and connection means (8) between circuits and battery enabling to simultaneously put two batteries in place. According to the invention, the connection means (8) form a separate interface between housing and compartment; plug-in means (11) may simultaneously firmly attach at least two compartments to the connection means and pivoting means (8) are provided on the housing (2) to enable an at least sectorial rotation of the connection means (8) and of the compartment(s) which is (are) plugged into the connection means to the housing (2). Application to a mobile telephone handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Stephane P. Guimier, Pascal A. R. Jean