Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Gaynes

Stephen J. Gaynes 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).

  • Wireless communication device with electrical contacts
    Patent number: 5739792
    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).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Hassemer, James D. Domoleczny, Stephen J. Gaynes, Jin D. Kim
  • Radiotelephone having a self contained hinge
    Patent number: 5628089
    Abstract: A radio telephone (100) has a hinge (301) for joining a body (101) a cover (103) along an axis. The hinge (301) contains the axial force generated by an urging mechanism (403,404,405) by locating the urging mechanism (403,404,405) in a can (303) and attaching a cap (305) to the can (303).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Wilcox, Brian J. Hassemer, Stephen J. Gaynes
  • Latching mechanism and method of latching thereby
    Patent number: 5604050
    Abstract: A latching mechanism (160) disposed on an accessory (102) for attaching the accessory (102) to a portable device (100) includes a support (164) and a latch (162) disposed about opposite ends (150, 152) that mate with first and second portions (206 and 300, 302) of a retaining device (123) disposed about opposite ends (112, 122) of the portable device (100). The support (164) includes feet (412, 414) having prongs (420) that face a hooked end (404) of the latch (162). The latch (162) includes a spring (502, 510) coupled to the hooked end (404) such that when the latch (162) is extended, the hooked end (404) exerts a force (700) on the first portion (206) of the retaining device (123) drawing the support (164) into abutment with the second portion (300, 302) of the retaining device (123). The exerted force (700), which is in a plane parallel to a front surface (146) of the accessory (102) extending between the ends (150, 152) thereof, maintains the accessory (102) in attachment with the portable device (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Brunette, Scott D. Beutler, Stephen J. Gaynes, James D. Domoleczny, Sr., Albert L. Nagele
  • Snap-on cover for personal communication device
    Patent number: D446196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Cobra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: William Chamberlain, Steven P. Fragassi, Stephen J. Gaynes, Anthony A. Mirabelli, Erin M. Napolitano, John C. Whiteman
  • Power adapter
    Patent number: D383115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert L. Nagele, Leonid Soren, Steven W. Kaminski, Stephen J. Gaynes
  • Housing for a portable telephone
    Patent number: D406586
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Leo Nagele, Leonid Soren, Brian Jon Hassemer, James Dennis Domoleczny, Sr., Stephen J. Gaynes, Gary M. Cristiano