Patents by Inventor Steven Brooks

Steven Brooks 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).

  • Method for telephone line interlock and cellular interconnect
    Patent number: 6198944
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for interlocking a connector for a communication card including a first connection portion for connection to signals in the communication card relating to a first device such as a cellular telephone. A second connection portion in the interlocking connector provides for connection to signals in the communication card relating to a second device such as the PSTN. A blocking portion of the interlocking connector prevents electrical connection with the second connection portion and allows electrical connection with the first connection portion when the interlocking connector is connected to the communication card. A communication card is also provided which comprises modem circuitry, and an interface for connection between the modem circuitry and a computing device. A PSTN interface is provided for connection between the modem circuitry and a telephone line, and a cellular telephone interface is provided for connection between the modem circuitry and a cellular telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Eugene Hollenbach, Donald Raymond Laturell, Steven Brooke Witmer
  • Communication card with telephone line interlock and cellular interconnect
    Patent number: 5877565
    Abstract: The present invention provides an interlocking connector for a communication card including a first connection portion for connection to signals in the communication card relating to a first device such as a cellular telephone. A second connection portion in the interlocking connector provides for connection to signals in the communication card relating to a second device such as the PSTN. A blocking portion of the interlocking connector prevents electrical connection with the second connection portion and allows electrical connection with the first connection portion when the interlocking connector is connected to the communication card. A communication card is also provided which comprises modem circuitry, and an interface for connection between the modem circuitry and a computing device. A PSTN interface is provided for connection between the modem circuitry and a telephone line, and a cellular telephone interface is provided for connection between the modem circuitry and a cellular telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Eugene Hollenbach, Donald Raymond Laturell, Steven Brooke Witmer
  • Chair or similar article
    Patent number: D275341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: Dunbar Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Dunbar, Steven Brooks
  • Sofa or similar article
    Patent number: D277240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: Dunbar Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Dunbar, Steven Brooks
  • Chair or similar article
    Patent number: D278104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1985
    Assignee: Dunbar Furniture, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack G. Dunbar, Steven Brooks