Patents by Inventor Wayne G Morrison

Wayne G Morrison 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: 12619283
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Jun Hee Lee, Wayne G Morrison, Daniel P Groebe, Nigil George Valikodath, Alberto R Cavallaro
  • Patent number: 12602081
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Ian Link, Wayne G Morrison, Alberto R Cavallaro, Daniel P Groebe, Marcello Zuffo, Ruthie Sellers, Keith J Pump, Jun Hee Lee, Nigel George Valikodath
  • Publication number: 20260043915
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a device housing configured as a cover for an electrical box, a power adaptor to receive power from components within the electrical box, and an ultra-wideband component powered by the power adaptor. The ultra-wideband component communicates with at least one electronic device to perform an ultra-wideband ranging process. A method involves capturing images of another electronic device within the environment, determining the location of the other electronic device using ultra-wideband ranging, creating a visual depiction of the environment and the device's location, and presenting this depiction on a user interface. The system enhances smart home applications by integrating ultra-wideband technology into light switch and outlet covers, providing precise location tracking and continuous operation without battery replacements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Michael E Russell, Thomas Cohlmia, Wayne G Morrison
  • Patent number: 12504787
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device. A low-friction dynamic bending laminate stack is positioned between the device housing and the blade assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Ian Link, Wayne G Morrison
  • Patent number: 12449860
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device. A multi-region cantilever brush has a partially serrated brush region with cantilevered brush bristles that deflect when a translating mechanical coupler passes through the partially serrated brush region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Ian Link, Wayne G Morrison
  • Patent number: 12284760
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and an interposer circuit board. The interposer circuit board defines a walled interface mechanically attaching the first circuit board to the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuit components are positioned within the walled interface and are mechanically attached to one of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. An electronic circuit interface component is mechanically attached to the first circuit board outside the walled interface. The electronic circuit interface component is electronically coupled to the one or more electronic circuit components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Wayne G Morrison, Puckpol Chutakanonta
  • Publication number: 20240126349
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device. A multi-region cantilever brush has a partially serrated brush region with cantilevered brush bristles that deflect when a translating mechanical coupler passes through the partially serrated brush region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Link, Wayne G Morrison
  • Publication number: 20240126334
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jun Hee Lee, Wayne G Morrison, Daniel P Groebe, Nigil George Valikodath, Alberto R Cavallaro
  • Publication number: 20240126333
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Link, Wayne G Morrison, Alberto R Cavallaro, Daniel P Groebe, Marcello Zuffo, Ruthie Sellers, Keith J Pump, Jun Hee Lee, Nigel George Valikodath
  • Publication number: 20240064898
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board defining an interface component aperture, and an interposer circuit board defining a walled interface mechanically attaching the first circuit board to the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuit components are positioned within the walled interface and mechanically attached to one of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. An electronic circuit interface component is mechanically attached to the first circuit board within the walled interface and electronically coupled to the one or more electronic circuit components. At least a portion of the electronic circuit interface component extends from the first circuit board through the interface component aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Wayne G Morrison, Puckpol Chutakanonta
  • Publication number: 20240064899
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and an interposer circuit board. The interposer circuit board defines a walled interface mechanically attaching the first circuit board to the second circuit board. One or more electronic circuit components are positioned within the walled interface and are mechanically attached to one of the first circuit board or the second circuit board. An electronic circuit interface component is mechanically attached to the first circuit board outside the walled interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Wayne G Morrison, Puckpol Chutakanonta
  • Patent number: D674388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLC
    Inventors: Adam R Cole, Sanjay Batra, James F Caruso, Cole J Derby, Paul F Furlano, Jr., Wayne G Morrison, Mitchell T Silver