公开(公告)号：US20110230148A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12727440

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: Randolph Cary Demuynck ,  Bart P. Reier ,  Curtis W. Thornton

Inventor： Randolph Cary Demuynck ,  Bart P. Reier ,  Curtis W. Thornton

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04M1/0216 ,  A45F5/02 ,  A45F2200/0516

Abstract: A wearable mobile terminal that is configured to provide communications is provided. The wearable mobile terminal includes a primary housing that is configured to include a first portion of a plurality of electronic mobile terminal components therein and a retention member including a proximal end that is attached to a first side of the primary housing and a distal end that is biased towards the first side of the primary housing, the retention member including a second portion of the plurality of electronic mobile terminal components therein, the retention member configured to retain the wearable mobile terminal in a location proximate a user of the wearable mobile terminal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种被配置为提供通信的可穿戴式移动终端。 可穿戴移动终端包括主壳体，其被配置为包括其中的多个电子移动终端组件的第一部分，以及保持构件，其包括附接到主壳体的第一侧的近端和远端， 所述保持构件包括所述多个电子移动终端组件的第二部分，所述保持构件被配置为将所述可穿戴移动终端保持在所述可穿戴移动终端的用户附近的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20080151485A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11613226

申请日：2006-12-20

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Gerard J. Hayes

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Gerard J. Hayes

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  A47B81/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72519 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M2250/14

Abstract: A mechanical interlock mechanism described herein prevents a user from removing a memory card while a portable electronic device is connected to an external power supply. The portable electronic device includes a memory port, a power connector, and a cover. The cover is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the cover exposes the memory port. In the second position, the cover exposes the power connector and at least partially blocks the memory port and any memory card inserted in the memory port. Thus, the second position prevents the user from removing a memory card from the memory port while an external power supply is connected to the power connector.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的机械互锁机构防止用户在将便携式电子设备连接到外部电源时移除存储卡。 便携式电子设备包括存储器端口，电源连接器和盖子。 盖可在第一和第二位置之间移动。 在第一个位置，盖子暴露了存储器端口。 在第二位置，盖暴露电源连接器，并且至少部分地阻止存储器端口和插入存储器端口中的任何存储卡。 因此，当外部电源连接到电源连接器时，第二位置防止用户从存储器端口移除存储卡。

公开(公告)号：US07382625B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11465829

申请日：2006-08-21

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Francis Mellage

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Francis Mellage

IPC: H05K7/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  Y10S439/945 ,  Y10S439/946

Abstract: An express card adapted to receive and utilize a SIM card that can be electrically coupled with a computer is disclosed. The express card includes an extended portion with a printed circuit board (PCB) and a SIM card connector for coupling a SIM card with the PCB. An external antenna jack is electrically coupled with the PCB extended portion. An antenna/SIM card support structure is mounted on the PCB extended portion covering the SIM card connector. The antenna/SIM. card support structure forms a slot adapted to receive and seat a SIM card and form an electrical connection between the SIM card and the SIM card connector. A metallic flex antenna can be affixed to the antenna/SIM card support structure such that the antenna characteristics of an external antenna can be affected based on the metallization pattern and placement of the metallic flex antenna.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适于接收和利用可与计算机电耦合的SIM卡的快速卡。 快速卡包括具有印刷电路板（PCB）的延伸部分和用于将SIM卡与PCB连接的SIM卡连接器。 外部天线插座与PCB延伸部分电连接。 天线/ SIM卡支撑结构安装在覆盖SIM卡连接器的PCB延伸部分上。 天线/ SIM卡。 卡支撑结构形成适于接收和安置SIM卡并在SIM卡和SIM卡连接器之间形成电连接的插槽。 可以将金属柔性天线固定到天线/ SIM卡支撑结构，使得可以基于金属化图案和金属柔性天线的放置来影响外部天线的天线特性。

公开(公告)号：US6082656A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US240156

申请日：1999-01-29

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H02G3/30 ,  H02G11/02 ,  H04M1/15 ,  B65H75/48

CPC classification number: B65H75/4431 ,  H04M1/15

Abstract: A cord retraction assembly for an electronic device includes a reel for winding and retracting the cord, a catch element adapted to engage the reel to prevent retraction of the cord, and an interlock for disabling the catch element when the cord is wound unto the reel. The catch element is urged into engagement with the reel by a spring to prevent retraction of the cord during use. A release button disengages the catch element from the reel, allowing the cord to retract. The interlock comprises a pivotally-mounted arm that rides over the cord as the cord accumulates on the reel. The accumulation of the cord on the reel pushes the arm outward into engagement with the catch element so as to prevent the catch element from moving back to the engaged position. As the cord is unwound from the reel, the catch element is able to return to the engaged position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子设备的帘线回缩组件包括用于卷绕和缩回绳索的卷轴，适于接合卷轴以防止帘线缩回的捕获元件，以及用于当帘线卷绕到卷轴上时禁止捕获元件的互锁。 卡扣元件通过弹簧被推动与卷轴接合，以防止在使用期间退回绳索。 释放按钮使捕获元件与卷轴脱离，从而使绳索缩回。 互锁包括枢轴安装的臂，当绳索积累在卷轴上时，该臂可绕着绳索。 绳索在卷轴上的积累将臂向外推动成与卡扣元件接合，以防止卡扣元件回到接合位置。 当绳索从卷轴展开时，捕捉元件能够返回到接合位置。

公开(公告)号：US07460076B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11485607

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Gerard J. Hayes ,  Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian F. Mellage

Inventor： Gerard J. Hayes ,  Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian F. Mellage

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q21/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/084 ,  G06K19/07732 ,  G06K19/07743 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07767 ,  H01Q1/2275 ,  H01Q21/24 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q21/30

Abstract: A wireless communications card for use with an electronic device includes a frame and an antenna system. The frame is configured for removable installation in the electronic device. The antenna system includes first and second antennas each integral with the frame. At least one of the first and second antennas is selectively movable relative to the other between a first antenna configuration and a second antenna configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种与电子设备一起使用的无线通信卡包括帧和天线系统。 该框架被配置为可移动安装在电子设备中。 天线系统包括与框架整体的第一和第二天线。 第一和第二天线中的至少一个在第一天线配置和第二天线配置之间相对于另一天线选择性地可移动。

公开(公告)号：US20080207272A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11679966

申请日：2007-02-28

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Gerard James Hayes ,  Ronald A. Louks

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Gerard James Hayes ,  Ronald A. Louks

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04M1/0239 ,  H04M1/0225 ,  H04M1/0233 ,  H04M1/0241 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04M2250/52

Abstract: A mobile terminal having a two part housing enabling a first part of the housing to slide laterally and longitudinally and to pivot relative to the second part of the housing. This enables the terminal to assume at least eight configurations. With such variety of configurations, the housing may change function with a change in configuration. This enables the user to use the terminal for a number of different functions by repositioning the device to a different configuration. A first position, for example, may be for PDA use with an alphanumeric keypad exposed. Another position may be for cellular telephone use with a numeric keypad exposed. Another position may be for use as a digital camera, and another use may be that of a global positioning device. A further use may be that of a video conferencing device. Yet another device may be that of a gaming device. One housing may include a spring-loaded pin that extends from one surface and the other housing may include a two-dimensional slot in an opposing surface to receive the pin and enable bidirectional movement of the housings relative to each other. The two-dimensional slot has a lateral component intersecting with a longitudinal component. When the pin sits at the intersection of the slot, the housings can pivot relative to one another. The connection is such that it preserves electrical connection between the housings. As one housing slides or pivots relative to the other, a portion of the housing surface may remain hidden while other portions of the same housing surface are exposed for use in a particular function. Such features on the housing surface include keypads, keyboards, navigation indications, touch screens, viewing screens, lenses, microphones, and the like. When the housings are slid or pivoted relative to each other, a portion of the housing surface is exposed for use in a particular function.

Abstract translation: 一种具有两部分壳体的移动终端，其使得壳体的第一部分能够横向和纵向地滑动并且相对于壳体的第二部分枢转。 这使得终端能够承担至少八个配置。 通过这种各种配置，壳体可以随着配置的改变而改变功能。 这使得用户能够通过将设备重新定位到不同的配置来将终端用于多种不同的功能。 例如，第一个位置可能是用于使用暴露的字母数字键盘的PDA。 另一个位置可能是使用数字小键盘暴露的蜂窝电话。 另一位置可以用作数字照相机，另一种用途可以是全球定位装置。 进一步的使用可以是视频会议设备。 另一设备可以是游戏设备的设备。 一个壳体可以包括从一个表面延伸的弹簧加载销，另一个壳体可以包括在相对表面中的二维槽，以接收销并且使得壳体能够相对于彼此进行双向移动。 二维狭槽具有与纵向分量相交的横向分量。 当销座位于槽口的交点处时，壳体可以相对于彼此枢转。 该连接使得其保持壳体之间的电连接。 当一个壳体相对于另一个壳体滑动或枢转时，壳体表面的一部分可以保持隐藏，而同一壳体表面的其它部分被暴露以用于特定功能。 壳体表面上的这些特征包括键盘，键盘，导航指示，触摸屏，观看屏幕，透镜，麦克风等。 当壳体相对于彼此滑动或枢转时，壳体表面的一部分被暴露以用于特定功能。

公开(公告)号：US07367511B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US11160083

申请日：2005-06-08

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Mellage ,  Gerard Hayes

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Mellage ,  Gerard Hayes

IPC: G06K19/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0252 ,  G06K19/077 ,  H05K5/0265

Abstract: An interface card is manufactured with a frame that includes an exposed mounting area on the card extension for receiving a customized cover plate. The cover plate includes customer specific information such as branding information, customer name, logos, trademarks or the like. The cover plate is secured to the card mounting area after manufacture of the card such that the card can be of a generic, non-customer specific design. In one embodiment of the cover plate, the cover plate is formed with a cover that is hinged to the cover plate and can be selectively opened by the end user to reveal elements on the card such as an RF connector.

Abstract translation: 接口卡被制造成具有框架，该框架包括在卡延伸部上的暴露的安装区域，用于接收定制的盖板。 盖板包括客户特定信息，例如品牌信息，客户名称，徽标，商标等。 在制造卡之后，盖板被固定到卡安装区域，使得卡可以是通用的，非客户特定的设计。 在盖板的一个实施例中，盖板形成有盖，其铰接到盖板并且可以由最终用户选择性地打开以露出卡上的元件，例如RF连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20070173123A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11465829

申请日：2006-08-21

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Francis Mellage

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Brian Francis Mellage

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/22 ,  Y10S439/945 ,  Y10S439/946

Abstract: An express card adapted to receive and utilize a SIM card that can be electrically coupled with a computer is disclosed. The express card includes an extended portion with a printed circuit board (PCB) and a SIM card connector for coupling a SIM card with the PCB. An external antenna jack is electrically coupled with the PCB extended portion. An antenna/SIM card support structure is mounted on the PCB extended portion covering the SIM card connector. The antenna/SIM. card support structure forms a slot adapted to receive and seat a SIM card and form an electrical connection between the SIM card and the SIM card connector. A metallic flex antenna can be affixed to the antenna/SIM card support structure such that the antenna characteristics of an external antenna can be affected based on the metallization pattern and placement of the metallic flex antenna.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适于接收和利用可与计算机电耦合的SIM卡的快速卡。 快速卡包括具有印刷电路板（PCB）的延伸部分和用于将SIM卡与PCB连接的SIM卡连接器。 外部天线插座与PCB延伸部分电连接。 天线/ SIM卡支撑结构安装在覆盖SIM卡连接器的PCB延伸部分上。 天线/ SIM卡。 卡支撑结构形成适于接收和安置SIM卡并在SIM卡和SIM卡连接器之间形成电连接的插槽。 可以将金属柔性天线固定到天线/ SIM卡支撑结构，使得可以基于金属化图案和金属柔性天线的放置来影响外部天线的天线特性。

公开(公告)号：US07052290B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US11161627

申请日：2005-08-10

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton

IPC: H01R4/58

CPC classification number: H01R13/2414 ,  G06K7/0021 ,  H01R12/714

Abstract: An interface module connector for an interface module card to be used in an electronic device. The interface module connector includes a sheet having raised areas that correspond to the position of the electrical contacts of the interface module card. An electrically conductive compliant material extends through the raised areas, providing electrical contacts for the connector. The connector electrical contacts may be electrically connected to a PCB. The connector may be for a SIM card. A PCB assembly may be provided, including a connector mounted to a PCB, with a shield mounted to the PCB and substantially enclosing the connector. The shield may define a slot to receive an interface module. In one embodiment the PCB may be a PCI Mini Express Card, and in another embodiment the slot adapted to receive the interface module may have a height of approximately 1.35 mm or less.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子设备中使用的接口模块卡的接口模块连接器。 接口模块连接器包括具有对应于接口模块卡的电触点的位置的凸起区域的片材。 导电柔性材料延伸穿过凸起区域，为连接器提供电触点。 连接器电触头可以电连接到PCB。 连接器可以用于SIM卡。 可以提供PCB组件，包括安装到PCB的连接器，其中屏蔽件安装到PCB并且基本上包围连接器。 屏蔽可以定义一个插槽来接收接口模块。 在一个实施例中，PCB可以是PCI Mini Express卡，并且在另一个实施例中，适于接收接口模块的槽可以具有大约1.35mm或更小的高度。

公开(公告)号：US07048171B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10649000

申请日：2003-08-27

Applicant: Curtis W. Thornton ,  Alberto Diaz

Inventor： Curtis W. Thornton ,  Alberto Diaz

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  B31B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/0684 ,  A61B2017/0688

Abstract: A surgical stapler which has an actuating trigger that is operable in three distinct positions. The actuating trigger works in combination with a forming tool and a window opening in a disposable staple cartridge to lock and align the centerline of a staple ready to be formed guaranteeing a smooth and precise insertion into a wound or incision.

Abstract translation: 具有可在三个不同位置操作的致动触发器的手术吻合器。 致动触发器与成型工具和一次性钉仓中的窗口开口组合起来，用于锁定并对准准备好形成的钉的中心线，以保证平滑和精确地插入伤口或切口中。