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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7747007 | Protective cover for portable communication device A protective cover for a portable communication device includes a battery cover and a protective cover part coupled with the battery cover. The protective cover is detachably coupled with the portable communication device, and the protective cover part is disposed a... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7496195 | Waterproof flip phone case The present invention relates to a waterproof flip phone case having a sealing member, at least two waterproof enclosures, and a hinging member that provide a waterproof environment for a phone, specifically a flip phone. In one embodiment of the invention, the seal... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7363068 | Portable electronic apparatus A portable electronic apparatus including an apparatus body having an angle-adjustment device and a sliding-cover is provided. The sliding-cover selectively covers an internal space of the apparatus body and forms a rotatable connection with the angle-adjustment dev... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7343184 | Handheld device protective case A protective cover for handheld devices. The protective cover containing a hardened plastic protective inner layer and a soft outer layer. The protective cover containing at least one cavity for mounting the associated segment of the handheld device therein and at l... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7327841 | SAR optimized receptacle for mobile devices A holder for a mobile communication device comprises a receptacle for optimally reducing the SAR value of a mobile communication device secured within the receptacle. At least one material portion, a patch, causing electromagnetic losses may be placed within the rec... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7266196 | Telephone mouthpiece and earpiece cover system A telephone mouthpiece and earpiece cover system for helping protect a user from contact from germs on a telephone. The system includes an earpiece cover attachment and a mouthpiece cover attachment. The earpiece cover attachment comprises a base having a plurality ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7248904 | Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold t... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7149559 | Replaceable panel device for a handset A replaceable panel device has a panel (20), a locking subassembly (30) and a top cover (40). The panel is mounted on the top cover by the locking subassembly. The panel has a mounting hole (24) with a first arc groove (244). The l... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7110537 | Mobile vehicle housing for a portable communication device The invention provides a device for enhancing performance of a portable cellular phone within a mobile vehicle. The device includes a housing located within the vehicle into which a portable cellular phone may be placed. The housing includes an exterior layer that r... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094113 | Quick connect terminal adapter for electronic packages A terminal adapter for an electronic package having a stub terminal is provided. The adapter includes an adapter housing configured to be fitted over the electronic package and enclosing the terminal of the electronic package, a terminal receptacle formed in the hou... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7072699 | Sliding cover An electronic device with a body having a first side, a second side a distance from the first side, and a third side between the first and second side. Portions define a space extending from the first side to the second side across the third side. A sliding cover ca... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6999805 | Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997724 | Aircraft battery lockout device An aircraft battery lockout device is used to isolate the connector assembly for the aircraft's wiring harness from the battery power receptacle. In one embodiment the device comprises a cover, lock, and insulative material. The cover is locked onto the battery powe... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6980777 | Smart pouch cover for mobile device A protective enclosure for a mobile module. The enclosure includes a pouch having a plurality of walls. The walls define a module cavity, and the module cavity is configured to slideably receive the mobile module. The pouch may be constructed of shock absorbent and/... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6932187 | Protective acoustic cover assembly A protective acoustic cover assembly including a metal foil with perforations, and a treatment on one or more surfaces of said metal foil. The treatment is a hydrophobic or oleophobic treatment, or both. The protective acoustic cover assembly has an average specific... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6865278 | Device for implanting a microphone and a pressure compensating member in a telephone watch The device for implanting a microphone (1) and at least one pressure compensating member (2) in a telephone watch consists in placing the microphone and the compensating member close together. A membrane (5) covers the microphone (1) and ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6795719 | Microphone assembly for a portable telephone with a foldable flap element A built-in microphone is provided in a flap hinged to a body in a closable manner. Sound-collection holes are formed in interior and exterior flaps of the flap for collecting sound into the microphone. Even when the flap is in either a closed state or an open state,... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6628785 | Water sinking confirmation device and portable terminal device using the same A water sinking confirmation device enabling judgment on whether or not a portable terminal device or the like has been sunk in water. The water sinking confirmation device includes a lower case provided with a hole, a double side coated adhesive member f... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6584198 | Device and method for monitoring shock A system is devised for utilizing the speaker in a mobile phone or other appliance as a transducer for monitoring the shock to which the appliance is subjected. The shock signal is processed and stored signals relative to said shock and providing means to... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6529707 | Satellite communications adapter for cellular handset A dual mode telephone is used with a satellite communication adapter. A cellular-type handportable phone is equipped with a connector for the attachment of accessories. This connector provides a satellite communications adapter accessory access to the han... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6442377 | Radio telephone with high antenna efficiency A radio telephone, preferably intended for cellular telecommunication, has an apparatus housing (20) and at least one antenna (21), which is mounted to or in connection with the apparatus housing for performing the wireless communication of the radio tele... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6377246 | Article comprising a computer-style keyboard An improved keyboard, and a data terminal incorporating same, is disclosed. The present keyboard advantageously includes a keyboard membrane having, on an upper side, a plurality of raised regions upon which character designators can be placed. A pluralit... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6324283 | Protector interface Replaceable surge protector assemblies suitable for telephone network interfaces. It has a surge suppresser element covered by a receptacle. In one embodiment the receptacle has an electrically insulating, hollow housing having a top, a floor, opposing si... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6317496 | Telephone keypad guard This invention is a guard for preventing the vandalism of the keypad of a telephone. If the telephone is a pay telephone, the invention further prevents, thus preventing entry into the telephone money box from the upper housing area. The telephone guard, ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6279823 | Telephone paystation coin receptacle cover A shutter plate for a self-locking cover for a telephone paystation coin receptacle includes a coupler for joining a shutter control arm to the shutter plate that deforms when a force having a predetermined magnitude is applied to the control arm. The def... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6246324 | Mains interface module A mains interface module is disclosed for a screened enclosure containing electronic equipment. A mains interface module for a screened enclosure containing electronic equipment has a screened casing having a weather proof mains inlet connector, one or mo... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6229892 | System and method for detecting unauthorized access to a portable electronic device A system and method for detecting an unauthorized attempt to access components in a housing of a portable electronic device. The housing is secured in a closed state by a mechanical fastener that couples a first portion of the housing to a second portion ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6172620 | Portable data terminal with modular keypad A portable data terminal is provided having a main housing including electronic circuitry for receiving data via an operator input. A keypad module is selectively securable into a receiving area of the main housing. A coupling provides an electrical conne... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6151392 | Telecommunications protector panel connector assembly A protector panel having a plurality of parallel rows of socket groups that include a plurality of receptacles for receiving pins of plug-in excess voltage modules. The socket groups on adjacent rows are offset such that they are oriented relative to one ... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6128193 | Enhanced humidity control for small modules The present invention relates to two modules containing electronic equipment, one relatively small, and one relatively large, that will be physically connected and used for extended operation in an environment where the ambient atmosphere contains moistur... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6108418 | Circumferential-contact phone jack socket A jack socket that comprises a body that defines an axial bore adapted to receive a phone jack, and an annular groove at each of at least two axially-spaced locations along the axial bore. Each annular groove is concentric with, perpendicular to, and face... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6098875 | Structure of a coin collector cover An improved structure of a coin collector cover comprises an upper cover, a cover plate, a buckling piece, a positioning plate and a twisted spring. The upper cover is installed with a coin inlet and a slot. The cover plate is located on the plane of the ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6061447 | Protection device for telephone line and interface A passive, non-armored shield for protecting e.g., an exterior telephone service line and/or telephone service box. The shield comprises a layered structure which includes a TP non-conductive, preferably styrene panel which is sized and dimensioned to enc... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6060979 | Call box apparatus A call box apparatus includes a controller unit, a radio frequency audio transceiver unit controlled by the controller unit, and a sensor assembly connected to the controller unit for controlling operation of the controller unit. A power supply assembly, ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6047065 | Coin receptacle cover for pay telephones A coin receptacle cover for attachment to a coin receptacle box and subsequent use in a pay telephone comprising a panel, connectable to a coin receptacle box, which defines an opening therethrough for admitting coins into the coin receptacle box. The cov... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5978474 | Coin telephone protection device A linkage couples the coin return door of a coin telephone instrument to a cam mounted in the coin return chute. When the coin return door is opened in the normal manner by a customer to retrieve coins from the coin return hopper, the cam closes a contact... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5963628 | Reinforcement pay phone upper housing A reinforcement pay phone upper housing for mounting to and protecting a pay phone is disclosed, including an outer casing having at least a front panel and two opposite side panels extending from the front panel to be mounted to the upper portion of the ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5930355 | Protection device for telephone line and interface A non-armored apparatus for protecting an exterior telephone service line and telephone connection box. The apparatus comprises a layered structure which includes a non-conductive, preferably plastic or rubber substrate, which is sized and dimensioned to ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5923753 | Optic cable exit trough with bypass A cable trough is provided including a bottom portion and two upstanding sides extending from the bottom portion to define a cable pathway. The upstanding sides define an enlarged central portion of the cable trough, and the bottom portion including at le... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5907478 | Unit part mounting structure A unit part mounting structure in which mounting legs are soldered onto soldering lands at a side of the printed board to which the unit part is mounted, so that mounting of the unit part to the printed board is made easier, and repairing and replacement ... | 05/25/1999 |
