Allen E Stewart

US Patent:

20020003875, Jan 10, 2002

Filed:

Jun 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/876648

Inventors:

Allen Stewart - Edmonds WA, US
Teruyoshi Nishio - Osaka, JP
Keiichi Taketani - Osaka, JP
Robert Hofmann - Evertt WA, US
Richard Skowronski - North Hampton NH, US

Assignee:

Matasushita Avionics Systems Corporation

International Classification:

H04M001/00
H04M009/00

US Classification:

379/433010, 379/455000

Abstract:

The present invention features a modular assembly for a handset, including a handset housing having a cord reel receptacle. A modular cord reel has a reel housing and a retractable cord adapted for connection to the handset. The cord reel is installed in and removable from the receptacle in the handset housing. At least one fastener removably secures the cord reel to the receptacle. Preferably the fastener is captively held in the cord reel housing to minimize dropping and loss of the fasteners.

US Patent:

58578692, Jan 12, 1999

Filed:

Jun 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/881017

Inventors:

Stephen Spencer Parcel - Woodinville WA
Timmy Lane Hallmark - Arlington WA
Allen Everett Stewart - Edmonds WA
Robert J. Hofmann - Everett WA

Assignee:

Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H01R 1362

US Classification:

439372

Abstract:

A spring latch for cable connectors for computers and other electronic devices. A spring member, first connector plate and second connector plate are provided. The spring member has a pair of opposing leg members, each including a coil spring section and an outwardly extending flange. The first connector plate is adapted to slideably receive the outwardly extending flanges of the opposing leg members, and the second connector plate is adapted to detachably engage the opposing leg members at a position beneath the coil spring sections of the leg members.