Daniel C Rodgers

US Patent:

7404682, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/235805

Inventors:

Richard J. Dombrowski - Libertyville IL, US
Ryszard J. Gordecki - Green Oaks IL, US
Daniel P. Rodgers - Chicago IL, US
Patrick J. Cauwels - South Beloit IL, US
Steve C. Emmert - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/023
B41J 5/12

US Classification:

400490, 400472

Abstract:

A method for a keypad assembly including a keycap layer having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key caps, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes each aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface key caps.

US Patent:

8144451, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Oct 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/606616

Inventors:

Daniel P. Rodgers - Arlington Heights IL, US
Simon F. Vollmer - Hawthorn Woods IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola Mobility, Inc. - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

US Classification:

36167901

Abstract:

An improved mobile electronic device is disclosed. The mobile electronic device () can include: a housing () including a front cover () and a rear cover (), the rear cover () configured to interconnect with the front cover (), defining an enclosure () for electrical components; a plurality of connectors () located on walls () of the front cover () and rear cover (); the plurality of connectors () including a male portion () and a female portion () being substantially complementarily configured to receive the male portion (). Advantageously, the connectors (): provide a resilient interconnection, forming a robust housing; take up a minimal amount of room in the enclosure (), for maximizing the area available for electronic component placement therein; and help to allow the profile, from the front cover () to rear cover (), to be designed ultra thin.

US Patent:

7360957, Apr 22, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/235806

Inventors:

Richard J. Dombrowski - Libertyville IL, US
Ryszard J. Gordecki - Green Oaks IL, US
Daniel P. Rodgers - Chicago IL, US
Patrick J. Cauwels - South Beloit IL, US
Steve C. Emmert - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/023

US Classification:

400490, 400472

Abstract:

A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layer having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key cap layer, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface keycaps.

US Patent:

20050281605, Dec 22, 2005

Filed:

Jun 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/871664

Inventors:

Richard Dombrowski - Libertyville IL, US
Ryszard Gordecki - Green Oaks IL, US
Daniel Rodgers - Chicago IL, US
Patrick Cauwels - South Beloit IL, US
Steve Emmert - Crystal Lake IL, US

International Classification:

B41J005/08

US Classification:

400491000

Abstract:

A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layer 110 having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer 120 disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key cap layer, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface keycaps.

US Patent:

20080175644, Jul 24, 2008

Filed:

Oct 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/928044

Inventors:

RICHARD J. DOMBROWSKI - LIBERTYVILLE IL, US
Ryszard J. Gordecki - Green Oaks IL, US
Daniel P. Rodgers - Chicago IL, US
Patrick J. Cauwels - South Beloit IL, US
Steve C. Emmert - Crystal Lake IL, US

Assignee:

MOTOROLA INC - LIBERTYVILLE IL

International Classification:

B41J 5/00

US Classification:

400490

Abstract:

A keypad including a plurality of user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier and forming a substantially planar unitary member. The user interface key caps defined by and located between nested slots formed in the substantially planar unitary member wherein the nested slots are devoid of a material from which the plurality of user interface key caps and the carrier are formed. A flexible web is disposed the slots between the plurality of user interface key caps, wherein the plurality of user interface key caps, the carrier and the flexible web constitute a unitary member.

US Patent:

20140071052, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Sep 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/611682

Inventors:

Itisha C. Deokar - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Chris J. Grivas - Crystal Lake IL, US
Mitchell J. Hodges - Plainfield IL, US
Daniel P. Rodgers - Arlington Heights IL, US

Assignee:

MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC - Libertyville IL

International Classification:

G06F 3/02

US Classification:

345168

Abstract:

A user interface () comprises a layered structure defining one or more keys (). The layers can include a top layer (), a base layer (), and an interior layer () disposed therebetween. One or more layers are pliant and can be compressed. Magnetically permeable materials () form a closed loop (). A corresponding coil () is operable with the loop. Electrical properties of the closed loop change in response to user input. A control unit () is then configured to detect a change in the electrical properties when the pliant material is compressed. Where the change is greater than a predefined threshold, the control unit () discharges an energy storage device into the coil to provide a haptic response ().