James O Curtis

US Patent:

20010036518, Nov 1, 2001

Filed:

May 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/858162

Inventors:

Robert Wright - Arden NC, US
James Curtis - Clyde NC, US
Kevin Cable - Waynesville NC, US

International Classification:

B32B001/02

US Classification:

428/034200, 156/344000

Abstract:

The instant invention pertains to packaging which is suitable for protecting food during handling and storage and which also facilitates optimal heating and service of the food contained therein. In particular, a container having a recessed area surrounded by a sealing rim, and a multiplayer lid that comprises a base layer, an optional barrier layer, and an adhesive layer, are described. The lid is heat sealed to the top edge of the container which contains food to form a food package that may be frozen and that withstands shipping and distribution handling without the need for a protective outer folding carton. Such lids provide automatic venting when heated in a microwave or conventional oven and are easily separated from the container after heating. Unlike present lids which are difficult to remove and leave tears or unsightly exposed paper fibers which may absorb gravies and sauces, the instant lid is easily removed and results in a more convenient and esthetically pleasing package.

US Patent:

49290622, May 29, 1990

Filed:

Nov 2, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/265977

Inventors:

Andrzej T. Guzik - Pompano Beach FL
James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
Faris S. Habbaba - Boca Raton FL
Kirit Shah - Coral Springs FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G02F 113

US Classification:

350345

Abstract:

A display system includes a liquid crystal display, a light guide behind the display, and light emitting diodes. The light guide is a molded slab of clear material with a front display surface a rear surface and six bordering surfaces with two planes depressed into its rear surface and having two hollow half cylindrical extensions integrally molded with closed top and bottom ends. The rear surface and bordering surfaces and outer surface of the extensions are coated with reflective white paint. These extensions receive light from surface mounted LED's which are positioned directly below the extensions to redirect the light into the light guide.

US Patent:

51584689, Oct 27, 1992

Filed:

Dec 6, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/802974

Inventors:

James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
Jose Villanueva - Delray Beach FL
William R. Williams - North Lauderdale FL
James T. Davis - Sunrise FL
John M. Miller - Plantation FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H01R 909

US Classification:

439 76

Abstract:

An electrical contact assembly (10) comprises a housing having a bottom portion (26) and a top portion (24), the top portion having a first inverted wall section (29) and a second inverted wall section (28), the housing having at least one aperture (31 and 32), the aperture extending from the bottom of the first inverted wall section to the bottom of the second inverted wall section. The assembly further comprises a substrate (20) within the housing having at least one contact area (22), and a contact finger (11) for placement in the housing aperture, the contact finger having at least a first portion (12), a second portion (14) and a third portion (16). The first portion protrudes below the aperture and contacts the contact area (22) on the substrate. The second portion (14) clips on to opposing walls of the second inverted wall (28) and the third portion (16) protrudes from the aperture (31) forming an external contact area.

US Patent:

54582679, Oct 17, 1995

Filed:

Sep 6, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/300764

Inventors:

James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
J. Douglas Boger - North Lauderdale FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

224253

Abstract:

A sizeable attachment device includes a flexible member (102) and a set of first (108) and second (106) sockets which receive a set of back-to back studs formed from back-to-back pairs (110, 112). In a first attachment mode stud 110 is snap fitted to socket 108. In a second attachment mode stud 110 is snap fitted to socket 106, and stud 112 is snap fitted to socket 108. The sizeable attachment device forms two sizes of loops for receiving belts or holsters having different widths. The sizeable attachment device provides for a clean and good looking attachment when either in the first or second attachment modes.

US Patent:

50016032, Mar 19, 1991

Filed:

Jul 27, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/558377

Inventors:

Jose Villaneuva - Deerfield Beach FL
James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
Victor Poliarny - Plantation FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H05K 500

US Classification:

361394

Abstract:

A housing assembly 100 which uses substantially spherical pieces (rubber balls) 106 for supports (feet). The balls 106 drop into the bottom housing member 104 which has apertures 202 which allow the balls 106 to rest. Each of the balls 106 protrude from the bottom portion of the housing. Preferably, each of the aperatures 202 have a peripheral wall 402 around them which surround and capture each of the balls (stop the balls from rolling during the assembly process). Preferably, an electronic circuit board 310 is sandwiched between the rubber balls and the top housing member 102. The two housing members 102 and 104 are then latched together causing the balls 106 to compress and load the housing assembly, taking care of any tolerances the mechanical parts in the assembly may have and also hold the electronic circuit board 310 in place.

US Patent:

D379074, May 15, 1990

Filed:

Jun 25, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/066687

Inventors:

Craig F. Siddoway - Fort Lauderdale FL
James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
Christopher J. Reitz - Singapore, SG

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

US Classification:

D14225

US Patent:

D4131045, Aug 24, 1999

Filed:

Oct 30, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/095833

Inventors:

James H. Curtis - Coral Springs FL
Dave Karl - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Michael J. Page - Aventura FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13147

US Patent:

51750368, Dec 29, 1992

Filed:

Oct 11, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/775017

Inventors:

David S. Smiley - Canton NC
James F. Curtis - Clyde NC

Assignee:

Champion International Corporation - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B32B 2700
B32B 2308
B65D 556

US Classification:

428 367

Abstract:

A laminate providing an effective barrier to migration of essential oils and flavorings and for retention of vitamin C, essential oils and flavor in a juice and cartons made therefrom, wherein the laminate comprises, from the outer surface to the inner surface contacting the juice: an outer polyethylene layer for heat sealing and graphics, a bleached sulfate paperboard substrate, a nylon barrier layer constituting a barrier for oxygen, a first tie layer of modified polyethylene acting as an adherent, another polyethylene layer acting as a heat seal layer and bonded to the nylon barrier layer by the first tie layer, a second tie layer acting as an adherent, and an inner skin layer, which contacts the contents of the carton, which is bonded to the polyethylene layer by the second tie layer, and which may be ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), polyethylene terephthalate or nylon.