Robert J Stanford

US Patent:

7010122, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

Dec 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/741289

Inventors:

Robert N. Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04M 1/00

US Classification:

379446, 379455

Abstract:

A phone holder, or cradle, is provided having a latching mechanism that remains in an open position until a push button falls within a predetermined height of the cradle. Once this occurs, a hooked member is released from a stop coupled to a slide within the cradle, thereby allowing the hooked member to mate with a détente in an electronic device. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism includes a hooked member having a clasp, a slide, a push button with an inclined plane for actuating the slide and a plurality of springs. The latching mechanism prevents the clasp from riding along, and potentially marring, the surface of the electronic device.

US Patent:

7131192, Nov 7, 2006

Filed:

Jun 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861161

Inventors:

Robert Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H01R 43/00

US Classification:

29827, 29825, 29874, 29884, 29840, 257696, 257772, 439884

Abstract:

This invention is a method of manufacturing printed circuit boards using a contact block packaging to provide and support electrical contact blocks relative to a printed circuit board panel. The contact block packaging is situated adjacent to the printed circuit board panel, so that electrical contact blocks of the contact block packaging are aligned with circuit boards of the printed circuit board panel, but breakaway stems supporting the electrical contact blocks are offset from webbing of the printed circuit board panel. The electrical contact blocks are then soldered to the printed circuit boards. Thereafter, the breakaway stems of the contact block packaging and the webs of the printed circuit board panel are broken, so that the electronic contact blocks are decoupled from the rest of the contact block packaging and the printed circuit boards are decoupled from the rest of the printed circuit board panel.

US Patent:

20040079546, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/280532

Inventors:

Robert Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

International Classification:

H02G003/08

US Classification:

174/052100

Abstract:

This invention includes packaging for miniature contact blocks. The packaging is an array having a plurality of contact blocks suspended therein by way of connecting ribs and break-away stems. The array preferably includes snaps for coupling to a printed circuit board panel. The array is coupled to a panel. The contact blocks are then permanently affixed to the circuit boards. Afterwards, the break-away stems are broken, allowing the individual circuit boards to be removed from the panel.

US Patent:

20060177086, Aug 10, 2006

Filed:

Feb 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/053690

Inventors:

Ryan Rye - Lawrenceville GA, US
David Larmour - Suwanee GA, US
Robert Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381370000, 351123000, 381327000

Abstract:

This invention is a wireless communication device, for example a hands-free speakerphone accessory for a mobile telephone, that includes a pair of flexible elongated tubular members capable of attaching to the stems of eyeglasses. When the apertures or lumens in the flexible elongated tubes are attached to the stems of eyewear, the wireless communication device acts both as a wireless communication device and as an eyewear retainer. An adjustable clasp member and second clasp member mounted on the flexible tubular members allow the wireless communication device to form a closed loop, so as to be mounted on a user's neck, or other object, like a sun visor or steering wheel of an automobile. In one embodiment, at least one loudspeaker is coupled to one of the tubular members, while a low-profile microphone is coupled to the other tubular member.

US Patent:

20060264079, Nov 23, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/172022

Inventors:

Sean Davie - Lawrenceville GA, US
William Phelps - Lawrenceville GA, US
Robert Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/44

US Classification:

439131000

Abstract:

A holder for an electronic device is provided. The holder accommodates a variety of electronic devices, each electronic device having a different form factor. A rotatable, spring loaded pin is included with the holder. The pin has projections that extend distally from the pin and intersect a graduated base member. When the pin is rotated, the projections move along the graduated base member so as to cause the pin to protrude more or less into the pocket of the holder. This rotation and corresponding pin protrusion height allows the cradle to accommodate electronic devices having different form factors, while providing a support that is fully captured or enclosed by the assembly of the accessory.

US Patent:

20130052310, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/223206

Inventors:

Robert Nelson Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

Assignee:

Calphalon Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A47J 27/62
A23L 1/01
G01N 33/02

US Classification:

426231, 99333

Abstract:

A cooking appliance has a housing, a cooking medium, a control panel, a heat source for heating the cooking medium, a microprocessor, and a shut-off timer. The timer counts down a specified time when a measured temperature of the cooking medium equals or exceeds a target temperature and shuts off the heat source after the specified time elapses. The microprocessor can pause the shut-off timer when the measured temperature drops below a threshold temperature upon food being placed in contact with the cooking medium. The microprocessor restarts the shut-off timer, if paused, when the measured temperature reaches a predetermined recovery temperature above the threshold temperature. A method of operating such an appliance includes pausing the shut-off timer when the measured temperature drops below the threshold temperature and restarting the shut-off timer when the measured temperature reaches the predetermined recovery temperature.

US Patent:

20200205568, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Dec 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/722752

Inventors:

- Menlo Park CA, US
Robert Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US

Assignee:

Katerra Inc. - Menlo Park CA

International Classification:

A47B 95/00

Abstract:

A drywall kit is provided including a wall frame, a drywall section, and a cabinet. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of vertical studs. A first vertical stud includes a first hole and a first bolt screwed into the first hole. A second vertical stud includes a second hole and a second bolt screwed into the second hole. The drywall section includes a third hole which aligns with the first hole and a fourth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet includes a back panel. The back panel includes a fifth hole which aligns with the first hole and a sixth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet and the drywall section are secured to the wall frame via the first bolt and the second bolt. A method of installation is also provided.

US Patent:

20170065039, Mar 9, 2017

Filed:

Sep 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/254415

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
Robert N. Stanford - Flowery Branch GA, US
David R. Monteith - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A44C 15/00
A44C 5/00
A44C 25/00
A44C 9/00
G08B 6/00
G08B 5/36

Abstract:

Embodiments of the disclosure provide an interchangeable wearable technology module and associated jewelry or other finewear, clothing, accessories, or other wearables. This interchangeable “smart” module can be integrated into multiple styles and pieces of jewelry across an entire product line. The module can be inserted into pendants, bracelets and rings and be interchanged between them by the consumer. The consumer may purchase an interchangeable module together with a particular piece of jewelry or other wearable article. Additionally or alternatively, the consumer may purchase one or more modules and one or more wearable articles separately and then interchange the modules between the articles as needed or as desired.