Michael U Austin

US Patent:

54116163, May 2, 1995

Filed:

Dec 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/169028

Inventors:

Venus D. Desai - Plantation FL
Michael M. Austin - Pompano Beach FL
Steven Fischl - Sunrise FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

B32B 3116

US Classification:

156 731

Abstract:

A process for joining at least two ultrathin plastic pieces by an ultrasonic welding method is disclosed. The process includes providing a plurality of energy directors for enhancing weld strength, and reducing unacceptable welds. The process also includes providing a groove in a flanged attachment member to assist in properly orienting the pieces to be joined.

US Patent:

54032032, Apr 4, 1995

Filed:

May 2, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/236606

Inventors:

Steven R. Fischl - Coral Springs FL
Michael M. Austin - Pompano Beach FL
Wille Kottke - Miami FL
Adnan Aksoy - Boca Raton FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H04B 108

US Classification:

439500

Abstract:

A contact array (20) for electrically connecting an energy source (10) to a radio (35) and a charger (15), comprising a circuit assembly (40) having integral radio, charger, and circuit package contacts (52, 54, 56) extending from one end of the circuit assembly (40). Terminals (66) extend from a second end of the circuit assembly (40) for connecting to the energy source. A circuit package (60) is disposed adjacent the charger contacts (54) to electrically and mechanically support the contacts.

US Patent:

53871260, Feb 7, 1995

Filed:

Aug 16, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/106670

Inventors:

Michael M. Austin - Pompano Beach FL
Steven R. Fischl - Sunrise FL
Mark S. Bresin - Coral Springs FL
Alay Mehta - Plantation FL
Raymond J. Kleinert - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Willard F. Amero - Plantation FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H05K 100

US Classification:

439516

Abstract:

A configurable flexible circuit substrate (100) is disclosed. The substrate (100) has an electrical circuit pattern (120) and an integral separable segment (130) containing a portion (132) of the circuit pattern (120). The substrate (100) also includes an integral extraction initiator portion (132), which is pivotable between a first position substantially planar with the surface of the substrate (100), and a second position away from the surface of the substrate (100). The extraction initiator portion (132) develops stress raisers (137) when pivoted toward the second position, and the extraction initiator portion (132) also effects a removal of the separable segment (130) from the substrate (100) when the extraction initiator portion (132) is pulled across the separable segment (130).

US Patent:

53604997, Nov 1, 1994

Filed:

Oct 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/131237

Inventors:

Niko M. Savovic - Sunrise FL
Willard F. Amero - Plantation FL
Raymond J. Kleinert - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Michael M. Austin - Pompano Beach FL
Russell E. Gyenes - Sunrise FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

B32B 3116

US Classification:

156 731

Abstract:

A method is provided for positioning an object (133) relative to a structural member (103). The method includes providing a first and second member (103, 113), a positioning member (123) with a first end (126) and a second end (124), and the object (133). The first end (126) is positioned proximal to the object (133), and a first energy director (107) is positioned between, and is in contact with, the first end (126) and the first member (103). A second energy director (125), having a slower characteristic melting rate than that of the first energy director (107), is positioned between, and is in contact with, the second end (124) and the second member (123). Energy is first imparted to cause at least one of the first and second energy directors (107, 125) to begin melting. Imparting the energy is discontinued after the first energy director (107) is substantially melted and the object (133) is properly positioned, while the second energy director (125) is not substantially melted.

US Patent:

54275377, Jun 27, 1995

Filed:

Jan 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/369857

Inventors:

Niko M. Savovic - Sunrise FL
Michael M. Austin - Pompano Beach FL
Raymond J. Kleinert - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Christian Schneider - Ft. Lauderdale FL
Robert D. Kreisinger - Plantation FL

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H05K 118

US Classification:

439 77

Abstract:

A device (100) having an external contact electrical connection (155) for providing an electrical interface to the device includes a housing member (222) having apertures (235, 335), and a flexible film substrate (270) having an electrically conductive pattern (275). Portions of the electrically conductive pattern defines contact areas (255, 355) for presenting the electrical interface of the device (100). These contact areas (255, 355) are rigidly positioned adjacent to the interior surface (324) of the housing (222) about the apertures (235, 335) such that the contact areas (255) are externally exposed through the aperture (235, 335).