Motorola Corporation

Michael W Zurek

Ross P Goodwin

James P Phillips

Scott David Beutler

Robert M Johnson, Jr

A rotatable contactless RF signal coupler, which couples RF signals between an antenna and an RF signal processor in a portable radio, along with an antenna capable of operating in two modes is described herein. Specifically, the signal coupler includes a transformer that is primarily located within the hinge formed by the housing of the radio and a rotatable flip portion. Substantially constant inductive coupling is maintained in the coupler regardless of rotation. The antenna is capable of operating in a narrow band and a wide band mode to afford antenna operation through varied conditions.

Rotatable contactless antenna coupler and antenna

A housing for miniature electronic equipment is disclosed. A mechanical fastening system is utilized in holding front and rear portions of the housing together without conventional fasteners. The front housing portion has cantiliever beam spring catches which penetrate slots in the rear housing and captivate the rear housing and internal components. The spring catches are fixed in position by supporting rails of a detachable battery.

Mechanical fastening system for an electronic equipment housing

A battery housing with an integral latch and a cantilevered spring finger positive displacement mechanism is disclosed. The slide-on battery is captivated by guide rails on each side of the mating surface of the battery housing. When the battery is properly located, a torsion bar latch locks the battery in place. When the latch is activated by the user to remove the battery, cantilevered spring fingers force the battery housing away from its locked position.

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St. Charles, IL, United States of America

Michael W Zurek