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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2007
Eric Luksich, San Diego, CA (US);
Michael Hidock, San Diego, CA (US);
Brian Lucas Kash, San Diego, CA (US);
Eric Luksich, San Diego, CA (US);
Michael Hidock, San Diego, CA (US);
Brian Lucas Kash, San Diego, CA (US);
Kyocera Corporation, Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
A hinge assembly for a wireless communication device that pivotally connects a display housing member to a keypad housing member is described. The hinge assembly comprises an upper hinge arm, a lower hinge arm, and a rotating assembly. The upper hinge arm includes an upper hinge plate that is coupled to the display housing member. The lower hinge arm includes a lower hinge plate that is coupled to the keypad housing member. The rotating assembly comprises a first fastener, a second fastener and at least one conductive spring. The first fastener couples the upper hinge arm to one end of the rotating assembly. The second fastener couples the lower hinge arm to the other end of the rotating assembly. At least one conductive spring interfaces with at least one hinge end, and provides a ground path within the hinge assembly.