Randy J Fette

US Patent:

6622029, Sep 16, 2003

Filed:

Aug 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/637503

Inventors:

Gerald Skulley - Santa Cruz CA
Chris Labak - Chicago IL
Randy Fette - Santa Cruz CA
Fred Polito - Santa Cruz CA

Assignee:

Plantronics, Inc. - Santa Cruz CA

International Classification:

H04Q 732

US Classification:

455568, 455550, 379430, 379454, 381376, 381378, 381379

Abstract:

A headset capable of being donned with one hand comprises a headband with a variety of possible hinges disposed between the edges of the headband. In response to flexing the hinge by bringing the edges of the headband towards each other, the headband opens up sufficiently to allow a user to place the headband comfortably over his head, releasing the hinge to provide a snug fit.

US Patent:

20150171555, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/105485

Inventors:

David Wayne Leadingham - Bradenton FL, US
Drew Robert Johnson - Palmetto FL, US
Randy John Fette - Santa Rosa CA, US
Ralph Emerson Welch - Bradenton FL, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/648
B64F 1/36

Abstract:

An aircraft ground power connector for use in an aircraft ground power support system providing electrical power from a ground power unit through a ground power cable to the ground power receptacle of a parked aircraft. The axis of the portion of the connector housing which engages the aircraft ground power receptacle is angled relative to the axis of the portion of the housing which receives the ground power cable to minimize mechanical stress on the aircraft ground power receptacle when the connector is installed therein and to render the connector easier to insert and remove from the aircraft receptacle. Additionally, the ground power connector includes a capacitor connected to an electrical circuit within the connector supplying do voltage to the aircraft ground power receptacle to mitigate momentary voltage drops at the receptacle resulting from momentary surges in current demand by the aircraft.