Patents by Inventor David E. Bright

David E. Bright has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Goniometer for measuring flexibility and associated method
    Patent number: 8282579
    Abstract: A goniometer for use in measuring the range of motion of a patient is provided. The goniometer includes a first arm and a second arm that are pivotally attached. A scale is present and is used in determining the angular orientation between the first arm and the second arm. Also, a level member is included and is carried by one of the first arm and second arm. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: DMB Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: David E. Bright, Meridith D. Bright
  • Method and system for product selection
    Patent number: 6925196
    Abstract: A method and system for guiding consumers through a sophisticated evaluation process for selecting a product that satisfies desired aesthetic and physical objectives. An embodiment of the method and system enables a consumer from his/her home to select a fabric by systematically and efficiently evaluating a multitude of colors, as well as, other criteria, such as, design and material construction. From a virtual showroom of swatches, the system presents the consumer an image of the swatches that best satisfy the selected criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: The Robert Allen Group
    Inventors: Ronald Kass, David E. Bright, Paul Luba
  • Method and system for product selection
    Publication number: 20020106111
    Abstract: A method and system for guiding consumers through a sophisticated evaluation process for selecting a product that satisfies desired aesthetic and physical objectives. An embodiment of the method and system enables a consumer from his/her home to select a fabric by systematically and efficiently evaluating a multitude of colors, as well as, other criteria, such as, design and material construction. From a virtual showroom of swatches, the system presents the consumer an image of the swatches that best satisfy the selected criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Ronald Kass, David E. Bright, Paul Luba
  • Detector device for a conveyor
    Patent number: 4544841
    Abstract: A detector device for detecting the passage of articles of a conveyor comprises an energy source element 8, an energy responsive element 10 and reflector means 27, 9 and 28, positioned so that a beam of energy from the source element 8 to the responsive element 10 first traverses the conveyor path substantially parallel and close to the conveyor surface and is then reflected back and forth across the conveyor path in a plane substantially perpendicular to the conveyor surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Post Office
    Inventors: David E. Bright, Steven K. Jones