Patents by Inventor James W. Dodson

James W. Dodson 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).

  • Patent number: 4959756
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent light element dispensing and activating system for use with a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing having an aperture that opens to the outside of the vehicle. A disposable holder is operatively releasably connected to the housing for containing and positioning a plurality of elements relative to this housing aperture. Each positioned element is dispensed after a chemical reaction is activated in the element to operably provide a chemiluminescent light.Advantageously, an actuator, electrically coupled to a power source in the vehicle, contacts the top of the element by breaking a capsule within the element while urging the element through the housing aperture. Additionally, a quick connect means interengaged with the housing and the holder facilitates positioning and aligning of the plurality of signal elements relative to the housing aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Inventor: James W. Dodson