Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Kacines

Jeffrey J. Kacines 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: 6968208
    Abstract: A system for loading data into a module to be used with a portable computer device and the data in the module activated by a wireless connection or from instructions from the teacher. The module may be part of a rechargeable battery pack that includes data storage, or a wireless communications module that is connected to the portable computer device. In an embodiment, the data module is incorporated into a rechargeable battery pack. Data to be sent to the wireless device is transferred via a wired connection first from the charging bay to the battery pack and then from the battery pack to the wireless device when the battery pack is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Kacines
  • Patent number: 6378827
    Abstract: A support unit for supporting articles hung from a generally planar surface is provided that includes a support arm for placement on a top surface of a generally planar surface. The support arm contacts the top surface of the generally planar surface. A mating portion contacts a bottom surface of the general planar surface opposite the top surface of the generally planar surface contacted by the support arm. A curved portion connects the support arm to the mating portion. The curved portion provides the gripping force between the support arm and the mating portion. A hook extends downwardly from the mating portion and towards the curved portion. The hook supports articles hung therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Kacines
  • Patent number: D447936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Kacines