Patents by Inventor John M. Harvey

John M. Harvey 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).

  • Digital over-the-air keying system
    Patent number: 9165416
    Abstract: A system for providing operational access to equipment or vehicles is disclosed wherein digital access codes are assigned and transported over-the-air governing a vehicle's or equipment's use. The access codes can be generated in connection with comparison of entered and stored biometric data and/or entered code from a keypad. Various security protocols can be used to ensure the secure dispatch and delivery of code information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: OMNITRACS, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Harvey, Michael David Atella, Thomas Francis Doyle, Loyie H. Sims, III, Satish N. Ram
  • PROTECTIVE PACKAGING WITH PRODUCT PREPARATION FEATURES INCORPORATED
    Publication number: 20130233736
    Abstract: A protective packaging with one or more product preparation features is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: INVIVO THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Hess, Francis M. Reynolds, Edward Wirth, III, John M. Harvey, Celina Chang, Haining Dai, Fioleda Prifti
  • Method and apparatus for providing a hazardous material alert
    Patent number: 8427290
    Abstract: System for providing a hazardous materials hazardous material alert. The system includes a method for transmitting a hazardous material alert for use with a vehicle that is transporting hazardous material. The method comprises steps of detecting a hazard event, and transmitting the hazardous material alert in response to the hazard event, wherein the hazardous material alert includes information relating to the hazardous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven J. Davis, John M. Harvey, Lynne A. Patrick, Scott C. Rusnak
  • DIGITAL OVER-THE-AIR KEYING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090219135
    Abstract: A system for providing operational access to equipment or vehicles is disclosed wherein digital access codes are assigned and transported over-the-air governing a vehicle's or equipment's use. The access codes can be generated in connection with comparison of entered and stored biometric data and/or entered code from a keypad. Various security protocols can be used to ensure the secure dispatch and delivery of code information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORTATED
    Inventors: John M. Harvey, Michael David Atella, Thomas Francis Doyle, Loyie H. Sims, Satish N. Ram
  • Method and apparatus for controlling a valve during a hazard event
    Patent number: 7126464
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a valve during the detection of a hazard event. A hazard event is defined as an event that may endanger the health or safety of people or the environment from contamination of hazardous material carried by a vehicle. The hazard event may be detected from a condition of the vehicle, an input received from a vehicle operator, or a message received from a remote location. After detecting a hazard event, a valve located on the vehicle is controlled to prevent contamination from the hazardous material being transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Qualcomm Incorporated
    Inventor: John M. Harvey
  • Artificial pancreatic perfusion device
    Patent number: 5002661
    Abstract: A device which serves as an artificial pancreas comprises a hollow fiber having an inner diameter of about 5 mm which is surrounded by islets of Langerhans enclosed in a housing. The islets are suspended in a semi-solid matrix which ensures desired distribution of the cells about the hollow fiber. The hollow fiber and suspended islets are enclosed in a housing which further aids the desired distribution of islets about the hollow fiber. The hollow fiber has a porosity which selectively allows passage of substances having a molecular weight of less than about 100,000 Daltons. The semi-solid matrix in which the islets are embedded and suspended is formed of an appropriate supporting material such as alginate or agar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: William L. Chick, Susan J. Sullivan, Kermit M. Borland, John M. Harvey, Thomas E. Muller, Karen E. Dunleavy, Donald P. King, Jr., Edward J. Doherty, Barry A. Solomon, Amy L. Foley
  • Composition and process to create foaming slag cover for molten steel
    Patent number: 4528035
    Abstract: Slag formed in steel melt operations is foamed to create a protective cover using a composition comprised essentially of calcium oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: Metro Materials Corporation
    Inventors: William B. Simpson, Jr., David F. Lundy, R. L. Parnell, Charles W. Snodgrass, Edward B. Miller, John M. Harvey