Patents by Inventor John M. Murray

John M. Murray 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: 4614357
    Abstract: When the air brake line on a semi-trailer is disconnected, a plunger is thrust down through the semi-trailer bottom plate to obstruct access to the semi-trailer hitch pin. Reconnection of the air brake line withdraws the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Inventor: John M. Murray
  • Patent number: 4543984
    Abstract: Highway trailer for hauling cargo has air actuated brakes. Valve mounted on the trailer connected in the air line maintains brake-on air pressure in the line while trailer is parked. Valve has locking handle to inhibit trailer theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Inventor: John M. Murray
  • Patent number: 4413277
    Abstract: A real time, instant replay time-motion analysis system of work measurement that utilizes computer assisted video techniques to simultaneously record and display an operator at work and the elapsed time for the performance of each elemental step in his work task. An observer provides an input signal each time a step is completed and a subsequent step initiated, thereby causing the display of elapsed time relating to the first step to freeze and a display indicating running time for the second step to be generated. Input relating to interruptions occurring during the work process are manually and audibly provided to the system by the observer. The time related data generated during the study is calculated in a microprocessor, and presented as graphical illustrations on the video monitor during replay of the recorded information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1983
    Assignee: Instant Replay Systems
    Inventor: John M. Murray