Patents by Inventor John M. Vernon

John M. Vernon 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).

  • FILTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210238032
    Abstract: Novel methods and means for convergent nanofabrication and nanoassembly are disclosed, and systems produced by and performing same are targeted at a broad range of applications. Molecules and/or nanostructures are bound to supported binding means and manipulated to translate such precursors or intermediates to bond together in precisely desired locations and orientations to yield desired precise structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Hannah L. Stoughton, Tommie W. Kelley, Windy A. Santa Cruz, Matthew W. Gorrell, John B. Stender, Christine L. McCool, Michael L. Elam, Michael S. Schuffert, Jackson H. Hedden, Frank Tyneski, John M. Vernon
  • Optical code reader and methods and articles therefor
    Patent number: 6315204
    Abstract: A method comprises steps of sensing a first user action, transmitting a first optical message in response to the first user action, and performing at least one optical code reading step in response to non-receipt of a valid response to the first optical message. An apparatus to perform the aforementioned steps and an article of manufacture to direct the aforementioned steps are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, John M. Vernon, William L. Reber
  • Foldable apparatus having an interface
    Patent number: 6032866
    Abstract: A foldable apparatus includes a first housing (20), a second housing (22), and an interface (24). The second housing (22) is pivotally connected to the first housing (20). The interface (24) has a first portion (26) associated with the first housing (20) and a second portion (28) associated with the second housing (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, David D. Drobnis, John M. Vernon
  • Writing implement having an integrated optical reader
    Patent number: 5939702
    Abstract: A writing implement (10) has an optical reader (20) integrated therewith. The optical reader (20) can include a bar code reader, an optical text reader, or an optical imaging reader. Preferably, a wireless data communication circuit shares an emitter and a detector of the optical reader (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Knighton, David S. Agabra, David D. Drobnis, John M. Vernon