Patents by Inventor Mark Serpa

Mark Serpa 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).

  • Method and system for peer-to-peer wireless communication over unlicensed communication spectrum
    Patent number: 7342895
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for peer-to-peer wireless communication over an unlicensed communication spectrum without routing or relaying of messages. Low-cost wireless communication is made possible by providing direct, peer-to-peer wireless communication without a need for extensive infrastructure as well as by utilizing unlicensed communication spectrums. Communication utility is afforded by enabling wireless communication over a medium-range distance, and by implementing a collision avoidance protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Serpa, Hani Alhemsi, Greg Ratajski, Bob Ashlock
  • Method and tool for cleaning a watercraft speedometer
    Patent number: 6939411
    Abstract: A method and tool for cleaning a watercraft speedometer are disclosed. The tool comprises a body, an extraction tip extending therefrom, and at least one edge on the extraction tip that can catch matter in the cavity. The extraction tip is attached to the body and is approximately the size and shape to fit into an intake cavity of a speedometer mechanism so as not to damage the intake cavity. The extraction tip edge is used for extracting debris from the intake cavity. Twisting the extraction tip into the intake cavity and pulling the extraction tip out of the intake cavity results in catching and withdrawing debris from the intake cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: SVM Machining, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Serpa
  • Method and system for peer-to-peer wireless communication over unlicensed communication spectrum
    Publication number: 20050169219
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for peer-to-peer wireless communication over an unlicensed communication spectrum without routing or relaying of messages. Low-cost wireless communication is made possible by providing direct, peer-to-peer wireless communication without a need for extensive infrastructure as well as by utilizing unlicensed communication spectrums. Communication utility is afforded by enabling wireless communication over a medium-range distance, and by implementing a collision avoidance protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Serpa, Hani Alhemsi, Greg Ratajski, Bob Ashlock
  • METHOD AND TOOL FOR CLEANING A WATERCRAFT SPEEDOMETER
    Publication number: 20050126591
    Abstract: A method and tool for cleaning a watercraft speedometer are disclosed. The tool comprises a body, an extraction tip extending therefrom, and at least one edge on the extraction tip that can catch matter in the cavity. The extraction tip is attached to the body and is approximately the size and shape to fit into an intake cavity of a speedometer mechanism so as not to damage the intake cavity. The extraction tip edge is used for extracting debris from the intake cavity. Twisting the extraction tip into the intake cavity and pulling the extraction tip out of the intake cavity results in catching and withdrawing debris from the intake cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Mark Serpa