Patents by Inventor Maurice Haff

Maurice Haff 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: 8616574
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ergonomic mobility chair comprising a frame, two primary wheels and at least one secondary load-bearing rolling point device. The primary wheels are usable for hand propulsion of the chair and positioned forward of the center of gravity of the chair. The primary wheels are mounted on a collapsible axle structure coupled to the frame. The at least one secondary load-bearing rolling point device is positioned aft of the center of gravity of the chair and coupled to the frame. A seat and two knee supports are coupled to the frame, the seat and the knee supports being arranged with respect to one another so as to position a user of the chair in a kneeling, upright, and generally neutral physiologic position. The seat and the knee supports each comprise at least a comfort cushion support coupled to the frame of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Donald Monaco, Maurice Haff
  • Publication number: 20130329348
    Abstract: A display device mountable on an automotive wiper arm positioned on the rear of an automotive vehicle, comprising a display panel having a front side for presentation of text or graphics and a back side for mounting a connector; an arm-connector for affixing said display device to said automotive wiper arm; a shaft for linking said arm-connector to said display panel; a shaft-connector for affixing said shaft to said display panel, said shaft-connector comprising part of said shaft; a display-connector for affixing said shaft to said display panel, said display-connector comprising said connector positioned on said display panel backside; wherein said shaft-connector and said display-connector are configured to lock together after one is connected to the other, substantially preventing separation of said display panel from said shaft during motion of said automotive wiper arm during operation, and wherein said arm-connector is configured to clasp said automotive wiper arm and maintain sufficient pressure to a
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Arthur STROUT, Maurice HAFF
  • Publication number: 20130242515
    Abstract: A display device mountable on an automotive wiper arm positioned on the rear of an automotive vehicle, comprising a display panel having a front side for presentation of text or graphics and a back side for mounting a connector; arm-connector for affixing said display device to said automotive wiper arm; shaft for linking said arm-connector to said display panel; a shaft-connector for affixing said shaft to said display panel, said shaft-connector comprising part of said shaft; display-connector affixing said shaft to said display panel, said display-connector comprising said connector positioned on said display panel backside; wherein said shaft-connector and said display-connector are configured to lock together, substantially preventing separation of said display panel from said shaft during motion of said wiper arm during operation, wherein said arm-connector is configured to clasp said wiper arm and maintain sufficient pressure to avoid substantial rotation of said shaft around said wiper arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Arthur STROUT, Maurice Haff
  • Patent number: 8537561
    Abstract: A display device mountable on an automotive wiper arm positioned on the rear of an automotive vehicle, comprising a display panel having a front side for presentation of text or graphics and a back side for mounting a connector; arm-connector for affixing said display device to said automotive wiper arm; shaft for linking said arm-connector to said display panel; a shaft-connector for affixing said shaft to said display panel, said shaft-connector comprising part of said shaft; display-connector affixing said shaft to said display panel, said display-connector comprising said connector positioned on said display panel backside; wherein said shaft-connector and said display-connector are configured to lock together, substantially preventing separation of said display panel from said shaft during motion of said wiper arm during operation, wherein said arm-connector is configured to clasp said wiper arm and maintain sufficient pressure to avoid substantial rotation of said shaft around said wiper arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Arthur Strout, Maurice Haff
  • Publication number: 20130082456
    Abstract: The present invention provides an ergonomic mobility chair comprising a frame, two primary wheels and at least one secondary load-bearing rolling point device. The primary wheels are usable for hand propulsion of the chair and positioned forward of the center of gravity of the chair. The primary wheels are mounted on a collapsible axle structure coupled to the frame. The at least one secondary load-bearing rolling point device is positioned aft of the center of gravity of the chair and coupled to the frame. A seat and two knee supports are coupled to the frame, the seat and the knee supports being arranged with respect to one another so as to position a user of the chair in a kneeling, upright, and generally neutral physiologic position. The seat and the knee supports each comprise at least a comfort cushion support coupled to the frame of the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Donald MONACO, Maurice Haff
  • Publication number: 20130013414
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatus and associated method(s) for interrelating digital content stored on Internet websites to physical form media such as that used in out-of-home (e.g., outdoor) advertising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Maurice HAFF
  • Publication number: 20110260440
    Abstract: A method for using an associated visual implementing apparatus with which a first person may audibly or otherwise specify, e.g., a head nod, to a second person the amount of unoccupied volume or void to be available in an illustrated cup when partially filled with coffee or other liquid, in response to an easily understood inquiry by the second person. The method includes the steps of a first person exhibiting the illustrated cup to a second person while inquiring as to the unoccupied volume desired to remain while making reference to the illustrated cup. The visual implementing apparatus cup includes repeating vertically oriented illustrations, the illustrations being at least one of representations of human fingers, cows, text based words describing cow sounds, numbers, geographic shapes, logos, and/or indentations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Maurice HAFF, John M. White
  • Publication number: 20050193075
    Abstract: A Postal Authority regulated e-Mail messaging application is provided over a public network to a plurality of mailers and addressees using authenticated transaction records. The application transmits at least one e-Mail message through at least one e-Mail account configured for a specific class of service. The application creates transaction records relevant to the specific class of service based upon details of completed transactions. Electronic postmarks are obtained to authenticate transaction records. Authenticated transaction records are sent to the mailer. A unique identifier of an electronic postmark is embedded in the e-Mail message. The e-Mail message incorporating the unique identifier is sent to at least one addressee. Authenticated e-Mail messages and transaction records are created and protected from undetectable modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Maurice Haff, Christopher Fahey, Daniel Curtis, Michael Larson, Christopher Clarke
  • Publication number: 20050021480
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provide digital receipts for third-party electronic commerce transactions, using a Web Receipt Service. The digital receipts can be used to validate the details of electronic transactions carried out over public networks such as the Internet. A Web service provides a digital receipt comprising a transaction record identifying transaction details. The transaction record is sent to the Web Receipt Service, where a computer controlled by the Web Receipt Service digitally signs and encrypts the record. The transaction record is encrypted such that it may be later decrypted only by the Web Receipt Service and cannot be altered by others. A digital receipt is formed comprising the encrypted transaction record, which may be embedded in a graphic using steganography to enable display in a Web page. The digital receipt containing the encrypted transaction record is returned electronically to each of the parties to the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: HYPERSPACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Maurice Haff, Christopher Fahey