Patents by Inventor Norman Carmen

Norman Carmen 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).

  • Head activated vehicle horn controller
    Patent number: 6154134
    Abstract: A vehicle horn activation system which is triggered by the forward movement of the vehicle operator's head. An array of light sources and photo detectors create a light curtain which is positioned in a location that allows the driver to move his head into the light curtain, thereby interrupting the emitted light. When the light curtain is broken a signal is generated which activates the horn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Norman Carmen
  • Folding chair anchoring system
    Patent number: 6089651
    Abstract: An anchoring device for a conventional folding chair employs a longitudinal rod and two brackets attached to a vertical support member. A retention element on the chair's backrest engages the rod and allows for slidable movement. The rear legs of the chair are pivotally attached to brackets at or near the floor. The arrangement allows the chair to be open and closed and while retained against a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Norman Carmen
  • Identification card holder
    Patent number: 4000570
    Abstract: An identification card holder in the form of a transparent plastic envelope open only at one end whereby an identification card can be inserted in and viewed through the holder and a safety pin having the pointed end portion extending through openings in the rear of said envelope for attachment to clothing of a user thereof and a method of forming said holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Inventor: Norman Carmen