Patents by Inventor Paul E. Spencer

Paul E. Spencer 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).

  • Tilt sensing and indicating device for a containment plow
    Patent number: 10760229
    Abstract: A tilt sensing and signaling device for a containment plow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Guggino, Robert M. Wansea, Paul E. Spencer
  • TILT SENSING AND INDICATING DEVICE FOR A CONTAINMENT PLOW
    Publication number: 20170292237
    Abstract: A tilt sensing and signaling device for a containment plow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Pro-Tech Manufacturing and Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Guggino, Robert M. Wansea, Paul E. Spencer
  • MUSICAL PLAYING CARD BOARD GAME
    Publication number: 20090315257
    Abstract: A musical board game and playing method that permits players to respond to playing cards both visually and aurally without requiring additional manual intervention by the game player. By incorporating computer-readable indicia such as RFID tags or bar codes in player's cards and providing a suitable computer assisted reader in the game board, it is possible to play music when enabled player cards come within proximity of a reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: THREE OF HEARTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jacob H. Blumenstock, Gabriel M. Blumenstock, Claudia S. Blumenstock, Paul E. Spencer, Margot Spindeman
  • Method for displaying license plate frames
    Patent number: 6431375
    Abstract: A display rack (20) for license plate frames (500) includes a plurality of license plate frame receiving stations (24) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship. The stations (24) are separated by movable dividers (26) which may be laterally moved to change the relative width of adjacent stations (24). Display rack (20) also includes pegboard connectors (34) which are selectively movable along a frame member (21) to effect alignment with holes (504) in a pegboard (502) so that display rack (20) can be mounted on a sheet of pegboard (502).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Display rack for license plate frames and method of use
    Publication number: 20020008074
    Abstract: A display rack (20) for license plate frames (500) includes a plurality of license plate frame receiving stations (24) which are arranged in side-by-side relationship. The stations (24) are separated by movable dividers (26) which may be laterally moved to change the relative width of adjacent stations (24). Display rack (20) also includes pegboard connectors (34) which are selectively movable along a frame member (21) to effect alignment with holes (504) in a pegboard (502) so that display rack (20) can be mounted on a sheet of pegboard (502).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Camera with touch sensitive control
    Patent number: 5923908
    Abstract: A camera having a touch sensitive control with first and second positions spaced apart along a surface of the camera, and a shutter. A processor is connected to the touch sensitive control and the shutter, so that as a user slides a finger from the first to the second positions, the shutter is operated. The sliding shutter control inhibits vibration during picture taking while allowing a two-position shutter control. The touch sensitive control may particularly be a touch sensitive screen and icons controlling other camera functions can be presented thereon. These camera control icons can be re-positioned or re-sized on the screen to suit user preferences and/or physical limitations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Anthony W. Schrock, Paul E. Spencer
  • Stylus based electronic annotation camera
    Patent number: 5845161
    Abstract: A stylus based annotation system for cameras comprising a touch screen display on the camera for implementing stylus input, a first memory for storage of image annotation data, a second memory for storage of annotation data that is repeated between multiple images, a recording device for placement of annotation data on images and stylus sensor to detect removal and replacement of the stylus to effect a mode change
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Anthony W. Schrock, Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame
    Patent number: D435819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame having studded dog collar features
    Patent number: D507218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Display rack for license plate frames
    Patent number: D446968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Dual concentric rims license plate frame
    Patent number: D488753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame
    Patent number: D488754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate accent bar featuring flames
    Patent number: D491505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame featuring two dragons
    Patent number: D491506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame featuring ninja symbols
    Patent number: D491854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Quilted license plate frame
    Patent number: D402610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • Plastic covered license plate frame
    Patent number: D408341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame
    Patent number: D409128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame
    Patent number: D411975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer
  • License plate frame
    Patent number: D421947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Paul E. Spencer