Patents by Inventor Richard J. Currie

Richard J. Currie 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).

  • Diagnostics, protection, and isolation system for electronic devices on a vehicle data communication bus
    Patent number: 6831375
    Abstract: A system for use in programming and diagnostics of electronic devices (32) in a vehicle includes a connector jack (36) having a plurality of electrical connection sites configured for electrical connection to the electronic devices (32) in the vehicle. A shorting plug (38) configured to removably engage the connector jack (36) interconnects the plurality of electrical connection sites to form a data communication bus. An electronics module (50) configured to removably engage the connector jack (36) in place of the shorting plug includes a plurality of switching units (56) that, when set in a closed state, electrically interconnect each of the electronic devices (32) to form the data communication bus. Each switching unit (56a, . . . ,56g) in the electronics module (50) is selectively and independently operable to electrically disconnect an electronic device (32) from the data communication bus, especially for programming and diagnostics of the electronic devices (32) in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Paccar Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Currie, Richard Alan Mauk
  • Self-testing device for measuring urinary flow rates
    Patent number: 5495854
    Abstract: A device, a kit of devices, and a method for providing an individual with a means of self-testing for urinary tract obstructions and bladder condition in a simple and inexpensive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Richard J. Currie