Patents by Inventor Tom Coppa

Tom Coppa 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).

  • Tool belt with smart cell technology
    Patent number: 7839625
    Abstract: A tool belt worn by an operator comprises a processor and a plurality of smart sockets. The smart sockets connect various smart cells that perform various functions. The smart cells have a uniform interface to connect to different locations of smart sockets. The smart cells communicate with the processor or each other over a wireless technology or through a data path embedded in the tool belt. Functionality of the tool belt may be extended with an extender that has antennas, lights, speakers, microphones, and additional smart sockets. A data glove extends the functionality of the tool belt further with a glove, smart socket, and smart cell integrated together and used at the operator's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.
    Inventors: Brian Gunning, Tom Coppa, Jeremiah Lehr
  • Tool belt with smart cell technology
    Publication number: 20080054062
    Abstract: A tool belt worn by an operator comprises a processor and a plurality of smart sockets. The smart sockets connect various smart cells that perform various functions. The smart cells have a uniform interface to connect to different locations of smart sockets. The smart cells communicate with the processor or each other over a wireless technology or through a data path embedded in the tool belt. Functionality of the tool belt may be extended with an extender that has antennas, lights, speakers, microphones, and additional smart sockets. A data glove extends the functionality of the tool belt further with a glove, smart socket, and smart cell integrated together and used at the operator's hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Intermec IP Corp.
    Inventors: Brian Gunning, Tom Coppa, Jeremiah Lehr