Patents Represented by Attorney Samuel Alexander Long, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8205557
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided to enable a personal transportation vehicle, such a motorcycle, to turn up to 180 degrees around while remaining in a confined, compact space. The apparatus comprises a lightweight inner platform rotating inside a lightweight, fixed, outer platform and uses translated power from the personal transportation vehicle as a motive force to turn the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Raymond Patrick Moore
  • Patent number: 8087321
    Abstract: The invention is a removable motorcycle gear shifter covering that prevents marring of a motorcyclist's shoe during upshifting operation. The device is elastic and designed to securely fit many different shift levers. It provides for weather resistant implementation, non-marring cushioned contact on upshifting, and non-slip tread on downshifting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kyle Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 8031402
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for allowing multiple individuals to view discrete images while remaining in close proximity to each other. It encompasses a split screen polarized lens, with alternate polarization portions, fitting over a viewing monitor and pairs of corresponding polarized glasses. Each pair of polarized glasses matches a portion of the screen lens with the same polarization so that the human viewer wearing vertically polarized glasses may only view the vertically polarized portion of the screen and the human viewer wearing horizontally polarized glasses may only view the horizontally polarized portion of the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: David M. Tripp
  • Patent number: 8028433
    Abstract: The invention is a method and device for measuring the inclination of a roadway using highly precise digital inclinometer and a frame for holding and suspending the digital inclinometer over the width of a lane of traffic. The device and method require a single, and only a single, human operator. The device is lightweight and highly portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Inventor: Carl A. Holland
  • Patent number: 7966774
    Abstract: The invention is for an improved security shelter for small personal transportation vehicles. The invention features lockable, weatherproof storage for such vehicles as motorcycles, bicycles, four wheelers, and Segways®. It is lightweight and can be efficiently manufactured. Vents are optimally located to allow the release of vapor and heat. A lid is hinged to the top such that it can be easily raised or lowered by the user for the purpose of parking a vehicle. Moreover, strategic placement of structural molded ridges and structural flanges in the various components of the invention adds to the overall stability and rigidity of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventors: Harry E. Kea, Jr., David B. Kea, Scott Kea, George B. Waites, Jr.