Patents by Inventor Barbara L. Meier

Barbara L. Meier 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).

  • Cable having an illuminating tracer element mounted thereon
    Patent number: 7029137
    Abstract: A plurality of cables interconnect a plurality of components. Each cable has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A respective light emitting member extends on each cable between the first and second terminal ends. The light emitting member on a respective cable is illuminated in response to manipulation of the light emitting member. The cable is then traceable from end to end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lionetti, Barbara L. Meier
  • Cable having an illuminating tracer element mounted thereon
    Publication number: 20040160774
    Abstract: A plurality of cables interconnect a plurality of components. Each cable has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A respective light emitting member extends on each cable between the first and second terminal ends. The light emitting member on a respective cable is illuminated in response to manipulation of the light emitting member. The cable is then traceable from end to end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Lionetti, Barbara L. Meier