Patents by Inventor Charles D. Loving

Charles D. Loving 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).

  • Patent number: 5429392
    Abstract: A composite microdot fabricated form a microdot and at least one composite layer. The composite layer is selected to impart to the composite microdot at least one of the characteristics of enhanced visibility, camouflage, buoyancy control, magnetic attraction, and controlled biodegradation. A second composite layer may also be applied to the microdot. A coating may also be selectively applied to the composite microdot, the coating having at least one of the features of being waterproof, water repellant, hydrophilic, soluble and opaque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Inventor: Charles D. Loving
  • Patent number: 5411799
    Abstract: A microtag cut from a sheet of plastic material and having at least one acuminate snag extending outwardly from the microtag. The sheet of plastic material includes a serial number replicated a plurality of times and the microtag is cut so as to contain at least one complete serial number. Each microtag is less than about two millimeters in diameter. The plastic material is nonconductive and can be from a plastic that will fluoresce under certain wavelengths of light. A plurality of microtags can be used to mark an item of personal property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Inventor: Charles D. Loving