Patents by Inventor Charles L. King
Charles L. King 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).
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Publication number: 20200066191Abstract: Disclosed is a weather-resistant and crush-resistant display panel for placement on or in the surface of roadways, driveways, walkways, patios, or other locations and substrates. The panel is sealed within a polycarbonate enclosure with installed electro (electric/electronic) components that are protected by the set-up polycarbonate which cooperates with the enclosure and its installed components to become structurally reinforced. Light generated within or directed through the polycarbonate carries images/logos for displays, from these difficult roadways, driveways or walkways installation environments, for convenient and effective viewing by the public.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Charles L. King, Thomas R. Linville, Douglas L. Baker
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Patent number: 10253468Abstract: A traffic control system and method in which a sensor and processor interact with at least one road module to illuminate and/or cause to flash in response to predetermined road surface and/or traffic conditions. The system and method can be configured to interact with vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, traveling on the road in which the road module(s) are embedded. The road surface and/or traffic conditions include an EMS vehicle located in proximity to a fire hydrant, vehicle located in proximity to a bus stop, a vehicle located in proximity to an intersection with a bicycle and/or pedestrian path intersecting with said road in which said road modules and/or one or more light strips are embedded.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Evolutionary Markings, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Linville, Douglas L. Baker, Charles L. King
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Patent number: 9959754Abstract: A traffic control system and method in which a sensor and processor interact with at least one road module to illuminate and/or cause to flash in response to predetermined road surface and/or traffic conditions. The system and method can be configured to interact with vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, traveling on the road in which the road module(s) are embedded. The road surface and/or traffic conditions include an EMS vehicle located in proximity to a fire hydrant, a vehicle located in proximity to a bus stop, a vehicle located in proximity to an intersection with a bicycle and/or pedestrian path intersecting with said road in which said road modules are embedded.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Evolutionary Markings, Inc.Inventor: Charles L. King
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Patent number: 9702098Abstract: A traffic control system and method in which a sensor and processor interact with road modules to illuminate and/or cause to flash in response to predetermined road surface and/or traffic conditions. The system and method can be configured to interact with road signals such as traffic control signals or traffic information signals. The system and method can further be configured to interact with on-board computers of vehicles including autonomous vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Evolutionary Markings, Inc.Inventor: Charles L. King
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Patent number: 9399844Abstract: A pavement marker module for use for enhancing or replacing line striping and other applications such as crosswalks, parking lots, bridges, barriers, and specialty applications at street intersections. The pavement marker module having housing containing a light source, a light guide optically coupled to the light source for directing light, an energy storage system for storing electrical current and for supplying electrical current to the light source, and a charging system for generating electrical current for recharging said energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Evolutionary Markings, Inc.Inventor: Charles L. King
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Publication number: 20080070055Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing and weather resistant coating for application to surfaces such as signs. This material may be applied directly to a surface or applied through the application of precut pieces. The pieces including a multi-part paper that includes an adhesive layer and an upper surface. An acrylic polymer layer having designated qualities covers the upper surface, which is then covered in a glitter made from precut metalized film particles. This is then covered with a protective weather resistant clear coat. Depending upon the exact circumstances in which this material is to be used, the particular configuration of the device can be varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventor: CHARLES L. KING
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Patent number: 4732809Abstract: Novel heat bondable bicomponent fibers useful in the production of nonwoven fabrics, as well as methods for the production of such fibers, are disclosed. The fibers comprise a latently adhesive component for forming interfilamentary bonds upon the application of heat and subsequent cooling, and another component, and are characterized by the fact that upon the application of heat sufficient to melt the latently adhesive component and subsequent cooling, a substantial shrinkage force appears in said other component only after resolidification of said latently adhesive component.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1987Date of Patent: March 22, 1988Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Robert D. Harris, Jr., James P. Parker, Charles L. King
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Patent number: 4666763Abstract: There is provided a fiber batt made from a plurality of entangled synthetic fibers arranged in a random fashion, forming a nonwoven structure. Each fiber contains a plurality of substantially spherically shaped void spaces. The batts may be made by an extrusion/blowing technique. It has been found that the batts are particularly useful as thermal insulators, as oil and water separators, and in controlled release applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1984Date of Patent: May 19, 1987Assignee: Akzona IncorporatedInventors: Charles L. King, Nicholas J. Mussro, Jr., Dennis W. Roberts
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Patent number: 4552603Abstract: Novel heat bondable bicomponent fibers useful in the production of nonwoven fabrics, as well as methods for the production of such fibers, are disclosed. The fibers comprise a latently adhesive component for forming interfilamentary bonds upon the application of heat and subsequent cooling, and another component, and are characterized by the fact that upon the application of heat sufficient to melt the latently adhesive component and subsequent cooling, a substantial shrinkage force appears in said other component only after resolidification of said latently adhesive component.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1982Date of Patent: November 12, 1985Assignee: Akzona IncorporatedInventors: Robert D. Harris, Jr., James P. Parker, Charles L. King
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Patent number: 4161938Abstract: A four cycle internal combustion engine having an intake valve conrtrol system adapted to automatically cause the engine to run on less than all of its cylinders during low speed conditions, while under high speed conditions allowing the previously unused cylinders to progressively come into play as greater power requirements are needed. In the illustrated engine, the intake valves for every other cylinder in the firing sequence are controlled solely by biasing springs which have sufficient strength to maintain the valve in a substantially closed condition during low speed operation, but which yield to pressures developed during high speed operation to permit full use of the cylinders as needed. The intake valves for the remaining other cylinders are cam controlled to ensure smooth idling and operation of the engine under low speed and power conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1978Date of Patent: July 24, 1979Inventor: Charles L. King