Patents by Inventor Craig D. Carlson

Craig D. Carlson 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).

  • Device and system for indicating rapid deceleration in vehicles
    Patent number: 6911905
    Abstract: A device and system for indicating rapid deceleration to warn the operator and/or others of an urgent deceleration condition is provided. The device includes one or more sensors that are responsive to acceleration in the primary direction of vehicle motion. The controller communicates with the one or more sensors, corrects for gravitational effects, and initiates at least one warning indicator when the sensed acceleration exceeds a threshold value and thereby indicates an urgent deceleration condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Competitive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, J. Thomas Fowler
  • Device and method for sensing and indicating inclination of an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6861949
    Abstract: A device and method used to indicate vehicle inclination and conditions indicative of a potential rollover is disclosed. The device and method may be embodied in original equipment or in an aftermarket product in a manner so that the driver may easily determine the vehicle inclination. For example, the device and method may be embodied in a mirror assembly mounted in the vehicle. The device and method may also be used to detect the rate of change of inclination to provide a warning of adverse driving conditions. The device and method may also include a compass that indicates a corrected heading of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, Michael A. Reed, J. Thomas Fowler
  • Device and method for sensing and indicating inclination of an automotive vehicle
    Publication number: 20030146829
    Abstract: A device and method used to indicate vehicle inclination and conditions indicative of a potential rollover is disclosed. The device and method may be embodied in original equipment or in an aftermarket product in a manner so that the driver may easily determine s the vehicle inclination. For example, the device and method may be embodied in a mirror assembly mounted in the vehicle. The device and method may also be used to detect the rate of change of inclination to provide a warning of adverse driving conditions. The device and method may also include a compass that indicates a corrected heading of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, Michael A. Reed, J. Thomas Fowler
  • Device and system for indicating rapid deceleration in vehicles
    Publication number: 20030122663
    Abstract: A device and system for indicating rapid deceleration to warn the operator and/or others of an urgent deceleration condition is provided. The device includes one or more sensors that are responsive to acceleration in the primary direction of vehicle motion. The controller communicates with the one or more sensors, corrects for gravitational effects, and initiates at least one warning indicator when the sensed acceleration exceeds a threshold value and thereby indicates an urgent deceleration condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, J. Thomas Fowler
  • Device and method for sensing and indicating inclination of an automotive vehicle
    Patent number: 6456194
    Abstract: A device and method used to indicate vehicle inclination and conditions indicative of a potential rollover is disclosed. The device and method may be embodied in original equipment or in an aftermarket product in a manner so that the driver may easily determine the vehicle inclination. For example, the device and method may be embodied in a mirror assembly mounted in the vehicle. The device and method may also be used to detect the rate of change of inclination to provide a warning of adverse driving conditions. The device and method may also include a compass that indicates a corrected heading of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, Michael A. Reed, J. Thomas Fowler
  • Device and system for indicating rapid deceleration in vehicles
    Patent number: 6417767
    Abstract: A device and system for indicating rapid deceleration to warn the operator and/or others of an urgent deceleration condition is provided. The device includes one or more sensors that are responsive to acceleration in the primary direction of vehicle motion. The controller communicates with the one or more sensors, corrects for gravitational effects, and initiates at least one warning indicator when the acceleration exceeds a threshold value and thereby indicates an urgent deceleration condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventors: Craig D. Carlson, J. Thomas Fowler