Patents by Inventor Daniel J. VanEpps

Daniel J. VanEpps 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).

  • Publication number: 20080002022
    Abstract: A mobile communication device includes video communication capability. When the video call is place on hold by the mobile communication device, a pre-recorded video is transmitted to the holding party. The pre-recorded video may be stored in the memory of the mobile communication device or may be stored in a video server in the network. In the latter case, the mobile communication device signals the video server to transmit a selected video to the holding party when the video call is placed on hold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel J. VanEpps
  • Publication number: 20040157489
    Abstract: A connector mounted to a printed circuit board permits an inserted plug to displace from an inserted position to a displaced position responsive to an impact force exerted on the inserted plug. The connector includes a housing comprised of one or more sidewalls, and a cavity within the housing. The cavity receives and releasably retains the inserted plug in the inserted position, while one or more contacts disposed within the cavity electrically couple the inserted plug to an electrical circuit disposed on the printed circuit board. One or more openings in the sidewalls yieldably retain the inserted plug in the inserted position, while permitting the displacement of the inserted plug through the one or more openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel J. VanEpps