Patents by Inventor Darlene Turner

Darlene Turner 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).

  • Portable lipstick carrying case
    Patent number: 7228966
    Abstract: A carrying case for transporting personal hygiene products includes at least one chamber having a pivotal door and including a first section having at least one divider for adjusting a length of the section. The door includes a first portion formed from opaque material and a second portion formed from transparent material and the chamber includes a second section oppositely spaced from the first section. In an alternate embodiment, the present invention includes a compartment for lip liners. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a lid formed from reflective material for assisting a user to in applying makeup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Darlene Turner
  • Vibration instrument calibration method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6996486
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for enabling on-site calibration of an instrument, which measures vibration in a machine to assure that the instrument functions within instrument performance specifications, eliminates the need for shipping the instrument to a remote lab for calibration. In one embodiment a CD containing a database that includes the calibration procedure is provided for use with a laptop computer located on site with the instrument. The laptop is connected to the instrument and the procedure displayed on the laptop is followed to calibrate the instrument. Upon successful completion of the procedure, the laptop is connected to a printer which prints out a certificate of completion of calibration. In an alternative embodiment, the database and procedure are available on a remote computer, which is accessed via an internet connection that is password protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventor: Darlene Turner
  • Vibration instrument calibration method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20050027468
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for enabling on-site calibration of an instrument, which measures vibration in a machine to assure that the instrument functions within instrument performance specifications, eliminates the need for shipping the instrument to a remote lab for calibration. In one embodiment a CD containing a database that includes the calibration procedure is provided for use with a laptop computer located on site with the instrument. The laptop is connected to the instrument and the procedure displayed on the laptop is followed to calibrate the instrument. Upon successful completion of the procedure, the laptop is connected to a printer which prints out a certificate of completion of calibration. In an alternative embodiment, the database and procedure are available on a remote computer, which is accessed via an internet connection that is password protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventor: Darlene Turner