Patents by Inventor David B. Barnes

David B. Barnes 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: 20190339184
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for differentiating sugar-free and regular carbonated beverages. The system and method exploit the difference in specific gravity of fluid materials by observing calibrated beads immersed in fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: David B. Barnes
  • Patent number: 5497298
    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly is provided which includes a light bulb providing a source of illumination; a reflector housing with a central opening with a reflector surface for reflecting illumination given by the light bulb, the reflector housing central opening mounting the light bulb, the reflector housing having a first surface opposite the reflector surface adjacent the central opening and a second surface on the same side of the reflector surface generally adjacent the central opening; and a bulb shield having a first portion along a first end. The first portion is generally closely adjacent to the light bulb for blocking illumination provided by the light bulb. The bulb shield has at an end opposite the first end at least one foot penetrating through the central opening with a radially outwardly extending toe engaging the reflector housing first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Luallin, Jan A. Wisler, Joseph C. Ballman, David B. Barnes