Patents by Inventor David L. Payne

David L. Payne 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).

  • Personal digital asset manager
    Patent number: 8614623
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a Personal Digital Asset Manager are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention is a miniature electronic device, which functions as a fully-powered personal computer, which stores digital files and content, and which communicates wirelessly with external input and output devices and a network such as the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention may be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped on a belt or incorporated into a pair of glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Pascal's Pocket Corporation
    Inventors: Edward F. Tuck, David L. Payne, Thomas N. Giaccherini, Michael Keddington, Douglas G. Lockie, Douglas Sallen, James R. Stuart
  • Customer selectable vehicle notification sounds
    Patent number: 8299907
    Abstract: A method and system for customizing vehicle interior sounds and other indicia associated with vehicle accessories and events. The method enables a vehicle operator to selectively associate a particular sound with a particular event by selecting a desired sound and associating it with a particular event whereby emission of the desired sound occurs upon occurrence of the particular event to notify the vehicle operator of the occurrence of the particular event. Accordingly, the present invention enables a vehicle operator to configure and associate specific vehicle notification with particular events. In addition, the present invention provides a method and system whereby the vehicle operator uploads into the system customized sounds and sound bytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly A. Vandenbrink, Alexander Petniunas, David L. Payne, Melanie R. Russell, John Puda
  • Personal digital asset manager
    Publication number: 20100134247
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a Personal Digital Asset Manager are disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention is a miniature electronic device, which functions as a fully-powered personal computer, which stores digital files and content, and which communicates wirelessly with external input and output devices and a network such as the Internet. In one embodiment, the present invention may be carried in a pocket or purse, clipped on a belt or incorporated into a pair of glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Edward F. Tuck, David L. Payne, Thomas N. Giaccherini, Michael Keddington, Douglas G. Lockie, Douglas Sallen, James R. Stuart
  • Stowable load ramp for vehicles
    Patent number: 6378927
    Abstract: A stowable load ramp for a vehicle includes a tailgate operable between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position, an upper panel hingedly attached to the tailgate, a lower panel hingedly attached to the upper panel, and wherein the upper and lower panels are operable between a stowed horizontal position and an extended downwardly angled ramp position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Parry-Jones, David L. Payne, Daniel Rodriguez, Norman William Fasecas, Robert J. Garby
  • Fitting for an aircraft bulkhead
    Patent number: 5520357
    Abstract: A fitting for attaching a galley wall or bulkhead to the interior of an aircraft is disclosed. The fitting uses a separable attachment plate and an anchor, to which an anchor bolt can be attached from above the attachment plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Payne, Augusto M. Limcangco
  • Pallet for supporting containers
    Patent number: D338092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignees: Maurice A. Payne, David L. Payne
    Inventors: Maurice A. Payne, David L. Payne