Patents by Inventor David L. Simpson

David L. Simpson 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: 20030107239
    Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at least partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030107240
    Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at (east partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030107234
    Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at least partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: 6575523
    Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at least partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20030006627
    Abstract: A trailer including an inner frame that is made of metal, an outer shell that is made of a non-metal and that at least partially surrounds the inner frame, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the inner frame. In a preferred embodiment, the outer shell is made of a plastic. The inner frame includes a lower frame portion with which the at least one wheel is rotatably secured, and an upper frame portion that supports at least a portion of the weight of the outer shell. Preferably, the upper frame portion includes a middle support member that extends upwardly from the lower frame portion, and a first bar assembly that is hingedly connected to the middle support member. In another embodiment, a second bar assembly is hingedly connected to the middle support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20020190529
    Abstract: A latching system comprising a base having a first keeper secured thereto, a closable member adapted to engage the base, an elongated member rotatably secured to the closable member, said elongated member including a first connector adapted to engage the first keeper when the closable member engages the base and the elongated member is rotated, and a latch plate assembly hingedly secured to the closable member and adapted to rotate the elongated member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, Edward J. Votruba, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Publication number: 20020181956
    Abstract: An automobile accident recording kit including a 12 exposure single use, camera, with flash included, for recording the scene of a vehicle accidents as well as forms with detailed written instructions to guide the user in the event of an accident. The forms designate the different views that need to be taken of the scene as well as provide vehicle depictions to record point(s) of impact, etc. Such instructions also indicate what information needs to be obtained from the various drivers, witness, and police officers on the scene such as insurance information etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: David L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 5546592
    Abstract: A system and method for tracking a plurality of addresses. The system comprises a plurality of registers, each register storing a current address and having an input and an output. Each input is connected to a data bus through a first multiplexer and each output is connected to an address bus through a second multiplexer. The system further comprises an adder connected between the address bus and the first multiplexer. The adder increments a current address appearing on the address bus while the address in on the bus and generates a next address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 5432854
    Abstract: A noise control system for a FM stereo receiver senses the presence of noise outside of the FM stereo transmission bandwidth at an output of a FM detector and uses variations of amplitude of the sensed noise to control stereo channel separation and audio bandwidth control circuits of a stereo decoder circuit of the stereo receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Kazunari Honjo, David L. Simpson, Jr.
  • Patent number: D458285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D466391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D468992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D468993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D468994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D469334
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D469335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D469336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D469681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone
  • Patent number: D469683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson
  • Patent number: D470744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: U-Haul International, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Votruba, Patrick W. Breslin, Michael H. Dilgard, David L. Simpson, Thomas F. Bone