Patents by Inventor David M. Powers

David M. Powers 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: 20240343184
    Abstract: A hazard beacon has an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to detect that vehicle emergency indicators have been deployed, a plurality of separately strobe capable light segments forming a hazard symbol, and a microcontroller controlling operation of the plurality of separately strobe capable light segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, DAVID M. TUCKER, STEPHEN T. POWERS, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER, KENNETH E. WAGNER, MIKE INCORVAIA
  • Patent number: 12109938
    Abstract: A system for signaling a hazard condition of a vehicle includes a microprocessor configured to receive an electronic signal from the vehicle that is indicative of a hazardous condition involving the vehicle, and a first radio transmitter in operative communication with the microprocessor. In response to receiving the signal indicative of a hazardous event, the microprocessor sends a first wireless signal via the first radio transmitter that indicates the vehicle is involved in the hazardous condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: ESS-Help, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Tucker, Stephen T. Powers, Mike Incorvaia, Austin Reece Tucker
  • Patent number: 8775113
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for testing media devices. One example provides a test system for testing a number of media players. One or more computers can control the testing of the media players and collect results. Each media player tested may be connected to a computer via an adapter. The adapter may include a connection control circuit and an interface. The connection control circuit may connect and disconnect a power supply to the media player being tested. The voltage waveform produced when the power supply is connected and disconnected may be designed to mimic the voltage waveform produced when a user connects and disconnects a cable or docking station from the media player. The interface may receive commands to provide specific instructions to the media player. The interface may monitor the status and activities performed by the media player and report back to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Powers, Christian Huffman, Daniel A. West
  • Publication number: 20110077975
    Abstract: A computerized system for RFID-enabled tracking and automated processing of insurance claims packages includes a package generation module, a package dispatching module, a package receiving module, and a package check module. The system generates, processes, and tracks the processing status of RFID-tagged insurance claim packages. Each RFID-tagged insurance claim package includes at least one document with an associated RFID device encoded with information including an identifying indicator. The system modules query each associated RFID device to determine how each RFID-tagged insurance claim package should be handled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Benjamin I. Schimelman, David M. Powers
  • Patent number: 7651477
    Abstract: A cannula includes an elongate cannula body formed of a translucent polycarbonate plastic having a distal end and the distal end has a sharp edge that frays and weakens sutures that rub against it. A distal tip has a rounded leading end and is disposed in overlying, protective relation to the distal end of the cannula body and the sharp edge. The distal tip is formed of a material that is substantially unbreakable upon contact with bone or other hard material encountered during surgery. The material may be a metal, a thermoplastic urethane or a thermoplastic urethane rubber. An annular recess formed in a lumen of the cannula body at the distal end of the cannula body accommodates the distal tip so that the lumen of the cannular body and the lumen of the distal tip are flush with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventors: David M. Powers, Gary Van Meer
  • Publication number: 20090192752
    Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus for testing media devices. One example provides a test system for testing a number of media players. One or more computers can control the testing of the media players and collect results. Each media player tested may be connected to a computer via an adapter. The adapter may include a connection control circuit and an interface. The connection control circuit may connect and disconnect a power supply to the media player being tested. The voltage waveform produced when the power supply is connected and disconnected may be designed to mimic the voltage waveform produced when a user connects and disconnects a cable or docking station from the media player. The interface may receive commands to provide specific instructions to the media player. The interface may monitor the status and activities performed by the media player and report back to the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David M. POWERS, Christian Huffman, Daniel A. West
  • Publication number: 20080208131
    Abstract: A cannula includes an elongate cannula body formed of a translucent polycarbonate plastic having a distal end and the distal end has a sharp edge that frays and weakens sutures that rub against it. A distal tip has a rounded leading end and is disposed in overlying, protective relation to the distal end of the cannula body and the sharp edge. The distal tip is formed of a material that is substantially unbreakable upon contact with bone or other hard material encountered during surgery. The material may be a metal, a thermoplastic urethane or a thermoplastic urethane rubber. An annular recess formed in a lumen of the cannula body at the distal end of the cannula body accommodates the distal tip so that the lumen of the cannular body and the lumen of the distal tip are flush with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: David M. Powers, Gary Van Meer
  • Patent number: 7013616
    Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Powers, John T. Holladay
  • Patent number: 6892882
    Abstract: A sleeve assembly is provided for a package. The package provides storage for a variety of items. A sleeve at least partially surrounds the package and connects to the package through a connection point. The sleeve includes a reinforced adhesive material which provides reinforcement to the connection point and prevents both tearing of the sleeve and displacement of the sleeve from the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Powers, John T. Holladay