Patents by Inventor David M. Tucker

David M. Tucker 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).

  • Patent number: 11021117
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ESS-HELP, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Tucker, Daniel Anthony Tucker, John Zachariah Cobb, Jonathan Torkelson, Denver Kimberlin, Devender Nath Maurya
  • Publication number: 20210138981
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, JONATHAN TORKELSON, DENVER KIMBERLIN, DEVENDER NATH MAURYA
  • Publication number: 20210049909
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, STEPHEN T. POWERS, MIKE INCORVAIA, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER
  • Patent number: 10870390
    Abstract: A system includes a first lead connecting to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a right side of a vehicle, and a first strobing light module having a first microcontroller connected to the first lead and operating a first light capable of strobing operation. A second lead connects to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a left side of the vehicle, and a second strobing light module having a second microcontroller connects to the second lead and operating a light capable of strobing operation. The first and second microcontrollers are communicatively coupled and each provides a signal to the other when it has detected activation of its respective lead. The first and second microcontrollers both strobe their respective light capable of strobing operation upon receiving the signal from the other and the signal from their own respective lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: ESS-Help, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Tucker, Mike Incorvaia, Stephen T. Powers, Austin Reece Tucker, Daniel Anthony Tucker
  • Publication number: 20200307447
    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 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, DAVID M. TUCKER, STEPHEN T. POWERS, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER, KENNETH E. WAGNER, MIKE INCORVAIA
  • Publication number: 20200290507
    Abstract: A system prevents activation of strobe lights on a vehicle in response to events calculated to indicate a nuisance activation. Directional strobing may be activated based on input from vehicles systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, DAVID M. TUCKER, STEPHEN T. POWERS, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER, KENNETH E. WAGNER, MIKE INCORVAIA
  • Publication number: 20200276945
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, JONATHAN TORKELSON, DENVER KIMBERLIN, DEVENDER NATH MAURYA
  • Publication number: 20200276946
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, JONATHAN TORKELSON, DENVER KIMBERLIN, DEVENDER NATH MAURYA
  • Publication number: 20200276944
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: David M. Tucker, Daniel Anthony Tucker, John Zachariah Cobb, Jonathan Torkelson, Denver Kimberlin, Devender Nath Maurya
  • Publication number: 20200189446
    Abstract: A system includes a first lead connecting to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a right side of a vehicle, and a first strobing light module having a first microcontroller connected to the first lead and operating a first light capable of strobing operation. A second lead connects to existing vehicle wiring for activating a signal light of a left side of the vehicle, and a second strobing light module having a second microcontroller connects to the second lead and operating a light capable of strobing operation. The first and second microcontrollers are communicatively coupled and each provides a signal to the other when it has detected activation of its respective lead. The first and second microcontrollers both strobe their respective light capable of strobing operation upon receiving the signal from the other and the signal from their own respective lead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, MIKE INCORVAIA, STEPHEN T. POWERS, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20200189453
    Abstract: A system includes a microcontroller that controls illumination of a plurality of vehicle lights that are operable in a flashing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as hazard flashers visible on a front and rear of a vehicle and a strobing state wherein the plurality of lights operate as strobing lights visible on the front and rear of the vehicle. The system includes a strobe activation switch that provides a signal to the microcontroller to operate the plurality of vehicle lights in the second strobing state. The microcontroller operates the plurality of vehicle lights in the first hazard flasher state in response activation of an existing hazard flasher switch. The strobing state has a flash rate that is perceptibly faster than a flash rate of the flashing state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, MIKE INCORVAIA, STEPHEN T. POWERS, AUSTIN REECE TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20190283693
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: DAVID M. TUCKER, DANIEL ANTHONY TUCKER, JOHN ZACHARIAH COBB, JONATHAN TORKELSON, DENVER KIMBERLIN, DEVENDER NATH MAURYA
  • Patent number: 9616810
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output having a strobing pattern that is perceptibly faster than a cycle of existing vehicle signal lights, and an OR circuit having two inputs, one of which accepts the electrical output from the strobing circuit and another of which intercepts output to an existing auxiliary vehicle lamp that is not otherwise activated with existing vehicle flashers or signal lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: David M. Tucker
  • Patent number: 9481331
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: David M. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20160144778
    Abstract: A system for implementing strobing of existing vehicle hazard lights including an interface to a vehicle wiring harness configured to receive input to an existing vehicle flasher module, and a strobing circuit that responds to an activation signal from the vehicle wiring harness that is indicative of a hazard flasher deployment event by producing an electrical output through the interface to the vehicle wiring harness that causes a strobing of existing vehicle hazard lamps
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: DAVID M. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 9191407
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product example embodiments of the invention are disclosed to provide multi-network secure video teleconferencing (VTC) for VTC endpoints. The embodiments of the invention include a sequencer that controls the sequence of operations when moving a video teleconferencing terminal between secure networks. The sequencer receives commands to initiate the operation from an initiator, such as a user-initiated button press from a control console or a user-initiated request from an Internet interface, or for a scheduled operation from a scheduling interface. The sequencer then issues commands to a secure database of terminal configuration data and a control isolator to both transfer a video teleconferencing terminal to a new secure network to begin a conference and to remove a video teleconferencing terminal from a secure network to end a conference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: FREEPORT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Warren Tucker, Dean A. Woughter, David M. Tucker, Donald S. Patz, Sergio J. Delhoyo
  • Publication number: 20140007194
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product example embodiments of the invention are disclosed to provide multi-network secure video teleconferencing (VTC) for VTC endpoints. The embodiments of the invention include a sequencer that controls the sequence of operations when moving a video teleconferencing terminal between secure networks. The sequencer receives commands to initiate the operation from an initiator, such as a user-initiated button press from a control console or a user-initiated request from an Internet interface, or for a scheduled operation from a scheduling interface. The sequencer then issues commands to a secure database of terminal configuration data and a control isolator to both transfer a video teleconferencing terminal to a new secure network to begin a conference and to remove a video teleconferencing terminal from a secure network to end a conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FREEPORT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Warren TUCKER, Dean A. WOUGHTER, David M. TUCKER, Donald S. PATZ, Sergio J. DELHOYO
  • Patent number: 8548417
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product example embodiments of the invention are disclosed to provide multi-network secure video teleconferencing (VTC) for VTC endpoints. The embodiments of the invention include a sequencer that controls the sequence of operations when moving a video teleconferencing terminal between secure networks. The sequencer receives commands to initiate the operation from an initiator, such as a user-initiated button press from a control console or a user-initiated request from an Internet interface, or for a scheduled operation from a scheduling interface. The sequencer then issues commands to a secure database of terminal configuration data and a control isolator to both transfer a video teleconferencing terminal to a new secure network to begin a conference and to remove a video teleconferencing terminal from a secure network to end a conference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Freeport Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Tucker, Dean A. Woughter, David M. Tucker, Donald S. Patz, Sergio J. Delhoyo
  • Publication number: 20120147129
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product example embodiments of the invention are disclosed to provide multi-network secure video teleconferencing (VTC) for VTC endpoints. The embodiments of the invention include a sequencer that controls the sequence of operations when moving a video teleconferencing terminal between secure networks. The sequencer receives commands to initiate the operation from an initiator, such as a user-initiated button press from a control console or a user-initiated request from an Internet interface, or for a scheduled operation from a scheduling interface. The sequencer then issues commands to a secure database of terminal configuration data and a control isolator to both transfer a video teleconferencing terminal to a new secure network to begin a conference and to remove a video teleconferencing terminal from a secure network to end a conference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Freeport Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard W. Tucker, Dean A. Woughter, David M. Tucker, Donald S. Patz, Sergio J. Delhoyo
  • Patent number: RE42358
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for completing the commissioning of a subsea pipeline by purging with a compressed gas to dewater and dry the line wherein the operation is done on the seabed. More specifically, the method is carried out with a subsea vechicle (hereinafter “SV”) that powers pumps located on the seabed or are carried by the SV to inject/remove chemical, dewater, and dry, the pipeline. The present invention may be part of the commissioning of a new or old pipeline or a new portion of a pipeline in which a purging of the line with a compressed gas and drying of the line is required. After commissioning, product flows through the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Valkyrie Commissioning Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Tucker, Charles R. Yemington