Patents by Inventor David P. Gibbon

David P. Gibbon 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).

  • Data recognition apparatus and portable data reader having power management system
    Patent number: 5659761
    Abstract: A data recognition apparatus of the invention preferably has a data communication apparatus and a portable data reader adapted to communicate therewith. The portable data reader is particularly adapted to substantially extend the time period required before replacing or recharging a portable power source connected thereto. The portable data reader preferably includes a data sensor, a central processor, a display, a user interface, a transceiver, a timer, a portable power source, and a power manager. The power manager is connected in electrical communication with the portable power source, the data sensor, the central processor, the display, the user interface, and the transceiver and the central processor is connected in electrical communication with the timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Hand Held Products
    Inventors: James M. DeArras, Vernon L. Stant, Lawrence R. Ober, Bengt E. Salmonsson, Joseph W. Lowe, Walter C. Simciak, David P. Gibbon