Patents by Inventor Derek K. Gauger

Derek K. Gauger 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: 9202374
    Abstract: An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm's way, or are potentially approaching harm's way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation's personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: PROXISAFE LTD.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Christopher R. Coldwell, Thomas D. Heath
  • Patent number: 8955818
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Publication number: 20140279694
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating a financing process for clean energy and other projects employing software, process automation, project management, electronic communications, a pre-screening means, a vetting means, a project to investor matching means, and a due diligence system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: RePower Captial, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Wayne Van Dyck
  • Publication number: 20140159888
    Abstract: An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm's way, or are potentially approaching harm's way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation's personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: PROXISAFE LTD.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Christopher R. Coldwell, Thomas D. Heath
  • Publication number: 20140138515
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Publication number: 20140138514
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Patent number: 8648709
    Abstract: An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm's way, or are potentially approaching harm's way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation's personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Proxisafe Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Christopher R. Coldwell, Thomas D. Heath
  • Patent number: 8636260
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Product Harmonics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Patent number: 8380120
    Abstract: A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Preformed Line Products Company
    Inventors: Meagan Ruhlman, Derek K. Gauger, George P. Dudash, Jay D. Duffy, Adam Deel
  • Publication number: 20110279261
    Abstract: An event warning system is provided. The innovation can provide real time, personalized and meaningful alert warnings to either or both a machine operator/driver and pedestrians who are in harm's way, or are potentially approaching harm's way. Different from generic warnings such as backup alarms and flashing lights, the innovation's personalized alarm and notification functionality minimizes alarm complacency and maximizes their effectiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Proxisafe Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Christopher R. Coldwell, Thomas D. Heath
  • Publication number: 20110084193
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: PRODUCT HARMONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Patent number: 7904322
    Abstract: An apparatus and method utilizing a network based interactive computer system for project management. Information modules are provided and accessible by authorized project team members to assign tasks, prepare documents, request collaboration for information and issue resolution. Smart electronic mail notifications are provided to enable quick response to notifications with the ability to attach documents. Each user can establish a personal portal defining the manner and which notifications relating to the project which each user will receive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Patent number: 7849541
    Abstract: A bed mattress support apparatus and method includes a fluid filled bladder or multiplicity of bladders to vertically support a rigid platform. The rigid platform provides a suspended surface to support a mattress, foam pad, or other mattress-like device. A frame surrounds the bladder to prevent lateral movement of the bladder. Motion limiting features control vertical displacement of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Publication number: 20090224131
    Abstract: A stabilizer-damper for stabilizing a broom, mop, or other long-handled device while such device is resting against a countertop or other surface. The stabilizer-damper is a device that provides stabilization to prevent the long-handled device from falling to the floor and also provides a damping effect to lessen the intensity and harshness of the sound if the long-handled device happens to fall to the floor. The stabilizer-damper fits onto the handle and provides a frictional surface to resist movement of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: PRODUCT HARMONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas Heath
  • Publication number: 20090213581
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes an electric light source and a natural light source, such as candles, oil lamps, or other flame generating devices. The lighting apparatus includes a support, a frame attached to the support, and a candleholder and an electrically powered light fixture coupled to the support or the fixture. A shelf may be coupled on the frame or the support for supporting a candle. A drip tray may be optionally associated with the candleholder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Publication number: 20090193580
    Abstract: A bed mattress support apparatus and method includes a fluid filled bladder or multiplicity of bladders to vertically support a rigid platform. The rigid platform provides a suspended surface to support a mattress, foam pad, or other mattress-like device. A frame surrounds the bladder to prevent lateral movement of the bladder. Motion limiting features control vertical displacement of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Patent number: 6195603
    Abstract: A vehicle seat memory control apparatus includes motor driven adjustment mechanisms for various seat component adjustments for movement of various seat adjustments to a predefined easy entry seat position and movement of the seat from the easy entry position back to the last user selected displacement position of the seat component adjustments. Each motor drive provides multiple speeds of output shaft rotation, a higher speed selected by a controller for movement to the easy entry position and a lower speed for user selected seat adjustments and for movement from the easy entry seat position back to the last user selected seat displacement position. End of travel limits are provided for each seat component adjustment. The controller continually compares the current displacement position of each seat component adjustment with the respective end of travel limits to deactivate a drive motor when any end of travel limit is reached by a seat component adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Richard W. A. Rees
  • Patent number: D565350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger
  • Patent number: D566033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Cloak International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek K. Gauger, Thomas W. Hindson, Steven T. Kramer
  • Patent number: D567547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Derek K. Gauger