Patents by Inventor Derek S. Morris

Derek S. Morris 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).

  • Fixed format message entry device with electronic storage and editing
    Patent number: 4001814
    Abstract: A fixed format message entry device employs a solid state memory for storing data. A portable keyboard is provided to input data to a display that is packaged with the keyboard and associated electronics. The display is comprised of an array of light emitting diodes operating with fiber optics. Overlay cards have openings, through which the light emitting diodes pass. Printed codes appear on the cards, next to respective fiber optics thus facilitating the interpretation of a display, by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Derek S. Morris, Robert M. Braun