Patents by Inventor Donald L. Powers

Donald L. 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).

  • Patent number: 9185526
    Abstract: A system and computer executable instructions running on a mobile device for controlling one or more functions of the mobile device in response to vehicle state data. The mobile device includes a processor and memory coupled to the processor, wherein a receiver in electronic communication with the processor detects a data signal transmission. A default rules-based policy, initially stored in memory of the mobile device, defines how the various functions of the mobile device perform in response to the vehicle state data. A customized rules-based policy is subsequently uploaded into the memory of the mobile device and replaces at least some of the default rules-based policy. Software within the mobile device confirms that the data signal transmission is from an approved transmitter and, if so, causes one or more of the functions on the mobile device to perform in accordance with the customized rules-based policy based.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: obdEdge, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Guba, Joseph E. Breaux, III, Donald L. Powers, Sean Brown
  • Publication number: 20130316737
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for controlling and limiting use of functions, such as calling, texting, chatting, emailing, Internet surfing, and similar applications, on a mobile device when the mobile device is in a moving vehicle, includes use of an on-board computer installed within the vehicle, a transmitter in electronic communication with the on-board computer that periodically transmits speed data of the vehicle to a receiver installed on the mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes suitable software and a rules-based policy that define and control when and which functions of the mobile device are disabled or interrupted by the software when the vehicle is in motion above a minimum threshold speed. Policies are set by default but may be customized for particular individuals, devices, or circumstances. Policies may also be customized for particular groups or subgroups of employees or contractors for company or legal compliance to reduce distracted driving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: OBDEDGE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. GUBA, Joseph E. Breaux, III, Donald L. Powers, Sean Brown
  • Patent number: 8527013
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for controlling and limiting use of functions, such as calling, texting, chatting, emailing, Internet surfing, and similar applications, on a mobile device when the mobile device is in a moving vehicle, includes use of an on-board computer installed within the vehicle, a transmitter in electronic communication with the on-board computer that periodically transmits speed data of the vehicle to a receiver installed on the mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes suitable software and a rules-based policy that define and control when and which functions of the mobile device are disabled or interrupted by the software when the vehicle is in motion above a minimum threshold speed. Policies are set by default but may be customized for particular individuals, devices, or circumstances. Policies may also be customized for particular groups or subgroups of employees or contractors for company or legal compliance to reduce distracted driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: obdEdge, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Guba, Joseph E. Breaux, III, Donald L. Powers, Sean Brown
  • Patent number: 8106372
    Abstract: A containment medical apparatus for use in association with medical treatments requiring radioactive substances has a tubular housing with a cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the cap on an open end of the tubular housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Donald L. Powers
  • Publication number: 20110009107
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for controlling and limiting use of functions, such as calling, texting, chatting, emailing, Internet surfing, and similar applications, on a mobile device when the mobile device is in a moving vehicle, includes use of an on-board computer installed within the vehicle, a transmitter in electronic communication with the on-board computer that periodically transmits speed data of the vehicle to a receiver installed on the mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes suitable software and a rules-based policy that define and control when and which functions of the mobile device are disabled or interrupted by the software when the vehicle is in motion above a minimum threshold speed. Policies are set by default but may be customized for particular individuals, devices, or circumstances. Policies may also be customized for particular groups or subgroups of employees or contractors for company or legal compliance to reduce distracted driving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: OBDEDGE, LLC
    Inventors: Robert William Guba, Donald L. Powers, Sean Brown
  • Publication number: 20090278061
    Abstract: A containment medical apparatus for use in association with medical treatments requiring radioactive substances has a tubular housing with a cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the cap on an open end of the tubular housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Donald L. Powers
  • Publication number: 20090152477
    Abstract: A shielded radioactive medical apparatus has a tubular housing with a quick release cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the quick release cap on an open end of the tubular housing. A data display module on the housing communicates with an outside computer for receiving and transmitting information. The data display model also calculates and displays the radioactivity of a dose within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Donald L. Powers, Henry M. Chilton, Craig H. Fischer
  • Patent number: 7537560
    Abstract: A shielded radioactive medical apparatus has a tubular housing with a quick release cap configured for closing an open end of the tubular housing. A quick release mechanism holds the quick release cap on an open end of the tubular housing. A data display module on the housing communicates with an outside computer for receiving and transmitting information. The data display model also calculates and displays the radioactivity of a dose within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventors: Donald L. Powers, Henry M Chilton, Craig H. Fischer
  • Patent number: 4542804
    Abstract: A manually portable, movable, bosun chair support apparatus comprising: a frame member with rollers mounted to the underside which rests on the top ledge of a building wall; an adjustable U-shaped member with arms extending downwardly, one on the inside and the other on the outside of the building wall; a first and second adjustable roller means operatively attached to each of said downwardly extending arms such as to make contact and roll along the inside and the outside of the building wall, respectively; and a hook means attached to the lower end of the outside arm for tieing a rope thereto. Such an apparatus is useful for suspending a workman seated in a bosun chair tied to the apparatus without making permanent or damaging contact with the roof of the building, yet affording the workman ease of movement along the exterior wall of the building as well as affording essentially instantaneous manual installation, removal and repositioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Inventor: Donald L. Power