Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Holden

Douglas A. Holden 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).

  • Double-sided scanner
    Patent number: 6587228
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for double-sided scanning of a paper document comprising diagonally offset scanner and traction pinch roller pairs thereby forming a zero-gravity traction feed. The zero-gravity traction feed allows the scanning apparatus to be oriented in varying positions while maintaining full operation. The scanner is adapted to scan a two-sided document by flip-flopping between two scanners whose field of views each face opposing sides of the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Hasco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Holden, David B. Whitten
  • Visible light tracer for high power-carrying optical fibers
    Publication number: 20030108270
    Abstract: An optical transmission apparatus including a port for connection to an optical fiber for releasing non-visible laser light for transmission through the optical fiber. The optical transmission apparatus includes a visible light generator optically connected to the port for releasing at the port a visible light tracer for propagation in the optical fiber with the non-visible laser light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Robert K. Brimacombe, Douglas Holden
  • Variety of Geranium named Brigette
    Patent number: PP7246
    Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar is distinguished by its leaf zoning, compact habit, mounding and spreading growth, the smallness and floriferousness of its orange-red flowers, its heat tolerance and its cutting production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Holden
  • Variety of Geranium named Marilyn
    Patent number: PP7247
    Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar is distinguished by its free basal branching, compactness, lateral and cascading growth habit, small flower clusters which are floriferous and of a clear pink color, heat tolerance, and a superior cutting quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Holden
  • Variety of Geranium named Grace
    Patent number: PP7321
    Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar is distinguished by its lateral and procumbent mound and cascading growth habit, compactness, the presence of zoning, the pale pink inflorescence, the use of either hanging basket or ground bed, its heat tolerance, and a much better cutting producer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Holden
  • Variety of Geranium named Judy
    Patent number: PP7322
    Abstract: A new Geranium cultivar is distinguished by its floriferousness, light salmon color, compactness, lateral and procumbent growth habit, heat tolerance, better cutting producer, full growth and dark zoning presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Holden
  • Variety of Geranium named Elizabeth
    Patent number: PP8192
    Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its bright orange-red color. Its compact, controlled growth habit and prolific blooms provide for superb cuttings and performs equally well in a hanging basket as well as in a ground bed. The blooms hold up well in high summer temperatures and produce quickly after rain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Bodger Seeds, Ltd.
    Inventor: Douglas Holden