Patents by Inventor Earl W. Moore

Earl W. Moore 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).

  • Combined notepad and notebook computer
    Patent number: 5375076
    Abstract: A computer systems which combines the capabilities of both notepad and notebook computers. The main housing includes an liquid crystal display display with a digitizer input to be used as the display in all modes and the input device when used with a stylus in notepad mode. Also located in the main housing are a floppy disk drive, a hard disk drive, an optional modem unit, batteries, and the electronics of the computer. The main housing contains a recessed portion for receiving a detachable keyboard. The keyboard includes a pivoting, mating extension which is received in the recess so that the keyboard is retained in the recess during storage conditions and in some cases of use, where the housing acts as a partial keyboard support to allow angling of the keyboard. The keyboard contains pivoting legs so that the keyboard can be used remotely from the main housing and yet be angled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: D. Stephen Goodrich, Drew D. Granzow, Kevin W. Mundt, Neil L. Condra, Chris F. Felcman, Mark S. Tracy, Sam D. Blackwell, Earl W. Moore
  • Method and apparatus for individually quick freezing small surface moist articles
    Patent number: 5220802
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for quick freezing particles with surface moisture by immersion in liquid cryogen to produce a frozen crust or layer on the particles followed by agitation in content with the vaporized cryogen to complete freezing and prevent clumping of the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Kiczek, Earl W. Moore, David L. Mitchell, Jr., Kevin S. McAfee
  • Method and apparatus for individually quick freezing small surface moist articles
    Patent number: 5168723
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for quick freezing particles with surface moisture by immersion in liquid cryogen to produce a frozen crust or layer on the particles followed by agitation in content with the vaporized cryogen to complete freezing and prevent clumping of the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward F. Kiczek, Earl W. Moore, David L. Mitchell, Jr., Kevin S. McAfee
  • Convective heat transfer system for a cryogenic freezer
    Patent number: 5168711
    Abstract: Improving the connective heat transfer of a tunnel type cryogenic freezer by positioning the circulating fan blades upside down and closer to the articles moving through the tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl W. Moore, David J. Klee
  • Foot operated waste receptacle
    Patent number: D309810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventor: Earl W. Moore