Patents by Inventor George E. Nelson

George E. Nelson 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: 5522180
    Abstract: An automatically-actuated sealing device is disclosed which seals a gap between a door bottom (or edge) and a surface defining part of an opening through which weather, dust, insects, etc. may otherwise pass. The sealing device includes a support element attachable to the door bottom, a seal actuating element movably supported by the support element, a sealing element moved by the seal actuating element into a sealing position, and a plurality of metal, plastic or metal and plastic spring elements which couple the seal actuating element to the support element and urge the seal actuating element to seal the gap. The sealing devices operate by coupling the device to the opening defining surface so that opening and closing of the door generates movement of the seal actuating element. A projection on the seal actuating element is engaged by the door jamb or a bearing element attached to the jamb, and is laterally moved in response to opening and closing the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Richard S. Adler
    Inventors: Richard S. Adler, Blake G. Sloan, Edwin L. Jesse, George E. Nelson
  • Patent number: 4823265
    Abstract: A system and method for processing transactions in renewable options in stocks or other securities. The system provides means for entry of customer data and renewable option transaction data, means for processing the data, and means for storing the data. Included in the transaction data is data regarding the criteria under which the renewable option investment will be renewed, as well as data indicating the renewal premium for renewing the renewable option, which may be a fixed amount or an amount based on additional data. Through this system, the renewable option may be renewed periodically for a fixed period, until a designated event occurs, or perpetually. Means for storing criteria under which the renewable options are exercised, sold, or allowed to expire, and for processing the exercise, sale, or expiration of such renewable options, are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for processing transactions in such renewable options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Inventor: George E. Nelson