Patents by Inventor J. Patrick Ellis

J. Patrick Ellis 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).

  • Power-up rack and method of use in association with portable microcomputers within a refinery and the like
    Patent number: 4419616
    Abstract: A power-up storage rack for microcomputers is provided for use in accommodating automatic recharging of each microcomputer irrespective of its multiple uses by several different operators. The rack resembles an H-shaped channel beam. Recharging results via electrical interconnection of multi-pin (male-female) receptacles of the rack and microcomputer with a source of electrical energy as through a transformer. An indicator light can also be activated by such electrical engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Lew E. Baskins, J. Patrick Ellis