Patents by Inventor Jack J. McCracken

Jack J. McCracken 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).

  • Apparatus for detecting and storing motor vehicle impact data
    Patent number: 4992943
    Abstract: An invention which facilitates motor vehicle accident reconstruction by providing apparatus for detecting and storing data describing the status of a motor vehicle when it is involved in a collision. The invention includes a plurality of impact detectors, a microprocessor which obtains vehicle status data from the computer systems used in modern motor vehicles, and a memory, such as an EPROM, for storing the data for later retrieval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Inventor: Jack J. McCracken