Patents by Inventor James A. Boyle

James A. Boyle 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).

  • Vision visor apparatus and method for use
    Patent number: 6644714
    Abstract: A vision visor for a motorized vehicle is provided. The visor includes a visor plate that is at least partially translucent and a post assembly that is adjustably connected to an interior portion of the vehicle. A connector is fastened to the visor plate and adjustably connected to the post assembly, whereby the visor plate may be selectively placed between at least one eye of a driver of the vehicle and light emitted from a light source. A method for using a vision visor for a vehicle is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: James A. Boyle
  • Vision visor apparatus and method for use
    Publication number: 20030034665
    Abstract: A vision visor for a motorized vehicle is provided. The visor includes a visor plate that is at least partially translucent and a post assembly that is adjustably connected to an interior portion of the vehicle. A connector is fastened to the visor plate and adjustably connected to the post assembly, whereby the visor plate may be selectively placed between at least one eye of a driver of the vehicle and light emitted from a light source. A method for using a vision visor for a vehicle is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: James A. Boyle
  • Capping method and apparatus for a beverage vendor
    Patent number: 4594838
    Abstract: In a beverage vendor, a cup capping mechanism in which a cap is removed from a remote location to a stationary cup station, placed on the cup and then pressed down onto the rim of the cup by a sliding motion over the upper surface of the cup beginning at one side and progressing to the other. A locking mechanism is provided which prevents opening of the cup station delivery door during the capping operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: UniDynamics Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard A. Ficken, Gerald J. Podgorny, James A. Boyle