Patents by Inventor James A. Poss
James A. Poss 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).
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Patent number: 11944218Abstract: A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR LLCInventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
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Publication number: 20210004911Abstract: The disclosed system may be used measure human workplace activity using a combination of sensor data and input from the worker himself or herself. A device carried by the worker is configured to guide the worker through a particular task or job, and to track the worker's progress as the job is completed. The data collected by the device can be analyzed to assess and enhance the efficiency at which the particular work can be done. The disclosed system can also be used to determine a level of risk associated with various human activities and calculate the cost of workers' compensation insurance and other types of insurance based on the measured activities. The risk and cost of various activities can be measured and adjusted to make people safer and less costly to insure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: James A. Poss, Ashish Shah
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Publication number: 20200281387Abstract: A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
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Patent number: 10739739Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR LLCInventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
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Patent number: 10602867Abstract: A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
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Publication number: 20200093232Abstract: A convertible travel bag includes a first compartment, a second compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment, and a third compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment. The second compartment and the third compartment are rotatable between a backpack mode and a side-carry mode. In the backpack mode, the first compartment is positioned between the second compartment and the third compartment, and in the side-carry mode, the first compartment is longitudinally in line with both the second compartment and the third compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: James Poss
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Patent number: 10376028Abstract: A convertible travel bag includes a first compartment, a second compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment, and a third compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment. The second compartment and the third compartment are rotatable between a backpack mode and a side-carry mode. In the backpack mode, the first compartment is positioned between the second compartment and the third compartment, and in the side-carry mode, the first compartment is longitudinally in line with both the second compartment and the third compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SWITCH DESIGNS, LLCInventor: James Poss
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Publication number: 20190113893Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: James A. POSS, Jeffrey T. SATWICZ, Michael E. FELDMAN, David J. SKOCYPEC
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Patent number: 10162318Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
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Publication number: 20180255887Abstract: A convertible travel bag includes a first compartment, a second compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment, and a third compartment rotatably coupled to the first compartment. The second compartment and the third compartment are rotatable between a backpack mode and a side-carry mode. In the backpack mode, the first compartment is positioned between the second compartment and the third compartment, and in the side-carry mode, the first compartment is longitudinally in line with both the second compartment and the third compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventor: James Poss
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Publication number: 20140172174Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
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Publication number: 20110137484Abstract: A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
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Patent number: 7481159Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Seahorse Power CompanyInventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
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Publication number: 20080067227Abstract: A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
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Publication number: 20070209529Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
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Publication number: 20070101875Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
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Patent number: 7124680Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Seahorse Power CompanyInventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
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Publication number: 20050005785Abstract: A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction cycles. A removable bin allows easy removal of the compacted trash. The removable bin can include multiple chambers for different trash types.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
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Patent number: D564545Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Seahorse Power CompanyInventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz