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).

  • Patent number: 11944218
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR LLC
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
  • Publication number: 20210004911
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Ashish Shah
  • Publication number: 20200281387
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
  • Patent number: 10739739
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR LLC
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
  • Patent number: 10602867
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
  • Publication number: 20200093232
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: James Poss
  • Patent number: 10376028
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: SWITCH DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventor: James Poss
  • Publication number: 20190113893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: James A. POSS, Jeffrey T. SATWICZ, Michael E. FELDMAN, David J. SKOCYPEC
  • Patent number: 10162318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
  • Publication number: 20180255887
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: James Poss
  • Publication number: 20140172174
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey T. Satwicz, Michael E. Feldman, David J. Skocypec
  • Publication number: 20110137484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: BIG BELLY SOLAR, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
  • Patent number: 7481159
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Seahorse Power Company
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
  • Publication number: 20080067227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz
  • Publication number: 20070209529
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
  • Publication number: 20070101875
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
  • Patent number: 7124680
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Seahorse Power Company
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
  • Publication number: 20050005785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz, Bret Richmond, Mikell Taylor
  • Patent number: D564545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Seahorse Power Company
    Inventors: James Poss, Jeffrey Satwicz