Patents by Inventor James Conrad

James Conrad 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).

  • Publication number: 20250292691
    Abstract: System and graphical user interface for managing communications between a remote terminal device operated by a remote pilot or other operator and an uncrewed aircraft. The communication system may include a satellite communication system or other relay communication system that is used to relay voice communication packets between the terminal device and the uncrewed aircraft. A computing system on board the uncrewed aircraft is configured to monitor an RF-communication channel between the uncrewed aircraft and an air traffic control (ATC) facility. In accordance with a state of the RF-communication channel and input provided at the remote terminal device, the computing system may transmit, buffer, delay, store, suppress transmission of, or delete voice communication messages generated by the remote pilot or operator at the terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Chadwick Healy, Michael Westenhaver, John Folliard, James Conrad, Lewis Catton, Casey Klebba
  • Patent number: 12333948
    Abstract: System and graphical user interface for managing communications between a remote terminal device operated by a remote pilot or other operator and an uncrewed aircraft. The communication system may include a satellite communication system or other relay communication system that is used to relay voice communication packets between the terminal device and the uncrewed aircraft. A computing system on board the uncrewed aircraft is configured to monitor an RF-communication channel between the uncrewed aircraft and an air traffic control (ATC) facility. In accordance with a state of the RF-communication channel and input provided at the remote terminal device, the computing system may transmit, buffer, delay, store, suppress transmission of, or delete voice communication messages generated by the remote pilot or operator at the terminal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: RELIABLE ROBOTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chadwick Healy, Michael Westenhaver, John Folliard, James Conrad, Lewis Catton, Casey Klebba
  • Publication number: 20240096222
    Abstract: System and graphical user interface for managing communications between a remote terminal device operated by a remote pilot or other operator and an uncrewed aircraft. The communication system may include a satellite communication system or other relay communication system that is used to relay voice communication packets between the terminal device and the uncrewed aircraft. A computing system on board the uncrewed aircraft is configured to monitor an RF-communication channel between the uncrewed aircraft and an air traffic control (ATC) facility. In accordance with a state of the RF-communication channel and input provided at the remote terminal device, the computing system may transmit, buffer, delay, store, suppress transmission of, or delete voice communication messages generated by the remote pilot or operator at the terminal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Chadwick Healy, Michael Westenhaver, John Folliard, James Conrad, Lewis Catton, Casey Klebba
  • Patent number: 10355467
    Abstract: A system for attaching communication utility lines to a pole includes a body portion, the body portion including a plurality of attachment apertures. The system further includes a plurality of vangs located along the body portion, the vangs spaced apart and each including an aperture for receiving a communication utility line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: PPL Corporation
    Inventor: James Conrad
  • Publication number: 20190207373
    Abstract: A system for attaching communication utility lines to a pole includes a body portion, the body portion including a plurality of attachment apertures. The system further includes a plurality of vangs located along the body portion, the vangs spaced apart and each including an aperture for receiving a communication utility line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: James Conrad
  • Patent number: 8990110
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include a kiosk configured to receive a PIN and to collect payment from a user for rental of a securable device from among multiple securable devices. A lock unit associated with the securable device and in communication with the kiosk may be configured to receive the PIN from said kiosk. After receiving the PIN, the kiosk may be configured to operate autonomously with respect to the kiosk to enable the user to access the securable device in response to the user entering the PIN into the lock unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Best Lockers, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Patent number: 8892463
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among multiple securable devices and (ii) a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with the kiosk. The lock unit may further be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk. The kiosk may further be configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Best Lockers, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Patent number: 8854184
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include multiple securable devices available for a user to rent. A first kiosk may be configured to enable the user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. A second kiosk may be configured to alternatively enable the user to rent the securable device from among the securable devices. A lock unit may be associated with the securable device and be in communication with the first and second kiosks. The lock unit may be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via either of the first or second kiosk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Best Lockers, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Patent number: 8854185
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) multiple securable devices and (ii) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. The kiosk may be physically remote from the securable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Best Lockers, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Publication number: 20130254048
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among multiple securable devices and (ii) a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with the kiosk. The lock unit may further be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk. The kiosk may further be configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BEST LOCKERS, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Publication number: 20130254123
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) multiple securable devices and (ii) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. The kiosk may be physically remote from the securable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BEST LOCKERS, LLC
    Inventors: James MULLIN, John ZANIKER, James CONRAD, Daryle BOBB
  • Publication number: 20130254047
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include a kiosk configured to receive a PIN and to collect payment from a user for rental of a securable device from among multiple securable devices. A lock unit associated with the securable device and in communication with the kiosk may be configured to receive the PIN from said kiosk. After receiving the PIN, the kiosk may be configured to operate autonomously with respect to the kiosk to enable the user to access the securable device in response to the user entering the PIN into the lock unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BEST LOCKERS, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Publication number: 20130254122
    Abstract: A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include multiple securable devices available for a user to rent. A first kiosk may be configured to enable the user to rent a securable device from among the securable devices. A second kiosk may be configured to alternatively enable the user to rent the securable device from among the securable devices. A lock unit may be associated with the securable device and be in communication with the first and second kiosks. The lock unit may be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via either of the first or second kiosk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: BEST LOCKERS, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John ZANIKER, James CONRAD, Daryle BOBB
  • Patent number: 8410901
    Abstract: Controlled access to a securable device is assigned whereby a kiosk is operable to assign an authorized user an ability to access a securable device selected from among a plurality of securable devices located remotely from the kiosk. The kiosk associates a unique personal identification number (PIN) with the authorized user and with the selected securable device, and is operable to transmit the unique PIN to the selected securable device, inform the user of the unique PIN; provide the user with location information of the selected securable device. The selected securable device is adapted to accept entry, at the securable device, of a PIN, and permits access upon entry of the unique PIN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Best Lockers, LLC
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Publication number: 20090121832
    Abstract: Controlled access to a securable device is assigned whereby a kiosk is operable to assign an authorized user an ability to access a securable device selected from among a plurality of securable devices located remotely from the kiosk. The kiosk associates a unique personal identification number (PIN) with the authorized user and with the selected securable device, and is operable to transmit the unique PIN to the selected securable device, inform the user of the unique PIN; provide the user with location information of the selected securable device. The selected securable device is adapted to accept entry, at the securable device, of a PIN, and permits access upon entry of the unique PIN.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: James Mullin, John Zaniker, James Conrad, Daryle Bobb
  • Publication number: 20070206387
    Abstract: A vehicle lighting system for attachment to a vehicle spoiler, a vehicle spoiler and a vehicle that includes the vehicle spoiler and vehicle lighting system. The vehicle lighting system includes a light support that is shaped and dimensioned for attachment to a vehicle spoiler, and attachment means, such as screws, bolts or clips for attaching the light support to the vehicle spoiler. A plurality of light emitting diodes is attached to the light support. A substantially transparent lens is attached to the light support and dimensioned such that the lens covers the plurality of light emitting diodes. At least one electrical connector is placed in communication with the plurality of light emitting diodes and is adapted for connection to a source of electrical power of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventor: James Conrad