Patents by Inventor James Edward Jennings

James Edward Jennings 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: 11935709
    Abstract: A control device includes a button assembly having one or more buttons and a button carrier that includes a plurality of resilient, independently deflectable spring arms. The control device may be configured as a wall-mounted keypad to control a load control device, or as a thermostat to control a temperature regulation appliance. The button carrier may be configured to prevent interference between the buttons during operation of the control device. The button assembly may be captured between a faceplate of the control device and a housing that is attached to a rear side of the faceplate. The control device may include one or more button retainers that are attached to the buttons and that are configured to align respective outer surfaces of the buttons relative to each other, and relative to the faceplate of the control device, when the buttons are in respective rest positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
    Inventors: Nikhil Vithal Bhate, Rich Destremps, James Harrison, Jason Edward Jennings, Eric Jonathan Mace, Stephen Phillips
  • Patent number: 9648915
    Abstract: A smart fiber device is headgear, such as an athletic helmet, and includes sensing devices for detecting and deflecting impacts. The sensing devices fabric triggers the piezoelectric device so as to produce a voltage signal. A spinal protection system having a pad of energy-deflecting material that allows flexing and conform to movement. A polarizer is formed with an arrangement of polymer fibers substantially parallel within a polymer matrix. The polymer fibers may be arranged within the polymer matrix as part of a fiber weave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Publication number: 20150067950
    Abstract: A smart fibre device is headgear, such as an athletic helmet, and includes sensing devices for detecting and deflecting impacts. The sensing devices fabric triggers the piezoelectric device so as to produce a voltage signal. A spinal protection system having a pad of energy-deflecting material that allows flexing and conform to movement. A polarizer is formed with an arrangement of polymer fibers substantially parallel within a polymer matrix. The polymer fibers may be arranged within the polymer matrix as part of a fiber weave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20150052777
    Abstract: A high-heel cradle stability device with a tube-post, truss/beams/chords, insole, midsole, outsole, toe platform, bridge, pillar, arch, x-bracing, shank seating and a heel cup, having a pole for fitting the support pillars and sphere balls in a first seated raised area in a region underlying the forward edge of a heel bone, and a second shanked raised area underlying the metatarsal of the comforted arched between. A cradle structure to form part of a shoe, comprising a molded sole member of semi flexible material providing a plurality of fitting holes, said chassis holes fitted for a sole spherical ball. A lightweight platform and heel constructed as a frame for a build to resist drift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Patent number: 8894514
    Abstract: Arena Baseball Game system method of play includes base excessive force, no collision contact slide zones and describes a protective helmet apparatus for use by baseball fielders. The protective sport television or radio audio device means of communication equipped with display, GPS, infrared scan and sensors to monitor performance and physiological parameters. In operation one or more infrared sensor sits against skin of a user to measure his or her heart rate. In response to oscillation translation and/or rotation of the electronic sport device, portions of forces induced by the mass are transferred to the piezoelectric elements. Electrical energy output by these piezoelectric elements is received in a power controller and can be applied to the battery as self charging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Publication number: 20140260922
    Abstract: An ultrasonic oscillation frequency power amplification circuit is disclosed herein having improved power and frequency receiver characteristics. The power circuit is characterized by having atmospheric capacitance of device, octave controlled electronic amplify resonator antenna vessel. As the resonator is far more sensitive to audio feedback than any semi-acoustic guitar, the design of these soundboard is extremely critical, specialized and may incorporate feedback by piezoelectric doping. Organic music is accomplished by incorporating external or environmental energy in the performance by means of ultrasonic transducers. The plugged in sensation is accomplished by sensors. Audience handheld Headstock amplifier absorbs feedback while providing energy through an interactive interface device for concert participants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Patent number: 8834303
    Abstract: An Arena Baseball Game system and method for playing an electronic interactive spectator participation game incorporating many aspects of Rounders, Knickerbocker rules and Negro League baseball innovation “Night Baseball.” The method of play is disclosed, involving some of the same rules as American baseball with virtual interplay. Time is regulated by a game clock and balls may be deflected back as playable by a rebounding assembly that surrounds the arena field. The Arena method of play includes monitored base force out zones and means for ball game conclusion by predetermined “aces” or “runs” and time duration. The arena has a playing area surrounded by a wall structure such as pad and or panel walls and spectator protective vision enabled side covering. A baseball-like game played within an enclosed facility, wherein the game method of play rules and facility are designed for fast paced action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Publication number: 20140239743
    Abstract: An oscillation frequency power amplification circuit is disclosed herein having improved power and frequency receiver characteristics. The power circuit is characterized by having atmospheric capacitance of device electronic amplify resonate by antenna vessel. Piezoelectrically, a high power device is disclosed that encompasses at least some or all of the techniques described above to achieve an amplification that exhibits both high power and frequency characteristics. The handheld phone, media player, EKG device comprises a number of EKG electrodes and a mood media auto select unit connected to the EKG electrodes sensor amplification transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20140180376
    Abstract: An intrinsic transduction system for stimulating portions of the body. The output of the transducer is a stimulating and/or nerve regenerating frequency having components falling within predetermined frequency band limits so as to optimally excite touch nerve fibers relative to nociceptor or pain receptor nerve fibers. Products, in particular a prosthetic disc, shoe, apparel, a spark cleat, incorporating an impact sensing element made from polymeric piezoelectric material. In response to impact, the piezoelectric material generates an electrical signal to a battery powered negative ion emitting unit or to an information display device which is at least partially molded into or contained in the product, or relayed by antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20140152016
    Abstract: Atmospheric Transduction System including a Power Frequency broadcast station, a receiver, and a network. The Power Frequency broadcast station includes a transmitter and a computer server. The receiver is in communication with the Power Frequency broadcast transmitter and also includes a user interface for receiving user input commands comprising a request for information from the Power Frequency broadcast station. The receiver is configured to establish a two-way communication path between the receiver and the Power Frequency broadcast transmitter. The network is in communication with the transducer, controller and the receiver for exchanging information therebetween. In response to oscillation translation and/or rotation of the electronic transducer, portions of forces induced by the mass are transferred to the piezoelectric elements. Electrical energy output by these piezoelectric elements is received in a power controller and can be applied to the battery as self charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20140121792
    Abstract: Arena Baseball Game system method of play includes base excessive force, no collision contact slide zones and describes a protective helmet apparatus for use by baseball fielders. The protective sport television or radio audio device means of communication equipped with display, GPS, infrared scan and sensors to monitor performance and physiological parameters. In operation one or more infrared sensor sits against skin of a user to measure his or her heart rate. In response to oscillation translation and/or rotation of the electronic sport device, portions of forces induced by the mass are transferred to the piezoelectric elements. Electrical energy output by these piezoelectric elements is received in a power controller and can be applied to the battery as self charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20140100006
    Abstract: An Arena Baseball Game system and method for playing an electronic interactive spectator participation game incorporating many aspects of Rounders, Knickerbocker rules and Negro League baseball innovation “Night Baseball.” The method of play is disclosed, involving some of the same rules as American baseball with virtual interplay. Time is regulated by a game clock and balls may be deflected back as playable by a rebounding assembly that surrounds the arena field. The Arena method of play includes monitored base force out zones and means for ball game conclusion by predetermined “aces” or “runs” and time duration. The arena has a playing area surrounded by a wall structure such as pad and or panel walls and spectator protective vision enabled side covering. A baseball-like game played within an enclosed facility, wherein the game method of play rules and facility are designed for fast paced action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Publication number: 20130167281
    Abstract: This invention relates to a Sole baseball glove/mitt sole and a method of making the same such that a stamped, injection embossed molded glove shell parts may be achieved and recycled. This way the materials we use will go through many cycles of design, manufacture and use. A baseball glove having a foam rubber padding shell with low rebound and energy damping properties is constructed as a shoe sole. A baseball glove method comprising an air, EVA balls, gas or gel bladder disposed insert prior for a sole assembly of a shoe. A further object of the present invention is to provide a consistent flex pattern by the appropriate pre-curved system design while improving traditional glove design details and materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: JAMES EDWARD JENNINGS
  • Patent number: D654667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D665538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D674113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D692190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D693968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D706991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings
  • Patent number: D776882
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: James Edward Jennings