Patents by Inventor James P. Elwell

James P. Elwell 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: 9243796
    Abstract: An LED lamp uses a flexible metal fabric as a heat sink. At least one light emitting diode is attached to a circuit board that is mounted on a heat conducting member. The flexible heat sink is attached to the heat conducting member, such that heat generated by the light emitting diode and circuit board is conducted to the flexible heat sink. The flexible heat sink can be deformed to fit in a variety of spaces. The flexible heat sink dissipates the heat generated by the LED lamp without the need for a fan. The flexible heat sink may be made from braided copper fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Trent Quick
  • Patent number: 8020270
    Abstract: The apparatus requires a replacement board capable of replacing the existing bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: 8011817
    Abstract: The attachment for a vehicle and the method for providing the attachment to the vehicle includes mounting a housing on the outside of the vehicle. The housing includes a back attachable to the vehicle, a compartment within the housing, and a lens visible from outside the vehicle. At least one or more lights is contained within the compartment between the lens and the outside of the compartment. The lens is opaque when the lights are turned off so as to conceal the lights within the compartment and the lens is visible from outside the vehicle when the lights are turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Publication number: 20090193640
    Abstract: A method for replacing a vehicle dome light comprises removing an existing bulb from first and second clamps which engage the first and second ends respectively of the bulb. Attaching a replacement board having a first contact and a second contact corresponding to the first and second clamps respectively. The method includes delivering electricity to the first clamp whereby the replacement bulbs are lighted from electricity passing through the first contact to the plurality of replacement bulbs to the second contact and to the second clamp. The apparatus requires a replacement board capable of replacing the existing bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: PUTCO, INC.
    Inventor: JAMES P. ELWELL
  • Publication number: 20090190369
    Abstract: The attachment for a vehicle and the method for providing the attachment to the vehicle includes mounting a housing on the outside of the vehicle. The housing includes a back attachable to the vehicle, a compartment within the housing, and a lens visible from outside the vehicle. At least one or more lights is contained within the compartment between the lens and the outside of the compartment. The lens is opaque when the lights are turned off so as to conceal the lights within the compartment and the lens is visible from outside the vehicle when the lights are turned on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: PUTCO, INC.
    Inventor: JAMES P. ELWELL
  • Patent number: D547487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Zachary Healy, Brett Lee Coffman
  • Patent number: D548156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D549626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D552018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Adam Robert Koesters, Brett Lee Coffman, Zachary Scott Healy
  • Patent number: D552022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D554571
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: PUTCO, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Hoon Jeoung
  • Patent number: D556109
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D556657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Hoon Joung
  • Patent number: D561670
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Adam R. Koesters, Brett L. Coffman
  • Patent number: D568797
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D574693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Adam Robert Koesters
  • Patent number: D582748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Zachary Scott Healy
  • Patent number: D586483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Elwell, Chung-Hsu Kao
  • Patent number: D638146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell
  • Patent number: D642952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Putco, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Elwell