Patents by Inventor James T. Parker

James T. Parker 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).

  • Automated self-portrait vending system
    Patent number: 6429892
    Abstract: An automated self-portrait vending system includes a free standing booth having a video camera positioned to continuously view and display on a monitor a memorable landmark of a picturesque tourist setting that may be user operated to capture a plurality of frozen video images of the setting and user posed therewithin for user selection and combination with souvenir overlays to provide an instant photographic memento of the setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: James T. Parker
  • Reel system for axially extending hose
    Patent number: 4534384
    Abstract: The hose reel comprises a supply hose having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a drum mounted for rotation about a central axis and having an outer surface for receiving the supply hose. The inlet end is connected to the drum and a sheave is provided for wrapping the supply hose around the drum outer surface as it rotates. The sheave is moved axially along the drum as it rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Flight Refueling, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank C. Graham, James T. Parker, II
  • Explosively powered rotary tool
    Patent number: 3990407
    Abstract: An explosively powered tool or wrench is described that is operable under water and provides high torque, approaching that of an impact wrench, through the detonation of small charges to generate pressure for driving pistons of an expansible chamber motor. The invention is characterized by a rotating magazine for automatically or manually bringing charges into firing position, a magazine position indicator, and electrical firing control circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Inventors: James T. Parker, William R. Buffkin