Patents by Inventor James W. Burrell, IV

James W. Burrell, IV 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: 20120176320
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multitude of vertical and horizontal mnemonic user interfaces and displays for entering alphabets, scripts, characters, ideographs, punctuation, symbols, functions, etc. into a device using shiftable and customizable touch screen keyboard displays and user interfaces having a limited amount of touchable sensor zones or keys. The invention also provides user interface enhancements using rearranged placements of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol and function keys. The touch screen keyboard displays or user interfaces preferably use a ortho-linear grid of horizontal rows and vertical columns of sensors. The preferred mnemonic input labeling embodiment uses a vowel sensor followed by an alphabetical sequence of consonant sensors. The backward, home, cursor left, backspace, space, delete, cursor right, end and forward sensors are preferably on the bottom row. The forward sensor produces the enter function and the backwards sensor produces the shift function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20120081067
    Abstract: A universal charger with an illuminated socket end is disclosed. The illumination source may be internally or externally powered from either end. Exchangeable charging plugs and sockets power and charge all mobile devices including: 12V DC to one of thirteen AC outlets, a secondary illumination source, a splitter socket plug, a male or female charging plug, a powered communications charging plug or socket, etc. A multi-voltage regulator with a voltage indicator provides exact voltages for specific devices. One of thirteen AC to DC charging adapters allows the charger to be plugged into any AC outlet in the world. A magnetic clip allows the illuminated socket end to be clipped on a visor or placed in any location for hands-free aiming of the illumination source. A cable with removable plug and socket ends allows multiple length charger cords, plug tips, plug sockets, DC to AC outlets, AC to DC adapters, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 8096683
    Abstract: A reflective LED light tube assembly includes a bulb portion, a plurality of LEDs disposed inside the bulb portion on two longitudinal parallel facing heat dissipating reflective PCBs, both longitudinal PCB edges are longitudinally connected to a longitudinal reflective top portion and a longitudinal clear bottom portion, a pair of internally reflective end caps disposed at opposite ends of the bulb portion, a power supply circuit is disposed within one or both of the end caps or on the back of both PCBs, and a pair of male bi-pin electrical connectors extending from both end caps for electrical communication with the fluorescent light fixture's two tombstone female electrical connectors. One or both of the tombstone electrical connectors are in direct communication with an AC or DC power supply or circuit, which may also include a dimming feature. The LEDs illuminate in response to the electrical AC or DC current received in the power supply circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20110317418
    Abstract: A reflective LED light tube assembly includes a bulb portion, a plurality of LEDs disposed inside the bulb portion on two longitudinal parallel facing heat dissipating reflective PCBs, both longitudinal PCB edges are longitudinally connected to a longitudinal reflective top portion and a longitudinal clear bottom portion, a pair of internally reflective end caps disposed at opposite ends of the bulb portion, a power supply circuit is disposed within one or both of the end caps or on the back of both PCBs, and a pair of male bi-pin electrical connectors extending from both end caps for electrical communication with the fluorescent light fixture's two tombstone female electrical connectors. One or both of the tombstone electrical connectors are in direct communication with an AC or DC power supply or circuit, which may also include a dimming feature. The LEDs illuminate in response to the electrical AC or DC current received in the power supply circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 7976267
    Abstract: A helical turbine with a circular member attached to one end for redirecting axially flowing fluid into perpendicularly flowing fluid. A fluid diverter for redirecting substantially perpendicular flowing fluid into axially flowing fluid. A hollow circular member attached to an opposite end of the turbine allowing substantially axial flowing fluid into one end of turbine. A drive shaft of at least one generator is in continuous contact with the peripheral edge of the solid or hollow circular member producing faster rpm. A turbine assembly mounted on a rooftop utilizing accelerated wind. Fluid diverters increasing fluid flow into the helical turbine's receding blades. A fluid diverter preventing fluid from hitting turbine's oncoming blades. A tail section for maintaining optimal direction into oncoming fluid. Two counter rotating turbines where the attached circular member's edges are in continuous contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20110061824
    Abstract: A panel of material enabled in an erect unfurled position using one or more diagonal support members attached at diagonal corners. Vertical and/or horizontal support members increase panel rigidity. Connecting at least three panels produces a collapsible upright flexible enclosure. Attaching a bottom panel produces a container. Attaching carrying straps to the top of the upright flexible container allows it to be carried and folded up. A panel can be attached to the top edges permanently or with some type of fastening means. The present invention can also be used as a housing structure. Placing a grommet in the middle of the roof and using a vertical pole to hold the roof up prevents roof sagging. Removing the roof's vertical support pole allows the roof to sag for rain water collection using a cistern in the middle of the enclosure. Support members can be removed for washing or folding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20110006542
    Abstract: A helical turbine with a circular member attached to one end for redirecting axially flowing fluid into perpendicularly flowing fluid. A fluid diverter for redirecting substantially perpendicular flowing fluid into axially flowing fluid. A hollow circular member attached to an opposite end of the turbine allowing substantially axial flowing fluid into one end of turbine. A drive shaft of at least one generator is in continuous contact with the peripheral edge of the solid or hollow circular member producing faster rpm. A turbine assembly mounted on a rooftop utilizing accelerated wind. Fluid diverters increasing fluid flow into the helical turbine's receding blades. A fluid diverter preventing fluid from hitting turbine's oncoming blades. A tail section for maintaining optimal direction into oncoming fluid. Two counter rotating turbines where the attached circular member's edges are in continuous contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20100283638
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-tap and combinational alphanumeric data entry on a 12 key device. The [1] key on is labeled with the “.QZ”. Numbers are produced by activating ten numbered keys. Activating the [#] key backspaces. Activating the [*] key one or more times enters an alphabet mode. Activating [1]-[9] keys once produces left data, twice produces middle data and three times produces right data. Activating the [1] then [*] keys produces the “-” dash. Alternatively, simultaneously activating [1]-[9] keys and a left [*] key produces left data, simultaneously activating [1]-[9] keys and a middle [0] key produces middle data and simultaneously activating [1]-[9] keys and a right [#] key produces right data. Activating the [#] key enters a data character for the next data entry on the same previously activated key. Activating the [*] key, after entering a data character, produces the shift function. Activating the [*] key twice produces the backspace function. Activating the [0] key produces a space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 7793368
    Abstract: A mesh crib bumper enclosure having four connected vertical mesh fabric panel sections installed in a crib by suspending it from top and bottom corners and securing it to four corner posts. The enclosure panels are stretched tightly between the corner posts using a locking fastener. The mesh fabric panels allow air to circulate through the crib to prevent exhaled carbon dioxide from building up. The enclosure corners receive vertical support members for vertical structural integrity while top and bottom edges can receive horizontal support members for horizontal structural integrity. The enclosure bottom corners use tie string fasteners to secure the enclosure to bottom crib rails to keep the bottom edges in contact the mattress. Other embodiments use a mesh panel base attached to the enclosure bottom and/or a mesh panel sealable top for sealing off the top to prevent insects and animals from entering the mesh crib bumper enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20100125930
    Abstract: A one piece garment having a bottom portion with two leg openings connected to a openable torso portion with two arm openings and a neck opening with closable seams on the left and right front shoulder and arm sections of the garment with detachably fastenable closure means intermittently spaced on adjacent mating edges for dressing an infant, an invalid or oneself without effort or difficulty. The top portion's detachably fastenable closure means begins at the front of the neck opening and continues across the front of the shoulder section; or at the front of the neck opening down the sleeve to an unopenable sleeve cuff banding or all the way down the sleeve to the cuff banding, allowing for the complete opening of the sleeve. Alternatively, the bottom and top portions can be two separate garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20100117966
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using a sensor or sensors on an input device to produce a data character, control or function by activating a sensor once and to produce a second programmed data character, control or function by activating said same sensor once for a longer preset length of time. Moving a sensor on an input device in one direction produces a data character, control or function and moving said same sensor in said same direction and holding said same sensor in said same direction for a preset length of time produces a second programmed data character, control or function. Moving said same sensor in said same direction and then activating said same sensor in a downward direction or activating said same sensor in a downward direction for a preset length of time also produces a second programmed data character, control or function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20100073203
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using a 360° directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction for producing alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions, preferably activated by the left or right thumb. This invention also relates to methods of producing data using a simultaneous data entry method and/or a sequential data entry utilizing a 3600 directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction combined with three or six additional sensors. This invention produces alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions using a 360° directional movement sensor as a pointing device in eight cardinal point directions or in a downward direction combined with three or six additional sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20100052951
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using nine sensors, preferably a centrally located sensor surrounded by eight adjacent sensors, to produce data. This invention also relates to methods of producing data using a multi-tap data entry method using nine sensors, a simultaneous data entry method using more than nine sensors and/or a sequential data entry method using more than nine sensors. This invention produces alphabetic data characters, data characters, a space, numbers, punctuation, symbols, control and functions using nine sensors or more than nine sensors. Activating one of nine sensors produces a number, a first data character of three or four data characters or multiple data characters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20090312847
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using two sensors to control an object. Keyboards use down and up scan codes to produce data. This invention can use either the down or up scan codes to produce functions or shift modes. Using only the down scan codes can be used to edit data, edit changes, change the control of an object, simplify using graphic arts programs or cursor controlled programs, control the state of an object in multiple states or as a method to increase or decrease the state of control of an object. Activating a reprogrammed first sensor produces a secondary first function or the undo function and activating a reprogrammed second sensor produces a secondary second function or the redo function. In another embodiment, activating a first sensor produces a first function and activating a second sensor produces a second function. Activating a first sensor for a duration of time produces a third function and activating a second sensor for a duration of time produces a fourth function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Publication number: 20080306614
    Abstract: Combinations of four sensors control an object, enabling movement for robots, toys, video games, etc. Activating four sensors independently controls an object in four different directions. Multiple methods of using only four sensors to control the state of an object in a two dimensional environment or a three dimensional environment. Methods of using only four sensors to increase or decrease control of an object. Methods of using only four sensors to control the state of an object. Activating four sensors individually, simultaneously or sequentially controls an object in multiple states. Activating at least one sensor followed by or combined with the activation of at least one sensor controls an object in multiple directions. Simultaneously and sequentially activating combinations of four sensors controls an object in more than four different directions. A method of using four sensors to control cursor movement in four directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 7160042
    Abstract: Multiple methods of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in a one dimensional environment, a two dimensional environment or a three dimensional environment. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in a secondary mode and edit data in a third mode. A method of using only two sensors to edit changes. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in graphic arts programs. A method of using only two sensors to control the state of an object in two states, three states, four states, eight states, ten states or fourteen states. A method of using only two sensors to increase or decrease control of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 6232892
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel and way to use a twelve button telephone keypad for alphanumeric data entry. This invention also relates to a method of alphanumeric data entry using short duration or long duration binary key actuations using a simultaneous coding system and/or sequential coding system for communicating on a standard twelve key push-button telephone keypad. Two binary keys are used for an all capital letter mode or two binary keys for a lower-case letter mode, along with three binary keys for an upper-case letter mode, for producing full alphanumeric text, including punctuation, symbols and control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 6184803
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel and way to use a twelve button telephone keypad for alphanumeric data entry. This invention also relates to a method of alphanumeric data entry using short duration or long duration binary key actuations using a simultaneous coding system and/or sequential coding system for communicating on a standard twelve key push-button telephone keypad. Two binary keys are used for an all capital letter mode or two binary keys for a lower-case letter mode, along with three binary keys for an upper-case letter mode, for producing full alphanumeric text, including punctuation, symbols and control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: 6043761
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel way to use a twelve button telephone keypad for alphanumeric data entry. This invention also relates to a method of alphanumeric data entry using short duration or long duration binary key actuations using a simultaneous coding system and/or sequential coding system for communicating on a standard twelve key push-button telephone keypad. Two binary keys are used for an all capital letter mode or two binary keys for a lower-case letter mode, along with three binary keys for an upper-case letter mode, for producing full alphanumeric text, including punctuation, symbols and control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV
  • Patent number: D381017
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: James W. Burrell, IV