Patents by Inventor Jim Rhodes

Jim Rhodes 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: 20240118824
    Abstract: Methods to remove data from a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, or the like include stepwise verification of operation of hardware components of the mobile device prior to using a software tool to erase the data from the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Communications Test Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Parsons, Brian Parsons, Sean Parsons, Jim Rhodes, Mark Parsons, Nidhin Davis, Brian Greenwald
  • Patent number: 8796944
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid state illuminating system having a centralized controlling module, coupled with a monitoring module and a power supplying module, for converting electricity from a second format to a third format so as to embed a PWM signal therein in accordance with a status signal obtained by an user via a monitoring module. Accordingly, the present invention is capable of supporting various kinds of potential dimming control method and has the advantage of low manufacturing cost without substantially adjustment to the present illumining system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Bernard W. Boland, Jim Rhodes
  • Patent number: 8796930
    Abstract: An LED lamp is placed in service on an automotive vehicle to enhance nighttime visual ability or anywhere where increased lighting is needed. The LED lamp utilizes a multi-stage power and control design, where the LED drive current is managed by an LED constant current controller that is coupled to a microprocessor that commands the intensity value of an LED array. The microprocessor manages the light intensity of the LED array using well known pulse-width modulation control methods. The microprocessor measures the voltage of the DC power source and to detect when DC power is removed. Once this detection has occurred, the microprocessor signals the LED current controller to change the current operational mode being delivered to the LED array to the next available operational mode, or alternatively, to the next appropriate operational mode to be used as determined by software stored within the microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: JST Performance, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Adams, Jim Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20130099677
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid state illuminating system having a centralized controlling module, coupled with a monitoring module and a power supplying module, for converting electricity from a second format to a third format so as to embed a PWM signal therein in accordance with a status signal obtained by an user via a monitoring module. Accordingly, the present invention is capable of supporting various kinds of potential dimming control method and has the advantage of low manufacturing cost without substantially adjustment to the present illumining system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Verde Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard W. Boland, Jim Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20130057160
    Abstract: An LED lamp is placed in service on an automotive vehicle to enhance nighttime visual ability or anywhere where increased lighting is needed. The LED lamp utilizes a multi-stage power and control design, where the LED drive current is managed by an LED constant current controller that is coupled to a microprocessor that commands the intensity value of an LED array. The microprocessor manages the light intensity of the LED array using well known pulse-width modulation control methods. The microprocessor measures the voltage of the DC power source and to detect when DC power is removed. Once this detection has occurred, the microprocessor signals the LED current controller to change the current operational mode being delivered to the LED array to the next available operational mode, or alternatively, to the next appropriate operational mode to be used as determined by software stored within the microprocessor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen Adams, Jim Rhodes
  • Patent number: D694944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Verde Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Rhodes
  • Patent number: D705978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Verde Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Jim Rhodes