Patents by Inventor John C. Beard

John C. Beard 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).

  • Flash memory drive with quick connector
    Patent number: 6991483
    Abstract: A flash memory device includes a flash memory drive with a quick connector in a housing. The quick connector is adapted to engage a cooperating quick connector of a selected one of a plurality of different interchangeable connectors. The interchangeable connectors each have standard connector for connection with computers and other device that are compatible with the flash memory. A universal computer cable kit includes a universal cable having quick connectors on opposing ends thereof, a plurality of the interchangeable connectors, the flash memory device, a container for storing the interchangeable connectors and the flash memory device, and a blister pack for packaging and displaying the kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Milan, John C. Beard
  • Flash memory drive housing
    Patent number: D522507
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Milan, John C. Beard