Patents by Inventor John Payson

John Payson 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: 8199019
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology subject matters for temperature monitoring and controlled access to refrigerated medications. An electronically controlled lock is installed on a refrigerator used for storage of temperature sensitive medications. Lock access is given to individuals having differing levels of access authorization so that user level authorization holders may have access to stored medications. Supervisor level authorization holders may have access to stored medications and may also effect changes in lock settings including setting alarm levels. Alarm levels may be adjusted to monitor temperatures within the refrigerated storage area so that in the case that temperature fall outside preset limits, access to the stored medicines may be had only by those individuals having supervisory access authorization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, John Payson, Brock Robinson, Ernest Vaughn, Francis H. Zimmerman, Matthew R. Greiner
  • Publication number: 20090132090
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology subject matters for temperature monitoring and controlled access to refrigerated medications. An electronically controlled lock is installed on a refrigerator used for storage of temperature sensitive medications. Lock access is given to individuals having differing levels of access authorization so that user level authorization holders may have access to stored medications. Supervisor level authorization holders may have access to stored medications and may also effect changes in lock settings including setting alarm levels. Alarm levels may be adjusted to monitor temperatures within the refrigerated storage area so that in the case that temperature fall outside preset limits, access to the stored medicines may be had only by those individuals having supervisory access authorization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: CompX International Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, John Payson, Brock Robinson, Ernest Vaughn, Francis H. Zimmerman, Matthew R. Greiner
  • Patent number: 6886869
    Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a mounting plate that carries a locking hook. The locking hook is pivotal with respect to the mounting plate and may be pivoted from an unlocked position to a locked position. A motor is in communication with a locking hook, and is capable of causing the locking hook to be pivoted to the locked position. The locking mechanism may be opened by use of an electronic key, and may contain electronics capable of recording the date and time a particular key was used to open the locking mechanism. Also, the locking mechanism may be capable of being locked without the use of the motor when the motor is disabled due to power disruption or other circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventors: Richard A. Martinez, Brian Lee Hahn, Mitch Mlynarczyk, Michael Koch, Robert Brewczynski, Claudia Juliana Bevilacqua, Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Brock Robinson, John Payson
  • Publication number: 20030127866
    Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a mounting plate that carries a locking hook. The locking hook is pivotal with respect to the mounting plate and may be pivoted from an unlocked position to a locked position. A motor is in communication with a locking hook, and is capable of causing the locking hook to be pivoted to the locked position. The locking mechanism may be opened by use of an electronic key, and may contain electronics capable of recording the date and time a particular key was used to open the locking mechanism. Also, the locking mechanism may be capable of being locked without the use of the motor when the motor is disabled due to power disruption or other circumstances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Richard A. Martinez, Brian Lee Hahn, Mitch Mlynarczyk, Michael Koch, Robert Brewczynski, Claudia Juliana Bevilacqua, Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Brock Robinson, John Payson
  • Patent number: 5938297
    Abstract: A method and device for brake application provides braking pressure augmentation when preferred. A power booster and master cylinder generate a braking pressure in relation to an operator's input on the brake pedal. An optional brake parameter sensor is used to determine when the power booster reaches a run-out condition. At least one control valve and pump are used to apply braking pressure in response to additional increases in brake pedal application by the operator, after the power booster reaches a run-out condition. The pump and control valve are optionally used to generate braking pressure independent of brake pedal inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: John Payson Whaite, Prakash Krishnamurthi Kulkarni, Bryan Todd Fulmer, Craig Alan Osterday, Donald Lee Parker, Vivek Jaikamal