Patents by Inventor John S. Owen

John S. Owen 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).

  • Control apparatus for use in a dwelling
    Patent number: 5642101
    Abstract: A controller that operates using two different processors is provided. Each processor performs certain predetermined functions. A control processor is responsible for switching AC power distribution and control, while a message processors is responsible for messaging. A polling scheme and arbitration logic prevent data transfers relating to these two processors from interfering with each other. A configurable interface allows many different types of appliances to attach to the system, and a serial multimode interface further enhances the configurability of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Building Technology Associates
    Inventors: Gary L. Stirk, John M. Jamieson, III, Rob L. Cowden, Susan M. Prothro, John S. Owens, Krishna P. Mikkilineni, Philip J. Zumsteg, Kenneth P. Wacks
  • Control apparatus for use in a dwelling
    Patent number: 5218552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a controller that operates using two different processors. Each processor performs certain predetermined functions. A control processor is responsible for switching AC power distribution and control, while a message processor is responsible for messaging. A polling scheme and arbitration logic prevent data transfers relating to these two processors from interfering with each other. A configurable interface allows many different types of appliances to attach to the system, and a serial multimode interface further enhances the configurability of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Smart House, L.P.
    Inventors: Gary L. Stirk, John M. Jamieson, III, Rob L. Cowden, Susan M. Prothro, John S. Owens, Krishna P. Mikkilineni, Philip J. Zumsteg, Kenneth P. Wacks
  • Safes
    Patent number: 4987836
    Abstract: A readily portable safe is bracketed to a bracket plate adapted to be secured to a solid surface by relative sliding motion. The safe is in two parts hinged together. A cylinder lock has a bolt which engages in registering holes in lugs on the plate and the two parts of the safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventor: John S. Owen
  • Automobile body
    Patent number: D645788
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Zhibai Zheng, John S. Owens
  • Automobile body
    Patent number: D647432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Zhibai Zheng, John S. Owens
  • Automobile body front grille
    Patent number: D661230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Zhibai Zheng, John S. Owens