Patents by Inventor Jordan Crawford

Jordan Crawford 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).

  • Receptacle with free-floating and automated lid
    Patent number: 9221601
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a waste receptacle including a base having an opening, a lid detachably coupled to the base, the lid being disposed over the opening, a sensor disposed in the base, and a motor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the motor is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and raise the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventors: Brenda Lee Crawford, Brian Patric Crawford, Kyle Jordan Crawford, Stephen Tyrel Crawford
  • Feminine Hygiene Product Waste Receptacle with Free-Floating and Automated Lid
    Publication number: 20140238986
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a waste receptacle including a base having an opening, a lid detachably coupled to the base, the lid being disposed over the opening, a sensor disposed in the base, and a motor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the motor is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and raise the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Brenda Lee Crawford, Brian Patric Crawford, Kyle Jordan Crawford, Stephen Tyrel Crawford
  • Apparatus and methods for providing intelligent battery management
    Patent number: 8452353
    Abstract: Various embodiments for providing enhanced battery conservation in mobile devices are described. In one or more embodiments, a mobile computing device may include a processor and a battery to supply power to the processor. The device may store user pattern data and/or user preference data. The device may further include a power management module coupled to the processor. The power management module may monitor a location of the device, wireless signal strength, and date/time. The power management module may also monitor and analyze user operation of the device to identify scenarios in which wireless communications can be suspended. The power management module may suspend wireless communication according to these monitored conditions, and analyzed user operations, to reduce battery consumption. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Jordan Crawford
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTELLIGENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20110207509
    Abstract: Various embodiments for providing enhanced battery conservation in mobile devices are described. In one or more embodiments, a mobile computing device may include a processor and a battery to supply power to the processor. The device may store user pattern data and/or user preference data. The device may further include a power management module coupled to the processor. The power management module may monitor a location of the device, wireless signal strength, and date/time. The power management module may also monitor and analyze user operation of the device to identify scenarios in which wireless communications can be suspended. The power management module may suspend wireless communication according to these monitored conditions, and analyzed user operations, to reduce battery consumption. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: PALM, INC.
    Inventor: Jordan Crawford