Patents by Inventor Michael A. Morrison
Michael A. Morrison 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).
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Patent number: 12377918Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2025Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations, LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 12291283Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2024Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations, LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 12240533Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2024Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20250065959Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20240417003Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 11827283Abstract: A tailgate stop apparatus. The apparatus includes a base member configured to be fixed with respect to a primary gate assembly of a multiple-gate tailgate. The apparatus includes a stop member coupled to the base member, wherein the stop member is movable between a tailgate-engaged position configured to inhibit an inner gate panel of an inner gate assembly of the multiple-gate tailgate from being moved to a closed position, and a tailgate-disengaged position configured to allow the inner gate panel to be moved to the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20230322309Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 11702148Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20220048580Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 11161555Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Banks Morrison Innovations LLCInventors: James E. Banks, Jr., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20210107572Abstract: A tailgate stop apparatus. The apparatus includes a base member configured to be fixed with respect to a primary gate assembly of a multiple-gate tailgate. The apparatus includes a stop member coupled to the base member, wherein the stop member is movable between a tailgate-engaged position configured to inhibit an inner gate panel of an inner gate assembly of the multiple-gate tailgate from being moved to a closed position, and a tailgate-disengaged position configured to allow the inner gate panel to be moved to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20210070377Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: James E. Banks, JR., Michael A. Morrison
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Patent number: 7284279Abstract: Improvements in security relating to the use of personalized document production equipment. The invention has particular use with respect to printers that are used to produce plastic cards, such as financial cards and identification cards. The invention prevents the unauthorized production of personalized documents through the use of stolen or fraudulently obtained production equipment or software. The equipment is locked until a user enters authorization data that matches authorization data stored in memory of the equipment. The equipment is able to power-up in the locked state, at which point the user is prompted to enter the authorization data. As a result, if the equipment is stolen, the thief is unable to operate the equipment without the necessary authorization data.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: DataCard CorporationInventors: Michael A. Morrison, James A. Jordan, Jon E. Freise
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Patent number: 7070100Abstract: A desktop card printer having an external communication link, a multi-platform standardized PDL controller in communication with the link, and at least one data writer in communication with the controller. The controller controls the data output of data writers. The controller may be a PCL® controller. The data writers may include one or more print heads for visible printing, magnetic write heads for writing to magnetic media, and smart card contacts for writing to embedded smart card chips. The printer may include one or more couplers in communication with one or more of the data writers, for converting information into a form usable by the data writer. The data link may be a USB or Telnet link. The printer may include an internal USB hub. Image processing and decision making may be performed primarily or entirely within the printer, in particular within the processor. The printer may be commanded by a dedicated host, such as a personal computer, or it may be connected to a network.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: DataCard CorporationInventors: Jeffrey A. Davie, Craig A. Lebakken, Michael A. Morrison
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Publication number: 20030182587Abstract: Improvements in security relating to the use of personalized document production equipment. The invention has particular use with respect to printers that are used to produce plastic cards, such as financial cards and identification cards. The invention prevents the unauthorized production of personalized documents through the use of stolen or fraudulently obtained production equipment or software. The equipment is locked until a user enters authorization data that matches authorization data stored in memory of the equipment. The equipment is able to power-up in the locked state, at which point the user is prompted to enter the authorization data. As a result, if the equipment is stolen, the thief is unable to operate the equipment without the necessary authorization data.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Michael A. Morrison, James A. Jordan, Jon E. Freise
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Patent number: D522566Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: DataCard CorporationInventors: Eric C. Stender, Faith J. Rekowski, Arthur J. Paulson, Michael A. Morrison, Charles A. Angell, Brian Clemens
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Patent number: D481341Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Michael A. Morrison