Patents by Inventor Neal Shields

Neal Shields 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).

  • Publication number: 20070127669
    Abstract: A system to facilitate phone conferencing between a plurality of phone users over a communications network, program product, and methods are provided. Phone conferencing over a communications network is facilitated by a system that forms a server network that enables users to participate in a conference call. A conference management program product is stored in a memory of the server including instructions which allow users of the system to establish conferencing groups and set participation preferences of the members. The system can utilize the preferences to initiate and conduct the conference call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventor: Neal Shields
  • Publication number: 20050035657
    Abstract: A truck includes an auxiliary power unit having components specifically selected such that they form a stand-alone unit that can fit within an auxiliary compartment of a vehicle and deliver heating, cooling, and additional electric power to the vehicle. Included is an auxiliary engine, an auxiliary alternator, and an auxiliary condenser to provide coolant for a personnel compartment mounted evaporator. An auxiliary voltage regulator provides a ramp-up feature to minimize excessive start-up loads, limits maximum available current from the auxiliary alternator when the auxiliary compressor is engaged, and selectively disables power to electrical components in the event of low vehicle battery voltage. The auxiliary engine includes a radiator system to provide heated fluid for a personnel compartment mounted heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Keiv Brummett, Bobby Pannell, Neal Shields