Patents by Inventor Patricia O'Connell

Patricia O'Connell 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: 6177866
    Abstract: A tailgating warning system including a housing having a rearward face and a forward face. The forward face has a clear window therein exposing a hollow interior of the housing. The rearward face is comprised of a transparent lens. The housing has an interior lens disposed inwardly of the rearward face. The interior lens has flashing indicia disposed thereon. The housing has lights disposed therein. A photo-electric cell is disposed within the housing and is directed outwardly of the rearward face. The photo-electric cell is in communication with the lights and flashing indicia of the housing. The photo-electric cell is in communication with the accelerator of the vehicle whereby activation of the photo-electric cell is achieved only after a predetermined speed is reached by the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia O'Connell