Patents by Inventor Read Hamilton Samples

Read Hamilton Samples 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).

  • Multifunction touch-switch system
    Patent number: 11726601
    Abstract: A multifunction touch-switch system is provided. The multifunction touch-switch system is configured to control devices (for example LED lighting) by a touch switch. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to be waterproof and vibration resistant for use in a marine environment, for example aboard a marine vehicle. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to control multiple functions of multiple devices with a single touch sensor. In addition to a controller and a housing for the controller, the multifunction touch-switch system may also comprise an indicator light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: T-H MARINE SUPPLIES, LLC
    Inventors: John Logan Nelson, Read Hamilton Samples
  • Multifunction touch-switch system
    Patent number: 11500488
    Abstract: A multifunction touch-switch system is provided. The multifunction touch-switch system is configured to control devices (for example LED lighting) by a touch switch. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to be waterproof and vibration resistant for use in a marine environment, for example aboard a marine vehicle. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to control multiple functions of multiple devices with a single touch sensor. In addition to a controller and a housing for the controller, the multifunction touch-switch system may also comprise an indicator light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: T-H Marine Supplies, LLC
    Inventors: John Logan Nelson, Read Hamilton Samples
  • MULTIFUNCTION TOUCH-SWITCH SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220019310
    Abstract: A multifunction touch-switch system is provided. The multifunction touch-switch system is configured to control devices (for example LED lighting) by a touch switch. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to be waterproof and vibration resistant for use in a marine environment, for example aboard a marine vehicle. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to control multiple functions of multiple devices with a single touch sensor. In addition to a controller and a housing for the controller, the multifunction touch-switch system may also comprise an indicator light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: John Logan Nelson, Read Hamilton Samples