Patents by Inventor Rodolphe J. Simon

Rodolphe J. Simon 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: 20090051312
    Abstract: A battery charger for wirelessly providing additional operating time for a cell phone with a depleted battery. The battery charger has a charging unit incorporated into a case. The charging unit has an external port, a cell phone charging port, and a rechargeable battery. A cell phone with a depleted battery is placed inside the case and plugged into the cell phone charging port. The rechargeable battery of the charging unit recharges the cell phone battery, without requiring that either the battery charger or the cell phone be plugged into an external power source. An ON/OFF switch allows the user to enable/disable recharging. A status indicator light indicates the status of the battery charger. When the battery in the charging unit is depleted, the user plugs the charger into a standard external power source to recharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Rodolphe J. Simon, Peter Seamans, Barry Evans
  • Publication number: 20080120509
    Abstract: Secure transaction card for execution of transactions by an authorized user. The secure transaction card has a biometric sensor, a battery, data transmission means, a microprocessor, a data storage device, and a security circuit. The microprocessor compares the scanned biometric feature with biometric data stored on the card. Upon determination of a match, the microprocessor energizes the security circuit, which then allows transmission of data to an external card reader. Data transmission is via a magnetic strip or RF technology. Upon determination of a mismatch, the security circuit remains de-energized and data transmission from or to an external reader is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Rodolphe J. Simon
  • Publication number: 20080092831
    Abstract: An in-vehicle hydrogen generation plant generates hydrogen and oxygen on demand for fuel for an internal combustion engine. The hydrogen generation plant includes an electrolysis unit, a water reservoir, a sound-wave generator, and a battery unit. The generation of hydrogen does not require an electrolyte to be added to the water. The battery applies a dc current to the water in the electrolysis unit, while the sound-wave generator applies a pulsed sound wave. The electrolysis and pulsed sound wave together result in rapid breakdown of the molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. A secondary power generator that generates electricity from a rotating component of the vehicle drive train may be installed in the motor vehicle, to provide the necessary electrical energy to power the electrolysis unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Rodolphe J Simon
  • Patent number: 4989438
    Abstract: A power actuated device for attaching a protective metal strip to the outside corner formed by two intersecting wall panels is provided. The device includes a shoe releasably mounted on the device for holding the device and the protective in alignment along the corner. The shoe is provided in a number of differing shapes, each one of which complements the contour of an associated protective strip. The device further includes attaching means supported on the shoe for attaching the metal strip to the wall, a toggle mechanism for moving the attaching means between an inactive and an attaching position and an electrically powered actuator supported on the shoe and connected to the toggle mechanism to move the attaching means between their inactive and attaching positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Nastasi-White, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodolphe J. Simon