Patents by Inventor Ronald Meritt

Ronald Meritt 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: 20060176369
    Abstract: A video surveillance system is described. The system includes a main unit and a mount. The main unit includes, a camera, a local data storage coupled to the camera, an interface and a control. The main unit is removably coupled to the mount. A method of capturing video data is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Ronald Meritt
  • Publication number: 20010011664
    Abstract: A mounting device for releasably and securely mounting an entertainment accessory within an automobile having a headrest extending from a seat. The mounting device includes an entertainment accessory and a case that can be releasably attached to the headrest. The entertainment accessory is positioned within the case and the case has a front side, a rear side, and a bottom side. A quick connect device is attached to the case for releasably engaging the headrest. A cover has one edge attached to the case. The cover is movable between a first position and second position. The cover overlaps the bottom side and the front side of the case while in the first position, and the cover serves as a spacer between the seat and the rear side of the case, while in the second position, to orient the case in a generally vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Applicant: Nissho Iwai American Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald Meritt
  • Patent number: 6216927
    Abstract: A mounting device for releasably and securely mounting an entertainment accessory within an automobile having a headrest extending from a seat. The mounting device includes an entertainment accessory and a case that can be releasably attached to the headrest. The entertainment accessory is positioned within the case and the case has a front side, a rear side, and a bottom side. A quick connect device is attached to the case for releasably engaging the headrest. A cover has one edge attached to the case. The cover is movable between a first position and second position. The cover overlaps the bottom side and the front side of the case while in the first position, and the cover serves as a spacer between the seat and the rear side of the case, while in the second position, to orient the case in a generally vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald Meritt