Patents by Inventor Scott A. Watkins

Scott A. Watkins 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: 20070231605
    Abstract: A light emitting device comprising: an anode; a cathode; a light emissive layer located between the anode and the cathode, said light emissive layer comprising a metal complex for emitting light; the metal complex comprising the group having general formula I:M-L(I) where M is a metal and L is a ligand, and L comprises Ar which is a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl ring; characterized in that the heteroaryl ring contains at least one phosphorous atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20070215546
    Abstract: A method of integrating individual water treatment assemblies into a seamless water treatment control system. A Reverse Osmosis assembly contains a controller wherein all other pretreatment and post-treatment assemblies are electrical coupled thereto. The controller is preprogrammed for use in recognizing the coupling of the pretreatment and/or post treatment assemblies wherein and for receiving all control commands for operation thereof. The controller employs cells that allows and installer to interconnect assemblies by coupling low voltage control signal wiring having predefined inputs, set up as PnP, or by use of a personal wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Watkins, Raymond Perdue
  • Publication number: 20060216411
    Abstract: A method of forming an electroluminescent device comprising the steps of: providing a substrate comprising a first electrode for injecting charge carriers of a first type; forming an electroluminescent layer having a surface by depositing onto the substrate a composition comprising a host material and a light-emitting dopant monomer of formula (I): A-C—(X)n ??(I) wherein X represents a polymerisable group; A represents a light-emitting group; C represents a bond or a spacer group and n is an integer; rendering at least some of the electroluminescent layer insoluble in a solvent by polymerising the monomer of formula (I); exposing the electroluminescent layer to the solvent; and depositing a second electrode capable of injecting charge carriers of a second type over the electroluminescent layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Annette Steudel, Nigel Male, Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20060076537
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device is described which comprises a compound having a skeleton of the formula: which skeleton can comprise one or more additional aromatic rings, wherein each of Z and Z?, which may be the same or different, represents a nitrogen-containing aromatic ring such that the Z and Z? rings either together form a conjugated system, optionally with one or more additional aromatic rings, or at least one of Z and Z? form a conjugated system with one or more additional aromatic rings to which Z and Z? is attached, with the proviso that, (a) when the two said rings are pyridyl rings and are connected to one another ortho to the nitrogen atoms then (i) at least one said ring is substituted by at least one electron withdrawing substituent which is a hydrocarbon aryl group or (ii) at least one said ring is fused to another aromatic ring to which the other pyridyl ring is not fused or (iii) the two said rings together form a phenanthroline ring system which is substituted by at least one el
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Isis Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Victor Christou, Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20030117275
    Abstract: A tire failure detector (10) in which at least one receiver (42) mounted in a housing (12) generates a signal representative of a thermal characteristic of a portion of a tire (18) sensed by the receiver (42). A processor (46) detects an abnormal signal carried by a carrier (44) from the receiver (42) and communicates the abnormal signal to a display (50) which presents at least an image representative of the detected abnormal signal to notify an observer of the abnormal signal detected. A cover (22) inside the housing (12) protects the receiver (42) from debris, while a nozzle (32) communicates through a tube (34) a supply of a pressurized fluid (38) for cleaning debris from the cover (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20030103140
    Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a vehicle in which the video camera connects to a lateral upper portion of a seat in the vehicle. A member communicates light representative of an image to an image receiver. A mount selectively orients the angular view of the image receiver. A method of providing vehicles with after-market imaging apparatus and installation thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6558028
    Abstract: A projector mounting system for use in a vehicle including a mounting housing that is capable of being attached to the ceiling of a vehicle, an illumination device that is connected to the mounting housing, and a projector that is mounted to the mounting housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: GRP, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20030057339
    Abstract: A mount bar for supporting video equipment in a motor vehicle in which an elongated bracket supports a pivotally mounted camera and a video image display in a frame selectively attached to the mount bar, with the opposing ends of the mount bar for being attached to headrest supports in a seat of the motor vehicle. Alternate embodiments of the mount bar are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20020162867
    Abstract: A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally relative to a central axis of the vehicle beyond a view point of an eye of an occupant of the seat nearest the centerline of the vehicle such that the imaging apparatus is unobstructed for receiving images by use of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6445408
    Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a vehicle in which the video camera connects to a lateral upper portion of a seat in the vehicle. A member communicates light representative of an image to an image receiver. A mount selectively orients the angular view of the image receiver. A method of providing vehicles with after-market imaging apparatus and installation thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Publication number: 20020093565
    Abstract: An imaging pod attachable to a seat or headrest having one or more imaging sensors for imaging in one or more directions to create electrical signals representative of the images received by the imaging sensors, with a communicator for sending the electrical signals to a signal recorder for recording signals representative of the images received by the imaging sensors, with the imaging device disposed substantially centrally relative to a central axis of a motor vehicle for imaging therefrom. A modular image recording insert received within a glove box includes a base with a connector that engages an image recorder for communicating with the imaging pods and controllers. Providing motor vehicles with after-market imaging apparatus and installation thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6315180
    Abstract: A camera mount for supporting a camera in a motor vehicle in which an elongated tubular body supports a pivotally mounted camera with the tubular body attached to headrest supports in a seat of a vehicle with the camera disposed substantially centrally relative to a central axis of the vehicle beyond a view point of an eye of an occupant of the seat nearest the centerline of the vehicle such that the imaging apparatus is unobstructed for receiving images by use of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6231017
    Abstract: A mount bar for supporting video equipment in a motor vehicle in which an elongated bracket supports a pivotally mounted camera and a video image display in a frame selectively attached to the mount bar, with the opposing ends of the mount bar for being attached to headrest supports in a seat of the motor vehicle. Alternate embodiments of the mount bar are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6215518
    Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a headrest protion of a seat in the motor vehicle. A video recorder mounts in a slidable drawer in a seat cushion, which drawer is selectively moveable from a first position recessed in the seat to a second position outwardly of the seat for selective access to the video recorder. The video recorder communicates with the video camera, as well as with a image display device mounted within the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6201568
    Abstract: A video camera for recording images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a cavity of a headrest for a seat in the motor vehicle. A cover detachably closes an opening in the headrest for insertion and removal of the video camera. An opening in a surface of the headrest allows light to reach lens in the video camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6198502
    Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a cavity of a headrest for a seat in the motor vehicle. A cover detachably closes an opening in the headrest for insertion and removal of the video camera. An opening in a surface of the headrest allows light to reach lens in the video camera. A seat cushion is selectively moveable from a closed position for seating to an open position for selective access to a video recorder mounted within the seat. The video recorder communicates with the video camera, as well as with a image display device mounted within the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 6116485
    Abstract: An improved bracket for connecting a camera mount to rectangular supports for headrests in automobiles is disclosed. A camera support having extendable telescopic legs for bearing against a surface in the automobile provides improved support for larger, heavier cameras supported on the camera mount for recording images during operation of the automobile. A cushion pad attaches to a front or rear face of the camera mount, for example, to guard against bruises to a person operating the camera in a back seat of the automobile. Improved pivotable supports for the camera are also disclosed, whereby the camera is selectively positioned at a horizontal angle for recording images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 5915329
    Abstract: A straddle-type seat for a personal watercraft includes an operator seating portion and a juxtaposed passenger seating portion. A generally incurved seat support is provided between the operator seating portion and the passenger seating portion. The seat support includes a generally vertical rear face that provides back support for an occupant facing rearward in the passenger seating portion during operation or servicing of the watercraft and a generally incurved front face that includes a transversely extending member for supporting an occupant sitting in the operator seating portion during operation of the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Scott Watkins, Toshiyuki Hattori
  • Patent number: 5833101
    Abstract: A mount for use in an automobile to support a camera for recording images during operation of the automobile. The camera mount comprises an elongate member extending between and rigidly connected to the headrest supports in the seat of the car. A camera mounts to a pivotable support connected to the member with bolts extending through an elongate slot, whereby the camera is selectively positioned along the member. The elongate member connects to the headrest supports with j-bolts that are received through a pair of second slots in the elongate member. The j-bolts extend around the headrest supports and a nut threaded on the j-bolt secures the member to the headrest supports. An alternate embodiment is disclosed for vehicles which do not have separate headrest supports. A method of mounting a camera in an automobile is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: D. Scott Watkins
  • Patent number: 5813063
    Abstract: A portable sink (10) includes a housing (12) having a basin (14) movably mounted to the housing. The basin is movable from an inserted position in the housing, to a position extending from the housing. The basin includes an outlet (22) for draining fluids from the basin. When the basin is in the extended position, the outlet form the basin aligns with an inlet (26) to drain a tank (24) in the housing. Thus, in the extended position, fluid in the basin is directed through the outlet into the inlet of the drain tank. When the basin is in the inserted position, the outlet form the basin is remote from the inlet to the drain tank. The portable sink further includes a flexible spigot (78) mounted to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventors: Louis Scott Watkins, Shawn Mathews