Patents by Inventor Terry Allen

Terry Allen 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: 20250093002
    Abstract: An illuminated accessory device and method for mounting the same on a surface of a motorized vessel. A fastener or post is integral with or connected to a mounting surface of the accessory device having an opening therein, wherein the fastener or post has a channel extending along a length thereof and wherein the channel is aligned with an enclosed channel of the accessory device terminating at one end at the mounting surface opening. A wire harness extends within the accessory device enclosed channel and through the fastener or post channel, wherein the wire harness is electrically connected at a first end to a light source disposed within or secured to the accessory device and has a terminal end extending beyond a distal end of the fastener or post. The method comprises connecting the terminal end of the wire harness to an electrical power source of the motorized vessel, and engaging the fastener or post with an opening in an installation surface of the motorized vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventor: Donald Terry Allen
  • Patent number: 12212171
    Abstract: An integrated charging receptacle including a ring body having an inner ring wall and an outer ring wall, a groove between the inner ring wall and outer ring wall for securing a wire or cable and a USB receptacle having a receptacle jack. The USB receptacle is disposed on a portion of the ring body and faces outward from the outer wall of the ring body. The ring body may be secured around a cup holder mountable in a surface or around an instrument gauge in a surface. The ring body may be secured around a dashboard instrument. The integrated charging receptacle may include a second USB receptacle having a second receptacle jack. The USB receptacle may be powered through an electrical wire passing through a portion of the body groove. The integrated charging receptacle may include at least two additional USB receptacles. The ring body may be substantially translucent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula
  • Publication number: 20250017180
    Abstract: A back panel assembly for an aquarium has a housing with a dependent lip having connecting structure permitting the housing to be removably attached to an aquarium; and a cartridge holder removably positioned in the housing. The cartridge holder holds filter cartridges, each cartridge being the same size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: William Nathan BRUNNER, Gregory VAN EYK, Kevin SEARS, Terry Allen WILLEMIN
  • Patent number: 12098836
    Abstract: A light assembly and method for installing the same on a surface in a wet or outdoor environment, e.g., on a marine vessel or land recreational or other vehicle, such as marine light assemblies, without need for specialized tools or mounting assemblies. The light assembly comprises a flexible diffusion housing having a first portion and a second portion, with a groove therebetween. A light element is disposed within the interior of the first portion, and light produced by the light element is diffused by the first and second portions prior to emission outwardly from the second portion. After installation, only the second portion of the light assembly is visible on the marine vessel or land recreational surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula, Ryh Yeh
  • Publication number: 20240276952
    Abstract: A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic and a second section of second brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand. A fur removal mechanism removes fur from the pet engageable portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Terry Allen Willemin, Elizabeth Lee Mondloch, William Nathan Brunner, William D. Himes
  • Publication number: 20240215882
    Abstract: Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Catalin Voss, Nicholas Joseph Haber, Dennis Paul Wall, Aaron Scott Kline, Terry Allen Winograd
  • Patent number: 11937929
    Abstract: Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Catalin Voss, Nicholas Joseph Haber, Dennis Paul Wall, Aaron Scott Kline, Terry Allen Winograd
  • Publication number: 20240072555
    Abstract: A device holder for wirelessly providing power to at least one mobile device, and method of installation. The device holder comprises a housing having a vertically extending first device well and a vertically extending second device well, either of the device wells configured for receiving at least one mobile device. A charging element is central to the housing and between the device wells. The charging element including a front and rear surfaces in communication with the device wells and has wireless charging circuitry for wirelessly charging at least one mobile device inserted within a device well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Ryh Yeh
  • Publication number: 20230250950
    Abstract: A light assembly and method for installing the same on a surface in a wet or outdoor environment, e.g., on a marine vessel or land recreational or other vehicle, such as marine light assemblies, without need for specialized tools or mounting assemblies. The light assembly comprises a flexible diffusion housing having a first portion and a second portion, with a groove therebetween. A light element is disposed within the interior of the first portion, and light produced by the light element is diffused by the first and second portions prior to emission outwardly from the second portion. After installation, only the second portion of the light assembly is visible on the marine vessel or land recreational surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula, Ryh Yeh
  • Patent number: 11383665
    Abstract: Airbag module coupling interfaces, assemblies, and related methods. Some embodiments may comprise one or more springs each defining a perimeter comprising at least three sides, wherein a first side of which may extend opposite a second side and may be at least partially angled towards the second side at an acute angle. A third side of the spring may connect the first and second sides. A spring mounting structure may be provided and may comprise a guiding interface for coupling the spring to the steering wheel. An opening in the guiding interface may be configured to receive a coupling prong, which may be configured to engage the third side of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Poojar, Shivanand Hallur, Terry Allen Sella, Srirama C. Gollu
  • Publication number: 20220202330
    Abstract: Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Catalin Voss, Nicholas Joseph Haber, Dennis Paul Wall, Aaron Scott Kline, Terry Allen Winograd
  • Patent number: 11287096
    Abstract: A light fixture for mounting in a surface opening of a marine vessel or RV including a cylindrical base member having external threads, a light source disposed on a first end of the cylindrical base member and a light source cover having a cover opening for emitting light produced by the light source. The light fixture includes a cover rim extending radially outward from the light source cover and a first connector disposed on a second end of the cylindrical base member, the first connector having electrical connection pins inside a cavity. The first connector is engageable with a second connector. The second connector includes powered pins which electrically connect to the electrical connection pins to power the light source. The light fixture includes a securing ring having internal threads engageable with the cylindrical base member external threads, the cylindrical base member mountable the surface opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Terry Allen
  • Patent number: 11089985
    Abstract: Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Catalin Voss, Nicholas Joseph Haber, Dennis Paul Wall, Aaron Scott Kline, Terry Allen Winograd
  • Publication number: 20210170979
    Abstract: Airbag module coupling interfaces, assemblies, and related methods. Some embodiments may comprise one or more springs each defining a perimeter comprising at least three sides, wherein a first side of which may extend opposite a second side and may be at least partially angled towards the second side at an acute angle. A third side of the spring may connect the first and second sides. A spring mounting structure may be provided and may comprise a guiding interface for coupling the spring to the steering wheel. An opening in the guiding interface may be configured to receive a coupling prong, which may be configured to engage the third side of the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Uma Poojar, Shivanand Hallur, Terry Allen Sella, Srirama C. Gollu
  • Publication number: 20210102685
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing reflective lighting. The apparatus includes a light source for providing an initial light wave having first light wave characteristics and a surface having a reflective material which alters the characteristics of the light emanating from the light source, providing a secondary light having second light wave characteristics. The first light wave may not be visible to the human eye and the secondary light may be visible to the human eye. The first light wave may include invisible frequencies which are converted to visible light frequencies upon striking the reflective material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula
  • Patent number: 10933959
    Abstract: An angled light for mounting on a surface of a marine vessel, the angled light having a base member including a first end including an opening for securing power supply wires in the angled light and a second end substantially perpendicular the first end. The angled light includes a light source disposed in the second end of the base member and a securing ring disposed on the first end of the base member for securing the first end of the base member to a surface opening on the marine vessel. The securing ring is engagable with the base member first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula
  • Publication number: 20210022657
    Abstract: Behavioral and mental health therapy systems in accordance with several embodiments of the invention include a wearable camera and/or a variety of sensors (accelerometer, microphone, among various other) connected to a computing system including a display, audio output, holographic output, and/or vibrotactile output to automatically recognize social cues from images captured by at least one camera and provide this information to the wearer via one or more outputs such as (but not limited to) displaying an image, displaying a holographic overlay, generating an audible signal, and/or generating a vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Catalin Voss, Nicholas Joseph Haber, Dennis Paul Wall, Aaron Scott Kline, Terry Allen Winograd
  • Patent number: D913262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Terry Allen
  • Patent number: D921267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Research & Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Terry Allen, Kevin Hannula
  • Patent number: D986448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: RESEARCH AND DESIGN INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Terry Allen