Patents by Inventor Todd Jacobson

Todd Jacobson 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: 20120152372
    Abstract: A sprinkler water saving system comprising: a water collector, wherein said collector includes a tray to collect a specified amount of rainwater; a neck attached beneath said tray; a base situated beneath said neck to support said tray, where said base is attached to a stationary outdoor structure to enable said tray to collect said specified amount of rainwater; and a sensor within said water collector to send a signal when said tray collects said specified amount of rainwater; and a controller, where said controller activates and deactivates a sprinkler system, based upon the status of the water collector; a plurality of components attached to said controller; and a microprocessor within said controller to operate said plurality of components, said microprocessor transmits signals for the activation and deactivation of the sprinkler system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: TODD JACOBSON, JACKIE BERKES
  • Patent number: 6393746
    Abstract: A flexible vinyl display framing system that provides for a top railing running from front to back across the uppermost part of trailer, which is a C-channel extrusion. A front railing running from top to bottom down the forward most support beam of the trailer, which is a C-channel extrusion. A bottom railing running across the entire bottom of the trailer, which is an L-angle extrusion. A back railing running from top to bottom down the back most support rail, which is also an L-angle extrusion. And, a custom tensioning extrusion, which has a C-channel opening on the top and a straight channel across the bottom. The straight channel has a slot running the length of the channel in which bolts are inserted allowing for attachment to the L-angle extrusions. The system is deployed in the following manner. A flexible vinyl display is pocketed on all four edges with spleen or spline cord sewn into each pocket to create a stiffened, rounded edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Todd Jacobson