Patents by Inventor William Karp

William Karp 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).

  • Patent number: 6426758
    Abstract: A user programmable scrolling display for attachment to clothing, backpacks and accessories wherein one may create, edit, store and display a multiplicity of messages by manipulating control buttons which comprise less than a full keyboard. The display includes a compact case with control circuitry and a battery power source therein and resilient snap-lock fingers on the exterior thereof which cooperate with a clip to affix the display to clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: William Karp
  • Patent number: 6288701
    Abstract: This invention comprises a user programmable scrolling display which includes a plastic case having a liquid crystal display on the exterior face thereof, control buttons by which one ray create, edit, store and display a multiplicity of messages and a rear face including a steel pin arrangement to affix the display unit to clothing. The rear face also includes serial interface holes for coupling an interior mounted printed circuit board to a computer to provide a second method for programming messages. Alternatively, the invention may include a plastic clip affixed to a vertical surface by means of double sided tape, such clip supporting the steel pin. In another embodiment, the display unit comprises an elongated base and a display portion extending outwardly therefrom for insertion to an aperture in a foam board or cardboard unit. The display and control buttons are on the forward face or alternatively may be mounted on the elongated rear portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventor: William Karp
  • Publication number: 20010009422
    Abstract: A user programmable scrolling display for attachment to clothing, backpacks and accessories wherein one may create, edit, store and display a multiplicity of messages by manipulating control buttons which comprise less than a full keyboard. The display includes a compact case with control circuitry and a battery power source therein and resilient snap-lock fingers on the exterior thereof which cooperate with a clip to affix the display to clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventor: William Karp
  • Patent number: D619696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Karnova Corp
    Inventor: William Karp