Susan J Jackson

US Patent:

6407667, Jun 18, 2002

Filed:

Mar 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/522650

Inventors:

Susan M. Jackson - Richmond VA 23235
Robert A. Jackson - Richmond VA 23235
John M. Davis - Midlothian VA 23113

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405686, 340539, 3406931, 340571, 3405681, 473282

Abstract:

An alarm system is provided for alerting a golfer about a forgotten club. A divot tool incorporates a radio transmitter powered by a rechargeable power source for transmitting a coded transmission. A radio receiver tuned to receive the coded transmission includes logic circuitry that generates an alarm signal whenever power associated with the coded transmission drops below a threshold level. One or more alarm devices are coupled to the logic circuitry to generate alarm(s) when the alarm signal is supplied thereto. A power source is coupled to the radio receiver for supplying power thereto and for supplying a charging current for the rechargeable power source via an electrical coupling. When a golfer places a club or other accessory on the ground, the divot tool is placed near the club. As long as the golfer remains within a prescribed range, no alarm will be activated. However, if the golfer moves further from the divot tool than the prescribed range, an alarm is produced.

US Patent:

20100050958, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/231584

Inventors:

Susan M. Jackson - Powhatan VA, US
Sharon M. Munyak - Powhatan VA, US

International Classification:

A01K 13/00

US Classification:

119850

Abstract:

The present invention is a water-absorbent animal cooling vest made with an inner core of woven, hydrophilic/hydrophobic polymer embedded fabrics (PEF) enclosed inside two exterior (a wicking fabric inside to the body and a breathable fabric outside to the air) fabric shells attached to the animal by criss-crossing two double-ended, elastic and adjustable hook straps over the rear of the animal's neck, which straps are then attached to sewn-on loops on the upper and lower parts of the vest. The vest is soaked in approximately 3-16 ounces of water (depending on the size of the vest and the size of the animal for which is to be used) for 3-15 minutes (again depending on size of vest) before use, thus allowing the inner core to absorb the water. This process begins the vest's evaporative process. The internal core fibers of the vest absorb many times its weight in water. Excess water is wrung out of the vest prior to installation. The cooling evaporative process lasts for several hours based on ambient temperature, activity and level of exertion of the animal. The purpose of the vest is to promote absorption of moisture and body heat from the animal into the vest and enhance the natural evaporative cooling process to reduce body temperature and heat stress, which can lead to heat stroke, a significant cause of death for equines and other four-legged domestic animals. The animal cooling vest may be reactivated by simply re-immersing in water for a short period and reinstalling. The animal cooling vest may be machine washed and dried and is re-useable. Due to the flexible characteristics of the fabric materials comprising the vest and the method of strapping the vest to the animal, the vest shapes closely to the animal's body for maximum direct contact to the critical chest area of the body while allowing complete freedom of movement.

US Patent:

60407727, Mar 21, 2000

Filed:

Sep 25, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/161070

Inventors:

Susan M. Jackson - Richmond VA
Robert A. Jackson - Richmond VA
John M. Davis - Midlothian VA

International Classification:

G08B 1314

US Classification:

3405686

Abstract:

An alarm system is provided for alerting a golfer about a forgotten club. A divot tool incorporates a radio transmitter powered by a rechargeable power source for transmitting a coded transmission. A radio receiver tuned to receive the coded transmission includes logic circuitry that generates an alarm signal whenever power associated with the coded transmission drops below a threshold level. One or more alarm devices are coupled to the logic circuitry to generate alarm(s) when the alarm signal is supplied thereto. A power source is coupled to the radio receiver for supplying power thereto and for supplying a charging current for the rechargeable power source via an electrical coupling. When a golfer places a club or other accessory on the ground, the divot tool is placed near the club. As long as the golfer remains within a prescribed range, no alarm will be activated.