Patents by Inventor Chris Cosgrove

Chris Cosgrove 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).

  • Electronic timekeeping and broadcasting device and method of use
    Patent number: 6665233
    Abstract: An electronic timekeeping and broadcasting device for use near a user's ear while resting includes a cover portion with a speaker inside the cover, a digital voice synthesizer connected to the speaker, and an electronic clock connected to the synthesizer, and a switch connected to the synthesizer, and includes a power supply. Upon turning on the switch and activating the synthesizer, the time is broadcast from the speaker. The device enables a resting user to learn the time with the least possible effort, not even having to move his or her head or open his or her eyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Chris Cosgrove
  • Electronic timekeeping and broadcasting device and method of use
    Publication number: 20030053376
    Abstract: An electronic timekeeping and broadcasting device for use near a user's ear while resting includes a cover portion with a speaker inside the cover, a digital voice synthesizer connected to the speaker, and an electronic clock connected to the synthesizer, and a switch connected to the synthesizer, and includes a power supply. Upon turning on the switch and activating the synthesizer, the time is broadcast from the speaker. The device enables a resting user to learn the time with the least possible effort, not even having to move his or her head or open his or her eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Chris Cosgrove