Patents by Inventor Clayton Boggs

Clayton Boggs 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).

  • Method and apparatus for disabling the drive train of a targeted motor vehicle from a remote location
    Patent number: 7049709
    Abstract: A system for remotely disabling the drive train of a vehicle including an identifier unit which includes a first processor, a scanner connected to the first processor for transmitting a scanning signal and receiving an identification code signal from the vehicle, and a disabling transmitter connected to the first processor for generation of a disabling signal. The system further includes a disabling apparatus connected to a drive train of the vehicle. The disabling apparatus includes an identification tag for receiving the scanning signal and transmitting the identification code signal in response to receipt of the scanning signal, a valve connected to the drive train, and a second processor for receiving the disabling signal and controlling the valve to move the drive train into a neutral gear upon receipt of the disabling signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Clayton Boggs
  • Method and apparatus for disabling the drive train of a targeted motor vehicle from a remote location
    Publication number: 20040124707
    Abstract: A system for remotely disabling the drive train of a vehicle including an identifier unit which includes a first processor, a scanner connected to the first processor for transmitting a scanning signal and receiving an identification code signal from the vehicle, and a disabling transmitter connected to the first processor for generation of a disabling signal. The system further includes a disabling apparatus connected to a drive train of the vehicle. The disabling apparatus includes an identification tag for receiving the scanning signal and transmitting the identification code signal in response to receipt of the scanning signal, a valve connected to the drive train, and a second processor for receiving the disabling signal and controlling the valve to move the drive train into a neutral gear upon receipt of the disabling signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Clayton Boggs