Patents by Inventor Dave Prager

Dave Prager 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).

  • Device for shielding reading of a contactless smartcard
    Patent number: 7635089
    Abstract: A device is provided for shielding a contactless smartcard or RFID tag from reading. The device can include a first panel for holding and presenting a contactless smartcard, a second panel comprising a shielding material that prevents unauthorized reading of information when the contactless smartcard is in proximity to or resting on the second panel, and a hinge coupling the first panel and the second panel. The hinge keeps the device closed for preventing unauthorized reading, and open when a force is applied for allowing authorized reading. The contactless smartcard can be inserted between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Identity Stronghold, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Augustinowicz, Robert Brady, Dave Prager, Eric Buffkin, Jeff Nichols
  • Device for Shielding Reading of a Contactless Smartcard
    Publication number: 20080000987
    Abstract: A device is provided for shielding a contactless smartcard or RFID tag from reading. The device can include a first panel for holding and presenting a contactless smartcard, a second panel comprising a shielding material that prevents unauthorized reading of information when the contactless smartcard is in proximity to or resting on the second panel, and a hinge coupling the first panel and the second panel. The hinge keeps the device closed for preventing unauthorized reading, and open when a force is applied for allowing authorized reading. The contactless smartcard can be inserted between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: Identity Stronghold, LLC
    Inventors: Walt Augustinowicz, Robert Brady, Dave Prager, Eric Buffkin, Jeff Nichols