Patents by Inventor Joe Weisman

Joe Weisman 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).

  • Apparatus for controlling the reception of transmitted programs
    Patent number: 4598288
    Abstract: A control system for use with recording apparatus enables the recording of programs simultaneously desired by a user and authorized by a program provider, typically a broadcaster. The broadcaster attaches a code signal to each program segment which the user's control system recognizes. The control system contains a second code indicative of a preselected program and of authorization to record the program. When the codes correspond the control system activates the user's recorder to record the desired program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Codart, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Yarbrough, Alan F. Strachan, Joe Weisman