Patents by Inventor Michael A. Calace

Michael A. Calace 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).

  • Patent number: 6603711
    Abstract: A timekeeping system comprising one or more portable timekeeping devices, each portable timekeeping device being configured to start, stop and otherwise control a remote timer adapted to maintain an official time and optionally at least one other time, such as a game clock. Each portable timekeeping device includes a wireless transmitter and a triggering member, activation of the triggering member actuates a wireless signal which is sent to the remote timer in order to stop the official time. The timekeeping system also can include two-way communication between the remote timer and each portable timekeeping device. The two-way communication enables the official time and any other times being maintained by the remote timer to be displayed on each portable device. The portable timekeeping device and system is designed primarily for use with sporting events, particularly, but not limited to, hockey, football and basketball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Calace
  • Publication number: 20030058744
    Abstract: A timekeeping system comprising one or more portable timekeeping devices, each portable timekeeping device being configured to start, stop and otherwise control a remote timer adapted to maintain an official time and optionally at least one other time, such as a game clock. Each portable timekeeping device includes a wireless transmitter and a triggering member, activation of the triggering member actuates a wireless signal which is sent to the remote timer in order to stop the official time. The timekeeping system also can include two-way communication between the remote timer and each portable timekeeping device. The two-way communication enables the official time and any other times being maintained by the remote timer to be displayed on each portable device. The portable timekeeping device and system is designed primarily for use with sporting events, particularly, but not limited to, hockey, football and basketball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Calace
  • Patent number: 5746663
    Abstract: A golfing and batting aid is provided which enables a user to maintain a proper head position while executing the swinging of a golf club or baseball bat. The golfing and batting aid comprises a mouthpiece, a rigid support bar which is configured to extend away from the mouthpiece and towards the rear of the user's head and an inflexible connecting member which connects the rigid support element to the belt loop or waistband of a user. In operation, the user bites down on the mouthpiece and adjusts the connecting member such that it is sufficiently taut to prevent the user from moving his head while executing a swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: Michael A. Calace