Patents by Inventor Robert Ewell

Robert Ewell 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).

  • Publication number: 20070270122
    Abstract: Provided is a mobile communicator apparatus comprising a locational tracking unit and a disabling circuit. The locational tracking unit determines the location of the mobile communicator. The disabling circuit is configured to change the state of the mobile communicator from an enabled state, wherein the audible receiving and transmitting functions of the mobile communicator are enabled, to a disabled state, wherein the audible receiving and transmitting functions of the mobile communicator are disabled when the location of the mobile communicator as determined by the locational tracking unit satisfies the at least one condition. Also provided is a corresponding mobile communicator disabling system comprised of a mobile communicator apparatus and a network of signal transceivers and a corresponding method for disabling a mobile communicator apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Ewell
  • Publication number: 20060258376
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enabling a Mobile Communicator, such as a cell phone or Mobile Communication Device. A Mobile Communicator comprising: an Enabling System, wherein the Enabling System includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an Enabling Circuit, wherein a logic of the Enabling Circuit enables the Mobile Communicator because an at least one condition has been satisfied. A kit for enabling a Mobile Communicator, comprising a Mobile Communicator in a Default Disabled State; and an Enabling System. A method for enabling a Mobile Communicator, comprising: providing a GPS and an Enabling System of the Mobile Communicator, wherein satisfying an at least one condition for enablement enables the Mobile Communicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Ewell