Patents by Inventor Robert M. Kennard

Robert M. Kennard 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: 8253559
    Abstract: A wireless device includes a user interface that generates a first location request signal in response to an indication from a user to locate a handheld wireless communication device. A short-range wireless transmitter transmits a first RF paging signal in response to the location request signal. An adjunct device is coupled to the handheld wireless communication device via a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. The adjunct device emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the first RF paging signal to assist the user in locating the handheld wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: THL Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Richard Cutler, Robert M. Kennard
  • Patent number: 8254878
    Abstract: A method includes executing a homing application of the handheld wireless communication device for finding at least one personal object coupled to at least one remote wireless device. The homing application includes generating data to present for display on the handheld wireless communication device a graphical user interface that receives an indication of a user to locate the at least one personal object and that generates a location signal in response thereto. The location signal is communicated to an adjunct device via the communication port of the handheld wireless communication device to cause the adjunct device to transmit an RF paging signal to at least one remote wireless device via a short-range wireless transceiver of the adjunct device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: THL Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Richard Cutler, Robert M. Kennard
  • Patent number: 8253560
    Abstract: An adjunct device includes a first housing for coupling to a handheld wireless communication device via a communication port of the handheld wireless communication device. A short-range wireless receiver receives a first RF paging signal from a remote wireless device. A user interface emits a first detectable alert signal in response to the first RF paging signal to assist the user in locating the handheld wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: THL Holding Company, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Howard, Richard Cutler, Robert M. Kennard
  • Patent number: 7069170
    Abstract: The invention aids a person who is assisting with fetal extraction by monitoring and recording the pressure inside a vacuum device, and then passing this information wirelessly to a recording and/or displaying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Victor L. Vines, Robert M. Kennard, Vince L. George, Neil C. VanHooydonk, Darrell L. Vines
  • Publication number: 20040199356
    Abstract: The invention aids a person who is assisting with fetal extraction by monitoring and recording the pressure inside a vacuum device, and then passing this information wirelessly to a recording and/or displaying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Victor L. Vines, Robert M. Kennard, Vince L. George, Neil C. VanHooydonk, Darrell L. Vines
  • Publication number: 20040010266
    Abstract: The invention provides technical advantages as a system, device and method that enables a fetal extraction monitor that is used to monitor fetal heart rates to also monitor a vacuum pressure in a vacuum device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Victor L. Vines, Robert M. Kennard, Vince L. George, Neil C. VanHooydonk, Darrell L. Vines
  • Publication number: 20020145617
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method permits a service provider to provide to a customer a map that accurately depicts a selected trait present at the site of and in the vicinity of selected real property. The trait may relate to flooding characteristics, air quality, median income, average home value, or other qualities at and near the site, and the map may emanate from, and be subject to change by, an issuing entity, such as FEMA, EPA, a multiple listing service, a bank or other such entity. The service provider electronically obtains the location of the site on a georeferenced street or similar first map. By electronically relating the first map to a second georeferenced map that depicts the trait, the site is located on the second map, which may thereafter be electronically stored and furnished to the customer, along with certain information regarding the trait or other matters, such as advertising or demographics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Robert M. Kennard, John W. Howard
  • Publication number: 20020147613
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method permits the furnishing to a customer of a summary map delineating thereon the site of real property and some trait at the site and in the vicinity of the site. First, the property is located on a georeferenced map showing the trait. The georeferenced map is one of a continuum or matrix of maps, all of which show the trait. Once the site is located, a portion of the georeferenced map with the site generally centrally located thereon is stored and sent to the customer. If the foregoing map portion would otherwise contain some blank areas because the site is near a corner or boundary of the second map, portions of adjoining maps are included in the summary map to preclude this. The summary map ultimately stored and transmitted—whether a portion of the georeferenced map or portions of thegeoreferenced map and maps adjoining it—may be scaled up or down from the scale of the georeferenced map and/or rotated to present North in a selected orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Robert M. Kennard, John W. Howard