Patents Assigned to Kroll Family Trust
  • Patent number: 8005474
    Abstract: A method of locating a cellular phone on an aircraft includes detecting a cellular phone transmission of a passenger on an aircraft, logging a subscriber number and a serial number of the phone, transmitting the subscriber number and the serial number of the phone to a common carrier for caller identification information, attempting to match the caller identification information with a database, displaying a name and a seat number of the passenger if a match was found between the caller identification information and the database, and recording all information related to the cellular phone transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventor: Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7986965
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Chase R. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7946056
    Abstract: A portable self-contained hair drying helmet is taught that has thermal storage, desiccants, a phase change material, and thin lithium ion polymer batteries to allow one to dry their hair while walking around and performing personal and household duties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Mollie B. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20110080459
    Abstract: A phone for pets and pet owners is taught which allows the owner to call the house and “talk” to the pet. The owner can then see a video image of the pet in front of the pet phone to verify presence and happiness. The device can also present the owner's scent to the pet and deliver treats on remote command. In some embodiments, the pet can initiate the phone call.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: KROLL FAMILY TRUST
    Inventor: Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7878152
    Abstract: A phone for pets and pet owners is taught which allows the owner to call the house and “talk” to the pet. The owner can then see a video image of the pet in front of the pet phone to verify presence and happiness. The device can also present the owner's scent to the pet and deliver treats on remote command. In some embodiments, the pet can initiate the phone call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventor: Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7859818
    Abstract: A wireless projectile for use with a hand-held electronic control device includes a housing, one or more capacitors disposed within the interior of the housing, and one or more probes in electrical communication with the capacitor(s) The probe(s) are disposed within the housing in the first end region of the housing when the projectile is in a first state, and the probe(s) extend through the first end of the housing when the projectile is in the second state. The projectile does not comprise a battery or an inverter to charge the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Ryan Kroll, Mark Kroll
  • Publication number: 20100323755
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Chase R. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7805158
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Chase Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20100089273
    Abstract: A wireless projectile for use with a hand-held electronic control device includes a housing, one or more capacitors disposed within the interior of the housing, and one or more probes in electrical communication with the capacitor(s) The probe(s) are disposed within the housing in the first end region of the housing when the projectile is in a first state, and the probe(s) extend through the first end of the housing when the projectile is in the second state. The projectile does not comprise a battery or an inverter to charge the capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Ryan Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20100029256
    Abstract: A method of locating a cellular phone on an aircraft includes detecting a cellular phone transmission of a passenger on an aircraft, logging a subscriber number and a serial number of the phone, transmitting the subscriber number and the serial number of the phone to a common carrier for caller identification information, attempting to match the caller identification information with a database, displaying a name and a seat number of the passenger if a match was found between the caller identification information and the database, and recording all information related to the cellular phone transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventor: Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7654230
    Abstract: A phone for pets and pet owners is taught which allows the owner to call the house and “talk” to the pet. The owner can then see a video image of the pet in front of the pet phone to verify presence and happiness. The device can also present the owner's scent to the pet and deliver treats on remote command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventor: Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20090300819
    Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Lori C. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7585071
    Abstract: A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame section is adapted to secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame section. At least one of the first bow and the second bow defines at least one critical section and the at least one critical section has a thickness that is different from the remaining thicknesses of the bows. The at least one critical section is at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Lori Kroll, Mark Kroll
  • Publication number: 20090183383
    Abstract: A portable self-contained hair drying helmet is taught that has thermal storage, desiccants, a phase change material, and thin lithium ion polymer batteries to allow one to dry their hair while walking around and performing personal and household duties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Mollie B. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7540605
    Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Lori C. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20090137223
    Abstract: A cellular phone for emergency situations may include a power source, a communications antenna, communications electronic circuitry, a “911” button wherein the “911” button is characterized in that depressing the “911” button transmits a 911 emergency number, an actuation device, and a microswitch. These elements are cooperatively connected such that when the “911” button is depressed, the actuation device deploys the antenna to a fully extended position, and the antenna deployment activates a microswitch that turns on the communications electronic circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Mark W. Kroll, Chase R. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20090124231
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: KROLL FAMILY TRUST
    Inventors: Chase R. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20090039327
    Abstract: A heavy net is used with an optimally sized mesh that provides an easy gripping surface for the toddler's hands with no choking or entrapment hazards. A net is fastened to an existing banister by the use of hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Lori C. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Patent number: 7483715
    Abstract: The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a cellular telephone providing a self-defense capability to a user by generating high voltage shocks. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Chase R. Kroll, Mark W. Kroll
  • Publication number: 20080304006
    Abstract: A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame section is adapted to secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame section. At least one of the first bow and the second bow defines at least one critical section and the at least one critical section has a thickness that is different from the remaining thicknesses of the bows. The at least one critical section is at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: Kroll Family Trust
    Inventors: Lori Kroll, Mark Kroll