Patents by Inventor Benjamin Kanhai

Benjamin Kanhai 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: 9874051
    Abstract: A safe that is unopenable and uses solar energy to dispense via a infrared remote signal a single or double, 1.5 oz shot of hard alcohol every night between the hours of 10 pm and 12 am. Featuring a oneway pump which intakes alcohol into the glass lined reservoir and a tamper proof z shaped nozzle composed of titanium to dispense. Also requires a breathalyzer and identity check of the user. The breathalyzer will use near infrared spectroscopy and also have additional optical filters which check for the organic compounds nitrogen and carbon dioxide present in human breath. The identity check may be done by iris scan or facial recognition scan and may require to have face aligned with both the camera and breathalyzer holes. May also feature a refrigeration system on the bottom of the safe using a Stirling heat engine to power the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Benjamin Kanhai
  • Publication number: 20150337588
    Abstract: A safe that is unopenable and uses solar energy to dispense via a infrared remote signal a single or double, 1.5 oz shot of hard alcohol every night between the hours of 10 pm and 12 am. Featuring a oneway pump which intakes alcohol into the glass lined reservoir and a tamper proof z shaped nozzle composed of titanium to dispense. Also requires a breathalyzer and identity check of the user. The breathalyzer will use near infrared spectroscopy and also have additional optical filters which check for the organic compounds nitrogen and carbon dioxide present in human breath. The identity check may be done by iris scan or facial recognition scan and may require to have face aligned with both the camera and breathalyzer holes. May also feature a refrigeration system on the bottom of the safe using a Stirling heat engine to power the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin Kanhai