Patents by Inventor Brett Keith

Brett Keith 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).

  • Stop stick deployment device and method
    Patent number: 7056054
    Abstract: A system and method for safely deploying a tire deflation device. Tire deflation units or stop sticks are released from a specially designed deployment unit positioned on the back of a police vehicle. A remote control feature allows a police officer to release a stop stick unit onto a roadway without exiting a police vehicle during a chase. A specially designed tire deflation or stop stick subcombination is also described. The overall design significantly improves safety and performance for law enforcement agencies involved in apprehending suspect fleeing vehicles. The invention also has utility for counter-terrorism activities when it is desired to disable a terrorist's vehicle at a certain location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventors: Brett Keith, Lowell Keith, Donald Snow
  • Stop stick deployment device and method
    Publication number: 20060104714
    Abstract: A system and method for safely deploying a tire deflation device. Tire deflation units or stop sticks are released from a specially designed deployment unit positioned on the back of a police vehicle. A remote control feature allows a police officer to release a stop stick unit onto a roadway without exiting a police vehicle during a chase. A specially designed tire deflation or stop stick subcombination is also described. The overall design significantly improves safety and performance for law enforcement agencies involved in apprehending suspect fleeing vehicles. The invention also has utility for counter-terrorism activities when it is desired to disable a terrorist's vehicle at a certain location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Brett Keith, Lowell Keith, Donald Snow