Patents by Inventor Carl Ellingsworth

Carl Ellingsworth 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: 20100206947
    Abstract: A system for preventing unauthorized use of a vehicle having an engine housing and a device for enabling starting of the engine amongst other ancillary features is disclosed. The system provides a wireless smart card reader and a smart card which, may be a multi-function smart card for use with the reader. A circuit is provided in the system which disables operation of the vehicle. The circuit is integrated for electrical disablement by the smart card reader. The circuit is positioned directly within the engine housing in order to prevent tampering or any other activity which would render the circuit inoperative or bypassed. As a further feature, the system, provide access to a building and the building can communicate with the wireless card reader associated with a vehicle to effect operation of the vehicle. A method of use accompanies the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Carl ELLINGSWORTH
  • Publication number: 20080079313
    Abstract: A system for preventing unauthorised use of a vehicle having an engine housing and a device for enabling starting of the engine amongst other ancillary features is disclosed. The system provides a wireless smart card reader and a smart card which, may be a multi-function smart card for use with the reader. A circuit is provided in the system which disables operation of the vehicle. The circuit is integrated for electrical disablement by the smart card reader. The circuit includes an interrupt circuit connected to the device for enabling starting of the vehicle. The circuit is primarily directed to selective interruption. The circuit is positioned directly within the engine housing in order to prevent tampering or any other activity which would render the circuit inoperative or bypassed. As a further feature, the system, provide access to a building and the building can communicate with the wireless card reader associated with a vehicle to effect operation of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: 2TIS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventor: CARL ELLINGSWORTH
  • Patent number: 7285872
    Abstract: A method to prevent unauthorized use and/or access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing and actuable only within the motor housing. In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil interrupt circuit is provided and mounted directly within the housing of the motor. A switch is connected to the circuit which allows power interruption to the ignition generator coil. When the switch is activated, power interruption of said ignition generator coil is achieved to disable the engine from normal operation. Conveniently, the interrupt circuit is positioned entirely within the housing and therefore inaccessible for tampering. In another embodiment a switch circuit is positioned between an ECM motherboard and sensors typically associate with an automobile engine. This circuit is useful for arrangements which do not include a magneto/stator arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: 2TIS Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Ellingsworth, Jay Ripley
  • Publication number: 20050225174
    Abstract: A method to prevent unauthorized use and/or access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing and actuable only within the motor housing. In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil interrupt circuit is provided and mounted directly within the housing of the motor. A switch is connected to the circuit which allows power interruption to the ignition generator coil. When the switch is activated, power interruption of said ignition generator coil is achieved to disable the engine from normal operation. Conveniently, the interrupt circuit is positioned entirely within the housing and therefore inaccessible for tampering. In another embodiment a switch circuit is positioned between an ECM motherboard and sensors typically associate with an automobile engine. This circuit is useful for arrangements which do not include a magneto/stator arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Carl Ellingsworth, Jay Ripley
  • Patent number: 6819009
    Abstract: A method for prevent unauthorized access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing and actuatable only within the motor housing. In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil interrupt circuit is provided and mounted directly within the housing of the motor. A switch is connected to the circuit which allows power interruption to the ignition generator coil. When the switch is activated power interruption of said ignition generator coil is achieved to disable the engine from starting. Conveniently, the interrupt circuit is positioned entirely within the housing and therefore inaccessible for tampering. In another embodiment a switch circuit is positioned between an ECM motherboard and sensors typically associate with an automobile engine. This circuit is useful for arrangements which do not include a magneto/stator arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Carl Ellingsworth
  • Publication number: 20020024260
    Abstract: A method for prevent unauthorized access to a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes apparatus which is positioned within a known motor housing and actuatable only within the motor housing. In one embodiment, an ignition generator coil interrupt circuit is provided and mounted directly within the housing of the motor. A switch is connected to the circuit which allows power interruption to the ignition generator coil. When the switch is activated power interruption of said ignition generator coil is achieved to disable the engine from starting. Conveniently, the interrupt circuit is positioned entirely within the housing and therefore inaccessible for tampering. In another embodiment a switch circuit is positioned between an ECM motherboard and sensors typically associate with an automobile engine. This circuit is useful for arrangements which do not include a magneto/stator arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventor: Carl Ellingsworth