Patents by Inventor Carolyn W. Hafeman

Carolyn W. Hafeman 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: 10789393
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20200021967
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes an operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen having an arrival icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. The text indicates that the user has arrived at a destination. A method for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 10425798
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20190236319
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 10325122
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20180295492
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 10034156
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20180137312
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 9892287
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20170318449
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20170262662
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 9730040
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 9672388
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20160314324
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 9390296
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20160037319
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a computer. The apparatus includes a transmitter for transmitting wireless signals in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a memory in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a display in communication with the computer. The apparatus includes a first operational screen that appears on the display after the apparatus is turned on or woken up. The first operational screen is a first screen through which the computer can be activated and performed by the computer. The first operational screen having an emergency icon which when selected causes the computer to send with the transmitter a text stored in the memory to at least one remote contact stored in the memory along with location information from a GPS or tracking location system where the apparatus is currently located. A method for communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20150261980
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display. that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 9021610
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Publication number: 20140082722
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman
  • Patent number: 8601606
    Abstract: A computer return apparatus includes a processor. The apparatus includes a memory connected to the processor. The apparatus includes a display. The apparatus includes a return screen that the processor automatically causes to appear during or after boot-up of the processor on the display, that displays information concerning an owner who owns the computer, concerning user information about who the user is who the computer is assigned to for use, and return information for returning the computer to the owner from data stored in the memory. A method for displaying information to assist with returning a computer to its owner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Carolyn W. Hafeman