Patents by Inventor Charles T. Inatomi

Charles T. Inatomi 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).

  • Computer and telephone apparatus with user friendly computer interface integrity features
    Patent number: 5008927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a programmable microcomputer or microprocessor device with associated memory and telephone circuitry designed to be operated in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input. The microcomputer device of the present invention, which includes the primary microprocessor operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory, has the overall appearance of a telephone. The primary microprocessor of the invention consists of a central processing unit and associated memory and includes enhanced integrity features. The device delivers data processing capabilities and services through an ordinary telephone instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Weiss, Douglas W. Caruthers, Charles T. Inatomi, Joseph C. Kawan, Shan Lee, Harvey Marks, Sarkis A. Meguerdijan, Dilip J. Parekh, Alfred S. Samulon, Melvin M. Takata, Morris L. Tucci, Jim R. Vollmer
  • Computer and telephone apparatus with user friendly computer interface and enhanced integrity features
    Patent number: 4991199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a programmable microcomputer or microprocessor device with associated memory designed to be operated in most circumstances through a standard telephone 12-key keypad input as augmented by four programmable function keys. The microcomputer device of the present invention, which includes the primary microprocessor operated in conjunction with other computer elements, including memory, has the overall appearance of a telephone. The primary microprocessor of the invention consists of a central processing unit and associated memory and includes enhanced integrity features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dilip J. Parekh, Alfred S. Samulon, Melvin M. Takata, Morris L. Tucci, Jim R. Vollmer, Lawrence D. Weiss, Douglas W. Caruthers, Charles T. Inatomi, Joseph C. Kawan, Shan Lee, Harvey Marks, Sarkis A. Meguerdijian
  • Combined control and display panel
    Patent number: D250260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1978
    Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles T. Inatomi
  • Telephone computer instrument or similar article
    Patent number: D312457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles T. Inatomi
  • Customer identification terminal
    Patent number: D364386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Transaction Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Bramlett, Charles T. Inatomi, Robert R. Propp, Warren Tan