Patents by Inventor Colin Paul Cahoon

Colin Paul Cahoon 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: 20170246028
    Abstract: A portable body cooling device, worn on the upper torso of a person, that uses a compressed or liquefied gas cartridge to vent cool gas onto the skin of the wearer as well as to act as a heat sink during the gas release. The cartridge is in contact with a conductive material that transfers heat from the skin of the wearer to the cartridge. The cooling device provides immediate and temporary relief from heat flashes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Colin Paul Cahoon, Susan Lyon Cahoon
  • Patent number: 7912625
    Abstract: A portable memory device consisting of a cell phone used in substitution of an automobile key and interfaced with an automobile onboard computer and ignition system. The portable memory device contains data that, when read by the onboard computer, enables the ignition system. The portable memory device is read and write capable, thereby allowing for data to be used by the onboard computer in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the onboard computer, thus facilitating vehicle operation and, in one embodiment, a method for managing a transportation fleet using portable memory devices in place of mechanical ignition keys and manual check-out and check-in procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Colin Paul Cahoon
  • Patent number: 7430470
    Abstract: A portable memory device used in substitution of an automobile key and interfaced with an automobile onboard computer and ignition system. The portable memory device contains data that, when read by the onboard computer, enables the ignition system. The portable memory device is read and write capable, thereby allowing for data to be used by the onboard computer in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the onboard computer, thus facilitating a method for managing a transportation fleet using portable memory devices in place of mechanical ignition keys and manual check-out and check-in procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Colin Paul Cahoon
  • Publication number: 20080200209
    Abstract: A portable memory device consisting of a cell phone used in substitution of an automobile key and interfaced with an automobile onboard computer and ignition system. The portable memory device contains data that, when read by the onboard computer, enables the ignition system. The portable memory device is read and write capable, thereby allowing for data to be used by the onboard computer in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the onboard computer, thus facilitating vehicle operation and, in one embodiment, a method for managing a transportation fleet using portable memory devices in place of mechanical ignition keys and manual check-out and check-in procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventor: Colin Paul CAHOON
  • Patent number: 7233857
    Abstract: A portable memory device used in substitution of an automobile key and interfaced with an automobile onboard computer and ignition system. The portable memory device contains data that, when read by the onboard computer, enables the ignition system. The portable memory device is read and write capable, thereby allowing for data to be used by the onboard computer in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the onboard computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Colin Paul Cahoon
  • Patent number: 7006914
    Abstract: A portable memory device used in substitution of an automobile key and interfaced with an automobile onboard computer and ignition system. The portable memory device contains data that, when read by the onboard computer, enables the ignition system. The portable memory device is read and write capable, thereby allowing for data to be used by the onboard computer in conjunction with several automobile systems, and allowing for data to be transferred from said systems to the portable memory device by the onboard computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Colin Paul Cahoon