Patents by Inventor Curtis Kell

Curtis Kell 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: 7343261
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus for measuring water speed and water temperature then periodically transmitting said data during controlled depth fishing wherein an underwater probe is secured to and insulated conductive downrigger cable and gathers and relays data though the cable to a remote receiver/display unit disposed on the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Curtis Kell
  • Patent number: 7250852
    Abstract: A device for interrogating at least one data sensor positioned at least one of within a vehicle tire and adjacent to a vehicle tire. The device includes a housing, remotely located from the at least one data sensor having a processor positioned therein. Means for sending and receiving at least one data signal for receipt by said sensor is connected to the processor. A least one input button is connected to the processor for activation thereof. A display is connected to the processor for displaying data thereon. The sensor generates, in response to the at least one data signal, a response signal having data corresponding to at least one of a sensed and a stored data value and the response signal is received by the sending and receiving means for display on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Inventor: Curtis Kell
  • Patent number: 7152802
    Abstract: There is disclosed a key access fob, key access devices, a key access system, key access methods. A fob may comprise a receiver, a transmitter, and a light pipe running from a bottom end of the fob to a top end of the fob. A docking unit may comprise a plurality of receivers configured to receive a fob. Each receiver may include three openings. The docking unit may also comprise a plurality of receiving units, one receiving unit for each of the receivers, each receiving unit including a transmitter, a receiver, and a light emitting diode (LED). A key access system may include one or more docking units in one or more drawers in one or more cabinets, the cabinets coupled to a computing device running an application program. The application program in conjunction with other devices may execute key access methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Key Control Holding, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Kell, Timothy Gill, Steven Probert, Arthur Mariduena
  • Patent number: 7008086
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a fish strike indicator for ice fishing comprised of a base 20 of sufficient length to span the ice-fishing hole. A hook, line 24 and reel 64 mounted to an arm 62 is operatively connected to the platform 20 and a mast 14 having a flag 26 mounted thereto engaging the arm 62 whereby a fish strike of sufficient pressure causes the mast 14 to pop up. The mast 14 incorporates a tilt sensitive switch 54 engaging a power supply 48 selectively energizing a circuit 36 having a flashing light 34 forming an integral part therewith and optionally having an RF transmitter 50 integrally mounted within the circuit 36 for transmitting a signal to a remote receiver 22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Curtis Kell
  • Publication number: 20050269414
    Abstract: There is disclosed a key access fob, key access devices, a key access system, key access methods. A fob may comprise a receiver, a transmitter, and a light pipe running from a bottom end of the fob to a top end of the fob. A docking unit may comprise a plurality of receivers configured to receive a fob. Each receiver may include three openings. The docking unit may also comprise a plurality of receiving units, one receiving unit for each of the receivers, each receiving unit including a transmitter, a receiver, and a light emitting diode (LED). A key access system may include one or more docking units in one or more drawers in one or more cabinets, the cabinets coupled to a computing device running an application program. The application program in conjunction with other devices may execute key access methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Curtis Kell, Timothy Gill, Steven Probert, Arthur Mariduena
  • Patent number: 6869351
    Abstract: A tray for tenderizing a piece of meat that has a base and a tray wall extending around a periphery of the base forming a pool for retaining marinade within the tray. A plurality of tines extend from a first side of the base and into the pool. Upon placing a piece of meat atop the plurality of tines, a plurality of holes are cause to be punctured in a surface of the meat adjacent to the tines thereby increasing the surface area of the meat able to absorb the marinade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Curtis Kell
  • Patent number: 6561117
    Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory mounting track for watercraft that allows a user to quickly and easily install, reposition and remove various marine and fishing accessories such as rod holders, downriggers, lantern holders, cup holders, sonar units and the like to the gunwale or transom of a boat without having to drill holes for each accessory. The accessory mounting track for watercraft comprises an elongate track member with various channels, recesses and flanges for slideably engaging with slide mounts and a track mounting assembly that secures the track member to the boat surface using a sandwich-style clamping method. Slide mounts are brackets to which the accessories are mounted. The slide mount with its respective accessory is then placed end-to-end with said track member to align the various flanges with their mating grooves and recesses and slideably engaged therewith and is free to travel along the entire length of the track although vertical travel is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Curtis Kell
  • Patent number: D522235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Key Control Holding, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Kell, Timothy Gill, Steven Probert, Arthur Mariduena