Patents by Inventor Doug L. Rich

Doug L. Rich 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).

  • Cellular alert device
    Patent number: 7627351
    Abstract: A cellular alert device according to the present invention notifies a user that a cellular call is being received by an associated cellular telephone even when the alert device is not in close proximity or in data communication with the associated telephone. The cellular alert device includes a receiver for acquiring the same cellular paging signal that is also received by an associated cellular telephone. The alert device also includes a processor and an alarm such that the processor actuates the alarm when the receiver acquires a paging signal that is the same as that received by the associated telephone. The alert device and telephone are “associated” in that they both have the same mobile identification code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Doug L. Rich, Jason R. Maxwell, Vance Finch
  • Cellular alert device
    Publication number: 20080014900
    Abstract: A cellular alert device according to the present invention notifies a user that a cellular call is being received by an associated cellular telephone even when the alert device is not in close proximity or in data communication with the associated telephone. The cellular alert device includes a receiver for acquiring the same cellular paging signal that is also received by an associated cellular telephone. The alert device also includes a processor and an alarm such that the processor actuates the alarm when the receiver acquires a paging signal that is the same as that received by the associated telephone. The alert device and telephone are “associated” in that they both have the same mobile identification code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Doug L. Rich, Jason R. Maxwell, Vance Finch