Patents by Inventor Gerald Karel

Gerald Karel 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: 20070273525
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
  • Publication number: 20070011893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
  • Publication number: 20060180665
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of RFID systems for use with items of interest having RFID tags, such as in a library. The invention has particular applicability to determining the location, order, and other information regarding such items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich
  • Publication number: 20060145854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RFID devices, including handheld RFID devices, and applications for such devices. The devices and applications may be used in connection with items that are associated with an RFID tag, and optionally a magnetic security element. The devices and applications are described with particular reference to library materials such as books, periodicals, and magnetic and optical media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Sharon Garber, Bernard Gonzalez, Mitchell Grunes, Richard Jackson, Gerald Karel, John Kruse, Richard Lindahl, James Nash, Chester Piotrowski, John Yorkovich