Patents by Inventor Howard Herbert Smith

Howard Herbert Smith 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: 20120172014
    Abstract: A method of using a plurality of apparatus, systems, computer application software and communication protocols to create a state that detects and disables the functions of text messaging or voice communication of handheld mobile cellular devices while operating moving vehicle in the form of one and collectively automobile, aircraft, watercraft and locomotive. In broad embodiment, the present invention detects and disables text messaging function of handheld communication device used by an operator of a moving vehicle. The present invention is subject to many variations, modifications and changes in detail. It is intended that all matter described throughout the specification and shown in the accompanying drawings be considered illustrative only. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention be limited only by the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: HOWARD HERBERT SMITH
  • Patent number: D639808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Howard Herbert Smith