Patents by Inventor John F. Moynahan

John F. Moynahan 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: 7065381
    Abstract: This invention provides a single unit called a personal communicator that combines the functions of a cell phone (or mobile phone), a body-supported computer and a pager. The personal communicator has three detachable modules: a communications module; a display module; and a core computer module. The core computer module has all of the components of a general purpose computer. Each of the modules when detached can be used in other systems such as with larger display screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Patent number: 6668318
    Abstract: In this invention a computer system having a core unit and an enclosure for the core unit is disclosed. The core unit has the ability to determine the nature of the enclosure (be it a car, house, etc.) and to adjust its processor to perform the function required by the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Publication number: 20030156383
    Abstract: A computer system is disclosed having two structures, a small mobile core unit and an enclosure capable of enclosing and cooperating with the core unit. The core unit has all of the components of a general purpose computer except for all peripheral I/O components circuitry and related connectors, a display and a source of power. This core unit by itself is non-functional as a computer unless it is in electrical contact with the enclosure. The enclosure has several connector ports for attachment of peripherals to the system and contains peripheral circuitry and related connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Publication number: 20010036840
    Abstract: This invention provides a single unit called a personal communicator that combines the functions of a cell phone (or mobile phone), a body-supported computer and a pager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Patent number: 6029183
    Abstract: A computer system is disclosed having two structures, a mobile core unit and an enclosure capable of enclosing and cooperating with the core unit. The core unit has all of the components of a general purpose computer except for a display and source of power. This core unit by itself is non-functional as a computer unless it is in electrical contact with the enclosure. The enclosure has several connector ports for attachment of peripherals to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Patent number: 5999952
    Abstract: This invention provides a core computer unit that contains all of the components of a conventional computer however will not function unless it is positioned in an enclosure. The enclosure dictates the computer function, the core unit supplies the computer components. The core unit remains dormant and non-functional until it is positioned in a compatible enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Patent number: 5948047
    Abstract: This structure is a stand alone or laptop computer that has a detachable hands-free mobile computer housed therein. The stand alone (or laptop) computer and the detachable hands-free mobile computer each can operate independent of or together with the other computer. Also each computer can communicate with the other during operation while connected or disconnected from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan
  • Patent number: RE42168
    Abstract: This invention provides a core computer unit that contains all of the components of a conventional computer however will not function unless it is positioned in an enclosure. The enclosure dictates the computer function, the core unit supplies the computer components. The core unit remains dormant and non-functional until it is positioned in a compatible enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Xybernaut Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Jenkins, John F. Moynahan