Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Work, III

Joseph M. Work, III 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).

  • OBJECT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20110167377
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Michael B. Hanish, William R. Mutch, Richard Wm. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, III, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work, III
  • Object identification system
    Patent number: 7890878
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects possessing minute but significant details is described. At its core, the system includes a user interface, means for comparatively identifying the object and means for displaying results. Notably, because the system does not rely upon highly specialized or complex equipment, the invention is expected to have particular applicability in a wide variety of every-day situations. Moreover, the system is explicitly designed for user friendliness, so as to eliminate that need for extensive training for any prospective user of the system. The system should have particular applicability in key blank identification and key duplication processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Hy-Ko Products Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Bass, Michael B. Hanish, William R. Mutch, Richard Wm. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, III, David E. Shaner, Joseph M. Work, III