Patents by Inventor Joseph Patrick Shanahan

Joseph Patrick Shanahan 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: 20240031522
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. 5 The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20240031523
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Publication number: 20230216984
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20220377276
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20220166951
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Patent number: 11057584
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: UTILITY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Publication number: 20210136317
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Patent number: 10812755
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: UTILITY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Publication number: 20200007814
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Patent number: 10230919
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Utility Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20190037166
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman, Eric Bedell, Jon McChristian
  • Publication number: 20190014284
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Patent number: 10084500
    Abstract: A video recording device and holster are disclosed to reliably and covertly start and stop capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may include a plurality of holes through which defined commands can be executed using a touch-screen interface or other control devices. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Utility Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20170111606
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20170111555
    Abstract: A video recording device, holster and article of clothing are disclosed to reliably and covertly provide for the capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may be provided with a carrier that is, in turn, inserted into the holster. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user, and establishes a docked position. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20160072540
    Abstract: A video recording device and holster are disclosed to reliably and covertly start and stop capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may include a plurality of holes through which defined commands can be executed using a touch-screen interface or other control devices. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ted Michael Davis, Joseph Patrick Shanahan, Simon Araya, Robert Stewart McKeeman