Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Kirtland

Kenneth P. Kirtland 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: 20040203568
    Abstract: The computerized warning system interface is a computer programmed to link between existing systems, such as between a dam monitoring system and a communication network meant to alert individuals in the event of an emergency and/or disaster. The computer interface is programmed to receive signals generated from an existing emergency and/or disaster sensing and/or warning system(s), interpret the type of emergency and/or disaster, based on the signal(s), and activate a communications network to send the appropriate warning message(s) to individuals located in the region affected by the emergency and/or disaster. Warning messages are sent via wireless or wired telephones, pagers, CB radios, internet connections, etc., and/or other communication service providers providing service to land, water, air and space as well as being linked to public warning systems, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Kirtland
  • Publication number: 20040015294
    Abstract: The computerized warning system interface is a computer programmed to link between existing systems, such as between a dam monitoring system and a communication network meant to alert individuals in the event of an emergency and/or disaster. The computer interface is programmed to receive signals generated from an existing emergency and/or disaster sensing and warning system, interpret the type of emergency and/or disaster, based on the signals, and activate a communications network to send the appropriate warning messages to individuals located in the region affected by the emergency and/or disaster. Warning messages are sent via wireless or wired telephones, pagers, internet connections, or other communication service providers providing service to land, water, air and space as well as being linked to public warning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Kirtland
  • Patent number: 5738260
    Abstract: A new Wheel Chock Storage Device for providing a device for storing a wheel chock on an automobile bumper. The inventive device includes a wheel chock storage container, a wheel chock retention strap, and a bumper attachment. The bumper attachment is attached to the wheel chock storage container and removably adjustably attaches the wheel chock storage container to the automobile bumper. An upper bumper attachment member is hookingly secured to the automobile bumper and an adjustable fastener is adjusted to secure the wheel chock storage container to the automobile bumper. The lower bumper attachment member is hookingly secured to the automobile bumper and a threaded tension knob is tightened to secure the wheel chock storage container to the automobile bumper. The wheel chock is placed in the wheel chock storage container and the retention strap securely retains the wheel chock in the wheel chock storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Kirtland
  • Patent number: D378836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Kirtland