Patents by Inventor Kevin Zmarthie

Kevin Zmarthie 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: 20020193091
    Abstract: To generate an emergency distress signal, an automatic call for help, should the person wearing the device be rendered helpless, unconscious, or unable to talk or communicate. The unit transmits a continuous wave coded burst on a worldwide emergency distress frequency to the emergency dispatch receiver. The signal contains the subscriber ID code and current position from the Global Positioning System (GPS) which includes latitude and longitude. The unit combines a continuous wave transceiver and antenna, GPS-navigational positioning system receiver and antenna, accelerometer switches, and speaker merged into a single unit. Continuous wave is used to extend the range of the unit to underground parking garages or other out-of-the-way places where cell phone coverage is inhibited. The unit contains two accelerometer switches to activate the unit should the wearer be unable to respond because of a fall, or if rendered unconscious.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Kevin Zmarthie