Patents by Inventor Leonard Fitzgerald

Leonard Fitzgerald 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).

  • Personal emergency rescue beacon device
    Patent number: 10861293
    Abstract: A personal emergency rescue beacon device. The device includes a balloon operably connected to a helium supply tank which is disposed within a waterproof housing. The waterproof housing is securable to a user's clothing via a clip fastener, or alternatively may be kept in a user's bag. A control operably connected to the helium supply tank is configured to automatically inflate and release the balloon when activated. The balloon includes a light source thereon that is configured to flash in a desired pattern for increased visibility. The balloon is affixed to a tether having a retraction mechanism that can be used automatically retract the balloon when actuated. The control is further operably connected to a GPS module that is configured to determine and transmit a location of the housing via a wireless transceiver to an emergency services department or other remote locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Leonard Fitzgerald
  • Personal Emergency Rescue Beacon Device
    Publication number: 20200152024
    Abstract: A personal emergency rescue beacon device. The device includes a balloon operably connected to a helium supply tank which is disposed within a waterproof housing. The waterproof housing is securable to a user's clothing via a clip fastener, or alternatively may be kept in a user's bag. A control operably connected to the helium supply tank is configured to automatically inflate and release the balloon when activated. The balloon includes a light source thereon that is configured to flash in a desired pattern for increased visibility. The balloon is affixed to a tether having a retraction mechanism that can be used automatically retract the balloon when actuated. The control is further operably connected to a GPS module that is configured to determine and transmit a location of the housing via a wireless transceiver to an emergency services department or other remote locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Leonard Fitzgerald
  • Wallet
    Patent number: D889122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Leonard Fitzgerald