Patents by Inventor Les Carmichael

Les Carmichael 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).

  • Patent number: 8553159
    Abstract: Described herein is a remote control for controlling audio/visual equipment. The remote control may include an input device, a transmitter, and a power generation device. The input device may be for receiving commands from a user. The transmitter may be for transmitting instruction signals to audio/visual equipment, where the instruction signals may be based at least in part on the commands received from the user. The power generation device may be for providing power to the transmitter. The power generation device may receive at least a first radio frequency signal and convert at least the first radio frequency signal into direct current power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Les Carmichael
  • Publication number: 20130215331
    Abstract: Described herein is a remote control for controlling audio/visual equipment. The remote control may include an input device, a transmitter, and a power generation device. The input device may be for receiving commands from a user. The transmitter may be for transmitting instruction signals to audio/visual equipment, where the instruction signals may be based at least in part on the commands received from the user. The power generation device may be for providing power to the transmitter. The power generation device may receive at least a first radio frequency signal and convert at least the first radio frequency signal into direct current power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Les Carmichael