Patents by Inventor Mark L. Denekamp

Mark L. Denekamp 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).

  • Integrated cargo security system
    Patent number: 4750197
    Abstract: An integrated cargo transportation security system is provided for a fleet of enclosed cargo transportation containers. Each container includes a subsystem including a door sensor for sensing access door opening and closure, a module unit including a connecting frame for a removable module and cabling leading to the door sensor. The identically appearing removable modules are configurable as active and passive. Each locks into the unit. The system includes a central data collection and processing facility for processing cargo trip data collected by at least one active module during a cargo trip of the container into a roadmap indicating travel route of the container during the trip and the time and location of significant event such as unauthorized opening of the cargo door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Inventors: Mark L. Denekamp, Marwan Hannon
  • Integrated cargo security system
    Patent number: 4688244
    Abstract: An integrated cargo transportation security system is provided for a fleet of enclosed cargo transportation containers. Each container includes a subsystem including a door sensor for sensing access door opening and closure, a module unit including a connecting frame for a removable module and cabling leading to the door sensor. The identically appearing removable modules are of two types: active and passive. Each locks into the unit. The system includes a central data collection and processing facility for processing cargo trip data collected by at least one active module during a cargo trip of the container into a roadmap indicating travel route of the container during the trip and the time and location of significant events such as unauthorized opening of the cargo door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Inventors: Marwan Hannon, Mark L. Denekamp