Patents by Inventor Mark Steven Richardi

Mark Steven Richardi 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).

  • System and Methods for Theft Prevention of a Vehicle Component
    Publication number: 20250115211
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring for theft of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) or another item is provided herein. A monitoring device can be communicatively coupled with a GPS locator and a wireless transceiver such that a location signal can be generated and sent upon certain conditions being met. Preferably, the monitoring device is connected to an external power source and causes the location signal to be generated and sent when there is an interruption in power received from the external power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: CATrak Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy
  • Catalytic converter theft prevention and recovery
    Patent number: 12211367
    Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: CATrak Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy
  • Catalytic converter theft prevention and recovery
    Patent number: 11938901
    Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CATrack Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy
  • Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention and Recovery
    Publication number: 20230406263
    Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: CATrak Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy
  • Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention and Recovery
    Publication number: 20230365104
    Abstract: A tethered device for prevention and recovery of a vehicle component (e.g., a catalytic converter) is provided herein. The tethered device comprises a housing having an exterior surface and defining an interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises an electronic component disposed within the interior cavity. The tethered device further comprises a plurality of spacers extending from the exterior surface and configured to be adjacent to the vehicle component. The plurality of spacers defines a channel configured to promote airflow between the tethered device and the vehicle component thereby minimizing heat transfer between the tethered device and the vehicle component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: CATrak Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Steven Richardi, John Rollins, Natasha Peterson, Gregory Duff Bracy