Patents by Inventor Michael E Shanahan

Michael E Shanahan 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 7319866
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 7295864
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Michael E Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 7289798
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 7257395
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventor: Michael E Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 7149509
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Twenty Year Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E Shanahan
  • Method and apparatus for electronic product information and business transactions
    Publication number: 20040148226
    Abstract: A shopping aid for electronically supplying product information is provided. In one aspect of the invention, product, sales, status, availability and/or other related product information may be transmitted locally from a computer system associated with a merchant or from the Internet to a portable electronic device of the consumer. The customer may consult the mobile device as a shopping aid to receive current and accurate information about a product, product status and availability or other information such as compatible products and/or services, promotional or other items of interest useful in making purchasing decisions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Publication number: 20040014459
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Publication number: 20040008829
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Publication number: 20040005880
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Publication number: 20030008646
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan
  • Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
    Patent number: 6496692
    Abstract: A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Michael E. Shanahan