Patents by Inventor Nicholas G. DOINOFF

Nicholas G. DOINOFF 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).

  • Publication number: 20220096682
    Abstract: A decontamination and calibration station for vehicle ignition interlock devices that includes a self-contained structure that receives and encloses an interlock device operatively connected thereto. The station includes at least one calibration reference standard operatively connected to a valve assembly of the station, which is fluidly and operatively connected to an interior of the station and the interlock device for calibration of the device. The station includes a decontamination feature to sanitize and disinfect the station and/or the interlock device. The decontamination feature can include at least one UV-C bulb fixture mounted in the station and/or disinfectant operatively connected to the station and interlock device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Doinoff, Eugene P. O'Dea, Neal A. Wire
  • Patent number: 8640813
    Abstract: A breath alcohol ignition interlock device. The breath alcohol interlock device includes an ignition interlock system for use with a vehicle, the interlock system requiring a successful breathalyzer test to initiate operation of a motor of the vehicle, the interlock system including a CPU. A vehicle computer that controls functions of the vehicle related to motion receives a signal from the interlock system of a successful breathalyzer test to permit operation of the motor vehicle. A motion detection device associated with the vehicle determines when the vehicle is placed into motion. The motion detection device provides a signal to the CPU of the ignition interlock system when vehicle motion is detected. The CPU of the ignition interlock system initiates a breathalyzer retest algorithm upon receiving a signal from the motion detection device that the vehicle is placed in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas G. Doinoff, Walter B. Lotz, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130048403
    Abstract: A breath alcohol ignition interlock device. The breath alcohol interlock device includes an ignition interlock system for use with a vehicle, the interlock system requiring a successful breathalyzer test to initiate operation of a motor of the vehicle, the interlock system including a CPU. A vehicle computer that controls functions of the vehicle related to motion receives a signal from the interlock system of a successful breathalyzer test to permit operation of the motor vehicle. A motion detection device associated with the vehicle determines when the vehicle is placed into motion. The motion detection device provides a signal to the CPU of the ignition interlock system when vehicle motion is detected. The CPU of the ignition interlock system initiates a breathalyzer retest algorithm upon receiving a signal from the motion detection device that the vehicle is placed in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Nicholas G. DOINOFF, Walter B. LOTZ, JR.