Patents by Inventor Nichols C. Everett

Nichols C. Everett 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: 7821389
    Abstract: A monitoring system that allows for a handheld device to transmit information to a monitoring station indicative of an emergency situation within a facility. The handheld device is provided as a keyfob and transmits a wireless RF signal to transceivers variously positioned throughout the facility. Based on identifying which transceiver is in alert, personnel can determine the location of the emergency situation and track the movement of the keyfob as it is moved throughout the facility. Additionally, two-way communication can be established with via the system to provide a maximum amount of information to security personnel and first responders as well as allowing for specific instructions to be given to select personnel in the emergency area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventors: William E. Houde, Jr., David H. Neaderland, Douglas P. MacDonald, Nichols C. Everett
  • Publication number: 20080238659
    Abstract: A monitoring system that allows for a handheld device to transmit information to a monitoring station indicative of an emergency situation within a facility. The handheld device is provided as a keyfob and transmits a wireless RF signal to transceivers variously positioned throughout the facility. Based on identifying which transceiver is in alert, personnel can determine the location of the emergency situation and track the movement of the keyfob as it is moved throughout the facility. Additionally, two-way communication can be established with via the system to provide a maximum amount of information to security personnel and first responders as well as allowing for specific instructions to be given to select personnel in the emergency area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: William E. Houde, David H. Neaderland, Douglas P. MacDonald, Nichols C. Everett