Patents by Inventor Patrick G. Colgan

Patrick G. Colgan 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: 5510978
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing an electronic data entry and processing system useful to influence and advance the practices of community police officers (CPOs) engaged in community policing. The system may be implemented on a standalone personal computer or on a hand-held computer unit, and it may be used in standalone mode or as part of a system. The system includes a variety of tools, enacted from a main menu screen, that are utilized by the CPO in implementing the community policing philosophy. Each of the tools are logically grouped according to a function practiced by the CPO, such as documentation; investigation; resources; or miscellaneous use. The tools are cross-linked with one another at various points to logically interrelate the tools as they would be used by the CPO in practice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: VERA Institute of Justice
    Inventor: Patrick G. Colgan