Patents by Inventor Patrick R. Comiskey

Patrick R. Comiskey 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).

  • Multi-interface compact personal token apparatus and methods of use
    Patent number: 7213766
    Abstract: A compact personal token apparatus (100,120,140,200,220,300,320,500), resembling a conventional USB memory fob in size, shape, and form which can be plugged into a PC and interfaced with the virtual world of the Internet. The apparatus is capable of loading and storing information from the Internet, via the PC to its flash memory (410) or EEPROM and then using the stored information or value via its contactless interface (108,128,148,508) in the real world. The apparatus is capable of implementing an auto-run application, when inserted into a personal computer. The apparatus is capable of exchanging information with other devices having compatible interfaces. The apparatus can also function as a firewall (400) when plugged between an Internet connection and a PC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: DPD Patent Trust Ltd
    Inventors: Dennis J. Ryan, David Finn, Patrick R. Comiskey, Norbert Knapich