Patents by Inventor Peter J. Knaven

Peter J. Knaven 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: 6501378
    Abstract: A item locator system for locating lost personal articles. The item locator system includes a first device for receiving and transmitting a signal over free space. The first device includes a first transceiver adapted for sending a plurality of signals each has a distinct frequency. A microprocessor actuates the first transceiver and determining the distinct transmitted signal. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the first transceiver. A speaker emits an audible sound, is operationally coupled to the microprocessor and actuated when the first transceiver receives a signal. A plurality of input actuators input information into the microprocessor and are operationally coupled to the microprocessor. A plurality of second devices receives and transmits signals over free space. Each of the second devices is adapted for receiving one of the distinct signals and transmitting a signal to the first transceiver. Each of the second devices is positionable on one of the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Peter J. Knaven