Patents by Inventor Rich Labit

Rich Labit 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: 7051943
    Abstract: A handheld combined electronic article surveillance (EAS) and barcode scanner device. The device may be configured for wireless communication with a point of sale network so that is entirely portable within a protected area. The device may include a capacitor disposed in handle at a proximal end of the device and an antenna may be disposed at a distal end of the device. A base station may be provided for receiving the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven V. Leone, Larry Canipe, Timothy J. Relihan, Rich Labit, Ron Easter, Armando Varela
  • Patent number: 6864792
    Abstract: An electronic key capable of reinitializing or resetting a security disabled electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is provided. The electronic key can be a secure, portable, and battery powered for initializing a secured EAS system's security protocol to factory default state, or to another preselected state. The key has its own set of security protocols to prevent unauthorized use and can easily be reprogrammed for a wide variety of other functions including, but not limited to, firmware upgrading, diagnostic testing, and the like. The key can be connected to the programming port of an EAS device and perform a preset reprogramming operation, resetting activated security features. The key could be purchased for customer use, and would be secured by preselecting the total number of uses, such as one use. The one-time use would begin once the key is activated. Activation of the key is also uniquely controlled to prevent its misuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Rich Labit, Steven R. Maitin, Carl A. Brooks, Larry Canipe
  • Publication number: 20040046664
    Abstract: An electronic key capable of reinitializing or resetting a security disabled electronic article surveillance (EAS) device is provided. The electronic key can be a secure, portable, and battery powered for initializing a secured EAS system's security protocol to factory default state, or to another preselected state. The key has its own set of security protocols to prevent unauthorized use and can easily be reprogrammed for a wide variety of other functions including, but not limited to, firmware upgrading, diagnostic testing, and the like. The key can be connected to the programming port of an EAS device and perform a preset reprogramming operation, resetting activated security features. The key could be purchased for customer use, and would be secured by preselecting the total number of uses, such as one use. The one-time use would begin once the key is activated. Activation of the key is also uniquely controlled to prevent its misuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Rich Labit, Steven R. Maitin, Carl A. Brooks, Larry Canipe
  • Publication number: 20040046027
    Abstract: A handheld combined electronic article surveillance (EAS) and barcode scanner device. The device may be configured for wireless communication with a point of sale network so that is entirely portable within a protected area. The device may include a capacitor disposed in handle at a proximal end of the device and an antenna may be disposed at a distal end of the device. A base station may be provided for receiving the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Steven V. Leone, Larry Canipe, Timothy J. Relihan, Rich Labit, Ron Easter, Armando Varela