Patents by Inventor Richard Hohmann

Richard Hohmann 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).

  • Publication number: 20050289177
    Abstract: In accordance with at least some embodiments of the invention, a computer-implemented method, and associated apparatus, comprises determining a configuration of a computer, comparing the computer's configuration to configuration information in a database, and based on the comparison, offering a user at least one driver from which to select for running on the computer. In accordance with other embodiments, a computer-implemented method, and associated apparatus, comprises, in response to a user selecting a software control, determining if extended memory exists above a maximum amount of memory permitted by an operating system, and if extended memory exists, automatically making accessible the extended memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Hohmann, Ralph Rocco, Ronald Nasman
  • Publication number: 20050248436
    Abstract: The invention is a programmable device that can receive signals from remote keyless entry transmitters for keyless entry vehicle systems commonly offered as either standard or optional equipment on most new cars and trucks; that can select which vehicle's signals to store; that can be programmed to receive and store the different and discrete locking, unlocking, truck unlocking/opening and horn alarm (panic) signals, one at a time, from different multiple vehicles; that will allow selection of a specific vehicle to signal; that will transmit the locking, unlocking, truck unlocking and horn alarm signals from the programmable device for each vehicle selected on demand; that has the programming function, switches to select vehicle, receivers, memory and transmitting devices for receiving, storing and transmitting to multiple vehicles, all contained in a single, remote, keyless entry, key fob. A key fob is commonly a chain or ring or decorative device that holds an item such as a key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Hohmann, Kathlene Bissell