Patents by Inventor Robert A. Keck

Robert A. Keck 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).

  • System for permitting secure access to a restricted area
    Patent number: 9558604
    Abstract: A wireless device access system employs short-range wireless communication to require the proximity of a user device to a restricted area prior to communicating an unlock request. The access system authenticates the unlock request and the proximity of the user to the restricted area prior to transmitting an unlock command to an access governor. Additionally, the wireless device may require the proximity of a user token prior to operation and/or the access system may include an override within the restricted area blocking any unlock command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Robert A Keck
  • SYSTEM FOR PERMITTING SECURE ACCESS TO A RESTRICTED AREA
    Publication number: 20160210799
    Abstract: A wireless device access system employs short-range wireless communication to require the proximity of a user device to a restricted area prior to communicating an unlock request. The access system authenticates the unlock request and the proximity of the user to the restricted area prior to transmitting an unlock command to an access governor. Additionally, the wireless device may require the proximity of a user token prior to operation and/or the access system may include an override within the restricted area blocking any unlock command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Robert A. Keck
  • Method for cutting concrete into predetermined shapes
    Patent number: 6244262
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorative shape from a concrete block by cutting the block into a predetermined shaped piece, polishing all flat surfaces and then applying a coating of clear material to the surface of said piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Robert A. Keck