Patents by Inventor Ron Mueller

Ron Mueller 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: 20070299567
    Abstract: A system to encourage on time repayment of loans includes electronic apparatus coupled to a critical system of certain equipment; for example, the ignition system of an automobile. Apparatus includes mechanism whereby a user-operator is able to enter a code. Entry of a correct code serves as indication that a payment has been made and enables further use of the equipment. On failure to timely make payments, a user is prevented from using the equipment as the apparatus is arranged to disable the equipment by way of the critical system to which it is coupled. Both a user-operator interface and critical system interruption circuit are coupled to a logic processor which is easily mounted onto equipment subject to the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Payment Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank SIMON, Mike SIMON, Ron MUELLER
  • Publication number: 20040177034
    Abstract: A system to encourage on time repayment of loans includes electronic apparatus coupled to a critical system of certain equipment; for example, the ignition system of an automobile. Apparatus includes mechanism whereby a user-operator is able to enter a code. Entry of a correct code serves as indication that a payment has been made and enables further use of the equipment. On failure to timely make payments, a user is prevented from using the equipment as the apparatus is arranged to disable the equipment by way of the critical system to which it is coupled. Both a user-operator interface and critical system interruption circuit are coupled to a logic processor which is easily mounted onto equipment subject to the program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Applicant: Payment Protection Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Simon, Mike Simon, Ron Mueller
  • Patent number: 6195648
    Abstract: A system to encourage on time repayment of loans includes electronic apparatus coupled to a critical system of certain equipment; for example, the ignition system of an automobile. Apparatus includes mechanism whereby a user-operator is able to enter a code. Entry of a correct code serves as indication that a payment has been made and enables further use of the equipment. On failure to timely make payments, a user is prevented from using the equipment as the apparatus is arranged to disable the equipment by way of the critical system to which it is coupled. Both a user-operator interface and critical system interruption circuit are coupled to a logic processor which is easily mounted onto equipment subject to the program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventors: Frank Simon, Mike Simon, Ron Mueller
  • Patent number: 6023877
    Abstract: A fishing lure hook holder is disclosed and comprises generally a body 20, a first securing element 40, and a second securing element 60. Body 20 generally includes a first loop end and a second end. First securing element 40 is slidably positionable along body 20. Second securing element 60 can be fastened at a second end or can be slidable along body 20. In use on a two hook fishing lure, the first loop end engages one of the fishing hooks while the first securing element is positioned around the second fishing hook to securely hold the fishing hooks against the fishing lure in proximity thereto and to prevent movement of the fishing hooks during storage. In use on a three hook fishing lure, the first looped end engages the first treble hook. The first securing element engages the second treble hook. The second securing element engages the third treble hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventors: Ron Mueller, Jim Mueller