Patents by Inventor Roy Preston

Roy Preston 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).

  • Auto theft prevention
    Patent number: 8600578
    Abstract: A system for preventing unauthorized operation of an automobile and enabling an authorized operator to operate the auto comprising a transmitter system located with said operator enabling the operator to broadcast a start signal received by a receiver system mounted on the auto, The auto engine is coupled to a starter motor and starts in reaction to receipt of the start signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Preston
  • Fishing lure with magnetically actuated parts
    Patent number: 5924236
    Abstract: A fish lure containing one or more magnets that are arranged to respond to motion through surrounding water to generate an undulating magnetic field wherein the field itself attracts fish and/or the magnets is an array where interaction between the magnets causes parts of the lure to wriggle or flap in a manner resembling a small fish or insect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventor: Roy Preston