Patents by Inventor Scott D. McDonald

Scott D. McDonald 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).

  • Driver reminder systems
    Patent number: 9403437
    Abstract: A driver reminder system to remind at least the driver of a vehicle, prior to leaving such vehicle, that there is at least one other occupant in the vehicle. The system couples to after-market and OEM vehicle alarm systems to provide vehicle alerting of a child left in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventors: Scott D. McDonald, Stuart D. McDonald
  • Driver reminder systems
    Patent number: 8892302
    Abstract: A driver reminder system to remind at least the driver of a vehicle, prior to leaving such vehicle, that there is at least one other occupant in the vehicle. The system couples to after-market and OEM vehicle alarm systems to provide vehicle alerting of a child left in the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Scott D. McDonald
  • Vehicle occupant reminder systems
    Patent number: 8727397
    Abstract: An occupant reminder system to remind at least one occupant of a vehicle, prior to leaving such vehicle, that there is at least one other occupant in the vehicle (such as a child or pet). Upon initial setting and occupancy of a vehicle, the reminder system temporarily prevents the door of the responsible occupant from latching shut to assist reminding the responsible occupant of such at least one other occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Scott D. McDonald