Patents by Inventor Steven Michael Colby

Steven Michael Colby 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).

  • LED bulb including digital signal processor
    Patent number: 11953188
    Abstract: A bulb including light emitting diodes is optionally used to achieve a variety of light output colors and/or intensities. In some embodiments, the inputs to a three-way bulb are configured to perform other functions, such as power a motor. In some embodiments, a bulb including light emitting diodes includes a replicable cover and/or a replicable LED. This cover may be configured to project images or support a shade made of a heat sensitive material. The bulb may include a digital signal processor and/or a timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Methods of using a cellular telephone
    Patent number: 11687741
    Abstract: Various switchable devices, e.g., cellular telephones, including inductive and/or RF antennas are disclosed. These switchable devices may include one or more switches and a biometric sensor. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless and/or manual. In various embodiments, the switchable devices include are included within cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable devices are optionally configured to perform financial transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Methods of inductive communication in a cellular telephone
    Patent number: 11599734
    Abstract: Various switchable devices including inductive antennas are disclosed. These switchable devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless and/or manual. In various embodiments, the switchable devices include are included within cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable devices are optionally configured to perform financial transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Mynette Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Methods of Inductive Communication in a Cellular Telephone
    Publication number: 20220207251
    Abstract: Various switchable devices including inductive antennas are disclosed. These switchable devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless and/or manual. In various embodiments, the switchable devices include are included within cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable devices are optionally configured to perform financial transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Cellular device including inductive antenna
    Patent number: 11347949
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Mynette Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • LED bulb including pulse generator and/or AC/DC converter
    Patent number: 11320129
    Abstract: A three-way bulb including light emitting diodes is used to achieve a variety of light output colors and/or intensities. In some embodiments, the inputs to a three-way bulb are configured to perform other functions, such as power a motor. In some embodiments, a bulb including light emitting diodes includes a replicable cover and/or a replicable LED. This cover may be configured to project images or support a shade made of a heat sensitive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Secure reading of passport RFID tags
    Patent number: 11295095
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Mynette Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • RFID financial device including mechanical switch
    Patent number: 11270182
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. In some embodiments, switches are configured to enter data into a switchable RFID device, for example to select a financial account. Switches are optionally configured to program the RFID device or to operate as sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Mynette Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Cellular Device Including Inductive Antenna
    Publication number: 20220067312
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a cellular phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • State dependent passport reading
    Patent number: 11170185
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Bulb including removable cover
    Patent number: 10989367
    Abstract: A three-way bulb including light emitting diodes is used to achieve a variety of light output colors and/or intensities. In some embodiments, the inputs to a three-way bulb are configured to perform other functions, such as power a motor. In some embodiments, a bulb including light emitting diodes includes a replicable cover and/or a replicable LED. This cover may be configured to project images or support a shade made of a heat sensitive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • RFID Financial Device Including Rotatory Switch
    Publication number: 20210110229
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. In some embodiments, switches are configured to enter data into a switchable RFID device, for example to select a financial account. Switches are optionally configured to program the RFID device or to operate as sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Passport including RFID shielding
    Patent number: 10956689
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport. The passport may include shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • RFID financial device including mechanical switch
    Patent number: 10810578
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. In some embodiments, switches are configured to enter data into a switchable RFID device, for example to select a financial account. Switches are optionally configured to program the RFID device or to operate as sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Passport including metallic fibers
    Patent number: 10650199
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport. The passport may include radio frequency shielding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Passport shield
    Patent number: 10592709
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Secure passport reading
    Patent number: 10503940
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Mynette Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • RFID sales security system
    Patent number: 10431063
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. In some embodiments, switches are configured to enter data into a switchable RFID device, for example to select a financial account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Passport RFID readability
    Patent number: 10417463
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby
  • Passport including readability states
    Patent number: 10417462
    Abstract: Various switchable RFID devices are disclosed. These switchable RFID devices may include one or more RFID tags and one or more switches. Some of these one or more switches are optionally wireless. In various embodiments, the switchable RFID devices include cellular phones, security devices, identity devices, financial devices, remote controls, and the like. The switchable RFID devices are optionally disposed in a passport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Michael Colby