Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Jacques

Thomas M. Jacques 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).

  • Wireless data management system
    Patent number: 7526108
    Abstract: A portable electronic data management and transport system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit. The wireless remote unit can incorporate a graphic tablet digitizer for signaling signature data to a personal computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Topaz Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Zank, Thomas M. Jacques
  • Wireless signature management system
    Patent number: 7123143
    Abstract: A portable electronic signature system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit that incorporates graphic tablet digitizer for signaling to a PC of the base unit signature data of a stylus being moved to produce a handwritten signature. The base unit transmits trigger signals for recognition by the remote unit, which also transmits identification signals to the base unit, respective alarms being activated in both the base and remote units in the event that recognition of the identification signals is interrupted by the remote unit being transported out of range. Also disclosed are a method for using the system, a cannister having a wireless alarm for use in a mechanical transport system, and the cannister in combination with a base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Topaz Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony E. Zank, Thomas M. Jacques
  • Wireless data management system
    Publication number: 20040223660
    Abstract: A portable electronic data management and transport system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit that incorporates, e.g., a graphic tablet digitizer for signaling signature data to a personal computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony E. Zank, Thomas M. Jacques
  • Wireless signature management system
    Publication number: 20040156536
    Abstract: A portable electronic signature system includes a base unit and a wireless remote unit that incorporates graphic tablet digitizer for signaling to a PC of the base unit signature data of a stylus being moved to produce a handwritten signature. The base unit transmits trigger signals for recognition by the remote unit, which also transmits identification signals to the base unit, respective alarms being activated in both the base and remote units in the event that recognition of the identification signals is interrupted by the remote unit being transported out of range. Also disclosed are a method for using the system, a cannister having a wireless alarm for use in a mechanical transport system, and the cannister in combination with a base unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony E. Zank, Thomas M. Jacques