Patents by Inventor Timothy D. Holloway

Timothy D. Holloway 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).

  • Handheld communications devices and communications methods
    Patent number: 10659734
    Abstract: Handheld communications devices include a communications port, at least one battery, and processing circuitry configured to automatically determine a network address of a network node connected to the communications port, to communicate with the network node using the determined network address, and to consume energy stored by the battery. Communications methods include using a handheld communications device connected to a network node, automatically determining a network address of the network node; using the handheld communications device, communicating with the network node using the determined network address; and based on the communicating and using the handheld communications device, verifying that the network node is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Holloway
  • Computer room security
    Patent number: 8928454
    Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener system, in particular a system for improving computer room security, that reduces energy consumption. This invention provides a fastener system comprising at least one fastener for fastening a first element to a second element, the at least one fastener having a sensor to determine status of that fastener; a trigger box having an LED panel; a junction box capable of receiving and relaying authorization access; and an IP-connected control appliance with relay input/output for access control applications. This invention is particularly useful within server racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Brown, Andrew Jimenez, Timothy D. Holloway
  • Handheld Communications Devices and Communications Methods
    Publication number: 20100328458
    Abstract: Handheld communications devices include a communications port, at least one battery, and processing circuitry configured to automatically determine a network address of a network node connected to the communications port, to communicate with the network node using the determined network address, and to consume energy stored by the battery. Communications methods include using a handheld communications device connected to a network node, automatically determining a network address of the network node; using the handheld communications device, communicating with the network node using the determined network address; and based on the communicating and using the handheld communications device, verifying that the network node is operational.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy D. Holloway
  • Computer Room Security
    Publication number: 20100259360
    Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener system, in particular a system for improving computer room security, that reduces energy consumption. This invention provides a fastener system comprising at least one fastener for fastening a first element to a second element, the at least one fastener having a sensor to determine status of that fastener; a trigger box having an LED panel; a junction box capable of receiving and relaying authorization access; and an IP-connected control appliance with relay input/output for access control applications. This invention is particularly useful within server racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Telezygology, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Brown, Andrew Jimenez, Timothy D. Holloway