Patents by Inventor Vance Finch

Vance Finch 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).

  • Patent number: 7627351
    Abstract: A cellular alert device according to the present invention notifies a user that a cellular call is being received by an associated cellular telephone even when the alert device is not in close proximity or in data communication with the associated telephone. The cellular alert device includes a receiver for acquiring the same cellular paging signal that is also received by an associated cellular telephone. The alert device also includes a processor and an alarm such that the processor actuates the alarm when the receiver acquires a paging signal that is the same as that received by the associated telephone. The alert device and telephone are “associated” in that they both have the same mobile identification code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Doug L. Rich, Jason R. Maxwell, Vance Finch
  • Publication number: 20080014900
    Abstract: A cellular alert device according to the present invention notifies a user that a cellular call is being received by an associated cellular telephone even when the alert device is not in close proximity or in data communication with the associated telephone. The cellular alert device includes a receiver for acquiring the same cellular paging signal that is also received by an associated cellular telephone. The alert device also includes a processor and an alarm such that the processor actuates the alarm when the receiver acquires a paging signal that is the same as that received by the associated telephone. The alert device and telephone are “associated” in that they both have the same mobile identification code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Doug L. Rich, Jason R. Maxwell, Vance Finch
  • Patent number: 6850902
    Abstract: A method and system for gathering, storing, and tracking title and specific farm, lawn, and industrial equipment information in a multiple user-level centralized computer system accessible by users of the Internet includes the steps of gathering and storing title data related to equipment ownership, including lender information, and specific product information such as hours of use and warranty information. The system authenticates users and thus regulates the type and scope of data access. If the user is determined to be unauthorized, the user is only permitted to view previously existing records. If the user is determined to be authorized, the user may input new records, update existing records, or request replacement of a lost title. Before issuance of a new or replacement title, records are checked as to lien status, theft status, and currency of relevant fee payments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Vance Finch