Patents by Inventor Warner E. Speakman

Warner E. Speakman 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).

  • Surveillance unit and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 7703996
    Abstract: A surveillance system and method of use thereof is disclosed. The surveillance system provides a continuous presence and may be operated by remote control. The system may automatically record video and audio when certain audio, such as a gun shot, is detected. The system may automatically contact the authorities, or other remotely located devices upon the occurrence of an undesirable event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: STI, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick D. Sexton, Jr., John F. Osteen, Kenneth Alan Shackleford, Lester W. Mikles, Warner E. Speakman
  • Perimeter containment system and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 7315243
    Abstract: The present invention is a perimeter containment system and method of use thereof having a control center, perimeter contact units, and a perimeter structure. The invention is designed to reduce human error and misinformation during emergency situations. The invention includes a method of monitoring a perimeter such that upon a breach of the perimeter immediate notice is provided to perimeter units so that at least one of the perimeter units may secure the breach. The invention allows a control center to monitor the location of the perimeter units by use of GPS data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: STI, Inc.
    Inventors: Warner E. Speakman, Frederick D. Sexton, Jr., Lester W. Mikles, Glen F. Turner
  • Control panel face
    Patent number: 4942275
    Abstract: A control panel face for mounting at least one control member. The control panel face includes a base having a face surface onto which at least a portion of the control member is positioned, at least a portion of the face surface being magnetic; a flexible magnetic sheet for being removably attached to the face surface of the base over the control member; and a flexible cover sheet for being attached to the magnetic sheet and for covering the aperture through the magnetic sheet, the cover sheet including indicia for identifying the control member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: ESI Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy E. Addy, Warner E. Speakman