Patents by Inventor William T. Atkins

William T. Atkins 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: 6593848
    Abstract: This invention relates to a Motor Vehicle Recorder System device, which consists of a recorder device, microphones and a camera system installed in an automobile to record a conversation or other events. The invention reveals a recorder installed in a motor vehicle with a microphone positioned on the driver's side and a camera system preferably concealed in a decorative ornament. This recording system can be activated by either a foot switch, a voice activation switch, a remote wireless switch, or an airbag deployment. The system of the invention also includes activation in several different modes: (1) silent activation, (2) signal activation, (3) compliance activation whereby there is a message announcing that the incident is being recorded, and (4) automatic shut down of all other sound systems in the motor vehicle to allow this invention to function and record without background noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: William T. Atkins, III
  • Patent number: 6310541
    Abstract: This invention relates to a Motor Vehicle Recorder System device, which consists of a tape recorder and sensitive microphone system installed in an automobile to record a conversation. The invention reveals a mini-tape recorder installed in a motor vehicle with a mini-microphone positioned on the driver's side. This recording system can be activated by either a foot switch or alternatively by voice activation. This Motor Vehicle Recorder System invention also includes activation in several different modes: (1) silent activation, (2) signal activation, (3) compliance activation whereby there is a message announcing that the incident is being recorded, and (4) automatic shut down of all other sound systems in the motor vehicle to allow this invention to function and record without background noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: William T. Atkins