| KROLL FAMILY TRUST Patent applications |
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| 20110080459 | Domestic Animal Telephone - A phone for pets and pet owners is taught which allows the owner to call the house and “talk” to the pet. The owner can then see a video image of the pet in front of the pet phone to verify presence and happiness. The device can also present the owner's scent to the pet and deliver treats on remote command. In some embodiments, the pet can initiate the phone call. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20100323755 | Self Defense Cell Phone With Projectiles - The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100089273 | Electronic Control Device With Wireless Projectiles - A wireless projectile for use with a hand-held electronic control device includes a housing, one or more capacitors disposed within the interior of the housing, and one or more probes in electrical communication with the capacitor(s) The probe(s) are disposed within the housing in the first end region of the housing when the projectile is in a first state, and the probe(s) extend through the first end of the housing when the projectile is in the second state. The projectile does not comprise a battery or an inverter to charge the capacitor. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100029256 | CELL PHONE LOCATOR METHOD - A method of locating a cellular phone on an aircraft includes detecting a cellular phone transmission of a passenger on an aircraft, logging a subscriber number and a serial number of the phone, transmitting the subscriber number and the serial number of the phone to a common carrier for caller identification information, attempting to match the caller identification information with a database, displaying a name and a seat number of the passenger if a match was found between the caller identification information and the database, and recording all information related to the cellular phone transmission. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20090300819 | Tan-Through Sunglasses - The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090183383 | AMBULATORY HAIRDRYER - A portable self-contained hair drying helmet is taught that has thermal storage, desiccants, a phase change material, and thin lithium ion polymer batteries to allow one to dry their hair while walking around and performing personal and household duties. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090137223 | Emergency Cellular Telephone - A cellular phone for emergency situations may include a power source, a communications antenna, communications electronic circuitry, a “911” button wherein the “911” button is characterized in that depressing the “911” button transmits a 911 emergency number, an actuation device, and a microswitch. These elements are cooperatively connected such that when the “911” button is depressed, the actuation device deploys the antenna to a fully extended position, and the antenna deployment activates a microswitch that turns on the communications electronic circuitry. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090124231 | Self Defense Cell Phone With Projectiles - The present invention teaches an economical disposable emergency cellular telephone. A major object of this invention is a shocking self-defense capability. A further object is a cell phone which launches projectiles to deliver the shocking voltage. A further object of the invention is a new technique for having a large number of cellular phones share the same small group of access numbers and serial numbers in order to reduce the monthly charges to zero for the end consumer. This makes it more practical to use cellular phones for data transmission and monitoring applications. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090039327 | Toddler Stair Safety System - A heavy net is used with an optimally sized mesh that provides an easy gripping surface for the toddler's hands with no choking or entrapment hazards. A net is fastened to an existing banister by the use of hook and loop fasteners. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20080304006 | TAN THRU GLASSES - A pair of glasses includes a first lens and a second lens. A frame section is adapted to secure the first lens and the second lens. A first bow and a second bow are attached to the frame section. At least one of the first bow and the second bow defines at least one critical section and the at least one critical section has a thickness that is different from the remaining thicknesses of the bows. The at least one critical section is at least partially translucent to a spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. | 12-11-2008 |
