Michael L Reeves

US Patent:

6456081, Sep 24, 2002

Filed:

Oct 26, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/696300

Inventors:

Michael Reeves - Bradley IL 60915

International Classification:

G01R 3100

US Classification:

324414

Abstract:

Testing apparatus for testing string lamps such as hose of Christmas lights. The apparatus includes a hand held housing having two sockets for testing lamps, an indicating lamp, and a buzzer. One socket connects power from a battery to the electrodes of the lamp. The other socket is associated with an inductive circuit which energizes the indicating lamp and buzzer when the inserted lamp is operable. Externally exposed electrodes connected to the indicating lamp and buzzer enable testing of fuses. Internal circuitry includes a 4069 chip containing a plurality of individual amplifiers.

US Patent:

20030174059, Sep 18, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/094623

Inventors:

Michael Reeves - Bourbonnais IL, US

International Classification:

G08B023/00

US Classification:

340/573400, 340/568200

Abstract:

There is provided a small transmitter designed to be worn by a detainee in a house arrest system. A tamper-resistant band retains a housing on an appendage (e.g., a wrist or ankle, etc.) of the detainee. The band contains stainless steel strands for strength. In addition, a fiber optic stand connected at one end of the band to a light source and at the other end to a light detector is used to detect severance of the band. The band may also have a conductive portion in contact with the skin of the detainee. The conductive portion is connected to a proximity detector so that in the event that a detainee managed to remove the device without severing the band and, consequently, the fiber optic strand, an alert could be generated at a monitoring station. Tamper alerts as well as low battery status are transmitted by a low power, RF transmitter within the housing. An IR control port is provided to selectively activate and deactivate the unit. The IR control port may also be used to selectively activate and deactivate individual features or to set other operating modes.

US Patent:

60091487, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Jun 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/097921

Inventors:

Michael Reeves - Bourbonnais IL

International Classification:

H04M 1104

US Classification:

379 37

Abstract:

The present invention features a self-contained, programmable, telephone-activated emergency visual alert system. Low energy consumption LED visual alert "strobe" signal is directly powered from the inventive control unit. Multiple emergency telephone numbers may be programmed into the control unit making the inventive system highly effective for use in areas without standard "911" emergency dispatch service. In an alternate embodiment, the visual indicator may be located some distance away from the controller unit and be activated by means of an rf or other wireless control link. A small, inexpensive battery at the remote indicator may power the receiver and indicating lamp for long periods of time without the need for battery replacement. Programmable integrated circuits form the basis of the control circuitry allowing low component count, low power consumption and, ultimately, low cost and long term, reliable operation. An audible alert device such as a siren may also be attached to and activated by the inventive system.

US Patent:

52795055, Jan 18, 1994

Filed:

Nov 2, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/970014

Inventors:

Noel Goudreau - Bourbonnais IL
Michael E. Reeves - Bourbonnais IL

Assignee:

Comguard, Inc. - Bourbonnais IL

International Classification:

H01R 3300

US Classification:

439 37

Abstract:

Apparatus for securely attaching a casing to a person includes an elongate strap and a strap connector having a male retainer at an end thereof. The strap connector has a female retainer at an opposite end thereof. A casing defines first and second openings connected by a passageway. The female retainer is snap-fit to the casing in the passageway of the casing through the first opening. The male retainer is snap-fit to the female retainer in the passageway through the second opening.