Michael R Colton

US Patent:

20190266558, Aug 29, 2019

Filed:

Feb 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/286510

Inventors:

- Lehi UT, US
Jacob Morrise - Lehi UT, US
Ethan Gibson - Lehi UT, US
Michael Colton - Lehi UT, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/08
H04L 29/06
H04L 9/32
G06K 19/07
G06K 19/06

Abstract:

A method and system for employing a technology architecture for solving real world problems.

US Patent:

20160042582, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Aug 8, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/821726

Inventors:

- Lehi UT, US
Jacob S. Morrise - Lehi UT, US
John Robert Schwartz - Saratoga Springs UT, US
Michael R. Colton - American Fork UT, US
Neal Taylor Tew - Lehi UT, US

International Classification:

G07C 9/00
G06K 7/10
G01S 19/13
E05B 47/00
E05B 67/06

Abstract:

A lock, such as a padlock or a door lock, having radio frequency identification (RFID) and/or Bluetooth capabilities is disclosed. The control system in the lock may obtain identifying information from a user device presented close to the lock, and operates an actuator to unlock the lock based on the identifying information. The lock may include both an RFID reader and a Bluetooth system in a single device, and may automatically lock and unlock the lock by detecting a presence or an absence of a user device near the lock. At least a portion of a front face of the lock may be made of non-metallic material. The lock may include an indicator for indicating a power-on state, a Bluetooth connection status, a locked or unlocked status, and/or a low-battery state.

US Patent:

20150168099, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/106684

Inventors:

- Lehi UT, US
Jacob S. Morrise - Lehi UT, US
Michael R. Colton - American Fork UT, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/06
G07C 9/00
B23P 19/00

Abstract:

A secure storage system may provide secure, portable, and rapidly accessible storage for articles such as firearms. Such a system may have a shell with first and second shell members that can be closed to keep the articles secure, or opened to provide accessibility. A locking mechanism may be used to lock the shell in the closed configuration. The locking mechanism may be controlled by a wireless receiver that receives a signal to unlock the shell. The shell may have a signal-permeable layer that enables the signal to pass through the shell. The first and second shell members may have mounting features that enable articles within the shell to be secured to the shell in a variety of positions and/or orientations. The system may also include a location sensor that detects the location of the shell and notifies the user when the shell is outside an approved zone.

US Patent:

20150168100, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/106688

Inventors:

- Lehi UT, US
Jacob S. Morrise - Lehi UT, US
Michael R. Colton - American Fork UT, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/06
F41C 33/02
B65D 55/14
B65D 6/02
B65D 25/10

Abstract:

A secure storage system may provide secure, portable, and rapidly accessible storage for articles such as firearms. Such a system may have a shell with first and second shell members that can be closed to keep the articles secure, or opened to provide accessibility. A locking mechanism may be used to lock the shell in the closed configuration. The locking mechanism may be controlled by a wireless receiver that receives a signal to unlock the shell. The shell may have a signal-permeable layer that enables the signal to pass through the shell. The first and second shell members may have mounting features that enable articles within the shell to be secured to the shell in a variety of positions and/or orientations. The system may also include a location sensor that detects the location of the shell and notifies the user when the shell is outside an approved zone.

US Patent:

20150168101, Jun 18, 2015

Filed:

Dec 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/106692

Inventors:

- Lehi UT, US
Jacob S. Morrise - Lehi UT, US
Michael P. Colton - American Fork UT, US

International Classification:

F41C 33/06
G08B 13/14

Abstract:

A secure storage system may provide secure, portable, and rapidly accessible storage for articles such as firearms. Such a system may have a shell with first and second shell members that can be closed to keep the articles secure, or opened to provide accessibility. A locking mechanism may be used to lock the shell in the closed configuration. The locking mechanism may be controlled by a wireless receiver that receives a signal to unlock the shell. The shell may have a signal-permeable layer that enables the signal to pass through the shell. The first and second shell members may have mounting features that enable articles within the shell to be secured to the shell in a variety of positions and/or orientations. The system may also include a location sensor that detects the location of the shell and notifies the user when the shell is outside an approved zone.