Patents by Inventor Ben Steeg

Ben Steeg 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).

  • Publication number: 20070073118
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to non-invasive methods and apparatuses for determining analyte properties of a subject and identity characteristics of a subject. Embodiments of the present invention provide analyte property determination and identity determination or verification from the same spectroscopic information, making unauthorized use or misleading results less likely that in systems that include separate analyte and identity determinations. The invention can be used to control and monitor individuals accessing controlled environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Trent Ridder, Ben Steeg, James McNally, John Maynard, Russell Abbink
  • Publication number: 20060173256
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to non-invasive methods and apparatuses for determining analyte properties of a subject and identity characteristics of a subject. Embodiments of the present invention provide analyte property determination and identity determination or verification from the same spectroscopic information, making unauthorized use or misleading results less likely that in systems that include separate analyte and identity determinations. The invention can be used to prevent operation of automobiles or other equipment unless the operator has an acceptable alcohol concentration, and to limit operation of automobiles or other equipment to authorized individuals who are not intoxicated or drug-impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Trent Ridder, Ben Steeg, James McNally