Patents by Inventor Cynthia Kaelin

Cynthia Kaelin 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: 6317717
    Abstract: A voice activated faucet is provided with a valve coupled between the faucet and a water line for allowing water to flow to the faucet upon the actuation thereof. Further provided is a voice recognition mechanism including a microphone for receiving and recognizing at least one audio signal. Also included is a control mechanism connected to the valve and voice recognition mechanism for actuating the valve upon the recognition of the audio signal by the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Lindsey, Cynthia Kaelin, Christopher A. Cooper