Patents by Inventor Daniel Topp

Daniel Topp 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: 7727139
    Abstract: A dream detection system includes a mask and a control unit. The mask includes opaque eye portions and at least one sensor for detecting REM sleep. The mask may include an alarm for indicating REM sleep, a speaker, and a transmitter. The control unit includes a receiver and transmitter for receiving data from and transmitting data to the mask, respectively. The control unit includes programming for actuating an audio player to provide a predetermined cue, script, or other audible message to the mask when REM sleep is detected for alerting a sleeping person that he is dreaming and enabling the person to gain some level of control over the dream sequence. The audible message may be a morning or evening affirmation, preparation for a task, or other cues to guide a dream. The control unit may include a device with which a user may audibly record dream details.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel Topp, Kimberly Viera
  • Publication number: 20080114263
    Abstract: A dream detection system includes a mask and a control unit. The mask includes opaque eye portions and at least one sensor for detecting REM sleep. The mask may include an alarm for indicating REM sleep, a speaker, and a transmitter. The control unit includes a receiver and transmitter for receiving data from and transmitting data to the mask, respectively. The control unit includes programming for actuating an audio player to provide a predetermined cue, script, or other audible message to the mask when REM sleep is detected for alerting a sleeping person that he is dreaming and enabling the person to gain some level of control over the dream sequence. The audible message may be a morning or evening affirmation, preparation for a task, or other cues to guide a dream. The control unit may include a device with which a user may audibly record dream details.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Topp, Kimberly Viera
  • Publication number: 20060010791
    Abstract: A disinfestation apparatus that treats an existing structure with heat and is designed to be portable is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Topp Construction Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Topp