Patents by Inventor Edward J. Gerger

Edward J. Gerger 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).

  • Grip-responsive operator alertness monitor
    Patent number: 4540979
    Abstract: A grip-responsive operator alertness monitor for maintaining operator alertness includes a pressure sensor associated with a mechanism for controlling a vehicle. The pressure sensor detects operator fatigue as exhibited by a change in operator pressure on the control mechanism. An operator stimulus is coupled to the pressure sensor and, upon sensing fatigue, produces a stimulus such as a visual or audible alarm whereby alertness of the operator is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Inventors: Edward J. Gerger, Scott A. Gerger