Patents by Inventor Ernest W. Grumbles

Ernest W. Grumbles 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: 10362462
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient and sensory conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database, analyzes the data, and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of ambient conditions in a venue and allow those with environmental or sensory sensitivities or preferences to identify safe or suitable public venues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Publication number: 20180302767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient and sensory conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database, analyzes the data, and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of ambient conditions in a venue and allow those with environmental or sensory sensitivities or preferences to identify safe or suitable public venues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Patent number: 10034123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient and sensory conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database, analyzes the data, and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of ambient conditions in a venue and allow those with environmental or sensory sensitivities or preferences to identify safe or suitable public venues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Patent number: 9261392
    Abstract: A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Sharpshooter LLC
    Inventors: Ernest W. Grumbles, Timothy A. Bachman, John W. Ahern
  • Publication number: 20150319553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient and sensory conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database, analyzes the data, and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of ambient conditions in a venue and allow those with environmental or sensory sensitivities or preferences to identify safe or suitable public venues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Patent number: 9082290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of crowd activity in a venue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Publication number: 20140190249
    Abstract: A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Ernest W. Grumbles, Timothy A. Bachman, John W. Ahern
  • Patent number: 8544341
    Abstract: A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventors: Ernest W. Grumbles, Timothy A. Bachman, John W. Ahern
  • Publication number: 20130127634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for measuring ambient conditions in venues using a number of real-time signals, including sound, temperature, light, motion, water usage, vibration, infrared signal and others. Ambient signal data is transmitted to a cloud-based application that stores the signal levels in a database and presents the information in a visual format for use by venues and by consumers. The system can, among other things, provide an overall measure of crowd activity in a venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles, III
  • Publication number: 20120227510
    Abstract: A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Ernest W. Grumbles, III, Timothy A. Bachman, John W. Ahern
  • Publication number: 20100313973
    Abstract: A device for estimating a stream of urine entering a toilet or urinal includes a measuring unit configured to estimate an amount of the stream of urine, and an indicator to provide an indication to an individual of the amount of the stream of urine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Ernest W. Grumbles, Timothy A. Bachman, John W. Ahern
  • Publication number: 20090231190
    Abstract: Example systems and method described herein relate to electronic systems that allow land users to determine their location, determine the permitted activities for the specified location (based on day and hour) and communicate with land managers or other land users on permissions, conflicts or other issues. The example systems and methods will also allow land managers to track land users and communicate with them. In the examples shown, land users carry mobile devices that allow the land users to track their positions in relation to the geography of the land, as well as other land users. In addition, some examples described herein include devices that allow land owners or land managers to track land users and land use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Ernest W. Grumbles