Patents by Inventor George H. Shames

George H. Shames 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: 4685448
    Abstract: A vocal tactile feedback apparatus and method for use in the treatment of stuttering and other speech or hearing abnormalities is disclosed. A microphone and amplifier are utilized to produce and amplify an electronic signal responsive to vocal utterances spoken within a known range of the microphone. The amplified signal is then delayed by a suitable delaying circuit for a desired time interval and is then transmitted to an electro-mechanical transducer attached to the outer surface of the laryngeal or glottis region of the neck of a user. The transducer then transforms the amplified delayed signal into a mechanical vibration to provide delayed vibrotactile feedback of the vocal utterances whether spoken by the user or by others. A unique transducer assembly for use in the apparatus and method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh
    Inventors: George H. Shames, William L. Torgeson