Patents by Inventor John C. Taffe

John C. Taffe 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).

  • System and method for simulated device training
    Patent number: 6599127
    Abstract: A system and method for simulated device training is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a simulated device having at least one sensor. A controller is provided, and interfaces with the at least one sensor and with a feedback device. In another embodiment, the method includes the steps of (1) providing a simulated device having at least one sensor; (2) monitoring the simulated device for the presence of a stimulus; and (3) providing feedback in response to a predetermined stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Explotrain, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Hopmeier, John C. Taffe