Patents by Inventor Michael S. Riemer

Michael S. Riemer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240068889
    Abstract: A pressure/force sensor comprises a diaphragm structure including a sensing element and a lead structure extending from the diaphragm structure and including first and second traces electrically coupled to the sensing element. The diaphragm structure and the lead structure include a circuit assembly comprising a common insulating layer and a common conductor layer on the insulating layer. The conductor layer includes at least a portion of the sensing element and at least the first trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Michael W. Davis, Peter F. Ladwig, Matthew S. Lang, Dean E. Myers, Clark T. Olsen, Douglas P. Riemer
  • Patent number: 9055407
    Abstract: A system and program of instructions for generating and utilizing a database of driving trip data and event data to identify drivers by mobile devices during a driving trip, comprising identifying a driver, determining a driving trip based on driving trip data, identifying device usage events associated with the driver, determining a driving context for the driver based on the driving trip, the usage events and context data, filtering the usage event data associated with the portable electronic device based on the driving context to create a set of risk events that occurred during the trip, and taking some action based on the set of risk events. The usage event data includes phone calls, text and other forms of messages, emails, applications, and other usage information, including usage associated with third party sources, each of which occur during the operation of a motor vehicle during a trip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Mykee Acquistions L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Michael J. Costello, Matthew J. Howard
  • Patent number: 8565820
    Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Mykee Acquisitions L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
  • Publication number: 20120289217
    Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Zoomsafer Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
  • Patent number: 8270933
    Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Zoomsafer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
  • Publication number: 20100216509
    Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: ZOOMSAFER INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera
  • Patent number: 7386535
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program device manages group collaboration on projects, where the projects incorporate associatively filed electronic information. A team of users associated with the project is optionally dynamic and re-definable. A plurality of items are associated with a project; the present invention provides for automatic integration with different native applications supporting the items. Items and/or projects can be associated with more than one project. One or more embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, that a team member can send messages automatically addressed to other team members on the project. Optionally, team members can also attach items in the project to emails to be sent to individuals not on the team.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Q.Know Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vineet Kalucha, Joseph Geaney, David K. Rensin, Michael S. Riemer, Gregory C. Visalli
  • Patent number: 7353232
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program device provides layered access and/or supervisory oversight and management of projects and items, and the projects incorporate associatively filed electronic information. Optionally, layered access includes peer groups of individual users, with access across multiple projects. A plurality of items incorporate the electronic information, and are associated with a project, and optionally the items have different corresponding native applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Q. Know Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vineet Kalucha, Joseph Geaney, David K. Rensin, Michael S. Riemer, Gregory C. Visalli, Jason D. Skeen
  • Patent number: RE48400
    Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Tamiras Per Pte. Ltd., LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Riemer, Melvin A. Barbera