Patents by Inventor Michele M. Hermsen

Michele M. Hermsen 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: 8836500
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Physical Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20140210613
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Physical Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
  • Patent number: 8730037
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Physical Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20120152790
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a device that may include an exterior shell including at least one of an open cell foam, a closed cell foam, a foamed resin, and an inflatable bladder. The device may include a personal electronic device receptacle configured to removably receive a personal electronic device. The device may be configured to substantially enclose and protect the personal electronic device within the personal electronic device receptacle during physical activity including at least one of rolling the device, throwing the device, kicking the device, and striking the device against another object, and enable interaction with the personal electronic device while the personal electronic device is substantially enclosed within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Physical Apps, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20120139727
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes, among other things, a method that may include receiving, at one or more sensors in communication with a mobile computing device positioned within a device receptacle portion of a device, the device receptacle portion being configured to substantially enclose and protect the mobile computing device during physical activity, sensor data. The method may include determining, by a processor of the mobile computing device, motion data regarding a movement of the protective device. The method may include estimating a behavior of a user based in part upon the motion data. The method may include generating a response to the behavior including at least one of graphic, audio, tactile, or video output. The method may include providing, through a wireless communications path, the response to a second device in wireless communication with the mobile computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: PHYSICAL APPS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert C. Houvener, Michele M. Hermsen, Tyler N. Doyle