Patents by Inventor Richard C. Soergel

Richard C. Soergel 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: 20230342568
    Abstract: A patch for displaying a visual representation is provided. The patch includes a first layer including the visual representation, a second layer coupled to the first layer such that a pocket is formed between the first and second layers, and a communication chip disposed within the pocket. The communication chip includes a memory having stored thereon first content associated with the visual representation, and a transceiver configured to transmit the first content to an electronic device based on the electronic device being physically disposed within a predetermined distance of the communication chip configured to trigger the transmission of the first content. Upon receipt by the electronic device, the first content is configured to cause the electronic device to display at least one of the first content and additional content associated with the first content on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel
  • Patent number: 11301649
    Abstract: A patch for displaying a visual representation is provided. The patch includes a first layer including the visual representation, a second layer coupled to the first layer such that a pocket is formed between the first and second layers, and a communication chip disposed within the pocket. The communication chip includes a memory having stored thereon first content associated with the visual representation, and a transceiver configured to transmit the first content to an electronic device based on the electronic device being physically disposed within a predetermined distance of the communication chip configured to trigger the transmission of the first content. Upon receipt by the electronic device, the first content is configured to cause the electronic device to display at least one of the first content and additional content associated with the first content on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel
  • Publication number: 20190384952
    Abstract: A patch for displaying a visual representation is provided. The patch includes a first layer including the visual representation, a second layer coupled to the first layer such that a pocket is formed between the first and second layers, and a communication chip disposed within the pocket. The communication chip includes a memory having stored thereon first content associated with the visual representation, and a transceiver configured to transmit the first content to an electronic device based on the electronic device being physically disposed within a predetermined distance of the communication chip configured to trigger the transmission of the first content. Upon receipt by the electronic device, the first content is configured to cause the electronic device to display at least one of the first content and additional content associated with the first content on a display of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: Richard C. SOERGEL
  • Publication number: 20130297430
    Abstract: Device for distribution of promotional material is disclosed that allows distribution of web based content through the capture or scan of a machine readable Quick Response Code with a portable electronic device such as a smartphone. A method and system are disclosed that access and display on-line promotional content through the scanning of a novelty device or tag containing an imprint of a machine readable Quick Response Code. The consumer/user scans the Smart Code (or QR code) and lands on a special offer page and then the brand can capture the digital profile of the consumer once they opt into the offer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel
  • Patent number: 5509144
    Abstract: A baseball cap configured to permit different logos to be interchangeably positioned on the cap. The cap includes a crown portion and a visor. The crown portion is comprised of a plurality of panels sewed onto a rib structure and a hat band. At least one of the plurality of panels define a front face of the cap, and the visor is attached to the crown portion of the cap adjacent the front face. The two panels defining the front face of the cap are made out of pile material and other panels of the crown portion, as well as the visor, can also be made out of pile material. The logos are equipped with hook fastener material which permits them to be detachably mounted on the cap. A piece of buckram material is positioned on the inside of the crown portion adjacent the panels forming the front face of the cap to maintain the front face in a shape where it is substantially perpendicular to the visor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Richard C. Soergel
    Inventors: Richard C. Soergel, S. T. Yang
  • Hat
    Patent number: D455001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel
  • Patent number: RE38160
    Abstract: CLAIM The ornamental design for a ball cap with tassel and removable button , as shown and described. DESCRIPTION FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of the ball cap with tassel of the present design; FIG. 2 is a front view thereof; FIG. 3 is a back view thereof; FIG. 4 is a right-side view thereof; FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and, FIG. 7 is a right-side view thereof, illustrating that a button can be removed from the cap. The broken lines disclose conventional stitching in all views. The hatching discloses fabric in all views.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel
  • Patent number: D435330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: Richard C. Soergel