Patents by Inventor Richard Dreher

Richard Dreher 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).

  • Wireless classroom response system
    Publication number: 20060293048
    Abstract: A wireless classroom response system wireless network is located proximate to a classroom, a base station that coordinates the activities of the wireless network, and a plurality of handheld units. Each handheld unit is associated with an attendee of a class (either on a long-term or “owned basis, or on an ad-hoc or “shared” basis). Each handheld unit performs a discovery process that includes the steps of randomly choosing a wireless channel, attempting to discover the presence of the wireless network on the channel, and repeating these two steps if no wireless network is discovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: Renaissance Learning, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Swanson, William Moss, Peter Jungwirth, Dean Goodmanson, Richard Dreher, John Hickey
  • Fishing information device and method of using same
    Patent number: 6758006
    Abstract: An electronic fishing information recording and storage device is disclosed. The device attaches to a traditional fishing rod and reel assembly and automatically records the number of casts executed with the subject rod and reel. For each fish caught, the device is capable of recording relevant information about the type of fish and weather conditions at the time of catch. Means are provided for transfer of fishing information to a traditional personal computer. The device provides a method for tournament fishing wherein the allotted time for each contestant to fish can be replaced by the number of casts allotted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventors: Peter L. Walls, Scott L. Springer, Richard Dreher
  • Fishing information device and method of using same
    Patent number: 6584722
    Abstract: An electronic fishing information recording and storage device is disclosed. The device attaches to a traditional fishing rod and reel assembly and automatically records the number of casts executed with the subject rod and reel. For each fish caught, the device is capable of recording relevant information about the type of fish and weather conditions at the time of catch. Means are provided for transfer of fishing information to a traditional personal computer. The device provides a method for tournament fishing wherein the allotted time for each contestant to fish can be replaced by the number of casts allotted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventors: Peter L. Walls, Scott L. Springer, Richard Dreher