Patents by Inventor Stephan V. Kroecker

Stephan V. Kroecker 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: 20140060948
    Abstract: A system of single or multiple modules with self driving capabilities specifically for the movement of single or multiple shipping containers with a single operator on foot using a ‘wireless control unit’ to imitate commands to the individual modules, inter-connected to act in concert. As the units are configured from one (1) to forty-five (45) containers, the modules are connected utilizing the specialty pin assembly inherent to the invention. The invention has the capability to articulate in the vertical plane, allowing the complete modular unit to transverse inclines; declines and slight obstructions while in the normal operational environment. This accommodates ramps up or down onto the barges, or onto surfaces in the receiving ports. The ‘wireless control unit’ also allows the operator and the Command and Control operations to visualize the individual module while transversing all surfaces allowing for the visualization of the stack in a three dimensional display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Stephan V. Kroecker
  • Publication number: 20130257047
    Abstract: This is a system of kinetic power generating stations that produce renewable and clean energy from moving railcars. The amount of green energy produced will be dependent on inertia, weight, momentum, and speed of train. The system has a second purpose of braking and reducing the trains speed by using the actuator pads necessary for harnessing the kinetic energy formed by the train. This will reduce the cost of fuel. By utilizing a plurality of opposing stations along the railway, braking of the train can be done more safely. Using computers and sensors, the actuator pads can control how much “drag” is necessary to slow the train down while collecting the energy formed by the moving train. The generators are spun by passing actuators attached to railcars at specific intervals. Opposing braking mechanisms will increase drag pressure by being engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Stephan V. Kroecker
  • Patent number: 7970450
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring an electrical signal from a patient's body includes a disposable electrode patch having a thin flexible housing with an adhesive exterior, a power source, a printed circuit board, a plurality of electrodes, a converter for converting a detected electrical signal from the patient's body to a digital signal, a processor for processing the digital signal, and a transmitter connected for transmitting the processed digital signal as a wireless signal. A monitoring unit communicating with the electrode patch includes a power source, a transceiver, a global positioning receiver, a processor, at least one communication port for external communications, and a display. A system of the invention includes a plurality of patients having medical monitors wirelessly communicating biometric information to a central processor for archiving and accessing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Halthion Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan V. Kroecker, Richard L Krampe, Michael Vosch
  • Publication number: 20080260467
    Abstract: A marine port monitoring system including a plurality of inspection apparatus, either fixed, mobile, wired or wireless for intercepting data on and of vessels entering or leaving a port or canal. The system includes sensors placed in a shipping channel for examination of a hull of a passing vessel to detect externally mounted weapons, explosives or contraband and, the recording of the vessels acoustical signature for purpose of identification and mechanical validation and verification. The inspection apparatus includes devices for the removing of cargo containers from vessels, non-intrusive inspection of containers and isolating containers having suspect cargo. The apparatus includes explosive containment including a separable containment system for protecting the apparatus. The system includes a remote buoy reporting the arrival and departures of vessels at a predetermined distance from said apparatus for maritime domain awareness and protection of said apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Stephan V. Kroecker, George H. Kroecker
  • Patent number: 7436324
    Abstract: A marine port monitoring system including an inspection apparatus, either fixed or mobile, for intercepting cargo vessels entering the port. The system includes sensors placed in a shipping channel for examination of a hull of a passing vessel to detect externally mounted weapons or explosives. The inspection apparatus includes devices for removing cargo containers from vessels, non-intrusively inspecting the containers and isolating containers having suspect cargo. The apparatus includes explosive containment including a separable containment system for protecting the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Stephan V. Kroecker
  • Publication number: 20080193222
    Abstract: A marine port monitoring system including a plurality of inspection apparatus, either fixed, mobile, wired or wireless for intercepting data on and of vessels entering or leaving a port or canal. The system includes sensors placed in a shipping channel for examination of a hull of a passing vessel to detect externally mounted weapons, explosives or contraband and, the recording of the vessels acoustical signature for purpose of identification and mechanical validation and verification. The inspection apparatus includes devices for the removing of cargo containers from vessels, non-intrusive inspection of containers and isolating containers having suspect cargo. The apparatus includes explosive containment including a separable containment system for protecting the apparatus. The system includes a remote buoy reporting the arrival and departures of vessels at a predetermined distance from said apparatus for maritime domain awareness and protection of said apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Stephan V. Kroecker