Patents by Inventor Steven M. Schrick
Steven M. Schrick 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).
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Patent number: 7996983Abstract: An animal training apparatus including an electrical conductor embedded within a flexible member, and a housing having a through-opening for receiving the electrical conductor therethrough. The flexible member is molded around the electrical conductor and the antenna, while the electrical conductor is positioned such that it extends into the housing through the through-opening. As a result of the molding process, the flexible member shields the housing through-opening, discouraging substances such as water from accessing the interior of the housing via the through-opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Albert Leon Lee, IV, William S. Groh, Steven L. Lawrence, Steven M. Schrick
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Patent number: 7900585Abstract: Described is a two-probe bark control device for detecting an animal's bark by way of an electrode that is also used in delivering an electrical stimulus to the animal. The two-probe bark control device includes a housing, a first probe, and a second probe. The first and second probes include first and second electrodes, respectively. The first electrode is secured to the housing by way of a resilient overmolding such that the first electrode extends outwardly from the housing and has the potential to vibrate within the housing. The housing is carried by the animal such that the first probe detects the bark of the animal and the first and second probes deliver an electrical stimulus to the animal in response the first probe detecting the animal's bark such that the first probe both detects the animal's bark and delivers an electrical stimulus to the animal.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Albert L. Lee, IV, Steven M. Schrick, David A. Hinkle
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Patent number: 7834769Abstract: An animal deterrent mat with animal detection capability. The animal deterrent mat produces a detection pulse that is attenuated when an object makes contact with the animal deterrent mat. The animal deterrent mat monitors the amplitude of the detection pulse and compares the measured detection pulse amplitude to one or more threshold values. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below an upper threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by an animal making contact with the animal deterrent mat and, optionally, above lower threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by another object making contact with the animal deterrent mat, such as a human, a deterrent pulse selected to deter the animal from crossing or remaining on the animal deterrent mat is generated. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below the optional lower threshold, no deterrent stimulus is generated.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: David Anthony Hinkle, Albert Leon Lee, IV, Steven M. Schrick, Duane A. Gerig
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Publication number: 20100176532Abstract: A housing forming a portion of an animal training device having a framing wall adapted to frame an LCD disposed internally of the housing. The framing wall defines an interior surface and a window for viewing of the LCD. A window pane is integrally formed with the window about the outer perimeter of the window and extends laterally outwardly of the perimeter of the window to overlie a portion of the inner surface of the framing wall proximate the window thereby integrating the pane with the framing wall, thereby effecting an extended seal between the pane and the framing wall and simultaneously enhancing the strength and rigidity of the framing wall. In one embodiment, the pane is integrally molded with the framing wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Steven M. Schrick
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Patent number: 7707974Abstract: A housing forming a portion of an animal training device having a framing wall adapted to frame an LCD disposed internally of the housing. The framing wall defines an interior surface and a window for viewing of the LCD. A window pane is integrally formed with the window about the outer perimeter of the window and extends laterally outwardly of the perimeter of the window to overlie a portion of the inner surface of the framing wall proximate the window thereby integrating the pane with the framing wall, thereby effecting an extended seal between the pane and the framing wall and simultaneously enhancing the strength and rigidity of the framing wall. In one embodiment, the pane is integrally molded with the framing wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventor: Steven M. Schrick
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Publication number: 20090309738Abstract: An animal deterrent mat with animal detection capability. The animal deterrent mat produces a detection pulse that is attenuated when an object makes contact with the animal deterrent mat. The animal deterrent mat monitors the amplitude of the detection pulse and compares the measured detection pulse amplitude to one or more threshold values. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below an upper threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by an animal making contact with the animal deterrent mat and, optionally, above lower threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by another object making contact with the animal deterrent mat, such as a human, a deterrent pulse selected to deter the animal from crossing or remaining on the animal deterrent mat is generated. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below the optional lower threshold, no deterrent stimulus is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: David A. Hinkle, Albert L. Lee, IV, Steven M. Schrick, Duane A. Gerig
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Patent number: 7541937Abstract: A battery module cooperating with an electronic animal control device for activating and deactivating the electronic animal control device. The battery module switch is a user-replaceable power source providing a rotary switching function while maintaining a hermetic seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: William S. Groh, Albert L. Lee, IV, Steven M. Schrick
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Publication number: 20090025650Abstract: A housing forming a portion of an animal training device having a framing wall adapted to frame an LCD disposed internally of the housing. The framing wall defines an interior surface and a window for viewing of the LCD. A window pane is integrally formed with the window about the outer perimeter of the window and extends laterally outwardly of the perimeter of the window to overlie a portion of the inner surface of the framing wall proximate the window thereby integrating the pane with the framing wall, thereby effecting an extended seal between the pane and the framing wall and simultaneously enhancing the strength and rigidity of the framing wall. In one embodiment, the pane is integrally molded with the framing wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventor: Steven M. Schrick
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Publication number: 20080196238Abstract: An animal training apparatus including an electrical conductor embedded within a flexible member, and a housing having a through-opening for receiving the electrical conductor therethrough. The flexible member is molded around the electrical conductor and the antenna, while the electrical conductor is positioned such that it extends into the housing through the through-opening. As a result of the molding process, the flexible member shields the housing through-opening, discouraging substances such as water from accessing the interior of the housing via the through-opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Albert L. LEE, William S. Groh, Steven L. Lawrence, Steven M. Schrick
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Publication number: 20080163829Abstract: Described is a two-probe bark control device for detecting an animal's bark by way of an electrode that is also used in delivering an electrical stimulus to the animal. The two-probe bark control device includes a housing, a first probe, and a second probe. The first and second probes include first and second electrodes, respectively. The first electrode is secured to the housing by way of a resilient overmolding such that the first electrode extends outwardly from the housing and has the potential to vibrate within the housing. The housing is carried by the animal such that the first probe detects the bark of the animal and the first and second probes deliver an electrical stimulus to the animal in response the first probe detecting the animal's bark such that the first probe both detects the animal's bark and delivers an electrical stimulus to the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Albert L. Lee, Steven M. Schrick, David A. Hinkle
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Patent number: 7382328Abstract: An animal training apparatus including an electrical conductor embedded within a flexible member, and a housing having a through-opening for receiving the electrical conductor therethrough. The flexible member is molded around the electrical conductor and the antenna, while the electrical conductor is positioned such that it extends into the housing through the through-opening. As a result of the molding process, the flexible member shields the housing through-opening, discouraging substances such as water from accessing the interior of the housing via the through-opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Albert L. Lee, IV, William S. Groh, Steven L. Lawrence, Steven M. Schrick
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Patent number: D531117Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Steven M. Schrick, Albert L. Lee, IV, William S. Groh
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Patent number: D543884Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventor: Steven M. Schrick
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Patent number: D725324Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventor: Steven M Schrick