Patents by Inventor Brent Goetzl
Brent Goetzl 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: 11553692Abstract: A method is described that comprises receiving a filtered signal corresponding to an acoustic event, applying one or more tests to the filtered signal in a sequence, wherein each test of the one or more tests assesses the filtered signal for the presence of one or more characteristics, the determining the presence of the one or more characteristics comprising a failure to identify the acoustic event as a first event, terminating the applying the one or more tests when a test determines the presence of the one or more characteristics, and identifying the acoustic event as the first event upon an occurrence of completing all tests of the one or more tests, the completing all tests including each test in the sequence determining the absence of the one or more characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall
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Patent number: 11470814Abstract: A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a retainer component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall
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Patent number: 10674709Abstract: A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a grommet component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall, Kevin Zinn
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Patent number: 10154651Abstract: A system and apparatus to track and control an animal is described, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be coupled together. The stimulus unit is entirely a slave device to the tracking unit and has no independent smart circuitry, no independent power supply and no antennae. Accordingly, the stimulation unit is dependent upon the tracking unit for operation, power and for communication to and from a remote hand held control device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent Goetzl, Harri Piltonen, Jason Edwards, Kevin Zinn, Kenneth Wacasey
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Publication number: 20180153137Abstract: A method is described that comprises receiving a filtered signal corresponding to an acoustic event, applying one or more tests to the filtered signal in a sequence, wherein each test of the one or more tests assesses the filtered signal for the presence of one or more characteristics, the determining the presence of the one or more characteristics comprising a failure to identify the acoustic event as a first event, terminating the applying the one or more tests when a test determines the presence of the one or more characteristics, and identifying the acoustic event as the first event upon an occurrence of completing all tests of the one or more tests, the completing all tests including each test in the sequence determining the absence of the one or more characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall
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Publication number: 20180153138Abstract: A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a grommet component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall, Kevin Zinn
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Publication number: 20180132450Abstract: A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a retainer component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Matthew Richardson, Patrick Tyndall
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Publication number: 20150040839Abstract: A system and apparatus to track and control an animal is described, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be coupled together. The stimulus unit is entirely a slave device to the tracking unit and has no independent smart circuitry, no independent power supply and no antennae. Accordingly, the stimulation unit is dependent upon the tracking unit for operation, power and for communication to and from a remote hand held control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Brent Goetzl, Harri Piltonen, Jason Edwards, Kevin Zinn, Kenneth Wacasey
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Patent number: 8823513Abstract: Systems and methods of tracking an animal including a first device worn by an animal to acquire global positioning system (GPS) data corresponding to a location of the animal, and a second device carried by a user to receive the GPS data from the first device and to acquire GPS data corresponding to a location of the second device. The second device can include a compass element to provide a compass reading corresponding to an orientation of the second device, and a controller to calculate location and direction information of the first device relative to the second device, and a display unit to display a graphical representation indicating the location and direction of the first device relative to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Jimmy Jameson, Chris Morgan, Jason Edwards, Aaron Russell, Brent Goetzl
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Patent number: 8736499Abstract: 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: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Kevin Zinn
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Publication number: 20130141237Abstract: A system and apparatus to track and control an animal, including a tracking unit to track the animal, and a stimulus unit to provide a stimulus to the animal, wherein the tracking unit and stimulus unit are configured to be removably coupled together, and the tracking unit and/or stimulus unit communicate with a common control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Aaron Russell
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Publication number: 20130027207Abstract: 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: January 18, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Brent A. GOETZL, Kevin ZINN
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Publication number: 20120182145Abstract: Systems and methods of tracking an animal including a first device worn by an animal to acquire global positioning system (GPS) data corresponding to a location of the animal, and a second device carried by a user to receive the GPS data from the first device and to acquire GPS data corresponding to a location of the second device. The second device can include a compass element to provide a compass reading corresponding to an orientation of the second device, and a controller to calculate location and direction information of the first device relative to the second device, and a display unit to display a graphical representation indicating the location and direction of the first device relative to the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Jimmy Jameson, Chris Morgan, Jason Edwards, Aaron Russell, Brent Goetzl
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Publication number: 20110221597Abstract: Described is an animal training device having a menu-driven user interface, a programmable stimulus delivery switch, and the capability to activate a stimulus delivery device such that it delivers a customized stimulus to an animal. More specifically, the menu-driven user interface enables a user to define the programmable parameters of a customized stimulus and to associate the customized stimulus with the stimulus delivery switch such that when the stimulus delivery switch is operated, the animal training device transmits a stimulus request signal, which includes information indicative of the defined parameters. The stimulus delivery device is responsive to the stimulus request signal to the extent that when the stimulus delivery device receives the stimulus request signal, it determines the defined parameters and delivers the customized stimulus to the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: James L. Jameson, Lance Tracy, Greg Gillis, Brent A. Goetzl
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Publication number: 20100176955Abstract: Described is a high-tech animal training system for delivering a stimulus to an animal and for providing a user with information relating to the ambient environment and to the operation of the animal training system, the information enabling the user to monitor and maintain the health and well-being of the animal. The animal training system delivers a stimulus to the animal such that the user is able to correct any undesired behavior exhibited by the animal and to reward any desired behavior exhibited by the animal. Additionally, the animal training system detects at least one an ambient condition and indicates the detected condition such that the user perceives the indication and is able to take action in protecting the animal from any detrimental conditions. The animal training system is also capable of storing data relating to the operation of the system and/or storing data input by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: James L. Jameson, Lance Tracy, Greg Gillis, Brent A. Goetzl
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Publication number: 20100156643Abstract: Described is an animal training system for delivering a stimulus to an animal, whereby the intensity of the stimulus is selected from a plurality of intensities that is within a selectable range of available intensities. More specifically, each of the plurality of intensities is within the range of available intensities. The range of available intensities is selected or defined by a user such that the lower limit and the upper limit of the selected range of available intensities defines the lower limit for minimum intensity and the upper limit for the maximum intensity of the plurality of intensities, respectively. Accordingly, each of the plurality of intensities is defined by the selected range of available intensities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Greg Gillis, Brent A. Goetzl, Lance Tracy, James L. Jameson, Chris Morgan
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Patent number: 7565765Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump body with inner and outer tubes forming a distribution end having a distribution hub and an inlet end having a liquid intake structure. Airflow in an annular duct formed between the walls of the coaxial tubes enters the inner tube through an annular passage and carries liquid nutrient within the inner tube to the distribution hub. Distribution members fluidly connected to the distribution hub direct a flow of liquid nutrients and air to one or more plants.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Lawrence Brooke Engineering, LLCInventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Brent A. Goetzl, Keith C. Evans, Henry Rie
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Patent number: D615438Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Lance Tracy
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Patent number: D736486Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Radio Systems CorporationInventors: Brent Goetzl, Kevin Zinn, Aaron Russell, Darrell Douglas, Harri Piltonen
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Patent number: D815372Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: RADIO SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Brent A. Goetzl, Aaron L. Russell