Patents by Inventor Carol W. Berman

Carol W. Berman 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).

  • Mental incompetency safety system for operating a vehicle
    Patent number: 5101926
    Abstract: A control system comprises a memory for storing questions and answers determinative of mental incompetency of a potential driver to drive. A display displays the questions. A keyboard is provided for the driver to answer the questions. The control system determines if the correct number of answers is lower than a predetermined value thereby indicating mental incompetency of the potential driver to drive. In such event a signal is provided so that the engine is prevented from starting or a clutch is prevented from engaging so the vehicle cannot be placed into an operational driving condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Carol W. Berman, Martin A. Farber