Patents by Inventor Christian M. Newman

Christian M. Newman 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).

  • Patent number: 8654612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting bats from a remote location. In one aspect the invention provides a bat detection system comprising an upper detection unit connected to a base computer unit. The upper detection unit can be positioned on a vertical structure, and a second lower detection unit, or additional detection units, can also be positioned on the vertical structure. Each detection unit comprises a housing which is connected to, and contains, an audio detector. The base computer unit is enclosed by a housing and comprises a data processor, a data storage device, and a remote communication interface device. The data processor is operatively connected to the data storage device, remote communication interface device, and the audio detectors of any detection units positioned on the vertical structure. The base computer unit communicates with a remote computer transferring information regarding the bat sounds detected by the detection units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Normandeau Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Adler, Christian M. Newman, Christine L. Sutter, Carla Ebeling, Chris Ribe, Peter West
  • Patent number: 8379486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting bats from a remote location. In one aspect the invention provides a bat detection system comprising an upper detection unit connected to a base computer unit. The upper detection unit can be positioned on a vertical structure, and a second lower detection unit, or additional detection units, can also be positioned on the vertical structure. Each detection unit comprises a housing which is connected to, and contains, an audio detector. The base computer unit is enclosed by a housing and comprises a data processor, a data storage device, and a remote communication interface device. The data processor is operatively connected to the data storage device, remote communication interface device, and the audio detectors of any detection units positioned on the vertical structure. The base computer unit communicates with a remote computer transferring information regarding the bat sounds detected by the detection units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Normandeau Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Adler, Christian M. Newman, Christine L. Sutter, Carla Ebeling, Chris Ribe, Peter West
  • Publication number: 20120300589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting bats from a remote location. In one aspect the invention provides a bat detection system comprising an upper detection unit connected to a base computer unit. The upper detection unit can be positioned on a vertical structure, and a second lower detection unit, or additional detection units, can also be positioned on the vertical structure. Each detection unit comprises a housing which is connected to, and contains, an audio detector. The base computer unit is enclosed by a housing and comprises a data processor, a data storage device, and a remote communication interface device. The data processor is operatively connected to the data storage device, remote communication interface device, and the audio detectors of any detection units positioned on the vertical structure. The base computer unit communicates with a remote computer transferring information regarding the bat sounds detected by the detection units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Normandeau Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Adler, Christian M. Newman, Christine L. Sutter, Carla Ebeling, Chris Ribe, Peter West
  • Publication number: 20100110836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for detecting bats from a remote location. In one aspect the invention provides a bat detection system comprising an upper detection unit connected to a base computer unit. The upper detection unit can be positioned on a vertical structure, and a second lower detection unit, or additional detection units, can also be positioned on the vertical structure. Each detection unit comprises a housing which is connected to, and contains, an audio detector. The base computer unit is enclosed by a housing and comprises a data processor, a data storage device, and a remote communication interface device. The data processor is operatively connected to the data storage device, remote communication interface device, and the audio detectors of any detection units positioned on the vertical structure. The base computer unit communicates with a remote computer transferring information regarding the bat sounds detected by the detection units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Adler, Christian M. Newman, Christine L. Sutter, Carla Ebeling, Chris Ribe, Peter West