Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Allen, SR.
Christopher J. Allen, SR. 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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Publication number: 20250198856Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2025Publication date: June 19, 2025Inventors: Christopher J. Allen, SR., Shawn Monteith
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Patent number: 12253420Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Shawn Monteith
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Publication number: 20240096194Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Christopher J. Allen, SR.
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Patent number: 11869332Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Publication number: 20230408346Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Christopher J. Allen, SR., Shawn Monteith
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Patent number: 11781924Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware)Inventors: Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Shawn Monteith
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Patent number: 11579020Abstract: A temperature monitoring system for monitoring a temperature status of an item from a location different than a location at which the item is located is disclosed. The temperature monitoring system includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first unit removably engageable with the top surface of the base in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The first unit is configured to monitor a measured temperature, to display information regarding the measured temperature, and/or to transmit temperature information to a user device. The temperature monitoring system may also include at least one thermal or temperature probe configured to measure the temperature of the item, including a probe tip, probe wire, and probe plug. The temperature monitoring system may also include one or more probe supports configured to releasably attach to the base and configured to releasably retain a thermal probe thereon.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Publication number: 20220388707Abstract: Stash flasks having one or more watertight storage chambers in addition to a liquid container. The chamber(s) may be accessible from a discreet location at the bottom of the flask opposite the liquid container spout at the top. The chamber(s) may securely store one or more smoking items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventor: Christopher J. ALLEN, SR.
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Publication number: 20220223025Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventor: Christopher J. Allen, SR.
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Patent number: 11322012Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Weber-Stephen Products LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Patent number: 11310439Abstract: The invention disclosed herein concerns a privacy enhancing device for use with IP cameras and related methods. The privacy device includes an adjustable light filter and is configured to be placed over the lens of an IP camera such that the image captured by the IP camera passes through the filter. The transparency of the light filter is controlled using a control module in response to user inputs received using an on-board user interface so as to provide varying levels of privacy ranging from an opaque state and a transparent state. Inputs that serve to facilitate and enhance operation of the device can also be received from other input sources such as connected computing devices. For security, the control path defined by the control module and the on-board user input device can be isolated from other more sophisticated control devices that can be prone to hacking and remote control.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Vladan Djakovic, Shawn Monteith, Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Paul Brantner
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Publication number: 20220065710Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Allen, SR., Shawn Monteith
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Patent number: 11250686Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Patent number: 11209324Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Shawn Monteith
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Patent number: 11132885Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Publication number: 20210185208Abstract: The invention disclosed herein concerns a privacy enhancing device for use with IP cameras and related methods. The privacy device includes an adjustable light filter and is configured to be placed over the lens of an IP camera such that the image captured by the IP camera passes through the filter. The transparency of the light filter is controlled using a control module in response to user inputs received using an on-board user interface so as to provide varying levels of privacy ranging from an opaque state and a transparent state. Inputs that serve to facilitate and enhance operation of the device can also be received from other input sources such as connected computing devices. For security, the control path defined by the control module and the on-board user input device can be isolated from other more sophisticated control devices that can be prone to hacking and remote control.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Vladan Djakovic, Shawn Monteith, Christopher J. Allen, SR., Paul Brantner
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Publication number: 20210116306Abstract: A temperature monitoring system for monitoring a temperature status of an item from a location different than a location at which the item is located is disclosed. The temperature monitoring system includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first unit removably engageable with the top surface of the base in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The first unit is configured to monitor a measured temperature, to display information regarding the measured temperature, and/or to transmit temperature information to a user device. The temperature monitoring system may also include at least one thermal or temperature probe configured to measure the temperature of the item, including a probe tip, probe wire, and probe plug. The temperature monitoring system may also include one or more probe supports configured to releasably attach to the base and configured to releasably retain a thermal probe thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventor: Christopher J. Allen, SR.
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Patent number: 10942066Abstract: A temperature monitoring system for monitoring a temperature status of an item from a location different than a location at which the item is located is disclosed. The temperature monitoring system includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a first unit removably engageable with the top surface of the base in at least a first orientation and a second orientation. The first unit is configured to monitor a measured temperature, to display information regarding the measured temperature, and/or to transmit temperature information to a user device. The temperature monitoring system may also include at least one thermal or temperature probe configured to measure the temperature of the item, including a probe tip, probe wire, and probe plug. The temperature monitoring system may also include one or more probe supports configured to releasably attach to the base and configured to releasably retain a thermal probe thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Christopher J. Allen, Sr.
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Patent number: 10939052Abstract: The invention disclosed herein concerns a privacy enhancing device for use with IP cameras and related methods. The privacy device includes an adjustable light filter and is configured to be placed over the lens of an IP camera such that the image captured by the IP camera passes through the filter. The transparency of the light filter is controlled using a control module in response to user inputs received using an on-board user interface so as to provide varying levels of privacy ranging from an opaque state and a transparent state. Inputs that serve to facilitate and enhance operation of the device can also be received from other input sources such as connected computing devices. For security, the control path defined by the control module and the on-board user input device can be isolated from other more sophisticated control devices that can be prone to hacking and remote control.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATEDInventors: Vladan Djakovic, Shawn Monteith, Christopher J. Allen, Sr., Paul Brantner
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Publication number: 20200357260Abstract: A remote temperature monitoring system includes a first unit operatively connected to one or more temperature sensors for sensing the temperature of one or more materials or food items being cooked or heated. The first unit transmits the sensed temperature to a second unit that is located remotely from the first unit during heating. The second unit is programmable with the desired temperature and/or heating parameters of the item. By monitoring the temperature status of the item over time, the system determines when the food has reached the desired temperature or degree of cooking, and notifies the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventor: Christopher J. Allen, SR.