Patents by Inventor Christopher L. Gehrisch

Christopher L. Gehrisch 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).

  • Publication number: 20190380646
    Abstract: A headwear assembly is disclosed having an oximetry sensor and a circuit assembly configured to measure pulse and oxygen level for a user during exercise and/or physical activity. The oximetry sensor is positioned in a front section of the headwear assembly, proximate to the forehead when worn. Other sensors can also be included with the headwear assembly, such as temperature, blood pressure, and so on. The headwear assembly is configured to securely conform about a user's head when worn, such that the oximetry sensor is positioned and effectively immobilized on the forehead above the eyebrows. The headwear assembly can further provide integrated functionality with an external electronic device, such as a smart mobile phone. The headwear assembly can include a wireless charger for charging a rechargeable battery disposed on the headwear assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Oxystrap International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Gertsch, Ronald Gertsch, Paul Nysen, Peter Nysen, William Swanson, Christopher L. Gehrisch, Martin D. McCune, David L. Williams
  • Patent number: 10265019
    Abstract: A headwear assembly is provided that measures physiological changes, e.g., oxygen saturation, pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature of a user during physical exercise, to include athletic activities and other situations. The headwear assembly can provide integrated functionality with an external device such as a smart phone. The headwear assembly can be embodied in various configurations, e.g., stand-alone headband, cap, visor, or a helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Oxystrap Int'l, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Gertsch, Ronald Gertsch, Paul Nysen, Peter Nysen, William Swanson, Christopher L. Gehrisch, Martin D. McCune, David L. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120198603
    Abstract: An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body, providing a number of convenient functions. The helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells. The inner shell can include suitable material to provide the wearer effective RF shielding from the electronic system, such as, nickel-plated carbon fiber to provide RF shielding. The helmet body further includes a shock-absorbent structure disposed between the inner shell and the head of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Gertsch, Ronald L. Gertsch, Christopher L. Gehrisch, Matthew B. Gehrisch, Martin D. McCune, William E. Swanson, David L. Williams, Justin K. Mann, Sheldon A. Smilo, Benjamin G. Abad
  • Patent number: 8001623
    Abstract: An electronic helmet is provided that includes a helmet body and an integrated electronic system disposed in the helmet body, providing a number of convenient functions. The helmet body has a hard outer shell and a hard inner shell mounted to the outer shell such that a cavity is defined between the outer and the inner shells. The inner shell can include suitable material to provide the wearer effective RF shielding from the electronic system, such as, nickel-plated carbon fiber to provide RF shielding. The helmet body further includes a shock-absorbent structure disposed between the inner shell and the head of a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Gertsch, Ronald L. Gertsch, Christopher L. Gehrisch, Matthew B. Gehrisch, Martin D. McCune, William E. Swanson, David L. Williams, Justin K. Mann, Sheldon A. Smilo, Benjamin G. Abad