Patents by Inventor David A. Schleppenbach
David A. Schleppenbach 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: 20230335008Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tactile displays, for example electro-magnetic Braille displays. In certain disclosed embodiments, tactile displays may comprise capture plate assemblies. Such capture plate assemblies may be removable from tactile displays to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance of the tactile display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Tactile Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 11645948Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tactile displays, for example electro-magnetic Braille displays. In certain disclosed embodiments, tactile displays may comprise capture plate assemblies. Such capture plate assemblies may be removable from tactile displays to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance of the tactile display.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Tactile Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 11538360Abstract: An adapter for a tactile display is disclosed. The adapter can be used with a tactile display, such as a display that presents braille characters, to change or modify what is presented to a user. In some embodiments, the braille dots which make up a braille character can be made smaller or larger; spaced closer together or further apart; have a different shape; and/or an image or non-braille characters can be presented to a user of the tactile display using the disclosed adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Tactile Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20210295739Abstract: In certain embodiments devices suitable for use as electro magnetic refreshable braille readers are disclosed. In some embodiments, the electromagnetic refreshable braille readers of the present disclosure include an actuation mechanism comprising a permanent magnet for latching and a coil adjacent to the magnet. In some embodiments the electromagnetic refreshable braille readers may comprise a separate enclosure comprising tactile elements that can be removably attached to the display so that the separate enclosure can be removed and cleaned by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20210287569Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tactile displays, for example electro-magnetic Braille displays. In certain disclosed embodiments, tactile displays may comprise capture plate assemblies. Such capture plate assemblies may be removable from tactile displays to facilitate cleaning and/or maintenance of the tactile display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Tactile Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20210287568Abstract: An adapter for a tactile display is disclosed. The adapter can be used with a tactile display, such as a display that presents braille characters, to change or modify what is presented to a user. In some embodiments, the braille dots which make up a braille character can be made smaller or larger; spaced closer together or further apart; have a different shape; and/or an image or non-braille characters can be presented to a user of the tactile display using the disclosed adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Tactile Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20210134183Abstract: An adapter for a tactile display is disclosed. The adapter can be used with a tactile display, such as a display that presents braille characters, to change or modify what is presented to a user. In some embodiments, the braille dots which make up a braille character can be made smaller or larger; spaced closer together or further apart; have a different shape; and/or an image or non-braille characters can be presented to a user of the tactile display using the disclosed adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 10249217Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 10163367Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20180342177Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20180336801Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 10127832Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Tactile Engineering, LLCInventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20170076633Abstract: A system for providing a tactile display is disclosed. The system utilizes magnetic forces and actuators in order to move a series of tactile elements. The system can be arranged such that the display may include an entire array of thousands of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Alexander Moon, Thomas Baker, David A. Schleppenbach
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Patent number: 8726145Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed to facilitate communication to, with, and for persons with special needs. The system can provide assistance with reading, test-taking, language development, or other forms of communication. The system is compatible with a variety of types of input (173), and provides a variety of options for output (174). In one embodiment, the system is portable, and can be connected to a number of different devices having varying purposes. In another embodiment, the system is software designed to be utilized as a stand-alone software application, or in conjunction with an existing or third-party application.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: gh LLCInventors: David A. Schleppenbach, Joe P. Said
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Patent number: 8494859Abstract: DEAF-core technology converts inputs to outputs accessible to people with disabilities. Communication is improved with DEAF-core technology by using data storage and transmission format that includes both semantic information and content. User-defined input, responsible for conveying semantic information, and raw analog input, such as text, are converted into a unique XML format (“gh XML”). “gh XML” includes standard XML encoded with accessibility information that allows a user to communicate both verbal (text) and non-verbal (semantic) information as part of the input. “gh XML” is a temporary format which is further converted using XSLT (extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) into individual versions of XML specific to each output. After the “gh XML” is converted into the desired XML format, custom rendering engines specific to the desired output convert the individual version of XML into a viable analog format for display.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2003Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: gh, LLCInventors: Joe P. Said, David A. Schleppenbach
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Publication number: 20100047002Abstract: A braille embosser device includes a plurality of hammers configured to strike a substrate and thereby produce thereon braille-readable projections. A controller is connected to the hammers and controls the striking by the hammers. The controller includes drivers each of which is connected to and drives a respective one of the hammers. A fault detection circuit detects a fault associated with one of the drivers and, in response to the fault, ceases the striking by the hammers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: David A. Schleppenbach, Kyle S. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20070174765Abstract: A system and methods are disclosed to facilitate communication to, with, and for persons with special needs. The system can provide assistance with reading, test-taking, language development, or other forms of communication. The system is compatible with a variety of types of input (173), and provides a variety of options for output (174). In one mbodiment, the system is portable, and can be connected to a number of different devices having varying purposes. In another embodiment, the system is software designed to be utilized as a stand-alone software application, or in conjunction with an existing or third-party application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2004Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: gh, LLCInventors: David Schleppenbach, Joe Said
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Publication number: 20070136334Abstract: An apparatus and methods for creating a precise, consistent communication of technical notations is disclosed (100). The apparatus and methods provide a standardization for the aural communication of mathematics and scientific content that clearly communicates equations, derivatives, integrals, fractions, and other algebraic, scientific, and mathematical components (12). This standard of communication (100) can be incorporated in software (12) that is capable of utilizing numerous types of input (10) and is capable of output (24) utilizing a number of methods and/or devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: David Schleppenbach, Joe Said, Abraham Nemeth
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Patent number: 7018209Abstract: Various apparatus and methods for an actuator and display using one or more shape memory springs. A shape memory spring is heated and urges a pin to a first or extended position. The pin may be supported in the first position by a supporting mechanism. The shape memory spring is heated electically, and in some embodiments under the control of a processor. The present invention may be used to display information provided in a user interface from a computer program, including text, numerical data, and graphical images.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventors: David A. Schleppenbach, Wunji Lau, Joe P. Said
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Publication number: 20050069842Abstract: Various apparatus and methods for an actuator and display using one or more shape memory springs. A shape memory spring is heated and urges a pin to a first or extended position. The pin may be supported in the first position by a supporting mechanism. The shape memory spring is heated electically, and in some embodiments under the control of a processor. The present invention may be used to display information provided in a user interface from a computer program, including text, numerical data, and graphical images.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: David Schleppenbach, Wunji Lau, Joe Said