Patents by Inventor David M. Steck

David M. Steck 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: 6117031
    Abstract: The kickball information delivery system employs a ball having an internally disposed device for emitting a first sound location signal, a base transmitter unit for emitting a second sound location signal as well as a signal and an information unit to be mounted on a person for emitting a third pulsed sound signal to indicate the location of the person. In addition, the information unit is able to receive the signal and to use the reception of the signal to change the pulse frequency of the third sound signal to indicate alignment with the signal, for example to permit running from home plate to first base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Adam D. A. Malinauskas, Jeremy W. Bristol, Robert J. Goodell, Hilary L. Gutman, Edward S. Hendricks, David M. Steck, William Foley