Patents by Inventor David P. Bim-Merle

David P. Bim-Merle 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: 11571358
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are methods of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
  • Publication number: 20210177691
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrel Q. PHAM
  • Patent number: 10940079
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
  • Patent number: 10932988
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
  • Publication number: 20200330320
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrel Q. PHAM
  • Publication number: 20180140502
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are method of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John McCOY, Lawrence E. MILLER, David P. BIM-MERLE, Francois W. BRAHIC, Kuan LI, David J. GUTIERREZ, Michael K. WONG, Darrell Q. PHAM
  • Patent number: 7859431
    Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Spot Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk
  • Patent number: 7688222
    Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Spot Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk
  • Publication number: 20090256723
    Abstract: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: SPOT DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Timm Peddie, David P. Bim-Merle, Thomas A. Burnham, Daniel O. Santos, Lawrence E. Miller, Vineet Mehta, Johannes B. Van Niekerk