Patents by Inventor Derek Phelps Gardner

Derek Phelps Gardner 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: 20210137748
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Sentine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Joseph Mancini, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Patent number: 10898392
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Sentine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Joseph Mancini, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Publication number: 20200038254
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Sentine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Joseph Mancini, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Patent number: 10478349
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ralph Joseph Mancini, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Publication number: 20170112681
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. The signaling device can be configured to detect the presence of an insult in the absorbent article and/or in an undergarment. The signaling device can be further configured to determine whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult. The signaling device can provide a notification to a user that an insult has occurred and can inform the user whether the insult is a urine insult or a feces insult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ralph Joseph Mancini, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Patent number: 7948388
    Abstract: A leak detector apparatus and system for use with a drop ceiling having a grid-work of ceiling tiles. The leak detector apparatus includes an electrically non-conducting tile body that is shaped and dimensioned to rest on top of a ceiling tile. The tile body comprises multiple layers of non-conducting closed cell-foam and has a plurality of water collector cups formed or positioned therein. Spaced-apart sensor wires are provided and form an electrical grid that extends between the multiple layers of the tile body and the sensor wires generally extend through the water collector cups. The sensor wires are operative to sense the presence of water in the cups. An electronics module is provided at each tile body and is associated with the sensor wires and electrically coupled to the sensor wires for triggering an alert in response to the presence of water in one or more of the cups. A master controller is in communication with the local processors for monitoring the function and operation of each local processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Patent number: 7880623
    Abstract: A multiple-link leak detector apparatus to be used on a floor or other substantially flat surface and in conjunction with an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes a multiple-link sensor having two or more bodies linked together, each link body having at least two spaced apart sensor elements, and an electronics module associated with the sensor elements. The multiple-link sensor is shaped and dimensioned to rest atop the floor and can be positioned beside or around an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The sensor elements extend longitudinally along the link body, wherein the sensor elements are operative to sense the presence of water on the floor. Finally, the electronics module is coupled to the sensor elements to trigger an alert in response to the presence of water on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Invetex Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Publication number: 20080053197
    Abstract: A multiple-link leak detector apparatus to be used on a floor or other substantially flat surface and in conjunction with an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes a multiple-link sensor having two or more bodies linked together, each link body having at least two spaced apart sensor elements, and an electronics module associated with the sensor elements. The multiple-link sensor is shaped and dimensioned to rest atop the floor and can be positioned beside or around an appliance, plumbing fixture or other potential water leak source. The sensor elements extend longitudinally along the link body, wherein the sensor elements are operative to sense the presence of water on the floor. Finally, the electronics module is coupled to the sensor elements to trigger an alert in response to the presence of water on the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner
  • Publication number: 20080055112
    Abstract: A leak detector apparatus and system for use with a plumbing fixture, appliance or other potential water leak source. The leak detector apparatus includes an electrically non-conducting mat that is shaped and dimensioned to rest on the floor. The mat comprises multiple layers of non-conducting closed cell foam and has a plurality of water collector cups formed therein. Spaced-apart sensor wires are provided and form a peripheral sensor that extends between the multiple layers of the mat body and the sensor wires generally extend through the water collector cups. The sensor wires are operative to sense the presence of water in the cups. An electronics module is provided and is associated with the sensor wires and electrically coupled to the sensor wires for triggering an alert in response to the presence of water in one or more of the cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph Ralph McGinty, Derek Phelps Gardner, Gene Phelps Gardner