Patents by Inventor Douglas D. Fletcher

Douglas D. Fletcher 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: 11617980
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 11607635
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for obtaining data representative of the condition of an air filter media of an air filter installed in a powered air-handling system, and for using such data to present an indication of the air filter media condition to a user. The devices, systems and methods use pressure information representative of at least a downstream pressure of the powered air-handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 11504278
    Abstract: An electronic hearing protection device is provided. The electronic hearing protection device includes an amplifier and a speaker to relay sounds, such as conversations, to the user of the hearing protection. The hearing protection device provides adaptive gunshot recognition and suppression technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg, Henrik M. Fransson, Gregory G. Jager, Douglas D. Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20220088525
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 11202982
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20210346833
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20200391151
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 10722404
    Abstract: A hearing protection apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a removable compressible pad having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the compressible pad is configured to be secured to the headband when the apparatus is worn. The compressible pad can provide increased comfort and an improved fit to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20200178012
    Abstract: A sound testing chamber comprises a sound proof enclosure, a speaker system and an electronic noise generator system. The speaker system is disposed within the sound proof enclosure. The electronic noise generator system is electronically coupled to the speaker system. The electronic noise generator system is configured to send a signal to the speaker system to generate a sound simulating a scenario where hearing protection is desirable. A method for testing hearing protection equipment using a noise simulating booth comprises: allowing a test subject to select a sound to be played by an electronic noise simulating system; positioning the test subject within a sound proof enclosure having speakers that generate the sound; positioning hearing protection equipment on the test subject; and playing the sound in the sound proof enclosure to permit the test subject to evaluate the hearing protection equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Jason T. Lunn, Gregory G. Jager, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg, Henrik Fransson
  • Patent number: 10646809
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20200030151
    Abstract: An electronic hearing protection device is provided. The electronic hearing protection device includes an amplifier and a speaker to relay sounds, such as conversations, to the user of the hearing protection. The hearing protection device provides adaptive gunshot recognition and suppression technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg, Henrik M. Fransson, Gregory G. Jager, Douglas D. Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20190291037
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20190262756
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for obtaining data representative of the condition of an air filter media of an air filter, and for using such data to present an indication of the air filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 10363509
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Patent number: 10172742
    Abstract: A hearing protection device is provided. The hearing protection device can include a speaker to relay sounds, such as conversations, to the user of the hearing protection. The hearing protection device can be powered by a rechargeable battery pack or separately by standard batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20180140989
    Abstract: An air filter includes filter media, a sensor, and circuitry coupled to the sensor, the circuitry configured to receive data from the sensor representative of the condition of the filter media and wirelessly transmit such data. The data may be received by a device with a display to use the information to present an indication of the filter media condition to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Arthur, Karl W. Bloedorn, Jayant Chakravarty, Gene B. Portelli, Dennis M. Glass, Michael A. Meis, Lyle L. Luppes, Daniel W. Hennen, Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20180014973
    Abstract: A hearing protection apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a removable compressible pad having a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the compressible pad is configured to be secured to the headband when the apparatus is worn. The compressible pad can provide increased comfort and an improved fit to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Nicolas A. Echeverri, Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Publication number: 20180014972
    Abstract: A hearing protection device is provided. The hearing protection device can include a speaker to relay sounds, such as conversations, to the user of the hearing protection. The hearing protection device can be powered by a rechargeable battery pack or separately by standard batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Oscar M. Hemberg, Eric O. Hemberg
  • Patent number: D830642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Fletcher, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg, Edvard B. E. Mänsson, Angela L. Pan, Gregory G. Jager
  • Patent number: D978443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Gregory G. Jager, Douglas D. Fletcher, Jason T. Lunn, Eric O. Hemberg, Oscar M. Hemberg, Anders P. Hellberg, Marco D'Adamo