Patents by Inventor Eric K. Karich

Eric K. Karich 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).

  • Mobility device and method for guiding the visually impaired
    Patent number: 8825389
    Abstract: A mobility device has an elongate handle housing that includes an electronic directing system that comprises a computer microcontroller operably connected with a transceiver for communicating with an electronic beacon. The mobility device may be used to trigger an audible signal from the electronic beacon to guide a visually impaired person to the electronic beacon at a desired location. The mobility device may further include a laser detection apparatus for directing the visually impaired person around obstructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Terry L. Campbell, Eric K. Karich