Patents by Inventor Ethan Jon Crumlin

Ethan Jon Crumlin 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: 9554560
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for a variable animal interaction device including an animal interaction device; a shell at least partially embedded into the animal interaction device; a component that is substantially encapsulated within the shell, wherein the shell is a barrier between the animal and the component; a detection device that detects a change in the shell; a deterrent device that has at least an on and an off state wherein the on state substantially changes the animal interaction device to substantially deter further interaction between the animal and the animal interaction device; wherein the deterrent device is actuated into the on state when the detection device detects a change in the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventors: Ethan Jon Crumlin, Amy Lai Wong
  • Publication number: 20140290582
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for a variable animal interaction device including an animal interaction device; a shell at least partially embedded into the animal interaction device; a component that is substantially encapsulated within the shell, wherein the shell is a barrier between the animal and the component; a detection device that detects a change in the shell; a deterrent device that has at least an on and an off state wherein the on state substantially changes the animal interaction device to substantially deter further interaction between the animal and the animal interaction device; wherein the deterrent device is actuated into the on state when the detection device detects a change in the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Ethan Jon Crumlin, Amy Lai Wong
  • Publication number: 20090087690
    Abstract: A microbial fuel cell apparatus and system suitable for use for off-grid rural or remote power applications in developing countries, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Gerardo Jose la O', Joseph John Walish, Ethan Jon Crumlin