Patents by Inventor George H. Gerstman

George H. Gerstman 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).

  • Control device for a television receiver with user programmable means
    Patent number: 7508460
    Abstract: A control device for a television receiver having a user-controlled restore function. The control device has a user-programmable switch for enabling the user to store user-selected data in a memory, including TV input data and channel data. A restore switch is provided for enabling a microprocessor to transmit digital data corresponding to the user-selected data. Actuation of the restore switch will restore the television receiver to a state of operation responsive to the user-selected stored data based on the user's settings of the user-programmable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventor: George H. Gerstman
  • Remote control device for a television receiver with user programmable means
    Patent number: 7295253
    Abstract: A remote control device for a television receiver having a user-controlled restore function. The remote control device has a user-programmable switch for enabling the user to store user-selected data in a memory, including TV input data and channel data. A restore switch is provided for enabling a microprocessor to transmit digital data to an infrared or RF transmitter, corresponding to the user-selected data. Actuation of the restore switch will restore the television receiver to a state of operation responsive to the user-selected stored data based on the user's settings of the user-programmable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: George H. Gerstman
  • Remote control device for a television receiver with user programmable means
    Patent number: 7224410
    Abstract: A remote control device for a television receiver having a user-controlled restore function. The remote control device has a user-programmable switch for enabling the user to store user-selected data in a memory, including TV input data and channel data. The restore switch is provided for enabling a microprocessor to transmit digital data to an infrared or RF transmitter, corresponding to the user-selected data. Actuation of the restore switch will restore the television receiver to a state of operation responsive to the user-selected stored data based on the user's settings of the user-programmable switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: George H. Gerstman