Patents by Inventor Gerard Lambert Block

Gerard Lambert Block 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: 9789390
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an input device attachment is provided and, more specifically, for some embodiments an input device attachment is provided that is combinable with a computer or video game controller. For example, various embodiments provide attachments for handheld video gaming devices configured to control electronic devices, such handheld video gaming devices including without limitation computer controllers, video game console controllers, and handheld video gaming devices. Various embodiments of the invention comprise an attachment comprising an input mechanism that may augment an existing input mechanism of an input device or add an additional input mechanism to the input device. Additionally, some embodiments may augment an exterior structure, or a surface of the input device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Gerard Lambert Block, Eric B. Fulghum
  • Patent number: 9694285
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the technology described herein, a audio headset system is provided, comprising: a speaker; a signal processor configured to process source audio received from an audio source, to produce processed audio from the source audio, and to output the processed audio to the speaker; and a control unit configured to control operation of the signal processor according to an audio profile, wherein the audio profile causes the signal processor to selectively mix, delay, phase shift, and equalize the source audio, thereby producing processed audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Meneses, Gerard Lambert Block, Scott Michael Terrell, Thomas John Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160317928
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the technology described herein, a audio headset system is provided, comprising: a speaker; a signal processor configured to process source audio received from an audio source, to produce processed audio from the source audio, and to output the processed audio to the speaker; and a control unit configured to control operation of the signal processor according to an audio profile, wherein the audio profile causes the signal processor to selectively mix, delay, phase shift, and equalize the source audio, thereby producing processed audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Meneses, Gerard Lambert Block, Scott Michael Terrell, Thomas John Roberts
  • Patent number: 9358454
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the technology described herein, a audio headset system is provided, comprising: a speaker; a signal processor configured to process source audio received from an audio source, to produce processed audio from the source audio, and to output the processed audio to the speaker; and a control unit configured to control operation of the signal processor according to an audio profile, wherein the audio profile causes the signal processor to selectively mix, delay, phase shift, and equalize the source audio, thereby producing processed audio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Meneses, Gerard Lambert Block, Scott Michael Terrell, Thomas John Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140073429
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the technology described herein, a audio headset system is provided, comprising: a speaker; a signal processor configured to process source audio received from an audio source, to produce processed audio from the source audio, and to output the processed audio to the speaker; and a control unit configured to control operation of the signal processor according to an audio profile, wherein the audio profile causes the signal processor to selectively mix, delay, phase shift, and equalize the source audio, thereby producing processed audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: ANTONIO MENESES, Gerard Lambert Block, Scott Michael Terrell, Thomas John Roberts
  • Patent number: 8568233
    Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a controller attachment apparatus is provided, comprising: a handle portion configured to accept and hold a controller; and an attachment portion affixed to the handle portion such that it allows a covering to be diposed over the handle portion once the controller is placed into the handle portion. For such an embodiment, the attachment portion may be in the shape of a sporting good or a weapon. For example, with respect to sporting goods, the attachment portion may take the shape of a tennis racket, paddle tennis racket, golf club, baseball bat, hockey stick, lacrosse stick, or fishing rod. Alternatively, with respect to weapons, the head portion may take the shape of a sword, dagger, blade, a light saber, a gun, or a phaser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Gerard Lambert Block, Bradley M. Strahle
  • Publication number: 20100279771
    Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a controller attachment apparatus is provided, comprising: a handle portion configured to accept and hold a controller; and an attachment portion affixed to the handle portion such that it allows a covering to be diposed over the handle portion once the controller is placed into the handle portion. For such an embodiment, the attachment portion may be in the shape of a sporting good or a weapon. For example, with respect to sporting goods, the attachment portion may take the shape of a tennis racket, paddle tennis racket, golf club, baseball bat, hockey stick, lacrosse stick, or fishing rod. Alternatively, with respect to weapons, the head portion may take the shape of a sword, dagger, blade, a light saber, a gun, or a phaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: GERARD LAMBERT BLOCK, Bradley M. Strahle
  • Patent number: D638068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D638478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D645097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D666250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products, LLC
    Inventors: Eric B. Fulghum, Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D672745
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventors: Tark Abed, Gerard Lambert Block, Nicholas Peter deSomov, Bradley M. Strahle
  • Patent number: D686283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D686284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Peformance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D688311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products, LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block
  • Patent number: D688312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Performance Designed Products LLC
    Inventor: Gerard Lambert Block