Patents by Inventor Grant Edward Striemer
Grant Edward Striemer 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).
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Patent number: 10914644Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined mechanical strain changes. The sensor comprises a strain sensitive polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Patent number: 10794850Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental pH changes. The sensor comprises a pH sensitive polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Patent number: 10788437Abstract: A sensor system comprises: a communications element and a switch configured to enable or disable the communications element. The switch comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Patent number: 10788439Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes. The sensor comprises a polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Patent number: 10782261Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes. The sensor comprises a polymeric matrix and a water soluble electrolyte embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276648Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental pH changes. The sensor comprises a pH sensitive polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276635Abstract: A sensor system comprises: a communications element and a switch configured to enable or disable the communications element. The switch comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276643Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes. The sensor comprises a polymeric matrix sensitive to non-aqueous chemistry and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276516Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined mechanical strain changes. The sensor comprises a strain sensitive polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276644Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes. The sensor comprises a polymeric matrix and a plurality of conductive particles embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20150276656Abstract: A sensor comprises: an electrically comprises a switchable polymeric element. The polymeric element has at least a first electrical state and a second electrical state and is switchable between the first and second electrical states as a function of predefined environmental changes. The sensor comprises a polymeric matrix and a water soluble electrolyte embedded in the polymeric matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANYInventor: Grant Edward Striemer
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Publication number: 20140022058Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip and a first antenna. The chip comprises a memory element, the memory element comprising electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit, and output terminals. The tag further comprises at least one conductive polymeric system disposed in electrical communication with at least one output terminal of the chip and adapted to change electrical state in association with a predetermined change in an environment of the conductive polymeric system. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminal(s) of the chip and the conductive polymeric system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: The GIllette CompanyInventors: Grant Edward Striemer, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Mathias Amann, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Michael Franke, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Jose Tadeo Vergara DeCastro, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
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Publication number: 20140014716Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, an analog to digital converter, a passive radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The analog to digital converter is adapted to convert an analog output of the sensor to a digital value. The analog to digital converter includes input and output terminals. The input terminals of the analog to digital converter are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The passive radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the analog to digital converter. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Mathias Amann, Grant Edward Striemer, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Jose Tadeo Vergara DeCastro, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Steven Jeffrey Specht
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Publication number: 20140015644Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, a radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The output of the sensor alters the value of at least one bit in the memory of the chip. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Mathias Amann, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Grant Edward Striemer, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Michael Franke, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Steven Jeffrey Specht
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Publication number: 20140015645Abstract: A sensor system comprising a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip, a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the chip and a non-conductive coating disposed upon a surface of the tag. The chip comprises a memory element providing electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit and output terminals. The antenna is in electrical communication with the output terminals. The non-conductive coating covers the chip and defines a perimeter. The perimeter is disposed over and exposes a portion of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Grant Edward Striemer, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Mathias Amann, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Michael Franke, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Jose Tadeo Vergara DeCastro, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
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Publication number: 20130161380Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, an analog to digital converter, a passive radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The analog to digital converter is adapted to convert an analog output of the sensor to a digital value. The analog to digital converter includes input and output terminals. The input terminals of the analog to digital converter are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The passive radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the analog to digital converter. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Mathias Amann, Grant Edward Striemer, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Jose Tadeo Vergara De Castro, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Steven Jeffrey Specht
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Publication number: 20130162402Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one sensor, a radio-frequency chip, and a first antenna. The sensor is adapted to provide an output analogous to a change in an environment of the sensor. The sensor produces an analog output and includes output terminals. The radio-frequency chip comprises a memory element, input terminals and output terminals. The input terminals are disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the sensor. The output of the sensor alters the value of at least one bit in the memory of the chip. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminals of the chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Mathias Amann, Grant Edward Striemer, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Steven Jeffrey Specht, Michael Franke
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Publication number: 20130162404Abstract: A sensor system comprising a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip, a first antenna disposed in electrical communication with the chip and a non-conductive coating disposed upon a surface of the tag. The chip comprises a memory element providing electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit and output terminals. The antenna is in electrical communication with the output terminals. The non-conductive coating covers the chip and defines a perimeter. The perimeter is disposed over and exposes a portion of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Grant Edward Striemer, Mathias Amann, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Jose Tadeo Vergara De Castro, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Michael Franke, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
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Publication number: 20130162403Abstract: A sensor system comprises a tag. The tag comprises at least one radio-frequency chip and a first antenna. The chip comprises a memory element, the memory element comprising electrical storage of a binary coded word comprising at least one bit, and output terminals. The tag further comprises at least one conductive polymeric system disposed in electrical communication with at least one output terminal of the chip and adapted to change electrical state in association with a predetermined change in an environment of the conductive polymeric system. The first antenna is disposed in electrical communication with the output terminal(s) of the chip and the conductive polymeric system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Grant Edward Striemer, Mathias Amann, Jonathan Livingston Joyce, Faiz Feisal Sherman, Jose Tadeo Vergara De Castro, Jordan Todorov Bourilkov, Mark Wayne Morrow, Michael Franke, Stephan James Andreas Meschkat
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Publication number: 20120098977Abstract: Included are embodiments for article utilization. One embodiment of a system includes a first image capture device that captures a first real-time video image of an article and a memory component that stores a computer application. The computer application may be configured to cause the system to identify the article from the first real-time video image, identify an action to be performed on the article, and provide data for performing the action via an altered version of the first real-time video image. The system may also include a display device for displaying the altered version of the first real-time video image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Grant Edward Striemer, Dean Larry Duval, Faiz Feisal Sherman