Patents by Inventor James V. Hardt

James V. Hardt 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: 10039471
    Abstract: A biofeedback system that utilizes isochronic tone technology to augment EEG feedback by providing to a subject isochronic tones at the frequency of a targeted aspect of a subject's brain waves, such as the brain's naturally occurring peak energy in the particular EEG band or bands subject to the biofeedback. Isochronic tones are regular beats of a single tone that are formed by separate pulses of sound and silence. In addition, feedback can be provided to the subject in the form of pulsed light and pulsed tactile impulses that are delivered in the form of alternating presence and absence of light or tactile pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: James V. Hardt
  • Publication number: 20150342493
    Abstract: A biofeedback system that utilizes isochronic tone technology to augment EEG feedback by providing to a subject isochronic tones at the frequency of a targeted aspect of a subject's brain waves, such as the brain's naturally occurring peak energy in the particular EEG band or bands subject to the biofeedback. Isochronic tones are regular beats of a single tone that are formed by separate pulses of sound and silence. In addition, feedback can be provided to the subject in the form of pulsed light and pulsed tactile impulses that are delivered in the form of alternating presence and absence of light or tactile pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: James V. HARDT
  • Patent number: 8340753
    Abstract: A biofeedback system that incorporates binaural beat technology to augment the EEG feedback provided to the trainee. Specifically, the system will provide binaural beats at the frequency of the brain's naturally occurring peak energy in the EEG band or bands subject to the biofeedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: James V. Hardt
  • Publication number: 20110105938
    Abstract: A biofeedback system that incorporates binaural beat technology to augment the EEG feedback provided to the trainee. Specifically, the system will provide binaural beats at the frequency of the brain's naturally occurring peak energy in the EEG band or bands subject to the biofeedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: James V. Hardt
  • Patent number: 4928704
    Abstract: A biofeedback method and system for use to train a person to develop useful degrees of voluntary control of personal electroencephalogram (EEG) activity. A plurality of EEG potentials from a plurality of locations on the head are individually amplified and filtered in accordance with strict criteria intended for processing in accordance within time constraints limited by natural neurological reactivity. Each resultant signal is processed to provide objective data on brain energies as a function of frequency. Data are presented in real time to the trainee in the form of preselected auditory tones and/or vibro-tactile stimuli indicating with high fidelity the details of EEG activity at a multiplicity of cortical sites. Features of auditory feedback promote learning as well as identification and elimination of spurious artifact states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: MindCenter Corporation
    Inventor: James V. Hardt
  • Patent number: 4928696
    Abstract: A headset is provided for holding electrodes against a subject's head for extended periods of time which has several pairs of support poles or rods whereon several flexible electrode supporting bands attach that allow variable placement and holding of various electrodes in various regions on the head. The regions for placement are the occipital, the central and the frontal regions of the head. The electrode supporting bands are elastic and are attached by hook and eye means to opposing rods so that the bands can be slidably and flexibly adjustably mounted on the headset apparatus. This allows tension holding the electrodes against the subject's head to be adjusted for an optimum balance of comfort and contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: MindCenter Corporation
    Inventors: Don J. Henderson, Robert Brady, Foster R. Gamble, James V. Hardt, Howard Friedfeld, Don Salerno, Tad Swanson, Maureen R. Sansing
  • Patent number: D326717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1992
    Assignee: MindCenter Corporation
    Inventors: Don J. Henderson, Robert Brady, Foster R. Gamble, James V. Hardt, Howard Friedfeld, Don Salerno, Tad Swanson, Maureen R. Sansing