Patents by Inventor John Brad Medine
John Brad Medine 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: 11843908Abstract: A remote speaker microphone (RSM) unit enables a user to use either a headset or an in-ear speaker with the RSM unit. The RSM unit includes a first RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the first connection of the headset; and a second RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the second connection of the in-ear speaker. Connecting either the headset or the in-ear speaker to the RSM unit disables the speaker and microphone of the RSM unit. At least one of the first and second connections are wireless, e.g., Bluetooth or NFC, and at least one of the first and second RSM connections are wireless connections communicable with the first and second connections, respectively. In addition or the alternative, at least one of said first connection and said second connection are electrical plugs and at least one of said first and second RSM connections are corresponding electrical jacks.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: Don Herbert, Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Patent number: 11418927Abstract: A dual radio PTT system includes two PTT buttons that are located on two separate elements, such as small boxes, that are connected by separate cables to the radio interface box. The PTT buttons, can, if desired, be physically placed (located) on the user's body at one or more locations different from the electrical interface box.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Publication number: 20220225012Abstract: A remote speaker microphone (RSM) unit enables a user to use either a headset or an in-ear speaker with the RSM unit. The RSM unit includes a first RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the first connection of the headset; and a second RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the second connection of the in-ear speaker. Connecting either the headset or the in-ear speaker to the RSM unit disables the speaker and microphone of the RSM unit. At least one of the first and second connections are wireless, e.g., Bluetooth or NFC, and at least one of the first and second RSM connections are wireless connections communicable with the first and second connections, respectively. In addition or the alternative, at least one of said first connection and said second connection are electrical plugs and at least one of said first and second RSM connections are corresponding electrical jacks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Don Herbert, Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Patent number: 11297409Abstract: A remote speaker microphone (RSM) unit enables a user to use either a headset or an in-ear speaker with the RSM unit. The RSM unit includes a first RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the first connection of the headset; and a second RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the second connection of the in-ear speaker. Connecting either the headset or the in-ear speaker to the RSM unit disables the speaker and microphone of the RSM unit. At least one of the first and second connections are wireless, e.g., Bluetooth or NFC, and at least one of the first and second RSM connections are wireless connections communicable with the first and second connections, respectively. In addition or the alternative, at least one of said first connection and said second connection are electrical plugs and at least one of said first and second RSM connections are corresponding electrical jacks.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: Don Herbert, Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Patent number: 11103021Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board. The headset also includes a battery compartment that can accept either one of two different size batteries to power the electrical components of the headset.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Anthony Lefeber, Peter Hoang
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Publication number: 20210235234Abstract: A dual radio PTT system includes two PTT buttons that are located on two separate elements, such as small boxes, that are connected by separate cables to the radio interface box. The PTT buttons, can, if desired, be physically placed (located) on the user's body at one or more locations different from the electrical interface box.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Patent number: 11011149Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Safariland, LCCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Publication number: 20200336821Abstract: A remote speaker microphone (RSM) unit enables a user to use either a headset or an in-ear speaker with the RSM unit. The RSM unit includes a first RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the first connection of the headset; and a second RSM connection for communicating and connectable with the second connection of the in-ear speaker. Connecting either the headset or the in-ear speaker to the RSM unit disables the speaker and microphone of the RSM unit. At least one of the first and second connections are wireless, e.g., Bluetooth or NFC, and at least one of the first and second RSM connections are wireless connections communicable with the first and second connections, respectively. In addition or the alternative, at least one of said first connection and said second connection are electrical plugs and at least one of said first and second RSM connections are corresponding electrical jacks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Don Herbert, Peter Hoang, John Brad Medine, David Trinh Le
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Publication number: 20200273443Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Patent number: 10522131Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Publication number: 20190320753Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board. The headset also includes a battery compartment that can accept either one of two different size batteries to power the electrical components of the headset.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Anthony Lefeber, Peter Hoang
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Patent number: 10350113Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Todd Roger Mussell
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Publication number: 20190043468Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Publication number: 20180301134Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Patent number: 10102843Abstract: A hearing protection headset that can be worn by a user includes left and right earcups. The headset includes a radio communication system enabling at least one radio signal to be received and played through one or both of the earcups. Noise control circuitry in the headset is configurable by a user between at least three active modes of operation—the circuitry having a first active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise reduction, a second active mode in which the headset provides automatic noise cancellation, and a third active mode in which the headset provides both automatic noise reduction and automatic noise cancellation. A switch is manually operable by the user to configure the circuitry between the first active mode and the second active mode and the third active mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang
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Publication number: 20170340046Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Todd Roger Mussell
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Patent number: D835076Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Safariland, LLCInventors: David Trinh Le, John Brad Medine, Peter Hoang