Patents by Inventor Keith A. Stern

Keith A. Stern 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: 11029226
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, Medidata Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Publication number: 20180321097
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Paul M. DAVIS, William MARVIN, Steven FASTERT, Kevin DOWLING, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, Benjamin SCHLATKA, Gilman CALLSEN, Robert RICH, Dustin G. SIMONE, Keith A. STERN, Dennis GABORIAULT
  • Patent number: 10024743
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, MC10 Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Publication number: 20130110415
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Paul M. DAVIS, William MARVIN, Steven FASTERT, Kevin DOWLING, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, Benjamin SCHLATKA, Gilman CALLSEN, Robert RICH, Dustin G. SIMONE, Keith A. STERN, Dennis GABORIAULT
  • Patent number: 5941509
    Abstract: An air actuator has a pair of axially spaced end members and an intervening elastomeric flexible sleeve extending therebetween which forms a fluid pressure chamber. An annular clamp ring having a smooth inner diameter coacts with an annular wall on the end cap having an outer diameter with annular indentations formed therein to clamp the ring on the end cap. The annular wall defines clamping surfaces in between and adjacent to the annular indentations. The annular indentations form a series of pinch areas with the intervening sleeve, which sealingly clamp the sleeve therebetween. The indentations receive portions of the sleeve and change the direction of reinforcing cords within the sleeve. The clamp ring abuts against a radially extending surface or shoulder of the end cap to reduce axial movement of the ring during operation of the air spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Avesian, Daniel J. Leonard, Robert L. Hiday, Keith A. Stern