Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Stethem

Kenneth J. Stethem 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).

  • Publication number: 20190128649
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a housing having a port for receiving a discharge end of an electrical discharge device. A discharge-receiving circuit is operatively connected to the port, and is configured to receive a discharge from the electrical discharge device. The discharge-receiving circuit includes a default resistor and at least one supplemental resistor. When in a first setting, the discharge-receiving circuit is configured so as to pass the discharge automatically through at least the default resistor. When in a second setting, the discharge-receiving circuit is configurable so as to selectively pass the discharge through at least one of the plurality of resistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Seymour Friedel, Tor Alden
  • Patent number: 9890568
    Abstract: A restraint system has a block with a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are disposed between the front and rear ends. A receiving slot passes from the first side to the second side. A first locking slot and a second locking slot passes from the front end to the rear end. An elongate cable has a first and second terminus. A central portion of the cable is received in the receiving slot by passing the first terminus through the receiving slot. The first terminus is passed through the first locking slot and the second terminus is passed through the second locking slot, each from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Ivo Foldyna, Kyle Sterling Smither
  • Publication number: 20170370980
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20170363384
    Abstract: A baton has a body with a first end and a second end. A handle is connected to and extends from the body between the two ends. A cap is hingedly connected to an end of the handle. A locking mechanism selectively locks the cap to the handle and includes a catch plate that includes a catch, a latch releasably engaged with the catch, and an actuation button. The actuation button is movably engaged with the latch to disengage the latch from the catch. The actuation button is movable along a stop axis and a latch axis different than the stop axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: 9588165
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20160230425
    Abstract: A restraint system has a block with a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side. The first and second sides are disposed between the front and rear ends. A receiving slot passes from the first side to the second side. A first locking slot and a second locking slot passes from the front end to the rear end. An elongate cable has a first and second terminus. A central portion of the cable is received in the receiving slot by passing the first terminus through the receiving slot. The first terminus is passed through the first locking slot and the second terminus is passed through the second locking slot, each from the rear end to the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Ivo Foldyna
  • Publication number: 20150102925
    Abstract: A method detects a biological condition and detects a change in the biological condition of a mammal. The device determines if the change in the biological condition exceeds a predetermined threshold and sends a signal based at least in part on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Ivo Foldyna, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20140225630
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a housing having a port for receiving a discharge end of an electrical discharge device. A discharge-receiving circuit is operatively connected to the port, and is configured to receive a discharge from the electrical discharge device. The discharge-receiving circuit includes a default resistor and at least one supplemental resistor. When in a first setting, the discharge-receiving circuit is configured so as to pass the discharge automatically through at least the default resistor. When in a second setting, the discharge-receiving circuit is configurable so as to selectively pass the discharge through at least one of the plurality of resistors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Seymour Friedel, Michael A. Bromberg, Peter Lewis, Anthony Anzelmo
  • Publication number: 20140150807
    Abstract: A restraint system includes a first handle and a second handle. A sling element is connected at a first edge to the first handle and at a second edge to the second handle and includes a webbed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Stephen Simantiras
  • Publication number: 20140025328
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: 8564297
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D. V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20130049758
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D.V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20130003247
    Abstract: Incapacitation of a mammalian subject results from the application of a pulsed, low-power electric waveform. The waveform is applied to the subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction. Additionally, the contraction causes limited lactic acid production and is non- or minimally-injurious to the subject's tissues. A device utilizing such a waveform is designed to control or otherwise subdue an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Casey Hathcock, Bruno D.V. Marino, Anita Mehta, Robert Randolph Bernard, James Lee, Viet Thinh Pho
  • Patent number: 8324902
    Abstract: A method of testing an electric discharge stun device includes the steps of identifying a stun device to be tested and absorbing a discharge from the stun device into a tester. The discharge is characterized by a discharge characteristic that is then compared automatically to information such as (a) a previous corresponding characteristic associated with a previous discharge of the stun device or (b) a corresponding characteristic associated with a prior discharge of at least one other stun device. The characteristic can be a waveform, a peak voltage, duration, current, joule, and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Burns, Bruno D. V. Marino, Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Publication number: 20120270664
    Abstract: A baton includes an elongate housing with a first compartment and a second compartment. A power source is located in the first compartment. An interchangeable operative component is located in the second compartment and may be removable/replaceable. The interchangeable operative component may be a training module, a light source, a laser generator, a sound generator, an incapacitation waveform generator, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: 8277328
    Abstract: Incapacitation of a mammalian subject results from the application of a pulsed, low-power electric waveform. The waveform is applied to the subject at a frequency and over a time period sufficient to induce involuntary muscular contraction. Additionally, the contraction causes limited lactic acid production and is non- or minimally-injurious to the subject's tissues. A device utilizing such a waveform is designed to control or otherwise subdue an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Stethem, Casey Hathcock, Bruno D. V. Marino, Anita Mehta, Robert Randolph Bernard, James Lee, Viet Thinh Pho
  • Patent number: D778396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: D802078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: D802706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: AEGIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem
  • Patent number: D815242
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Aegis Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Stethem