Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Altberg

Kenneth R. Altberg 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: 6859145
    Abstract: A safety system that is configured to enhance the ability of individuals to identify points of egress in the case of actual fires or emergency situations. The safety system may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be any suitable AC or DC power source. The memory, CPU, audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), transceiver, microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s) may be any types well known in the art. The safety system may also include a modem configured to wirelessly or non-wirelessly transfer data to/from the safety system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Wilker, Judith Bergner, Kenneth R. Altberg, Ronald S. Hollister
  • Publication number: 20040196155
    Abstract: A safety system that is configured to enhance the ability of individuals to identify points of egress in the case of actual fires or emergency situations. The safety system may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be any suitable AC or DC power source. The memory, CPU, audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), transceiver, microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s) may be any types well known in the art. The safety system may also include a modem configured to wirelessly or non-wirelessly transfer data to/from the safety system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Scott Wilker, Judith Bergner, Kenneth R. Altberg, Ronald S. Hollister
  • Publication number: 20040196156
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment for use with a tool or implement. The ergonomically designed handle includes an elongate member having distal and proximate ends, plural angular portions along the elongated member positioned intermediate the distal and proximate ends, and is configured to emit an audible and/or visual signal. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU) , sensor(s) , audible indicator(s) light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, notch(es), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be one or more batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable), and may be removable or non-removable. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may also be configured to withstand a predetermined blast limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Scott Wilker, Judith Bergner, Kenneth R. Altberg, Ronald S. Hollister
  • Patent number: 6798348
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment for use with a tool or implement. The ergonomically designed handle includes an elongate member having distal and proximate ends, plural angular portions along the elongated member positioned intermediate the distal and proximate ends, and is configured to emit an audible and/or visual signal. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, notch(es), and aromatic element(s). The power source may be one or more batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable), and may be removable or non-removable. The ergonomically designed handle or angled attachment may also be configured to withstand a predetermined blast limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Scott Wilker, Judith Bergner, Kenneth R. Altberg, Ronald S. Hollister
  • Patent number: 6727805
    Abstract: A signaling retention device that is configured to retain an element in a particular position and to emit an audible and/or visual signal. The signaling retention device may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s) and may be configured in the form of a character, such as a cartoon character or the like. The power source may be any suitable power source, such one or more batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) or the like, and may be removable or non-removable. Similarly, the memory, CPU, audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), transceiver, microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element (s) may be any types well known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Fire Factory, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Hollister, Kenneth R. Altberg
  • Publication number: 20030214390
    Abstract: A signaling retention device that is configured to retain an element in a particular position and to emit an audible and/or visual signal. The signaling retention device may include a power source, memory, a central processing unit (CPU), sensor(s), audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), a transceiver, a microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element(s) and may be configured in the form of a character, such as a cartoon character or the like. The power source may be any suitable power source, such one or more batteries (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) or the like, and may be removable or non-removable. Similarly, the memory, CPU, audible indicator(s), light source(s), switch(es), camera(s), transceiver, microphone, impact tool(s), and aromatic element (s) may be any types well known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald S. Hollister, Kenneth R. Altberg