Patents by Inventor Kenneth Scott Ehrman

Kenneth Scott Ehrman 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: 12660797
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a system and method for determining an animal compatibility score and recommendation based a dog's profile which includes breed and personality traits, an interaction detection and analysis algorithm, and scoring feedback from other users who have interacted with the animals. The disclosed technology can further include activating a keep-away mode that is configured to discourage an animal from coming near another animal that it is incompatible with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Anderton, Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20260090523
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: PROTECT ANIMALS WITH SATELLITES, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 12575546
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 12514229
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined geographical area. The collar can have multiple operating modes including at least a first mode wherein the collar is configured to detect the presence of a signal transmitted along a cable disposed along a boundary of the predetermined geographical area and a second mode wherein the collar is configured to receive geo-fence data and determine whether the collar is located within the predetermined geographical area based at least in part on the geo-fence data. The collar can be configured to discourage an animal wearing the collar from leaving the predetermined geographical area in either the first mode or the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20250089683
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar that can output a first corrective action having a first correction magnitude, detect feedback information, and determine a second correction magnitude based at least in part on the feedback information. The collar can output a second corrective action responsive to determining that the collar is within a predetermined distance from an adverse device. The collar can receive map data and automatically determine a first geographical area in which it is permissible for a collar to be located and/or a second geographical area in which it is impermissible for the collar to be located, the collar being related to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20250017176
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20240423163
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar comprising, a strap configured to be worn by an animal, an accelerometer configured to detect movement and output movement data, memory storing instructions, and one or more processors in communication with the accelerometer and the memory. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, can be configured to cause the collar to detect, based at least in part on the movement data, a behavior of the animal selected from among a plurality of predetermined behaviors of the animal, and output one or more corrective actions based at least in part on detecting the behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 12156510
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar that can output a first corrective action having a first correction magnitude, detect feedback information, and determine a second correction magnitude based at least in part on the feedback information. The collar can output a second corrective action responsive to determining that the collar is within a predetermined distance from an adverse device. The collar can receive map data and automatically determine a first geographical area in which it is permissible for a collar to be located and/or a second geographical area in which it is impermissible for the collar to be located, the collar being related to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 12102059
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Protect Animals With Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20240206433
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined geographical area. The collar can have multiple operating modes including at least a first mode wherein the collar is configured to detect the presence of a signal transmitted along a cable disposed along a boundary of the predetermined geographical area and a second mode wherein the collar is configured to receive geo-fence data and determine whether the collar is located within the predetermined geographical area based at least in part on the geo-fence data. The collar can be configured to discourage an animal wearing the collar from leaving the predetermined geographical area in either the first mode or the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20240138373
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a system and method for determining an animal compatibility score and recommendation based a dog's profile which includes breed and personality traits, an interaction detection and analysis algorithm, and scoring feedback from other users who have interacted with the animals. The disclosed technology can further include activating a keep-away mode that is configured to discourage an animal from coming near another animal that it is incompatible with.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Terry Anderton, Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20240023519
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20230371476
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11771061
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11716971
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20220279760
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar that can output a first corrective action having a first correction magnitude, detect feedback information, and determine a second correction magnitude based at least in part on the feedback information. The collar can output a second corrective action responsive to determining that the collar is within a predetermined distance from an adverse device. The collar can receive map data and automatically determine a first geographical area in which it is permissible for a collar to be located and/or a second geographical area in which it is impermissible for the collar to be located, the collar being related to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20220256813
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Patent number: 11330803
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Protect Animals with Satellites, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20210045353
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar can be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar can also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman
  • Publication number: 20190281794
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pet collar that can be configured to determine its geolocational position and evaluate that position with respect to the geo-fence of a predetermined, geo-fenced “safe” zone. If the collar determines that its position is inside a safe zone but is near the geo-fence, the collar may be configured to provide a warning correction. If the collar determines that it is outside a predetermined safe zone, the collar can also be configured to provide a stronger correction to discourage the pet from continuing away from the safe zone. The collar may also be configured to guide the pet back to the safe zone such as by varying the strength and/or type of correction provided based at least in part on the distance of the collar from the geo-fence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Ehrman, Michael Ehrman