Patents by Inventor Kim Sherman

Kim Sherman 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: 20230370758
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide acoustic monitoring are disclosed, comprising receiving a first acoustic signal and providing a first analog signal output representative of the received first acoustic signal using a first sensor, determining at least one of a continuous noise level of the first analog signal output of the first sensor or a peak level of impulse noise of the first analog signal output of the first sensor using analog signal processing circuitry, and sampling, using digital signal processing circuitry, at least one of the determined continuous noise level of the first analog signal output or the peak level of impulse noise of the first analog signal output from the analog signal processing circuitry to provide data privacy of the first analog signal output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Angela D'Orazio, David A. Borkholder, Kim Sherman, Scott J. Featherman
  • Patent number: 10561341
    Abstract: An impact detection device for detecting impacts to a body part of a user and various supporting systems are discussed. In an example, an impact detect device can include a circuit board, a component having a first section and a second section, a battery, and a molding for housing the circuit boat, the battery and the component. The circuit board can include impact detection circuitry including at least two sensors and a communication circuit. A zone of reduced rigidity can connect the first and second sections of the component, with the circuit board secured to the first section. The battery can be secured to the second section of the component allowing for flex relative to the circuit board. The molding can be shaped and dimensioned for mounting to a body part of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: BlackBox Biometrics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Michael H. Ostertag, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison
  • Patent number: 10292445
    Abstract: A dosimetry apparatus includes at least one sensor in a housing, a cover configured to permit compression waves to pass through, the cover is seated over the at least one sensor, and a dosimetry processing device with a memory. The dosimetry processing device is coupled to the at least one sensor in the housing. The dosimetry processing device is configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory comprising: obtaining readings from the at least one sensor; storing the readings with a time and date stamp when obtained; conducting an analysis based on the obtained readings; and outputting at least one of the stored readings or the conducted analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Werner Fassler, Andrew Blair, Kim Sherman, Derek DeBusschere
  • Publication number: 20170065210
    Abstract: An impact detection device for detecting impacts to a body part of a user and various supporting systems are discussed. In an example, an impact detect device can include a circuit board, a component having a first section and a second section, a battery, and a molding for housing the circuit boat, the battery and the component. The circuit board can include impact detection circuitry including at least two sensors and a communication circuit. A zone of reduced rigidity can connect the first and second sections of the component, with the circuit board secured to the first section. The battery can be secured to the second section of the component allowing for flex relative to the circuit board. The molding can be shaped and dimensioned for mounting to a body part of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Michael H. Ostertag, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison
  • Patent number: 9380961
    Abstract: An impact detection device for detecting impacts to a body part of a user and various supporting systems are discussed. In an example, an impact detect device can include a circuit board, a component having a first section and a second section, a battery, and a molding for housing the circuit boat, the battery and the component. The circuit board can include impact detection circuitry including at least two sensors and a communication circuit. A zone of reduced rigidity can connect the first and second sections of the component, with the circuit board secured to the first section. The battery can be secured to the second section of the component allowing for flex relative to the circuit board. The molding can be shaped and dimensioned for mounting to a body part of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: BlackBox Biometrics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Michael H. Ostertag, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison
  • Publication number: 20150107352
    Abstract: A scale model pressure building for teaching pressure diagnostics and weatherization strategies for residential and commercial building structures. The model building is designed for ease of fabrication and ease of assembly. The design allows the instructor to simulate numerous construction errors, airflow problems, air sealing strategies, and testing procedures while in a classroom setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Kim Sherman, Dale Sherman, Matthew Wellman
  • Publication number: 20150040665
    Abstract: An impact detection device for detecting impacts to a body part of a user and various supporting systems are discussed. In an example, an impact detect device can include a circuit board, a component having a first section and a second section, a battery, and a molding for housing the circuit boat, the battery and the component. The circuit board can include impact detection circuitry including at least two sensors and a communication circuit. A zone of reduced rigidity can connect the first and second sections of the component, with the circuit board secured to the first section. The battery can be secured to the second section of the component allowing for flex relative to the circuit board. The molding can be shaped and dimensioned for mounting to a body part of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: BLACKBOX BIOMETRICS, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Michael H. Ostertag, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison
  • Publication number: 20150040669
    Abstract: An impact detection device for detecting impacts to a body part of a user and various supporting systems are discussed. In an example, an impact detect device can include a circuit board, a component having a first section and a second section, a battery, and a molding for housing the circuit boat, the battery and the component. The circuit board can include impact detection circuitry including at least two sensors and a communication circuit. A zone of reduced rigidity can connect the first and second sections of the component, with the circuit board secured to the first section. The battery can be secured to the second section of the component allowing for flex relative to the circuit board. The molding can be shaped and dimensioned for mounting to a body part of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: BlackBox Biometrics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Michael H. Ostertag, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison
  • Patent number: 8954296
    Abstract: A scale model pressure building for teaching pressure diagnostics and weatherization strategies for residential and commercial building structures. The model building is designed for ease of fabrication and ease of assembly. The design allows the instructor to simulate numerous construction errors, airflow problems, air sealing strategies, and testing procedures while in a classroom setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: EnergyWright, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim Sherman, Dale Sherman, Micah Harrison, Matthew Wellman
  • Publication number: 20130055933
    Abstract: A portable and removable security container assembly and a method of its use are described. The assembly includes a docking bracket that is secured permanently to a substrate surface in either a motor vehicle or a building, and a lock-box or safe. The safe has a housing that has at least two cavities or compartments, in one of which is situated a locking mechanism of a latching assembly. The safe is adopted to engage with the docking bracket and fastened in place by means of the locking mechanism. The control for the latching assembly is accessible and activated only from within the safe. When the safe is placed in the docking bracket, the locking mechanism is aligned with engagement elements of the docking bracket. The latch assembly includes a rotatable carousel centered on a hub that a user can turned by a switch handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Mikhail S. Markman, Kim Sherman
  • Publication number: 20120239343
    Abstract: A dosimetry apparatus includes at least one sensor in a housing, a cover configured to permit compression waves to pass through, the cover is seated over the at least one sensor, and a dosimetry processing device with a memory. The dosimetry processing device is coupled to the at least one sensor in the housing. The dosimetry processing device is configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory comprising: obtaining readings from the at least one sensor; storing the readings with a time and date stamp when obtained; conducting an analysis based on the obtained readings; and outputting at least one of the stored readings or the conducted analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: David A. BORKHOLDER, Werner FASSLER, Andrew BLAIR, Kim SHERMAN, Derek DeBUSSCHERE
  • Publication number: 20120053906
    Abstract: A scale model pressure building for teaching pressure diagnostics and weatherization strategies for residential and commercial building structures. The model building is designed for ease of fabrication and ease of assembly. The design allows the instructor to simulate numerous construction errors, airflow problems, air sealing strategies, and testing procedures while in a classroom setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: THINK DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kim Sherman, Dale Sherman, Micah Harrison, Matthew Wellman
  • Patent number: 6739798
    Abstract: A rotary power trowel machine for finishing concrete surfaces and more particularly to a quick adjustment mechanism for the pitch of the blades. The quick adjustment mechanism includes a control lever mounted on the operating handle of the trowel in a position to be easily grasped and operated by a trowel operator. The control lever changes the blade pitch through a mechanical advantage linkage which reduces the force applied to the control lever to adjust the blade pitch. The control lever includes a locking mechanism to lock the control handle and linkage in selected positions to lock the blades at a desired pitch angle. The locking mechanism includes a semicircular guide mounted on the trowel operating handle and extending through openings in the control lever. A locking device on the control lever lockingly engages the guide and is selectively locked and released from an upper end of the control lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Vandewinckel, Kim Sherman
  • Publication number: 20030138294
    Abstract: A rotary power trowel machine for finishing concrete surfaces and more particularly to a quick adjustment mechanism for the pitch of the blades. The quick adjustment mechanism includes a control lever mounted on the operating handle of the trowel in a position to be easily grasped and operated by a trowel operator. The control lever changes the blade pitch through a mechanical advantage linkage which reduces the force applied to the control lever to adjust the blade pitch. The control lever includes a locking mechanism to lock the control handle and linkage in selected positions to lock the blades at a desired pitch angle. The locking mechanism includes a semicircular guide mounted on the trowel operating handle and extending through openings in the control lever. A locking device on the control lever lockingly engages the guide and is selectively locked and released from an upper end of the control lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Vandewinckel, Kim Sherman
  • Publication number: 20020150426
    Abstract: A rotary power trowel machine for finishing concrete surfaces and more particularly to a quick adjustment mechanism for the pitch of the blades. The quick adjustment mechanism includes a control lever mounted on the operating handle of the trowel in a position to be easily grasped and operated by a trowel operator. The control lever changes the blade pitch through a mechanical advantage linkage which reduces the force applied to the control lever to adjust the blade pitch. The control lever includes a locking mechanism to lock the control handle and linkage in selected positions to lock the blades at a desired pitch angle. The locking mechanism includes a semicircular guide mounted on the trowel operating handle and extending through openings in the control lever. A locking device on the control lever lockingly engages the guide and is selectively locked and released from an upper end of the control lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen C. Vandewinckel, Kim Sherman
  • Patent number: D743822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBox Biometrics, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Borkholder, Matthew Kenyon, Ryan Ramplin, Kim Sherman, Matthew Wellman, Micah Harrison