Patents by Inventor Mark R. Fischer

Mark R. Fischer 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: 11951377
    Abstract: Leaderboard with irregularity flags in an exercise machine system. In one aspect of the disclosure, a method may include executing a video workout program on first and second exercise machines, monitoring first and second performance parameters of first and second users during the execution of the video workout program, displaying a leaderboard which displays and ranks first and second performance indicators of the first and second users based on the first and second performance parameters, detecting an irregularity in the first performance parameters of the first user, and updating the leaderboard to display an irregularity flag associated with the first performance indicator of the first user to indicate the irregularity in the performance of the first user during the workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventors: Chase Brammer, Mark D. Watterson, Rebecca Lynn Capell, Jonathan R. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20240098388
    Abstract: A power tool having multiple wireless communication states and a method of wirelessly communicating by a power tool. The power tool includes a motor, a battery pack interface that selectively receives a battery pack, a backup power source, and a wireless communication controller coupled to the backup power source and the battery pack interface. The wireless communication controller operates in a connectable state when coupled to a battery pack and transmits tool operational data to the external device and receives tool configuration data from the external device. The wireless communication controller operates in an advertisement state when the wireless communication controller is coupled to and powered by the backup power source. In the advertisement state, the wireless communication controller is configured to transmit the unique tool identifier. The external device may also display an indication of the communication state of the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Burtrom Lee Stampfl, Matthew J. Mergener, Alex Huber, Paul Rossetto, Cole A. Conrad, Stephen Matson, Scott R. Fischer, Mark A. Kubale, Christian Coulis
  • Patent number: 7271740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a process for providing improved operational safety for aircraft. The system/process of the instant invention utilizes real-time, two-way transmission of voice and/or text and flight-critical data between an aircraft and a ground-based computer workstation, where transmitted information monitored and acted upon as necessary by a qualified flight safety person, e.g., a appropriately trained individual (including but not limited to a safety pilot or other person trained in safety procedures). This safety person can perform a number of functions that would enhance flight safety, such as reducing the workload of the primary pilot(s), assisting in the performance of routine checklists, monitoring communications with air traffic control, and advising the pilot in the aircraft on how to handle any in-flight situations that may arise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Mark R. Fischer
  • Patent number: 5322473
    Abstract: A smoker's booth for isolating, containing, venting, and filtering tobacco smoke. The booth has a walled enclosure with a modular room divider system using hollow walls, filtration, and blower devices to remove tobacco smoke from workplace air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Assignee: Quality Air Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hofstra, Ronald J. Karaskiewicz, Mark R. Fischer
  • Patent number: 5181883
    Abstract: A smoker's booth for isolating, containing, venting, and filtering tobacco smoke. The booth has a walled enclosure with a smoker's access aperture. The presence of a smoker is detected, thereby activating the venting, filtering, and lighting mechanisms. The booth can be wall mounted or freestanding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Quality Air Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hofstra, Ronald J. Karaskiewicz, Mark R. Fischer
  • Patent number: 5085134
    Abstract: A smoker's booth for isolating, containing, venting, and filtering tobacco smoke. The booth has a walled enclosure with a smoker's access aperture. The presence of a smoker is detected, thereby activating the venting and filtering mechanisms. The booth can be wall mounted or freestanding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventors: Joseph S. Hofstra, Ronald J. Karaskiewicz, Mark R. Fischer