Patents by Inventor Martin D. Herman

Martin D. Herman 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: 20240132023
    Abstract: A camera cleaning system for cleaning a field of view of a camera includes a cover having a three-dimensional surface positioned at least partially around a longitudinal axis and extending through an opening in a housing. The cover defines a chamber in which a camera may be mounted. The cover is configured to rotate around the longitudinal axis while a wiper positioned along the opening of the housing engages the three-dimensional surface of the cover, thereby cleaning a field of view of a camera when a camera is mounted therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Martin D. Herman, Jake Herman
  • Patent number: 5171296
    Abstract: A system for applying a stereotaxic headring, as used in neurosurgery, in which a brace performs the functions of immobilizing a patient's head with respect to the shoulders and upper torso and also of rigidity supporting the headring in a selected position of adjustment. The brace therefore fixes both the head and headring against relative movement, allowing the headring to be anchored directly to the patient's skull in the precise position selected. Once the headring is so anchored, the brace may be removed and conventional stereotaxic neurosurgical procedures may be undertaken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventor: Martin D. Herman