Patents by Inventor Mary M. Jurmain
Mary M. Jurmain 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).
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Patent number: 8414346Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality ot care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of sensing the unacceptable environmental conditions of exposure to direct sunlight and exposure to temperature extremes and to which the infant simulator is subjected. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of multiple behavior modes based upon the historic level of care experienced by the infant, and/or the health of the infant, and perceptibly different demand and distress signals for each type of environmental event.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Realityworks, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Charles F. Johnson, Adrian Pelkus
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Publication number: 20040077272Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the unacceptable environmental conditions of abusive impact, abusive compression, improper positioning, exposure to loud noises, overstimulation, exposure to smoke, exposure to direct sunlight and exposure to temperature extremes and to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the student change the diaper, feed and burp the infant, rest the infant and rock the infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Charles F. Johnson, Adrian Pelkus
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Patent number: 6604980Abstract: An infant simulator (5) is capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant, recording the quality of care, responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator (5), and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator (5) when care is required. The infant simulator (5) is capable of sensing the unacceptable environmental conditions of abusive impact, abusive compression, improper positioning, exposure to loud noises, over-stimulation, exposure to smoke, exposure to direct sunlight, exposure to temperature extremes to which the infant simulator (5) is subjected, and periodically demanding that the student change the diaper, feed, burp the infant, rest the infant, and rock the infant.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Realityworks, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Larry P. Blackledge, Douglas B. Jones, Sheila Rae Oium
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Patent number: 6537074Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: BTIO Educational Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Sheila R. Oium
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Patent number: 6454571Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: BTIO Educational Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, S. R. Oium
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Patent number: 6428321Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1997Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: BTIO Educational Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Larry P. Blackledge, Sheila R. Oium, Adrian Pelkus, Mary E. Rybarczyk
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Publication number: 20020028428Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, S.R. Oium
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Publication number: 20020028427Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and compression to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, S.R. Oium
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Patent number: 6238215Abstract: An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent position.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: BTIO Educational Products, Inc.Inventors: Mary M. Jurmain, John C. Fusi
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Patent number: 6089873Abstract: An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent position.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Baby Think It Over, Inc.Inventors: Mary M. Jurmain, John C. Fusi
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Patent number: 5941757Abstract: An infant simulator comprising a doll equipped with a realistically floppy neck and a means for sensing and recording or reporting instances in which the head has not been properly supported during handling and allowed to flop into an unacceptable bent position.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1997Date of Patent: August 24, 1999Assignee: Baby Think It Over, Inc.Inventors: Mary M. Jurmain, John C. Fusi
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Patent number: 5443388Abstract: An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1994Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain
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Patent number: RE39791Abstract: An infant simulator capable of emulating the care requirements of an infant and recording the quality of care and responsiveness of a person caring for the infant simulator and/or signaling the person caring for the infant simulator when care is required. The infant simulator is capable of (i) sensing the environmental conditions of position, temperature and comparison to which the infant simulator is subjected, and (ii) periodically demanding that the care-provider change the diaper, rock the infant, feeding the infant, or burp the infant simulator. The infant simulator is also programmed with the ancillary features of providing positive feedback when the proper interaction is provided in a timely fashion, an escalating demand signal when the proper interaction is not provided in a timely fashion, an identification system requiring the assigned care-provider to be present in order to satisfy a demand event, an unsatisfiable fussy period, and multiple behavior modes (i.e.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Realityworks, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain, Larry P. Blackledge, Sheila Oium, Adrian Pelkus, Mary Gensen
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Patent number: RE36776Abstract: An infant care simulation system for use in teaching individuals the realities, responsibilities and constraints inherent in caring for young babies. The system also demonstrates the special problems of drug-dependent babies. Basically the system includes a doll having the shape and weight of a young baby and accessories of the sort used with such a baby. The doll and accessories are assigned to an individual for an extended period such as several days. A sound system and electronic circuitry are included within the doll to generate sounds simulating a baby crying at selected intervals for selected time periods. A spring loaded key or other manual switch is provided so that the individual can turn off the crying sound by holding the key in an off position. Preferably the key is secured to the assigned individual in a way preventing it being given to another person. Indicators showing rough handling, improper positioning of the doll, periods before a response is made to a crying signal, etc. are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1997Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: Baby Think It Over, Inc.Inventors: Richard N. Jurmain, Mary M. Jurmain