Patents by Inventor Michael A. Brave

Michael A. Brave 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).

  • Systems and methods for electronic control device with deactivation alert
    Patent number: 8976024
    Abstract: An electronic control device for interfering with locomotion by a human or animal target includes a processor and stimulus signal generator. Upon engagement of a trigger by an operator, a stimulus signal is provided to electrodes for a time period to interfere with the skeletal muscles of the target. An indication is provided to the operator corresponding to the time period to alert the operator before deactivation of the stimulus signal. In response to the alert, the operator may reengage the trigger to continue or resume the stimulus signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: TASER International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Brave, Michael E. Gish, Patrick W. Smith
  • Systems And Methods For Electronic Control Device With Deactivation Alert
    Publication number: 20120262293
    Abstract: An electronic control device for interfering with locomotion by a human or animal target includes a processor and stimulus signal generator. Upon engagement of a trigger by an operator, a stimulus signal is provided to electrodes for a time period to interfere with the skeletal muscles of the target. An indication is provided to the operator corresponding to the time period to alert the operator before deactivation of the stimulus signal. In response to the alert, the operator may reengage the trigger to continue or resume the stimulus signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. Brave, Michael E. Gish, Patrick W. Smith