Patents by Inventor Michael H. Singer

Michael H. Singer 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: 7450015
    Abstract: A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. Generally, the system contains a portable transmitter capable of being removably secured to the individual. A proximity sensor is provided, which is capable of detecting the portable transmitter if the portable transmitter is located within a predefined range of the proximity sensor. The system also contains a sensor that is capable of determining if an object is located within a predefined area. A monitoring station is provided for performing an event if the portable transmitter is detected by the proximity sensor and the object is within the predefined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Secure Care Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Singer, Douglas A. Richard
  • Patent number: 7336188
    Abstract: A system and method for ensuring that a monitored individual is located within a designated area is provided. The system contains a monitoring band having a transmitter capable of transmitting a signal. A transceiver interface unit is also located within the system, which is capable of receiving the signal and determining if the signal is a signal indicating that the monitoring band has been cut or a signal indicating that the transmitter on the monitoring band is functional. The system also contains a monitoring station capable of performing an event if the monitoring station receives the cut-band signal, or if the monitoring station is monitoring the monitoring band, performing the event if the polling signal is not received by the monitoring station within a predefined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Secure Care Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Singer, Douglas H. Richard