Patents by Inventor Michael J. Santucci

Michael J. Santucci 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).

  • Audio monitoring system
    Patent number: 11894819
    Abstract: An integrated system for hearing protection and enhancement having earpieces including microphones and receivers to provide for user control of ambience level (mic gain), monitor input, control over limiting of excessive levels, and frequency equalization, all with very wide input dynamic range capability and controlled output dynamic range. The user control comprises a wired or wireless smartphone app. Also, the wide input dynamic range is achieved by placement of limiter circuitry capable of handling the entire input dynamic range prior to the most dynamic range limited circuit blocks: digital EQ block, output amplifier, earpiece receiver, and the users' ears. Switches allow combining left and right signals to be directed to a user's favored ear, if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Sensaphonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Julstrom, Michael J. Santucci
  • Audio Monitoring System
    Publication number: 20210257981
    Abstract: An integrated system for hearing protection and enhancement having earpieces including microphones and receivers to provide for user control of ambience level (mic gain), monitor input, control over limiting of excessive levels, and frequency equalization, all with very wide input dynamic range capability and controlled output dynamic range. The user control comprises a wired or wireless smartphone app. Also, the wide input dynamic range is achieved by placement of limiter circuitry capable of handling the entire input dynamic range prior to the most dynamic range limited circuit blocks: digital EQ block, output amplifier, earpiece receiver, and the users' ears. Switches allow combining left and right signals to be directed to a user's favored ear, if necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen D. Julstrom, Michael J. Santucci
  • Audio monitoring system
    Patent number: 8160261
    Abstract: An earphone monitoring system is disclosed that provides for user information and control regarding ambient and monitored sound levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Sensaphonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Schulein, Stephen D. Julstrom, Michael J. Santucci