Patents by Inventor Michael LaPierre

Michael LaPierre 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).

  • Antenna for use with lightning detection sensor
    Patent number: 11971438
    Abstract: Described herein is a lightning detection sensor. The lightning detection sensor comprises a sensing element that detects radio-frequency (RF) signals relating to lightning activity, a circuit that receives the detected RF signals from the sensing element and amplifies the RF signals for output to a digital signal processing device, and a reference element coupled to the circuit. The reference element is connected to an antenna ground that is isolated from a power ground, and the reference element and the antenna ground are not connected to an external ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Earth Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Stock, Jeff Lapierre, Richard Sonnenfeld, Curtis Generous
  • Racquet Sport Scoring System
    Publication number: 20240009544
    Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Greenberg, Michael LaPierre
  • Racquet sport scoring system
    Patent number: 11801434
    Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Greenberg, Michael LaPierre
  • Racquet Sport Scoring System
    Publication number: 20210362032
    Abstract: A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Greenberg, Michael LaPierre