Patents by Inventor Niklas Stoss

Niklas Stoss 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: 12679518
    Abstract: A small watertight electronic module is provided that wirelessly connects to a smart device, e.g., a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a Smartphone, etc., and that wirelessly connects to underwater diving equipment and/or accessories, e.g. a SCUBA tank pressure transmitter, skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, pressure sensor, navigation buoy, etc. The module is positioned in close proximity to the smart device and utilizes a terrestrial communications protocol, e.g., Bluetooth, WLAN, Ant+, etc. for connection thereto. In an embodiment, the module also utilizes an underwater communications protocol, e.g. VLF, ultrasonic, etc., for connection to the underwater diving equipment and/or accessories. A display is provided in certain embodiments to display information, e.g. SCUBA tank air pressure, to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2026
    Assignee: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: Reima K. Holopainen, Niklas Stoss
  • Publication number: 20240367766
    Abstract: A small watertight electronic module is provided that wirelessly connects to a smart device, e.g., a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a Smartphone, etc., and that wirelessly connects to underwater diving equipment and/or accessories, e.g. a SCUBA tank pressure transmitter, skin temperature sensor, heart rate monitor, pressure sensor, navigation buoy, etc. The module is positioned in close proximity to the smart device and utilizes a terrestrial communications protocol, e.g., Bluetooth, WLAN, Ant+, etc. for connection thereto. In an embodiment, the module also utilizes an underwater communications protocol, e.g. VLF, ultrasonic, etc., for connection to the underwater diving equipment and/or accessories. A display is provided in certain embodiments to display information, e.g. SCUBA tank air pressure, to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
    Inventors: Reima K. Holopainen, Niklas Stoss