Patents by Inventor Peter Flentov

Peter Flentov 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: 8849606
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor movement of a person, or of a vehicle ridden by the person, to determine speed, distance traveled and/or airtime of the person or vehicle. Accelerometer-based sensors, pressure sensors or Doppler sensors may be employed in these systems and methods. A liquid crystal display may attach to the person to display speed, distance traveled and/or airtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy, Curtis A. Vock
  • Patent number: 8762092
    Abstract: A location measurement system including a GPS receiver for attachment to a person and for determining earth location of the person; a display for attachment to the person; memory for storing map data; a processor configured to process earth location and the map data to instruct display the person's current location with a map on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 8620600
    Abstract: A system assesses and displays activity of a sportsman. At least one sensor detects movement of the sportsman, and a processor processes data from the sensor to assess activity of the sportsman. A heads-up display mounted with a pair of goggles or glasses displays data indicative of the activity to the sportsman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 8600699
    Abstract: A system determines athletic performance. A pressure sensor senses change in elevation. A microprocessor processes signals from the pressure sensor to determine speed corresponding to the change in elevation. A display reports the speed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Publication number: 20130253875
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor movement of a person, or of a vehicle ridden by the person, to determine speed, distance traveled and/or airtime of the person or vehicle. Accelerometer-based sensors, pressure sensors or Doppler sensors may be employed in these systems and methods. A liquid crystal display may attach to the person to display speed, distance traveled and/or airtime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy, Curtis A. Vock
  • Patent number: 8463573
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor movement of a person, or of a vehicle ridden by the person, to determine speed, distance traveled and/or airtime of the person or vehicle. Accelerometer-based sensors, pressure sensors or Doppler sensors may be employed in these systems and methods. A liquid crystal display may attach to the person to display speed, distance traveled and/or airtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy, Curtis A. Vock
  • Patent number: 8352211
    Abstract: An activity monitor, comprises housing for attachment to a person; at least one accelerometer disposed within the housing; and a processor disposed within the housing, for processing signals from the accelerometer to assess activity of the person. A method assesses activity of a person, including: sensing acceleration at a first location on the person; processing the acceleration, over time, to assess activity of the person; and wirelessly communicating information indicative of the activity to a second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy
  • Publication number: 20120316798
    Abstract: A system assesses and displays activity of a sportsman. At least one sensor detects movement of the sportsman, and a processor processes data from the sensor to assess activity of the sportsman. A heads-up display mounted with a pair of goggles or glasses displays data indicative of the activity to the sportsman.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Publication number: 20120277892
    Abstract: A system determines athletic performance. A pressure sensor senses change in elevation. A microprocessor processes signals from the pressure sensor to determine speed corresponding to the change in elevation. A display reports the speed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 8249831
    Abstract: A system determines athletic performance. A pressure sensor senses change in elevation. A microprocessor processes signals from the pressure sensor to determine speed corresponding to the change in elevation. A display reports the speed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 8239146
    Abstract: A system assesses activity of a sportsman engaged in board sports. At least one sensor detects movement of the sportsman, and a processor processes data from the sensor to assess activity of the sportsman. Activity of sportsmen engaged in human powered sports is compared. A plurality of activity sensing units is associated with the sportsman. Each of the units (a) attach to one of either the sportsman or to a human powered vehicle ridden by the sportsman, and (b) wirelessly communicate activity to a remote location. The activity comprising one or more of airtime, speed, drop distance, power and energy absorbed. A database, accessible by Internet and connected to the remote location, provides access to the activity via the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLP
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Publication number: 20120004883
    Abstract: An activity monitor, comprises housing for attachment to a person; at least one accelerometer disposed within the housing; and a processor disposed within the housing, for processing signals from the accelerometer to assess activity of the person. A method assesses activity of a person, including: sensing acceleration at a first location on the person; processing the acceleration, over time, to assess activity of the person; and wirelessly communicating information indicative of the activity to a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy
  • Publication number: 20110313731
    Abstract: A system determines athletic performance. A pressure sensor senses change in elevation. A microprocessor processes signals from the pressure sensor to determine speed corresponding to the change in elevation. A display reports the speed to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Publication number: 20110282594
    Abstract: A system assesses activity of a sportsman engaged in board sports. At least one sensor detects movement of the sportsman, and a processor processes data from the sensor to assess activity of the sportsman. Activity of sportsmen engaged in human powered sports is compared. A plurality of activity sensing units is associated with the sportsman. Each of the units (a) attach to one of either the sportsman or to a human powered vehicle ridden by the sportsman, and (b) wirelessly communicate activity to a remote location. The activity comprising one or more of airtime, speed, drop distance, power and energy absorbed. A database, accessible by Internet and connected to the remote location, provides access to the activity via the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 8036851
    Abstract: An activity monitor, comprises housing for attachment to a person; at least one accelerometer disposed within the housing; and a processor disposed within the housing, for processing signals from the accelerometer to assess activity of the person. A method assesses activity of a person, including: sensing acceleration at a first location on the person; processing the acceleration, over time, to assess activity of the person; and wirelessly communicating information indicative of the activity to a second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy
  • Publication number: 20110218758
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor movement of a person, or of a vehicle ridden by the person, to determine speed, distance traveled and/or airtime of the person or vehicle. Accelerometer-based sensors, pressure sensors or Doppler sensors may be employed in these systems and methods. A liquid crystal display may attach to the person to display speed, distance traveled and/or airtime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy, Curtis A. Vock
  • Patent number: 7991565
    Abstract: A system for determining airtime of a moving sportsman includes at least one accelerometer for detecting vibration or acceleration of the sportsman. A processor in communication with the at least one accelerometer processing signals from the accelerometer to determine free-fall. A pressure sensor may be used to determine change in altitude and the processor may process signals from the pressure sensor with the accelerometer signals to determine airtime and drop distance during free-fall. A method for determining airtime of a moving sportsman includes processing data from one or more accelerometers attached to the sportsman, to determine when the sportsman is in free-fall, and determining a time period corresponding to the free-fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: PhatRat Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 7983876
    Abstract: A shoe is improved by including: at least one accelerometer for generating acceleration signals and a processor configured to process the acceleration signals to determine one or both of speed and distance traveled of a person wearing the shoe. A shoe and a garment are provided with a wireless transmitter, to provide information about the shoe/garment or a person wearing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 7966154
    Abstract: A system determines athletic performance. A pressure sensor senses change in elevation. A microprocessor processes signals from the pressure sensor to determine speed corresponding to the change in elevation. A display reports the speed to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis A. Vock, Dennis Darcy, Peter Flentov
  • Patent number: 7949488
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor movement of a person, or of a vehicle ridden by the person, to determine speed, distance traveled and/or airtime of the person or vehicle. Accelerometer-based sensors, pressure sensors or Doppler sensors may be employed in these systems and methods. A liquid crystal display may attach to the person to display speed, distance traveled and/or airtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Flentov, Dennis M. Darcy, Curtis A. Vock