Patents by Inventor Richard Freund

Richard Freund 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).

  • Publication number: 20090293589
    Abstract: A chemical impairment detection system and method of use comprising a video surveillance system adapted to record a facial image of a tester, the video surveillance system having a camera with a lens having a field of view from which the camera views images and distinguishes whether those images have appropriate construction or contrast of light intensity. The invention further comprises a control and relay module having a proper view and position determiner adapted to determine whether the facial image of the tester is properly positioned within the field of view during a chemical impairment detection test, and a test prompter to alert the tester when to begin the chemical impairment detection test. The present invention further comprises a chemical impairment detection sampling device in operable communication with and responsive to the video surveillance system, the sampling device adapted to receive a chemical impairment detection test sample from the tester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: LIFESAFER INTERLOCK, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Freund, Thomas E. Knowles, Jason Niklas, Mitchell K. Neeld, Sherman Couch
  • Patent number: 5333740
    Abstract: A storage/display rack has a shelf, side walls, and a center wall enclosing a first storage volume under the shelf. A delineator delimits a second storage volume behind the center wall and fixes the position of the rack when the rack is used as an insert within a bookshelf or other larger piece of furniture. The delineator also delimits a second storage volume when the rack is used on an open surface, such as a table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventors: Richard A. Freund, Allen E. Peller