Patents by Inventor Robert Frank Nienhouse

Robert Frank Nienhouse 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: 11200304
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Robert F. Nienhouse 1997 Declaration of Trust
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Patent number: 10956720
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Robert F. Nienhouse 1997 Declaration of Trust
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Patent number: 10752111
    Abstract: Levels of substance use, location, and vital signs are remotely monitored for a subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a testing device and a communication device. The testing device obtains a breathalyzer sample from a test subject and determines a substance level. The communication device reports the substance level to a remote monitoring station. In addition, location and camera functions of the communication device can report additional information for verification and system integrity. In other embodiments, the system can be incorporated into an ankle bracelet for monitoring movement of an individual or into a vehicle system to prevent operation while impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Robert F. Nienhouse 1997 Declaration of Trust
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Publication number: 20200065568
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Patent number: 10467460
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: ROBERT F. NIENHOUSE 1997 DECLARATION OF TRUST
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Publication number: 20190311101
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Publication number: 20190152317
    Abstract: Levels of substance use, location, and vital signs are remotely monitored for a subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a testing device and a communication device. The testing device obtains a breathalyzer sample from a test subject and determines a substance level. The communication device reports the substance level to a remote monitoring station. In addition, location and camera functions of the communication device can report additional information for verification and system integrity. In other embodiments, the system can be incorporated into an ankle bracelet for monitoring movement of an individual or into a vehicle system to prevent operation while impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Patent number: 10173526
    Abstract: Levels of substance use, location, and vital signs are remotely monitored for a subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a testing device and a communication device. The testing device obtains a breathalyzer sample from a test subject and determines a substance level. The communication device reports the substance level to a remote monitoring station. In addition, location and camera functions of the communication device can report additional information for verification and system integrity. In other embodiments, the system can be incorporated into an ankle bracelet for monitoring movement of an individual or into a vehicle system to prevent operation while impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Robert F. Nienhouse 1997 Declaration of Trust
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Publication number: 20180101721
    Abstract: In devices that determine levels of substance use, a substance level in a test sample provided to the testing device by a test subject is determined. A sequence of images are captured to include a portion of the face of the test subject providing the test sample and a display of the testing device. A value indicative of the substance level detected within the test sample is determined. A validity indicator indicating validity of the value indicative of the substance level is determined. A current location is determined. The value indicative of the substance level, the validity indicator, and the current location are sent to a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Publication number: 20170326978
    Abstract: Levels of substance use, location, and vital signs are remotely monitored for a subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a testing device (102) and a communication device (130). The testing device (102) obtains a breathalyzer sample from a test subject and determines a substance level. The communication device (130) reports the substance level to a remote monitoring station. In addition, location and camera functions of the communication device can report additional information for verification and system integrity. In other embodiments, the system can be incorporated into an ankle bracelet for monitoring movement of an individual or into a vehicle system to prevent operation while impaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse
  • Patent number: 9707845
    Abstract: Levels of substance use, location, and vital signs are remotely monitored for a subject. In one embodiment, the system includes a testing device (102) and a communication device (130). The testing device (102) obtains a breathalyzer sample from a test subject and determines a substance level. The communication device (130) reports the substance level to a remote monitoring station. In addition, location and camera functions of the communication device can report additional information for verification and system integrity. In other embodiments, the system can be incorporated into an ankle bracelet for monitoring movement of an individual or into a vehicle system to prevent operation while impaired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ROBERT F. NIENHOUSE 1997 DECLARATION OF TRUST
    Inventor: Robert Frank Nienhouse