Patents by Inventor Ronald Koppel

Ronald Koppel 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: 20130169442
    Abstract: A method for operating an ignition interlock device installed in a vehicle comprises the steps of monitoring the level of a particular parameter associated with a user of the vehicle; generating an output signal when the sensed parameter exceeds a set value; and using the output signal to initiate a wireless signal to a remote receiver. The wireless signal may include user identity data and data reflecting the sensed parameter value. The remote receiver uses the identity data to determine if there exist official personnel associated with the user and if so to send a message to such personnel advising the personnel of the identity of the user and the sensed personnel value. The methodology may be employed with alcohol sensing units installed in a vehicle for monitoring the alcohol level of the driver. The official personnel advised may be dispatched to the location of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: John Ruocco, Ronald Koppel
  • Patent number: 8237313
    Abstract: An electric transmission system utilizes charge displacement for the wireless delivery of electric power. A transmitter for radiating a charge displacement current at a frequency of approximately 2 to 7 kHz to a receiver located remote from the transmitter. The receiver receives the charge displacement current and converts the current into a form of electric power usable by an electrical device coupled to the receiver. The transmitter may use a step up transformer with an input approximating a series of step function pulses at the intended transmission frequency to produce the required high voltage for transmission. The primary winding of the transformer is part of a tuned circuit having a resonant frequency higher than the frequency of the charge displacement current radiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: John Ruocco, Ronald Koppel
  • Publication number: 20100259111
    Abstract: An electric transmission system utilizes charge displacement for the wireless delivery of electric power. A transmitter for radiating a charge displacement current at a frequency of approximately 2 to 7 kHz to a receiver located remote from the transmitter. The receiver receives the charge displacement current and converts the current into a form of electric power usable by an electrical device coupled to the receiver. The transmitter may use a step up transformer with an input approximating a series of step function pulses at the intended transmission frequency to produce the required high voltage for transmission. The primary winding of the transformer is part of a tuned circuit having a resonant frequency higher than the frequency of the charge displacement current radiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: John Ruocco, Ronald Koppel
  • Patent number: 5780973
    Abstract: A windshield wiper-light control system provides running light functionality to vehicle headlights in association with the coupled operation of the vehicle's windshield wiper system and lights. A pulse generator provides a pulsed output to drive the headlight at a reduced effective power level. Further logic also disables the pulse generator when the vehicle's ignition is off. A light sensor system may be incorporated to allow automatic operation of the vehicle's lights in response to darkness. When the windshield wipers are engaged, the pulse generator is placed into a continuously on output mode, providing full power to the lights. Simultaneously power may be applied to other vehicle lights, such as the taillight and dashboard lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventors: Joseph M. Lively, Ronald Koppel, Edwin Kirchmeier
  • Patent number: 5734090
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for verifying an expiratory breath flow utilizes the sonic characteristics of a standardized breath as a reference. A breath sample is analyzed for the presence and absence of predetermined audio frequency components generated by the expiratory process. Breach sample validity is based upon a match between both the required and missing components. The length of time that the required components are present can further be used to validate the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Alcohol Sensors International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ronald Koppel, Edwin Kirchmeier