Patents by Inventor Sean D Sherman

Sean D Sherman 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).

  • Elevation tracking device
    Patent number: 11027850
    Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to a device for tracking a jumper's elevation during a parachute jump. The device includes an active sensor for monitoring a distance to the ground, which is disposed at an angle and transmitted from the jumper's calf to reduce the chance of self-obstruction. The device notifies the jumper in one of several ways when a threshold elevation is reached, and may take additional automated actions at particular elevation thresholds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael R Sedillo, Gregory M Burnett, David P Sardo, Sean D Sherman, Nathan R Stover