Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Scherer

Stephen J. Scherer 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: 20240171565
    Abstract: An embodiment of a Horticulture Cloud Platform provides for the secure connection of industrial devices to a Cloud platform in the horticulture and agriculture markets. A further embodiment of the Horticulture Cloud Platform provides a process and methodology for the proportional monetization of Cloud access among multiple parties. A further embodiment of a Horticulture Cloud Platform allows manufacturers of hardware devices and products in the horticulture and agriculture Industries, not currently Cloud enabled, to connect to the Cloud in a secure manner, and receive revenue from the benefiting End-User.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Yen Lam Pham, Stephen J. Scherer, Eugene U. Knight
  • Patent number: 7292898
    Abstract: A system for remotely monitoring and/or controlling a pool or spa. The remote control can utilize a microprocessor-based data acquisition and processing system, along with a network interface, to provide remote access to the pool or spa parameters, including but not limited to: temperature, pH, and ORP levels; and the status and control of pumps, heaters, ozone apparatus, and filters. The information is presentable via the Internet, a private or other networks, and can be accessed through known browsers or other convenient interfaces, allowing for operation across all computing platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Balboa Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Clark, Stephen J. Scherer, Paul A. Rosenau
  • Publication number: 20020035403
    Abstract: A system for remotely monitoring and/or controlling a pool or spa. The remote control can utilize a microprocessor-based data acquisition and processing system, along with a network interface, to provide remote access to the pool or spa parameters, including but not limited to: temperature, pH, and ORP levels; and the status and control of pumps, heaters, ozone apparatus, and filters. The information is presentable via the Internet, a private or other networks, and can be accessed through known browsers or other convenient interfaces, allowing for operation across all computing platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Tim Clark, Stephen J. Scherer, Paul A. Rosenau
  • Patent number: 5348206
    Abstract: A reusable carrying sleeve for a recyclable, single use camera is constructed of resilient foam and includes a peripheral wall section for surrounding a camera housing and a front panel joined to a forward part of the peripheral wall for forming a semi-enclosure around a camera inserted into the sleeve. The front panel has apertures and cut-outs sized and aligned to permit normal functioning of the camera lens, viewfinder, flash, and film winder. A carrying strap is affixed to the peripheral wall for toting around the sleeve and the retained camera. The peripheral wall includes an interior perimetal surface designed with a size and shape to frictionally grip the camera, while the exterior surface of the sleeve can appear plain or have virtually any decorative indicia, making the sleeve particularly attractive to variously aged photographers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Inventor: Stephen J. Scherer