Patents by Inventor Steven E. Bach

Steven E. Bach 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).

  • Animal containment system with monitor
    Patent number: 7477155
    Abstract: A system is provided for containing an animal in a defined area. The system comprises first, second, and third communicating units. One of the first two units defines a containment area, and the other unit is operatively associated with the animal. One of the first two units transmits an ultrasonic timing signal at a periodic interval, and the other unit receives the timing signal, and determining a distance between the first and second units. If the distance corresponds to the animal being outside the containment area, one of the first two units generates a warning signal. A third unit monitors whether or not the animal is within the defined area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventors: Eric David Bach, Steven E. Bach
  • Apparatus and system for containing an animal
    Patent number: 7173535
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for containing an animal in a defined area. The apparatus comprises first and second communicating units; one operatively associated with the animal, and the other positioned to locate the area. At least one of the units is adapted to transmit a signal, and at least one of the units is adapted to receive the signal. A circuit is adapted to measure the transmission time or change in transmission time of the signal and calculate the distance between the first and second units. At least one of the first and second units is configured to emit an output to contain the animal in the area when the transmission time corresponds to the animal leaving the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventors: Eric D. Bach, Steven E. Bach
  • Apparatus and system for containing an animal
    Publication number: 20040070508
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for containing an animal in a defined area. The apparatus comprises first and second communicating units; one operatively associated with the animal, and the other positioned to locate the area. At least one of the units is adapted to transmit a signal, and at least one of the units is adapted to receive the signal. A circuit is adapted to measure the transmission time or change in transmission time of the signal and calculate the distance between the first and second units. At least one of the first and second units is configured to emit an output to contain the animal in the area when the transmission time corresponds to the animal leaving the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Eric D. Bach, Steven E. Bach