Patents by Inventor Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld

Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld 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: 9741222
    Abstract: A blister package with an integrated RFID tag is provided. The conductive lidding material is modified to serve not only to seal some contents within some formed blister film, but also to act as an RFID tag antenna. An electronic circuit is electrically connected to the lidding film antenna. Methods of manufacture which integrate with conventional blister package manufacturing processes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventors: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Richard Fletcher
  • Patent number: 9159308
    Abstract: Methods and a system for providing electronic musical instruments are disclosed. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, they allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: 8525677
    Abstract: A blister package with an integrated RFID tag is provided. The conductive lidding material is modified to serve not only to seal some contents within some formed blister film, but also to act as an RFID tag antenna. An electronic circuit is electrically connected to the lidding film antenna. Methods of manufacture which integrate with conventional blister package manufacturing processes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignees: TagSense, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Richard Fletcher
  • Patent number: 8525014
    Abstract: Methods and a system for providing electronic musical instruments are disclosed. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, they allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: 8362347
    Abstract: A system and methods guide a user toward performing actions. Embodiments include a guidance system for helping a user play a musical instrument, a musical gaming system where users attempt to play music in accordance with the guidance instructions, and other systems or devices requiring particular user inputs. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, electronic musical instruments allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination. To guide a user to interact with these and other instruments and devices, indicators are presented on a display. Indicators prompt actions such as touching, blowing, producing sound, shaking, and tilting, or a combination thereof. Indicators can be configured to prepare a user to take an action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: 8237042
    Abstract: Methods and a system for providing electronic musical instruments are disclosed. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, they allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Publication number: 20120145573
    Abstract: A blister package with an integrated RFID tag is provided. The conductive lidding material is modified to serve not only to seal some contents within some formed blister film, but also to act as an RFID tag antenna. An electronic circuit is electrically connected to the lidding film antenna. Methods of manufacture which integrate with conventional blister package manufacturing processes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicants: TagSense, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Richard Fletcher
  • Patent number: 8120492
    Abstract: A blister package with an integrated RFID tag is provided. The conductive lidding material is modified to serve not only to seal some contents within some formed blister film, but also to act as an RFID tag antenna. An IC chip is electrically connected to the lidding film antenna. Methods of manufacture which integrate with conventional blister package manufacturing processes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Tagsense, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld, Richard Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20100206156
    Abstract: Methods and a system for providing electronic musical instruments are disclosed. Through novel combinations of sensor inputs and processing, they allow simulation of acoustic instruments including but not limited to a Trombone, Trumpet, and Saxophone. Sensor inputs are configured to trigger playback and transitioning of sound and control its various attributes alone, or in combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: D664548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: D687048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: D702701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld
  • Patent number: D748102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Spoonjack, LLC
    Inventor: Tom Ahlkvist Scharfeld