Patents by Inventor Vincent M. Janik

Vincent M. Janik 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).

  • Acoustic deterrence
    Patent number: 8665670
    Abstract: A method of deterring mammals comprising configuring an acoustic deterrent system to emit an acoustic signal having characteristics which repel the mammals by eliciting an acoustic startle response reflex in said mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Thomas Götz, Vincent M. Janik
  • Acoustic Deterrence
    Publication number: 20130021877
    Abstract: A method of deterring mammals comprising configuring an acoustic deterrent system to emit an acoustic signal having characteristics which repel the mammals by eliciting an acoustic startle response reflex in said mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Thomas Götz, Vincent M. Janik
  • Acoustic deterrence
    Patent number: 8289812
    Abstract: A method and system of deterring mammals is disclosed involving incurring an acoustic startle response comprising the steps of selecting a target order, family, genus or species to be deterred, selecting a received level that is a predetermined level above a representative hearing threshold of the targeted mammals, and, taking transmission loss into account, transmitting an acoustic signal at a source level required to create the selected received level at a predetermined distance from the transmission point. The acoustic signal may comprise frequency components at which the aural sensitivity of the targeted mammals is greater than that of selected other animals, preventing the disturbance of the selected other animals while deterring the targeted mammals. In addition, a secondary conditioning sound may be played prior to the main acoustic signal to condition the mammals to avoid the main stimulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: The University Court of the University of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Thomas Götz, Vincent M. Janik
  • Acoustic Deterrence
    Publication number: 20100110838
    Abstract: A method and system of deterring mammals is disclosed involving incurring an acoustic startle response comprising the steps of selecting a target order, family, genus or species to be deterred, selecting a received level that is a predetermined level above a representative hearing threshold of the targeted mammals, and, taking transmission loss into account, transmitting an acoustic signal at a source level required to create the selected received level at a predetermined distance from the transmission point. The acoustic signal may comprise frequency components at which the aural sensitivity of the targeted mammals is greater than that of selected other animals, preventing the disturbance of the selected other animals whilst deterring the targeted mammals. In addition, a secondary conditioning sound may be played prior to the main acoustic signal to condition the mammals to avoid the main stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: The University Court of the Unversity of St. Andrews
    Inventors: Thomas Götz, Vincent M. Janik