James M Wolfe

US Patent:

8107653, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Jun 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/492035

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Venice CA, US

Assignee:

Jerry Leigh of California, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381301, 381333, 381384

Abstract:

An audio source device may be used with a garment such as a hooded garment by passing the audio wires into a channel in the hood and having them exit the hood inside hollow lanyards with earbuds at the ends. A means to fix the wires and the lanyards to each other inside the hood is shown; and a means is shown to prevent lateral movement inside the hood.

US Patent:

8146744, Apr 3, 2012

Filed:

Jun 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/423074

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Los Angeles CA, US
Van Dickranian - La Crescenta CA, US

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

B65D 73/00
G03B 21/60

US Classification:

206462, 359455

Abstract:

Blister pack assemblies include a blister pack and a lenticular lens member. The blister pack includes a blister card, a blister attached to the blister card, and indicia of lenticular art. The lenticular lens member is attached to the blister pack and includes a lenticular lens array functionally aligned with the indicia of lenticular art.

US Patent:

8553919, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Dec 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/978516

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Venice CA, US

Assignee:

Jerry Leigh of California, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381333, 381301, 381388

Abstract:

An audio source system may be built into a garment such as a hooded garment in such a way that safety concerns such as with a hooded garment for children are taken into account so that the audio system wiring cannot be made loose causing a danger of strangulation nor can the hood be cinched. This is done by putting speakers into the hood between a lining and an outer layer and passing the wires into the space between them and then into a tube that is open to the hood inner space and down the tube to a pocket in the body of the garment. Also securing tabs are used to prevent cinching action upon pulling the wire.

US Patent:

20110019861, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Oct 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/896880

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10
A41D 3/08
H01S 4/00

US Classification:

381384, 2 84, 295921

Abstract:

An audio source device may be used with a garment such as a hooded garment by passing the audio wires into a channel in the hood and having them exit the hood inside hollow lanyards with earbuds at the ends. A means to fix the wires and the lanyards to each other inside the hood is shown; and a means is shown to prevent lateral movement inside the hood. The wires and lanyard are crimped at the earbuds to prevent relative movement, the wires also being slacked inside the lanyard. The wire inside one or both of the lanyards can have an activatible microphone and the a source device can be a Bluetooth equipped device.

US Patent:

20120090070, Apr 19, 2012

Filed:

Dec 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/340388

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

A41D 1/00

US Classification:

2 69

Abstract:

An audio source system may be built into a garment such as a hooded garment in such a way that safety concerns such as with a hooded garment for children are taken into account so that the audio system wiring cannot be made loose causing a danger of strangulation nor can the hood be cinched. This is done by putting speakers into the hood between a lining and an outer layer and passing the wires into the space between them and then into a tube that is open to the hood inner space and down the tube to a pocket in the body of the garment. Also securing tabs are used to prevent cinching action upon pulling the wire.

US Patent:

56266294, May 6, 1997

Filed:

May 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/456141

Inventors:

Michael A. Faltys - Northridge CA
James H. Wolfe - Canyon Country CA
Kitti McMeel - Simi Valley CA
Chris J. Hetlinger - Canyon Country CA

Assignee:

Advanced Bionics Corporation - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61N 136

US Classification:

607 57

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for fitting an auditory stimulation system involve, in one embodiment, coupling a programmer unit to an implanted unit implanted in the patient; prompting and/or assisting the operator to make and enter an objective or other measurement; receiving the objective measurements into the programmer unit; and determining an estimated threshold stimulation current for an electrode channel of the implanted unit as a function of the objective measurement. In another embodiment, the method and apparatus involve coupling a programmer unit to an implanted unit implanted in the patient; stimulating the patient with a speech signal; and displaying, in real time, a graphical representation of the speech signal using the programmer unit.

US Patent:

20200128314, Apr 23, 2020

Filed:

Dec 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/722223

Inventors:

James Wolfe - Venice CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/10

Abstract:

Provided herein are wireless earbud systems that include a pair of earbuds connected at opposite ends of a lanyard. One or both earbuds may be connected to the lanyard by a releasable connection, that allows the (or each) earbud to be selectively attached to, detached from and reattached to the lanyard (or other lanyard). The earbuds contain electronics, but the lanyard is free of electrical connections. In certain examples, the wireless earbud system includes multiple lanyards of the same or different styles, colors, materials, or the like. The releasable connection allows the first and second earbuds to be selectively attached and detached from any one of the multiple lanyards, to allow a user to selectively choose and replace lanyards and/or earbuds. Each earbud may include a respective magnet (or one earbud includes a magnet and the other includes a magnetically attractable material) arranged such that the earbuds are magnetically attracted to each other, when brought together. When the earbuds are magnetically connected together, the earbuds and lanyard form a loop, and may be worn as a necklace, a bracelet, headband, belt, strap or other wearable apparel. Also provided are methods of making a wireless earbud system.

US Patent:

20160250485, Sep 1, 2016

Filed:

Feb 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/055326

Inventors:

- Santa Clarita CA, US
Brian R. Dearden - Pasadena CA, US
James H. Wolfe - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

A61N 1/378
A61N 1/372

Abstract:

Systems, methods, and devices for wireless recharging of an implanted device. In response to receiving identification information from an implanted device, a charger can set an electrical field to a first field strength and receive first field strength information from the implanted device. The charger can then set the electrical field to a second field strength and receive second field strength information from the implanted device. This information relating to the first and second field strengths can be used to determine whether to recharge the implanted device.