Patents by Inventor David C. Rich

David C. Rich 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: 11937037
    Abstract: A housing has a bud portion abutting an elongated stem portion. The bud portion is to fit within an ear. The bud portion has a primary sound outlet at its far end that is to be inserted into an outer ear canal, and abuts the stem portion at its near end. A speaker driver is inside the bud portion. Electronic circuitry inside the housing includes a wireless communications interface to receive audio content over-the-air and in response provides an audio signal to the speaker driver. A rechargeable battery as a power source for the electronic circuitry is located inside a cavity of the stem portion. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Rich, Kurt R. Stiehl, Arun D. Chawan, Michael B. Howes, Jonathan S. Aase, Esge B. Andersen, Yacine Azmi, Jahan C. Minoo, David J. Shaw, Aarti Kumar, Augustin Prats, Robert D. Watson, Baptiste P. Paquier, Axel D. Berny, Benjamin W. Cook, Jerzy S. Guterman, Benjamin Adair Cousins
  • Patent number: 11241534
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to avoid using substantially excessive power during operation of the pump drive system. Thus, the infusion pump system can draw upon the energy supply in an efficient manner that extends the useful life on the power supply. Furthermore, the infusion pump system can be configured estimate an amount of power remaining to operate the pump system without the requirement of directly detecting the remaining charge on power supply device (e.g., without detecting the remaining charge on a battery). As such, the infusion pump system can readily inform a user of a particular estimated amount of time remaining for medicine dispensing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: BIGFOOT BIOMEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Steve Miller, Ken Mochel, David C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20190151539
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to avoid using substantially excessive power during operation of the pump drive system. Thus, the infusion pump system can draw upon the energy supply in an efficient manner that extends the useful life on the power supply. Furthermore, the infusion pump system can be configured estimate an amount of power remaining to operate the pump system without the requirement of directly detecting the remaining charge on power supply device (e.g., without detecting the remaining charge on a battery). As such, the infusion pump system can readily inform a user of a particular estimated amount of time remaining for medicine dispensing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Steve Miller, Ken Mochel, David C. Rich
  • Patent number: 10226575
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to avoid using substantially excessive power during operation of the pump drive system. Thus, the infusion pump system can draw upon the energy supply in an efficient manner that extends the useful life on the power supply. Furthermore, the infusion pump system can be configured estimate an amount of power remaining to operate the pump system without the requirement of directly detecting the remaining charge on power supply device (e.g., without detecting the remaining charge on a battery). As such, the infusion pump system can readily inform a user of a particular estimated amount of time remaining for medicine dispensing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Miller, Ken Mochel, David C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20170128668
    Abstract: Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to avoid using substantially excessive power during operation of the pump drive system. Thus, the infusion pump system can draw upon the energy supply in an efficient manner that extends the useful life on the power supply. Furthermore, the infusion pump system can be configured estimate an amount of power remaining to operate the pump system without the requirement of directly detecting the remaining charge on power supply device (e.g., without detecting the remaining charge on a battery). As such, the infusion pump system can readily inform a user of a particular estimated amount of time remaining for medicine dispensing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Steve Miller, Ken Mochel, David C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20150369909
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a source configured to output ultrasound, a probe for emitting the ultrasound onto a scan area, the probe being moveable relative to at least two scan locations of the scan area such that the ultrasound will be focused on each of the at least two scan locations as the probe is moved relative to the scan area to provide an array of scanned images, an ultrasonic, two-dimensional array receiver configured to receive ultrasound reflected from each of the at least two scan locations, and a processing unit configured to generate, for a first of the scan locations, a two-dimensional image of the first scan location based on an intensity of the reflected ultrasound from the first scan location, and to generate an aggregate two-dimensional image for the first scan location which integrates plural two-dimensional images generated using reflected ultrasound of the at least two scan locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. LASSER, David C. RICH
  • Patent number: 7326862
    Abstract: An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a first member formed of a thin metal sheet, and a second member formed of an electrically-conductive composite material comprising an admixture of a plastic or other polymeric component and an electrically-conductive particulate filler component. The second member is integrally joined to the first member, and has at least one wall which extends from the first member and which together with the first member defines at least a portion of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Lionetta, Louis M. Yantosca, Jr., Daniel S. Ventura, Robert E. Stiffler, David C. Rich
  • Patent number: 7005573
    Abstract: An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a first member formed of a first material such as a thin metal sheet or screen, or a metal-plated fabric or other electrically-conductive mesh, and a second member formed of a second material different than the first material which second material is an admixture of a plastic or other polymeric component and an electrically-conductive particulate filler component. The second member is integrally joined to the first member, and has at least one wall which extends from the first member and which together with the first member defines at least a portion of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: William G. Lionetta, Louis M. Yantosca, Jr., Daniel S. Ventura, Christopher L. Severance, Douglas Nobbs, Robert E. Stiffler, David C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20040172502
    Abstract: An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a first member formed of a first material such as a thin metal sheet or screen, or a metal-plated fabric or other electrically-conductive mesh, and a second member formed of a second material different than the first material which second material is an admixture of a plastic or other polymeric component and an electrically-conductive particulate filler component. The second member is integrally joined to the first member, and has at least one wall which extends from the first member and which together with the first member defines at least a portion of the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: William G. Lionetta, Louis M. Yantosca, Daniel S. Ventura, Christopher L. Severance, Douglas Nobbs, Robert E. Stiffler, David C. Rich
  • Publication number: 20040165369
    Abstract: An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a first member formed of a thin metal sheet, and a second member formed of an electrically-conductive composite material comprising an admixture of a plastic or other polymeric component and an electrically-conductive particulate filler component. The second member is integrally joined to the first member, and has at least one wall which extends from the first member and which together with the first member defines at least a portion of the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: William G. Lionetta, Louis M. Yantosca, Daniel S. Ventura, Robert E. Stiffler, David C. Rich