Patents by Inventor Donald Rhodes
Donald Rhodes 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).
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Publication number: 20240166917Abstract: A sealant removal composition provided that includes a pyrrolidone solvent, a non-ionic surfactant, and at least one co-solvent. The composition is well suited to removal sulfur-based polymer and silicone-based polymer sealant. A process of removing a sealant from a substrate is provided that includes applying the composition to the sealant. After allowing dwell time for the sealant to swell on the substrate, the sealant is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Donald Cooper, Matthew Rhodes, Jonathan A. Long
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Patent number: 11517753Abstract: An electrical interferential technique is used to determine operable treatment parameters which are then used to apply a treatment to a patient. A range of beat frequencies is applied to the patient and an indicator of autonomic nervous system activity is measured. When some degree of autonomic nervous system activity is detected, a subsequent trial is conducted using an overlaying range of frequencies, a narrower range or a single frequency, in an attempt to fine tune the reaction of the autonomic nervous system. The subsequent trial may use a different measure of activity of the autonomic nervous system. A garment having a series of electrode sites thereon may be used for a partially trained person to correctly apply electrodes to the patient's body. The treatments may be conducted while the patient is asleep.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20210260376Abstract: An electrical interferential technique is used to determine operable treatment parameters which are then used to apply a treatment to a patient. A range of beat frequencies is applied to the patient and an indicator of autonomic nervous system activity is measured. When some degree of autonomic nervous system activity is detected, a subsequent trial is conducted using an overlaying range of frequencies, a narrower range or a single frequency, in an attempt to fine tune the reaction of the autonomic nervous system. The subsequent trial may use a different measure of activity of the autonomic nervous system. A garment having a series of electrode sites thereon may be used for a partially trained person to correctly apply electrodes to the patient's body. The treatments may be conducted while the patient is asleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Patent number: 10324777Abstract: An example device may include processing circuitry and a management controller. The processing circuitry may include a communications interface that includes a first register and a second register. The first register may include a freshness bit and a number of first data bits. The second register may include a number of second data bits that correspond, respectively, to the first data bits. The processing circuitry may write variously to the first data bits in response to detected events, set the freshness bit in response to the management controller reading the first data bits, and reset the freshness bit if any of the first data bits are written to. The management controller may read the first data bits, perform predetermined processing based thereon, write to the second data bits based on the predetermined processing, and request a register transfer.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT LPInventors: Christoph L. Schmitz, Thomas Donald Rhodes, Nicholas Mark Hawkins, Binh Nguyen, Wayne Hsu
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Patent number: 9061145Abstract: A diagnostic device in an electrical interferential treatment regime applies different pulse frequencies in one selection of electrode placement and determines the change of blood flow in response to the change in pulse frequency in an attempt to determine an optimum or workable set of parameters. The device includes electronic storage to record a series of tests and their results and a communication link. The communication link enables a professional caregiver to determine whether the parameter determinations, made at a location remote from the professional's office, such as at the residence of the patient, were conducted and were conducted correctly. The communication link also enables the professional to determine whether the treatments were conducted and conducted correctly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20150080984Abstract: A diagnostic device in an electrical interferential treatment regime applies different pulse frequencies in one selection of electrode placement and determines the change of blood flow in response to the change in pulse frequency in an attempt to determine an optimum or workable set of parameters. The device includes electronic storage to record a series of tests and their results and a communication link. The communication link enables a professional caregiver to determine whether the parameter determinations, made at a location remote from the professional's office, such as at the residence of the patient, were conducted and were conducted correctly. The communication link also enables the professional to determine whether the treatments were conducted and conducted correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20140277326Abstract: A method of treating a wide variety of heretofore considered unrelated ailments comprises delivering electricity through a circuit in the body. The circuit includes at least four nerves leading from at least two of the patient's extremities to various nerve roots adjacent the spinal column. Electrical energy from an electrical interferential therapy device is delivered through electrodes on the extremities adjacent the nerve endings until symptoms of the diagnosed ailment ameliorates. Sending impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system appears to the help the body manufacture various neuropeptides and other chemicals which control the essential basics of the body's health and well being.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Patent number: 8515551Abstract: An electrical interferential device comprises a circuit for delivering electrical interferential energy into the body of a patient. A sensor detects a function of the autonomic nervous system of the patient and provides an output indicative of the response of the autonomic nervous system to the electrical interferential energy. A treatment regimen is selected which uses a combination of carrier and beat frequencies and electrode placement pattern that produce a desired response in the autonomic nervous system of the patient. In one embodiment of the invention, a diagnostic tool is used to determine which combination of carrier and beat frequencies are desirable and treatment is provided by a second electrical interferential device. In another embodiment of the invention, the same diagnostic tool or a portion of the same diagnostic tool may be used to treat the patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20120191156Abstract: A method of treating a wide variety of heretofore considered unrelated ailments comprises delivering electricity through a circuit in the body. The circuit includes at least four nerves leading from at least two of the patient's extremities to various nerve roots adjacent the spinal column. Electrical energy from an electrical interferential therapy device is delivered through electrodes on the extremities adjacent the nerve endings until symptoms of the diagnosed ailment ameliorates. Sending impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system appears to the help the body manufacture various neuropeptides and other chemicals which control the essential basics of the body's health and well being.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20110105916Abstract: An electrical interferential device comprises a circuit for delivering electrical interferential energy into the body of a patient. A sensor detects a function of the autonomic nervous system of the patient and provides an output indicative of the response of the autonomic nervous system to the electrical interferential energy. A treatment regimen is selected which uses a combination of carrier and beat frequencies and electrode placement pattern that produce a desired response in the autonomic nervous system of the patient. In one embodiment of the invention, a diagnostic tool is used to determine which combination of carrier and beat frequencies are desirable and treatment is provided by a second electrical interferential device. In another embodiment of the invention, the same diagnostic tool or a portion of the same diagnostic tool may be used to treat the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Publication number: 20110015689Abstract: A method of treating a wide variety of heretofore considered unrelated ailments comprises delivering electricity through a circuit in the body. The circuit includes at least four nerves leading from at least two of the patient's extremities to various nerve roots adjacent the spinal column. Electrical energy from an electrical interferential therapy device is delivered through electrodes on the extremities adjacent the nerve endings until symptoms of the diagnosed ailment ameliorates. Sending impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system appears to the help the body manufacture various neuropeptides and other chemicals which control the essential basics of the body's health and well being.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Patent number: 7599177Abstract: A docking station for a portable media player. The docking station includes a docking connector to physically secure the portable media player and a communication interface to communicatively couple the portable media player to the docking station when the docking connector is physically securing the portable media player. A projection module operably linked to the communication interface and configured to receive video information from the portable media player via the communication interface projects a video image derived from the video information away from the docking station onto a viewing surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: InFocus CorporationInventors: Jennifer Jaffe, Scott Ballantyne, Steve Stark, Joe O'Sullivan, Phillip H. Salvatori, Donald Rhodes
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Patent number: 7559659Abstract: A modular projection device. The modular projection device includes a docking interface for selectively coupling the projection device to a content source module that provides the projection device with video content for projection onto a projection surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: InFocus CorporationInventors: Donald Rhodes, Morten Johansen, Mike Gemelke, Jeff Allison, Tim Anderson
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Publication number: 20070247794Abstract: A docking station for a portable media player. The docking station includes a docking connector to physically secure the portable media player and a communication interface to communicatively couple the portable media player to the docking station when the docking connector is physically securing the portable media player. A projection module operably linked to the communication interface and configured to receive video information from the portable media player via the communication interface projects a video image derived from the video information away from the docking station onto a viewing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATIONInventors: Jennifer Jaffe, Scott Ballantyne, Steve Stark, Joe O'Sullivan, Phillip Salvatori, Donald Rhodes
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Publication number: 20070219598Abstract: An electrical interferential device comprises a circuit for delivering electrical interferential energy into the body of a patient. A sensor detects a function of the autonomic nervous system of the patient and provides an output indicative of the response of the autonomic nervous system to the electrical interferential energy. A treatment regimen is selected which uses a combination of carrier and beat frequencies and electrode placement pattern that produce a desired response in the autonomic nervous system of the patient. In one embodiment of the invention, a diagnostic tool is used to determine which combination of carrier and beat frequencies are desirable and treatment is provided by a second electrical interferential device. In another embodiment of the invention, the same diagnostic tool or a portion of the same diagnostic tool may be used to treat the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Donald Rhodes
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Publication number: 20070201005Abstract: A modular projection device. The modular projection device includes a docking interface for selectively coupling the projection device to a content source module that provides the projection device with video content for projection onto a projection surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: INFOCUS CORPORATIONInventors: Donald Rhodes, Morten Johansen, Mike Gemelke, Jeff Allison, Tim Anderson
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Publication number: 20070201231Abstract: A system and method for resetting a light source counter is provided. One embodiment includes a light source assembly having an opening, a light source in the light source assembly, and an alterable material to temporarily obstruct light passage through the opening in the light source assembly when a new light source is powered on and allow light passage after light exposure. Another embodiment provides a method comprising detecting a signal from a photodetector, determining if the signal indicates a new light source, resetting a light source timer, and tracking usage time of the light source. Some embodiments may comprise a light source, a photodetector to detect light from the light source, and a controller coupled with the light source and the photodetector, the controller to reset a light source counter that keeps track of usage time of the light source in response to a signal from the photodetector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: InFocus CorporationInventor: Donald Rhodes
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Publication number: 20070156183Abstract: A method of treating a wide variety of heretofore considered unrelated ailments comprises delivering electricity through a circuit in the body. The circuit includes at least four nerves leading from at least two of the patient's extremities to various nerve roots adjacent the spinal column. Electrical energy from an electrical interferential therapy device is delivered though electrodes on the extremities adjacent the nerve endings until symptoms of the diagnosed ailment ameliorate. Sending impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, appears to help the body manufacture various neuropeptides and other chemicals, which control the essential basics of the body's health and well being.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventor: Donald Rhodes
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Patent number: 6453204Abstract: A magnetic electrode is used to deliver electrical energy into the body of a patient to promote healing. The electrode includes a conductive path having a lead for connection to a device for delivering electrical energy to the patient. The electrode also includes one or more disc shaped permanent magnets having one side of all north polarity and another side of all south polarity. The magnetic field generated by the magnet assembly includes force lines generally perpendicular to the patient's body. In one embodiment, the magnet is attached to the electrode. In a second embodiment, the magnet is carried by a sock. In a third embodiment, the magnet is carried by a glove.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventor: Donald A. Rhodes
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Patent number: RE45320Abstract: A docking station for a portable media player. The docking station includes a docking connector to physically secure the portable media player and a communication interface to communicatively couple the portable media player to the docking station when the docking connector is physically securing the portable media player. A projection module operably linked to the communication interface and configured to receive video information from the portable media player via the communication interface projects a video image derived from the video information away from the docking station onto a viewing surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Jennifer Jaffe, Scott Ballantyne, Steve Stark, Joe O'Sullivan, Phillip H. Salvatori, Donald Rhodes