Patents by Inventor Mark Cowan
Mark Cowan 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: 20190299222Abstract: A dual-headed paint spray wand with a central feed tube split into two arms, where the arms are separated at a distance from one another to permit a paint overlap when paint is sprayed from the two arms, and where the two arms are offset from one another vertically to allow one arm to spray ahead of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventor: Mark A. Cowan
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Publication number: 20190092498Abstract: An apparatus for development and/or testing of a payload for a satellite, comprising: a payload interface operable to connect to the payload; and a communication link, operable to couple the apparatus with a computer; wherein the apparatus is operable to emulate one or more subsystems of the satellite, such that the behaviour of the payload when connected to the apparatus via the payload interface and communication link is the same as when in the satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Open Cosmos Ltd.Inventors: Rafael Jordá SIQUIER, Han LAI, Aleix Megias HOMAR, Jordi Barrera ARS, Mark COWAN
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METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING CONTENT OF AN ELECTRONIC LEARNING SYSTEM FOR VISION DEFICIENT USERS
Publication number: 20190066526Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a colour vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the colour vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first colour and a second colour, respectively, the first colour being different from the second colour but the first colour being at least partially indistinguishable from the second colour by the user due to the colour vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the colour vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan -
Patent number: 10124348Abstract: A dual-headed paint spray wand with a central feed tube split into two arms, where the arms are separated at a distance from one another to permit a paint overlap when paint is sprayed from the two arms, and where the two arms are offset from one another vertically to allow one arm to spray ahead of the other.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventor: Mark A. Cowan
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Patent number: 10102763Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a color vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the color vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first color and a second color, respectively, the first color being different from the second color but the first color being at least partially indistinguishable from the second color by the user due to the color vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the color vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: D2L CorporationInventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
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Patent number: 9792841Abstract: Scintillating display panels having a plurality of display element posts formed on the top surface and integrated interlocking couplings formed in the edge margins of each display panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventors: Samuel Mark Cowan, Roman Zenon Shwed, Lindsay Cowan
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Publication number: 20170136471Abstract: A dual-headed paint spray wand with a central feed tube split into two arms, where the arms are separated at a distance from one another to permit a paint overlap when paint is sprayed from the two arms, and where the two arms are offset from one another vertically to allow one arm to spray ahead of the other.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Mark A. Cowan
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Publication number: 20160155344Abstract: A computer-implemented method for modifying one or more contents of an electronic learning system for a user impaired by a colour vision deficiency. The method includes: generating a vision profile for the user, the vision profile indicating at least a type of the colour vision deficiency, identifying, from the one or more contents, a content to be modified, the content including at least two portions formed of a first colour and a second colour, respectively, the first colour being different from the second colour but the first colour being at least partially indistinguishable from the second colour by the user due to the colour vision deficiency, identifying a content transformation to be applied to the content based on the vision profile, the content transformation including one or more adjustments of the content to accommodate the colour vision deficiency impairing the user; and applying the content transformation to the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Sebastian Mihai, Philip Brown, Chantal Jandard, Mark Cowan
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Patent number: 9014803Abstract: A system for delivering an electrical stimulation pulse to tissue comprises a controller-transmitter and a receiver-stimulator. The controller-transmitter includes circuitry having an energy storage capacitor. The capacitance of the energy storage capacitor is adjusted to improve the efficiency of energy delivered from the receiver-stimulator to tissue by modifying the geometry of an acoustic drive burst from the controller-transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Cowan
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Publication number: 20150003905Abstract: The present invention is relates to scintillating display panels having integrated interlocking couplings formed in the edge margins of each display panel. The integrated interlocking couplings eliminate the manufacturing time and cost associated with the individual couplings, they also relieve the user of the repeated step of handing each individual coupling and may provide a safety benefit of freeing the technicians hands and attention during installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Samuel Mark Cowan, Roman Zenon Shwed, Lindsay Cowan
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Publication number: 20140107725Abstract: A system for delivering an electrical stimulation pulse to tissue comprises a controller-transmitter and a receiver-stimulator. The controller-transmitter includes circuitry having an energy storage capacitor. The capacitance of the energy storage capacitor is adjusted to improve the efficiency of energy delivered from the receiver-stimulator to tissue by modifying the geometry of an acoustic drive burst from the controller-transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Cowan
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Publication number: 20120182207Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a high resolution scintillating display. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a display comprised of a support frame matrix configured to secure a plurality of free moving display elements. Each display element is precisely positioned on the supporting frame matrix and having one or more image elements of the overall display printed thereon. The desired high resolution image is created after each individual display element is in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Samuel Mark Cowan, Roman Zenon Shwed, Lindsay Cowan
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Publication number: 20080033743Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention a collection processing system comprises a payment service center that is configured to receive payments on behalf of a plurality of third parties, such as property managers and other parties expecting payments in return for their goods or services. The payment service center processes the payments, which includes scanning the payment that are typically in the form of checks or money orders, or other payment instruments. Each tenant or payer associated with a payment is identified, along with the building associated with that payment. A demand deposit account module (DDA X-Check) is set to first associate a payment to a corresponding tenant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Allen, Donald Chiodo, Barry Cohen, Phillip Evanski, Bryan Leggo, Paul Lindo, Nicholas Lodowski, Glenn Murray, Daniel Rosenbaum, Aaron Smuts, Mark Cowan, Oliver Rist
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Publication number: 20070078490Abstract: Systems including an implantable receiver-stimulator and an external controller-transmitter system are used for leadless acute stimulation of the heart, particularly after heart surgery. Cardiac pacing and arrhythmia control is accomplished with one or more implantable receiver-stimulators and an external system that alternatively includes the use of an external pacemaker. Receiver-stimulators are implanted in the heart during surgery or during an acute interventional procedure and then a triggered for stimulation by using the external system. In one embodiment of these systems, a controller-transmitter is activated by an external pacemaker to time the delivery of acoustic energy transmission through the body to a receiver-stimulator at a target tissue location. The receiver-stimulator converts the acoustic energy to electrical energy for electrical stimulation of the heart tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: MARK COWAN, Debra Echt, Richard Riley, Axel Brisken
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Publication number: 20070060961Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining an endocardial implantation site for implanting an electrode, such as a leadless stimulation electrode. An embodiment of one method in accordance with the invention includes delivering sufficient electrical energy for initiation of cardiac activation to a plurality of different test locations at the heart of a patient, and determining hemodynamic responses in reaction to that the stimulus delivered to the different test locations. This method further includes identifying an implantation site for implanting the electrode by selecting at least one of the test locations corresponding to a favorable hemodynamic response.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Debra Echt, Richard Riley, Mark Cowan, Axel Brisken
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Publication number: 20070055184Abstract: The present invention relies on a controller-transmitter device to deliver ultrasound energy into cardiac tissue in order to directly improve cardiac function and/or to energize one or more implanted receiver-stimulator devices that transduce the ultrasound energy to electrical energy to perform excitatory and/or non-excitatory treatments for heart failure. The acoustic energy can be applied as a single burst or as multiple bursts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Debra Echt, Richard Riley, Mark Cowan, Axel Brisken
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Publication number: 20070027508Abstract: A system for delivering an electrical stimulation pulse to tissue comprises a controller-transmitter and a receiver-stimulator. The controller-transmitter includes circuitry having an energy storage capacitor. The capacitance of the energy storage capacitor is adjusted to improve the efficiency of energy delivered from the receiver-stimulator to tissue by modifying the geometry of an acoustic drive burst from the controller-transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventor: Mark Cowan
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Publication number: 20060161061Abstract: Systems for pacing the heart include a vibrational transducer which directs energy at the heart, usually at at least a ventricle, to pace the heart and to promote synchronized contraction of the ventricles. Optionally, additional vibrational and/or electrical stimulation may be provided. The vibrational transducers are usually implantable at a location proximate the heart.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: July 20, 2006Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Debra Echt, Axel Brisken, Richard Riley, Mark Cowan
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Publication number: 20060136005Abstract: Receiver-stimulators comprise a nearly isotropic transducer assembly, demodulator circuitry, and at least two tissue contacting electrodes. Use of near isotropic transducers allows the devices to be implanted with less concern regarding the orientation relative to an acoustic energy source. Transducers or transducer elements having relatively small sizes, typically less than ½ the wavelength of the acoustic source, enhance isotropy. The use of single crystal piezoelectric materials enhance sensitivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Axel Brisken, Mark Cowan, Debra Echt, Richard Riley
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Publication number: 20060136004Abstract: Systems including an implantable receiver-stimulator and an implantable controller-transmitter are used for leadless electrical stimulation of body tissues. Cardiac pacing and arrhythmia control is accomplished with one or more implantable receiver-stimulators and an external or implantable controller-transmitter. Systems are implanted by testing external or implantable devices at different tissue sites, observing physiologic and device responses, and selecting sites with preferred performance for implanting the systems. In these systems, a controller-transmitter is activated at a remote tissue location to transmit/deliver acoustic energy through the body to a receiver-stimulator at a target tissue location. The receiver-stimulator converts the acoustic energy to electrical energy for electrical stimulation of the body tissue. The tissue locations(s) can be optimized by moving either or both of the controller-transmitter and the receiver-stimulator to determine the best patient and device responses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: EBR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark Cowan, Debra Echt, Richard Riley, Axel Brisken