Patents by Inventor Robert A. Connor

Robert A. Connor 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).

  • Smart Glasses and Wearable Systems for Measuring Food Consumption
    Publication number: 20210249116
    Abstract: This invention is a wearable device or system for measuring food consumption using multiple sensors which are incorporated into smart glasses, a smart watch (or wrist band), or both. These sensors include one or more cameras on the smart glasses, on the smart watch, or both which record food images when eating is detected by a motion sensor, an EMG sensor, and/or a microphone. The smart watch (or wrist band) can also include a spectroscopic sensor to analyze the molecular and/or nutritional composition of food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Aneurysm Neck Bridge with a Closeable Opening or Lumen Through Which Embolic Material is Inserted into the Aneurysm Sac
    Publication number: 20210236139
    Abstract: This intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device includes a neck bridge with a closeable opening through which embolic material is inserted into an aneurysm sac. After the neck bridge has been expanded within the aneurysm sac, a catheter is inserted through the opening and embolic material is delivered through the catheter into the aneurysm sac. After the aneurysm sac has been filled with embolic material, the catheter is then withdrawn and the opening is closed so that embolic material does not escape out of the aneurysm sac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Aneuclose LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Smart clothing with inertial, strain, and electromyographic sensors for human motion capture
    Patent number: 11071498
    Abstract: This invention is smart clothing which enables human motion capture through combined analysis of data from inertial sensors, strain (or bend) sensors, and electromyographic (EMG) sensors. In a preferred embodiment, a first inertial motion sensor is located proximal to the body joint, a second inertial sensor is located distal to the body joint, two strain sensors span the body joint in different configurations, and an electromyographic (EMG) sensor collects data concerning electromagnetic energy from the muscles which move the body joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Parent Vessel and Intrasacular Devices for Occluding a Cerebral Aneurysm
    Publication number: 20210219986
    Abstract: An intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device can be a peanut, hourglass, and/or hyperbolic shaped mesh which is inserted and expanded within an aneurysm sac. The proximal lobe of the device reduces blood flow into the sac through the aneurysm neck and the distal lobe of the device contacts the dome of the sac so as to keep the proximal lobe from shifting. The narrow center portion of the peanut, hourglass, or hyperbolic mesh can bend so that the device at least partially conforms to the interior of an irregularly-shaped aneurysm sac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Aneuclose LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Proximal Concave Neck Bridge with Central Lumen and Distal Net for Occluding Cerebral Aneurysms
    Publication number: 20210212698
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bowl-shaped neck bridge with a distal-facing concavity and a central lumen. The neck bridge is inserted and expanded within a cerebral aneurysm. The, embolic members (such as embolic coils, embolic ribbons, or string-of-pearls embolic strands) are inserted through the central lumen into the aneurysm sac.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Aneuclose LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • EEG Eyeglasses and Eyeglass Accessories for Wearable Mobile EEG Monitoring
    Publication number: 20210137455
    Abstract: This invention comprises EEG eyeglasses and eyeglass accessories which enable mobile EEG monitoring while being relatively-unobtrusive for use during daily life. An eyeglass accessory device can be a band with EEG sensors which attaches to a person's eyeglasses and loops across the person's forehead, over the person's head, or around the back of the person's head. This band can be transparent. Such a band can also be integrated into smart eyeglasses instead of being an eyeglass accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Circumferential array of electromyographic (EMG) sensors
    Patent number: 10921886
    Abstract: This invention is a wearable circumferential array of electromyographic (EMG) sensors with a plurality of rings and columns of sensors which collect electromagnetic energy data concerning neuromuscular activity and functions as a Human-to-Computer Interface (HCI). In an example, it can be incorporated into a wearable device or clothing accessory such as an arm band, wrist band, finger ring, leg band, ankle band, bracelet, or watch strap. In an example, it can be incorporated into the cuff or sleeve of an article of clothing such as a shirt or a pair of shorts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Wearable Device for Optical Breast Imaging and Spectroscopic Tissue Analysis
    Publication number: 20210022613
    Abstract: This invention is a wearable optical breast imaging device (such as a “smart bra”) with at least one cup, multiple light emitters on the interior of the cup which emit light beams at different times, and multiple light receivers on the interior of the cup. Changes in the spectra of light energy caused by transmission of the light energy through breast tissue are analyzed to diagnose whether there is abnormal tissue within the breast and, if so, to identify the location of abnormal tissue within the breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Holovisions LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Mobile device-enhanced user selection of specific rental vehicles for a rental vehicle reservation
    Patent number: 10899315
    Abstract: A number of techniques are disclosed for making it more convenient and efficient for customers to conduct various rental vehicle transactions. As an example, a technique for performing an automated pickup of a rental vehicle using a mobile device is disclosed. As another example, a technique for performing an automated return administration of a rental vehicle using a mobile device is disclosed. As another example, a technique for permitting customer to select a particular rental vehicle for a rental vehicle transaction using a mobile device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a technique for permitting a customer to keylessly start a rental vehicle using a machine-sensible item such as his/her mobile device without requiring the customer to possess a smart key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: The Crawford Group, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Paul Reh, Michele Muscarella Harmon, Robert Connors
  • GLOBAL PLANE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER GENERATION AND APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20200391883
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for global plane identification number (GPIN) generation and applications are disclosed. Embodiments of the disclosed technology advantageously enable aircraft to be tracked throughout their service life, and associate parts, software and services that correspond to a particular aircraft. An exemplary method for identifying an aircraft includes generating, based on a manufacturer, a model and a series of the aircraft, an alphanumeric prefix that uniquely identifies the model and the series of the aircraft from the manufacturer; generating, from a manufacturer serial number that is assigned to an airframe of the aircraft, a modified serial number; and generating, based on concatenating the alphanumeric prefix and the modified serial number, an identification number for the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jae Keon Lee, Robert Connor Gleason, Jon Evan Saltzman
  • Space-efficient optical structures for wide field-of-view augmented reality (AR) eyewear
    Patent number: 10859834
    Abstract: This invention comprises novel optical structures for Augmented Reality (AR) eyewear which can potentially improve virtual image quality, reduce eyewear size, selectively mask environmental light, and enable multiple focal planes. An optical structure for AR eyewear can comprise an annular array of light-energy emitters around a lens in front of a person's eye, wherein the lens has a plurality of nested annular light guides. This optical structure can also include an array of selectively-movable light reflectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Holovisions
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Motion recognition clothing with flexible optical sensors
    Patent number: 10839202
    Abstract: This invention discloses optical strain, stretch, and/or bend sensors which can provide precise and consistent measurement of human motion, posture, and gestures without the locational limitations of camera-based motion capture, the point-estimate limitations of inertial-based motion capture, or the variability of electrically-conductive strain, stretch, and/or bend sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Medibotics
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Wrist-Worn Device with One or More Cameras and a Comfortable Arm Posture During Imaging
    Publication number: 20200348627
    Abstract: This invention is a smart watch or other wrist-worn device with one or more cameras and a display which enables a person wearing the device to aim the focal direction of imaging while keeping with their arm in a comfortable, non-contorted configuration. The display can serve as a view finder for a camera. An arcuate array of cameras can be distributed around a portion of the circumference of the person's wrist and one camera from the array can be selected to record images from a particular angle at a particular time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • System for Remote Medical Imaging using Two Conventional Smart Mobile Devices and/or Augmented Reality (AR)
    Publication number: 20200327670
    Abstract: This invention is a system for remote medical imaging which uses conventional mobile devices (such as two smart phones) and/or augmented reality to calibrate attributes such as the size, color, and shape of a wound, injury, skin lesion, and/or tissue abnormality on a person's body. One of the mobile devices is placed near the wound, injury, skin lesion, and/or tissue abnormality and acts as a digital fiducial marker or color key to help calibrate the size, color, and/or shape of the wound, injury, skin lesion, and/or tissue abnormality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Holovisions LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Devices and Methods to Help Prevent Decubitus Ulcers
    Publication number: 20200315885
    Abstract: This invention can help a person in bed to avoid decubitus ulcers. This device has a flexible body support structure (such as a sheet or blanket) which is automatically moved from a first configuration which is flat to a second configuration which enfolds and/or wraps around a person's body. The device turns a person from lying on their first side to lying on their opposite side by: enfolding the person in the support structure; rotating or pivoting the support structure; and then releasing the person by unfolding the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Sleepnea LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Wearable food consumption monitor
    Patent number: 10772559
    Abstract: This invention is a wearable system for monitoring a person's food consumption comprising a motion sensor worn on a person's wrist, a camera worn on the person's ear or housed in the person's eyewear, and a data processor which analyzes data from the motion sensor. The camera is automatically triggered to take pictures of food when analysis of data from the motion sensor indicates that the person is eating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Head-Worn Mobile Neurostimulation Device
    Publication number: 20200238097
    Abstract: This invention is a wearable neurostimulation device which transmits selected patterns of low-intensity electromagnetic energy into a person's head for therapeutic purposes. This device can include a wearable ring and/or band which at least partially encircles a person's head and has flexible electroconductive prongs and/or teeth which protrude into and/or under the person's hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Smart clothing with converging/diverging bend or stretch sensors for measuring body motion or configuration
    Patent number: 10716510
    Abstract: This invention is smart clothing with stretch and/or bend sensors for measuring changes in a person's body configuration. This smart clothing has an elastic nonconductive layer onto which helical converging/diverging conductive pathways are printed using ink which is a mixture of elastic nonconductive material and conductive material. Changes in the transmission of electromagnetic energy through the pathway are analyzed to measure changes in the configuration of the person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Medibotics
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Janjua aneurysm net with a resilient neck-bridging portion for occluding a cerebral aneurysm
    Patent number: 10716573
    Abstract: This invention is an intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device with a proximal resilient stent which becomes wider than the aneurysm neck and a distal flexible net which is expanded by being filled with embolic members. The stent and the net work together. The stent occludes the aneurysm neck and prevents the device from slipping out. The net conforms to the walls of even an irregularly-shaped aneurysm sac and keeps the stent pressed against the inside of the aneurysm neck. This has advantages over the prior art, especially for aneurysms with irregularly-shaped sacs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Aneuclose
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor
  • Wearable Devices for the Wrist and/or Arm with Multiple and Multi-Configuration Displays
    Publication number: 20200218312
    Abstract: This invention provides innovative designs for wearable devices for the wrist and/or arm which include multiple displays and/or multi-configuration displays. This provides larger overall display size for better human-to-computer interaction, while being relatively comfortable and attractive. Designs with multi-configuration displays enable transition to larger overall display configurations when needed for human-to-computer interaction and more compact display configurations when not in use for such interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Medibotics LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Connor