Patents by Inventor Vikram Malhotra

Vikram Malhotra 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).

  • Publication number: 20160351775
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
  • Publication number: 20160349797
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for implementing a touch interface on a wearable computing device. Described herein is a wearable computing device comprising a printed circuit board (PCB), a housing configured to be attached to a user, enclosed over the PCB, and including a display surface, a plurality of electronic components disposed on the PCB and including a plurality of display components to generate display data visible through the display surface of the housing, and a user input touch interface at least partially overlapping the display surface of the housing. The user touch interface includes an array of capacitive touch sensitive electrode elements disposed on the PCB, wherein at least some of the electrode elements are interspersed on the PCB between two or more of the display components, and sensing circuitry configured to detect changes in the array of capacitive touch sensitive electrode elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Vikram Malhotra, Alexander Schoenen
  • Publication number: 20160351776
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant, Ingo Stark
  • Publication number: 20160346584
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
  • Publication number: 20160351771
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20160351774
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
  • Publication number: 20160346583
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20160351773
    Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
  • Publication number: 20160174650
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Mishler, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20160125234
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining athletic attributes are disclosed. Aspects of this disclosure relate to determining athletic attributes of an athlete from image data. One or more determinations may be based alterations of image data between different images, such as alterations in pixels representing objects or portions of objects. Image data may be utilized to determine whether certain thresholds are met. Various threshold levels may be applied to one or more objects represented in the image data. Landmarks/distance calibrations may be utilized from time-stamped image data to allow for precise measuring of performance (including, but not limited to: sprint or agility times, flight time for vertical jump, distance for throws). Data retrieved or derived from the image data may be used in scoring and/or ranking athletes. Such data may be used to provide training advice or regimes to the athletes or other individuals, such as coaches or trainers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Ota, Vikram Malhotra, Jay Meschter, James Molyneux, Kristopher L. Homsi, Paul Winsper
  • Patent number: 9301569
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20160027325
    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to improving an athlete's ability to synchronize the movement of their body in time. Certain embodiments provide a feedback system that allows an athlete (or another individual, such as a trainer) to comprehend and optimize the timing of one or more components or features of an athletic movement. Image data such as video, of an athlete performing physical activity may be utilized (alone or in combination with non-image data) may be used to generate and emit real-time feedback signals to provide an indication of tempo to the athlete. Still further aspects relate to using image and/or other sensor data to detect improper timing and/or movements of an athlete, and in response generating real-time feedback signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: Vikram MALHOTRA
  • Publication number: 20150209581
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontophoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Mir A. Imran, Dean P. Andersen, Vikram Malhotra, George Andrew Mangogna
  • Patent number: 8986279
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontohoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: InCube Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Mir Imran, Dean P. Andersen, Vikram Malhotra, George Andrew Mangogna
  • Publication number: 20150059214
    Abstract: An article with a color change portion and a method of changing color. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion includes composite material including a photonic lattice. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The article can be connected to a computer and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Sharna M. Donovan, Sean D. Hartford, Michelle L. Kvernmo, Vikram Malhotra, James Molyneux, Andrew A. Owings, Aaron B. Weast, Bradley W. Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20140266731
    Abstract: A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller and a display. The display may comprise one or more light guides, where each guide is operatively coupled to an LED. Each LED may light the edge of a guide such that a refraction surface is illuminated. The controller may selectively illuminate the one or more light guides using the LEDs to indicate a level of activity of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventor: Vikram Malhotra
  • Patent number: 8672782
    Abstract: Sporting devices having the ability to provide dynamic indicia are disclosed. Further aspects relate to systems and methods for altering the output of at least one light-emitting/light reflecting device of a sporting device. In one aspect, the selective utilization of dynamic indicia may be implemented in the training or coaching of athletes. In one embodiment, a user input may be received by manipulating a structure traditionally located on a particular type of sporting device or from an external electronic device, including for example, a portable communication device, such as a wireless telephone, media player, tablet, netbook, or notebook computer. Further aspects relate to utilizing sensors to detect a motion parameter of the sporting device and/or an athletic parameter during a selected athletic routine. Certain implementations may utilize data from multiple sporting devices and/or other structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher Homsi, Vikram Malhotra, Michael E. Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20130130848
    Abstract: Sporting devices having the ability to provide dynamic indicia are disclosed. Further aspects relate to systems and methods for altering the output of at least one light-emitting/light reflecting device of a sporting device. In one aspect, the selective utilization of dynamic indicia may be implemented in the training or coaching of athletes. In one embodiment, a user input may be received by manipulating a structure traditionally located on a particular type of sporting device or from an external electronic device, including for example, a portable communication device, such as a wireless telephone, media player, tablet, netbook, or notebook computer. Further aspects relate to utilizing sensors to detect a motion parameter of the sporting device and/or an athletic parameter during a selected athletic routine. Certain implementations may utilize data from multiple sporting devices and/or other structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Homsi, Vikram Malhotra, Michael E. Schmitt
  • Publication number: 20120264549
    Abstract: An on-field vision training system is disclosed that provides a visual identifier near the athlete during game play and training exercises and other visual identifier positioned away from the athlete, but so as to still be seen by the athlete during game play and training exercises. The athlete uses the visual identifiers during game play and training exercises to improve vision, focus, and concentration. An American football having unique visual identifiers for use as an in-flight visual training tool is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: NIKE INC.
    Inventors: Kristopher Homsi, Vikram Malhotra, Michael E. Schmitt, Rodolfo Chapa, Michael Collier, Bruce Wojciechowski, Justin Wojciechowski
  • Publication number: 20110196283
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an architecture, system and methods for optimizing power utilization for transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery which maintain a iontophoretic driving voltage at a reduced or even minimum value to support an iontophoretic delivery current. The reduced voltage reduces the power requirements for a transdermal iontohoretic delivery system during a period of drug delivery. Embodiments of an architecture for implementing this approach can utilize a controller which compares the desired current to the actual current and adjusts the voltage to reduce the amount of power used for iontophoretic drug delivery. The controller can comprise a state machine or microprocessor. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for extending the battery life of transdermal iontophoretic drug delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Mir Imran, Dean P. Andersen, Vikram Malhotra, George Andrew Mangogna