Patents Assigned to Sense Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250137984
    Abstract: Ultrasensitive, decoupled thermodynamic sensing platforms for the molecular-level detection of target analytes are disclosed, wherein the sensors have a heating resistor decoupled from a sensing resistor. Embodiments of the decoupled sensor comprise a metallic microheater resistor on one side of substrate, and a sensor resistor coupled to a catalyst on the other side of the substrate. A sensor array may be provided including a plurality of sensors each having a different catalyst that, when exposed to an analyte, each experience an endothermic reaction, an exothermic reaction, or no reaction. A comparison of the reaction results to data comprising previously obtained reaction results may be used to determine the presence and the identity of the analyte. Advantageously, the decoupled sensors utilize less power and provide greater sensitivity than other-known systems, and may be used to detect and identify a single molecule of an analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Trace Sensing Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. RICCI, Otto J. GREGORY
  • Patent number: 12188914
    Abstract: Ultrasensitive, decoupled thermodynamic sensing platforms for the molecular-level detection of target analytes are disclosed, wherein the sensors have a heating resistor decoupled from a sensing resistor. Embodiments of the decoupled sensor comprise a metallic microheater resistor on one side of substrate, and a sensor resistor coupled to a catalyst on the other side of the substrate. A sensor array may be provided including a plurality of sensors each having a different catalyst that, when exposed to an analyte, each experience an endothermic reaction, an exothermic reaction, or no reaction. A comparison of the reaction results to data comprising previously obtained reaction results may be used to determine the presence and the identity of the analyte. Advantageously, the decoupled sensors utilize less power and provide greater sensitivity than other-known systems, and may be used to detect and identify a single molecule of an analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Trace Sensing Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Ricci, Otto J. Gregory
  • Patent number: 11460364
    Abstract: A multiplexed inductive tactile sensor for measuring location and force of contact with an external object includes sense and drive electronics and an array of sensels, each having a drive coil inductively coupled with a sense coil. The array has rows and columns of sensels. Drive coils in each column are electrically connected in series and driven by an AC constant current source through an analog demultiplexer. All sense coils in each row are electrically connected in series and the induced AC voltage across the row is fed to an AC amplifier through an analog multiplexer. The amplified AC voltage is then fed to the amplitude demodulator to generate a DC signal that is dependent on the inductive coupling factor between drive coil and sense coil of a sensel that is selected by being the intersection of the active current drive column and sense row. A first deformable conductive shield layer may be disposed adjacent to a first compressible dielectric layer disposed on first side of a PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Starrycom Sensing Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Chen
  • Publication number: 20210102904
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20200333264
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of conducting cavity resonance and waveguide measurements is disclosed. The cavity or waveguide may be used to monitor the amount, composition, or distribution of a material or sample contained in the cavity or waveguide or passing through the cavity or waveguide. Improved means for operating the measurement system to reduce measurement variability, improve measurement accuracy, and decrease measurement response times are described. The invention's broad applications range from measurements of filters, catalysts, pipe, and ducts where the material collected in or passing through the cavity or waveguide exhibits dielectric properties different from the material which it displaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Paul Ragaller, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20200014470
    Abstract: A sensing and control system and method is disclosed, which utilizes cavity resonance and waveguide measurements to directly monitor process state variables or detect changes in the state of a system and provide direct in situ feedback control top optimize the process. The same system may be used to monitor a number of different process parameters including the composition, amount, distribution, and physical or chemical properties of a material, or to monitor the state or health of a system or sub-system. The system is broadly applicable to wide range of systems and process including ranging from engines and exhaust systems to production plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20190307793
    Abstract: A method of application to human skin of a water solution or an emulsion of water and oil of metallic salts at concentrations from 1 to not more than 10 times the normal concentration found in the interstitial cellular space in humans, including the addition of ADP, ATP, and various manual, impulse, light or electrical therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Sense Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20190204355
    Abstract: A radio-frequency probe system with a transmitting or receiving element integrated into a cable assembly is disclosed. In some embodiments a preferred configuration may contain one or more sensing elements integrated into the transmitting or receiving element. In another embodiment, the radio frequency probe comprises an antenna body fixed to a coaxial cable, in which the center conductor of the coaxial cable serves as the transmitting or receiving element. A method for monitoring, transmitting, or detecting one or more parameters using a single radio frequency probe is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Roland Smith, III, Leslie Bromberg
  • Publication number: 20180214482
    Abstract: A method of application to human skin of a water solution of metallic salts at concentrations from 1 to not more than 10 times the normal concentration found in the interstitial cellular space in humans, including the addition of ADP, ATP, to enable muscle relaxation and restore normal muscle function in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Sense Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20180193789
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method of cleaning filters that removes the ash in the plugged regions is disclosed. The filter is subjected to vibrations, which serve to loosen trapped and packed retentate from the filter. The loosened retentate is then captured by a collection bin. The cleaning system can be integral with the intended application, such as within an automobile. In another embodiment, the cleaning system is a separate cleaning station, where the filter is removing from its intended application, cleaned, and then reinstalled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg
  • Patent number: 9144831
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method of cleaning filters that removes the ash in the plugged regions is disclosed. The filter is subjected to vibrations, which serve to loosen trapped and packed retentate from the filter. The loosened retentate is then captured by a collection bin. The cleaning system can be integral with the intended application, such as within an automobile. In another embodiment, the cleaning system is a separate cleaning station, where the filter is removing from its intended application, cleaned, and then reinstalled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Sappok, Leslie Bromberg
  • Patent number: 8384396
    Abstract: A system and method for determining loading of a filter having a first dielectric constant with a material having a different dielectric constant, is disclosed. The filter is contained within a metallic container forming a microwave cavity, and microwave or RF energy is created within the cavity and changes in the cavity microwave response are monitored. The changes in cavity microwave response are related to filter loading. In a preferred embodiment, the microwave energy includes multiple cavity modes thereby allowing determination of spatial distribution of the contaminant material loading. In one embodiment, the microwave cavity response includes a shift in frequency of a resonant mode. Alternatively, the microwave cavity response includes a shift in quality factor Q of a resonant mode. The microwave cavity response may include a shift in amplitude or peak width of the microwave's signal at resonance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Bromberg, Alexander Sappok, Peter Koert, Ronald Parker
  • Patent number: 8384397
    Abstract: A particulate filter control system and method for controlling the same is disclosed. The particulate filter load monitoring system may transmit radio frequency signals through the resonant cavity and filter medium across a frequency range sufficient to generate more than one resonant mode. The system may contain additional sensors for monitoring additional exhaust characteristics and parameters. Further, a control unit may be configured to determine the amount of material accumulated in the particulate filter, detect failures and malfunctions of the exhaust after-treatment system and its associated components, and initiate an action based on the amount of material accumulated in the particulate filter, the determination of a system failure or malfunction, or input from one or more exhaust sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Filter Sensing Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie Bromberg, Alexander Sappok, Peter Koert
  • Publication number: 20120272952
    Abstract: An ophthalmic ultrasonic nebulizer, relying on a built-in ultrasonic nebulizer module to deliver therapeutic pharmaceuticals or preparations or protective formulations through fine mist sprayed directly into the eyes, and fitted with a removable internal chamber for holding pharmaceutical preparations in a conveniently replaceable pre-filled container, so users can directly replace a new container after the liquid has been depleted, thus avoiding risks of contamination during refilling or prolonged use of a container, preventing internal bacterial growth leading to contamination within the container vessel, and ensuring the mist stream generated by the ultrasonic nebulizer device remains pure. The ophthalmic ultrasonic nebulizer module can rely on the most optimal small sized battery to power the device, allowing convenient use and carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20120244624
    Abstract: An exemplary test strip reading and analyzing system includes a test strip unit, a mobile device and a remote computing apparatus. The test strip unit includes at least one tested-object reacting region. The mobile device includes an image capture module for capturing a test-strip image of the test strip unit and a transmission module electrically coupled to the image capture module. The remote computing apparatus, installed with a test strip analyzing system, is for analyzing the test-strip image and accordingly generating an test report. The test-strip image captured by the image capture module is transmitted to the remote computing apparatus through the transmission module; and the test report generated by the remote computing apparatus is consequently transmitted to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20120189509
    Abstract: An automatic analyzing method for test strips includes steps of: providing a test strip unit at least having a reacting region and an image calibration region; capturing an image of the test strip unit; analyzing the image so as to obtain a first image signal of an image calibration region and a second image signal of a reacting region; comparing the first image signal with a standard signal so as to obtain image signal calibration parameters; calibrating the second image signal by applying the image signal calibration parameters so as to obtain a third image signal; and comparing the third image signal with data in a database so as to obtain a corresponding parameter values. The present invention also provides an automatic analyzing method for test strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicants: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20120188378
    Abstract: An exemplary automatic analyzing method for test strips includes steps of: providing a test strip unit having a reacting region and an image calibration region; capturing an image of the test strip unit including an image of the reacting region and an image of the image calibration region; analyzing the image of the test strip unit to generate a first image signal of the image calibration region and a second image signal of the reacting region; comparing the first image signal with a standard signal to generate an image signal calibration parameter; calibrating the second image signal by applying the image signal calibration parameter to generate a third image signal; and comparing the third image signal with data in a database to generate a corresponding parameter value. An automatic analyzing system for test strips is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicants: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20120119791
    Abstract: A digitalized sensor system includes a portable electronic device, a sensor unit, a transmission unit and a signal converting unit. The portable electronic device has a first connection portion. The sensor unit is configured for measuring and/or monitoring physical and/or chemical parameters of a target object to generate a digital signal. The transmission unit includes a connecting wire and a second connection portion, the connecting wire adapted to be connected with the sensor unit and the second connection portion, the second connection portion adapted to connect to the first connection portion, and the second connection portion and the first connection portion forming a pluggable interface. The signal converting unit is configured on the transmission unit and adapted for converting the digital signal into a second signal, the second signal adapted to be transmitted to the portable electronic device by the transmission unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20110201383
    Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a portable electronic device and a sensor unit. The portable electronic device includes a signal processing unit, a transmitting unit, a receiving unit and an outputting unit. The sensor unit is adapted to electrically connecting with the portable electronic device by a USB interface. The sensor unit is adapted for sensing a physical and/or chemical parameter of a target object and generating a digital signal. The signal processing unit is capable of receiving the digital signal via the USB interface and then transmitting the digital signal to the transmitting unit. The transmitting unit transmits the digital signal to a server. The server processes the digital signal for obtaining a result. The receiving unit is capable of receiving the result from the server. The outputting unit is electrically connected with the receiving unit and adapted to output the result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Middleland Sensing Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Hsiung HSIAO
  • Patent number: 7689378
    Abstract: A highly miniaturized electronic data acquisition system includes MEMS sensors that can be embedded onto moving device without affecting the static/dynamic motion characteristics of the device. The basic inertial magnetic motion capture (IMMCAP) module consists of a 3D printed circuit board having MEMS sensors configured to provide a tri-axial accelerometer; a tri-axial gyroscope, and a tri-axial magnetometer all in communication with analog to digital converters to convert the analog motion data to digital data for determining classic inertial measurement and change in spatial orientation (rho, theta, phi) and linear translation (x, y, z) relative to a fixed external coordinate system as well as the initial spatial orientation relative to the know relationship of the earth magnetic and gravitational fields. The data stream from the IMMCAP modules will allow the reconstruction of the time series of the 6 degrees of freedom for each rigid axis associated with each independent IMMCAP module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Magneto Inertial Sensing Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul T. Kolen