Patents by Inventor Alex Crawford
Alex Crawford 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: 20240153539Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a method that includes displaying a video with audio and/or visual cues that allow an individual to match timing with a predetermined movement, obtaining a video signal of the individual performing the predetermined movement, synchronizing the recorded video of the individual with a video of the predetermined movement, and displaying the recorded video with the predetermined video for a side-by-side review.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Alex B. OMID-ZOHOOR, Tarek ABDELGHANY, Jason BAUTISTA, Kyle CRAWFORD, Brad REYES, Joseph ZOLLER, Mason MULLALLY
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Patent number: 11258283Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: RESMED PARIS SASInventors: Alex Crawford Wing, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden, Korn Sar, David Creusot
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Publication number: 20200350776Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Alex Crawford WING, Christopher Kingsley BLUNSDEN, Korn SAR, David CREUSOT
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Patent number: 10734825Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Alex Crawford Wing, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden, Korn Sar, David Creusot
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Publication number: 20190372369Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Alex Crawford WING, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden, Korn Sar, David Creusot
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Patent number: 10381849Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: ResMed Paris SASInventors: Alex Crawford Wing, Christopher Kingsley Blunsden, Korn Sar, David Creusot
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Publication number: 20150120067Abstract: A respiratory device, such as a ventilator, for use in treating respiratory disorders and for preventing respiratory disorders. The respiratory device is configured to be powered from a range of different power sources including an internal battery, an external battery, AC power source or a DC power source. The device may be electrically connectable to a plurality of external batteries in a series and the power from each external battery is used sequentially along the series. A controller of the respiratory device is configured to detect the connection of the different power sources and control use of the different power sources using a power priority scheme. The controller may determine an estimate of the total available battery capacity from all the electrically connected batteries and display the total battery capacity on a user interface display of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Alex Crawford WING, Christopher Kingsley BLUNSDEN, Korn SAR, David CREUSOT
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Publication number: 20090256365Abstract: An injection molding method and system for an electrical circuit utilized in vehicle door latch mechanisms is disclosed herein. A mold is generally provided in which a mold cavity is formed therein from walls of the mold. An electrical circuit associated with vehicle door latch and/or integrated with the vehicle door latch can be located within the mold cavity. A plastics material can then be injection molded into the mold cavity of the mold, wherein the plastics material covers and seals the electrical circuit to provide insulation and environmental protection to the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Nigel V. Spurr, Michael J. Shelley, Richard T. Hayes, William F. Eaton, Hugh D. Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott A. Vorwald, Kenneth V. Bechtold, Curtis B. Johnson, Duncan S. Murchie, Daniel D. Kilker, Abanni B. Maxwell, Patrick H. Shannon, Gillian J. Madden, Adrian T. Kettle
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Publication number: 20080211626Abstract: Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is locatable in the handle of a door and can provide an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends thereof or between the handle and the door such that the sensor can detect at least a partial interruption of the beam by a user actuating the handle. The system can include an independent optical locking switch for actuation by a user to lock the door which locking switch comprises a shutter for intercepting the beam so as to flag the sensor. The system can include a power-up switch for actuation by a user to power-up the system, back-up switches for detecting a pull on the handle, indicators for indicating system status to the user, and backlight and ground light lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Michael J. Shelley, Alex Crawford, Pascal Schweizer, Adrian Kettle, Marek Gierczak
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Patent number: 7375613Abstract: Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is locatable in the handle of a door or like structure and can provide an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends thereof or between the handle and the door such that the sensor can detect at least a partial interruption of the beam by a user actuating the handle. The system can include an independent optical locking switch for actuation by a user to lock the door which locking switch comprises a shutter for intercepting the beam so as to flag the sensor. The system can include a power-up switch for actuation by a user to power-up the system, back-up switches for detecting a pull on the handle, indicators for indicating system status to the user, and backlight and ground light lighting.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Shelley, Alex Crawford, Pascal Schweizer, Adrian Kettle, Marek Gierczak
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Patent number: 7170253Abstract: Latch control methods and systems are disclosed, including a latch that receives power from a motor associated with a latch. A sensor can be provided for monitoring the current consumption of the motor. A microcontroller can control the latch and/or the motor, based on the current consumption data received from the sensor concerning the current consumption of the motor. Monitoring of the current waveform of the motor therefore provides speed and direction feedback data for control of the latch. Additionally, a microprocessor can process instructions for controlling the interaction of the motor, the latch, the sensor and/or the microcontroller. Such a current monitoring control system is made possible by variation in current consumption of the motor during rotation as a result of commutation, which can be interrogated by measuring the voltage drop across the motor or a shunt resistor, or through the use of other current sensors, such as, for example, a Hall-effect type current sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nigel V. Spurr, Michael J. Shelley, Richard T. Hayes, William F. Eaton, Hugh D. Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott A. Vorwald, Kenneth V. Bechtold, Curtis B. Johnson, Duncan S. Murchie, Daniel D. Kilker, Abanni B. Maxwell, Patrick H. Shannon, Gillian J. Madden
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Publication number: 20060232379Abstract: Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is locatable in the handle of a door or like structure and can provide an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends thereof or between the handle and the door such that the sensor can detect at least a partial interruption of the beam by a user actuating the handle. The system can include an independent optical locking switch for actuation by a user to lock the door which locking switch comprises a shutter for intercepting the beam so as to flag the sensor. The system can include a power-up switch for actuation by a user to power-up the system, back-up switches for detecting a pull on the handle, indicators for indicating system status to the user, and backlight and ground light lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Michael Shelley, Alex Crawford, Pascal Schweizer, Adrian Kettle, Marek Gierczak
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Publication number: 20060226953Abstract: Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is arranged in the handle of a door or directly mounted to the door skin. When mounted in the handle, the sensor provides an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends thereof or between the handle and the door so that the beam can be at least partially interrupted or modified by a user actuating the handle. When mounted directly to the door skin, the sensor provides an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted between the handle and the door. The sensor system includes indicators for indicating system status to the user, back-up switches for detecting a pull on the handle, locking switches for activation by a user to lock or unlock the door and backlight and ground light lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Michael Shelley, Alex Crawford, Pascal Schweizer, Adrian Kettle, Marek Gierczak
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Publication number: 20060022630Abstract: Latch control methods and systems are disclosed, including a latch that receives power from a motor associated with a latch. A sensor can be provided for monitoring the current consumption of the motor. A microcontroller can control the latch and/or the motor, based on the current consumption data received from the sensor concerning the current consumption of the motor. Monitoring of the current waveform of the motor therefore provides speed and direction feedback data for control of the latch. Additionally, a microprocessor can process instructions for controlling the interaction of the motor, the latch, the sensor and/or the microcontroller. Such a current monitoring control system is made possible by variation in current consumption of the motor during rotation as a result of commutation, which can be interrogated by measuring the voltage drop across the motor or a shunt resistor, or through the use of other current sensors, such as, for example, a Hall-effect type current sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden
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Publication number: 20050134052Abstract: Methods and systems for magnetically actuating latch components are disclosed herein. A door latch assembly comprising at least one latching mechanism can be provided for maintaining a door in a locked condition or an unlocked condition. One or more electromagnets can be integrated with the door latch assembly, such that the electromagnet generates one or more pulses in the form of electrical energy that can actuate the latching mechanism from a locked condition to an unlocked condition and vice versa. A pulsed electromagnet is therefore utilized such each pulse of energy applied actuates the latching mechanism a known amount. Such a configuration permits the latching mechanism to be accurately indexed from a known position to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Ketle
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Publication number: 20050134053Abstract: In general, a spring or spring mechanism can be associated with a latch mechanism wherein the spring is wound to a particular position thereof to store energy for dissipation and actuation of the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is responsive to the spring, and can be actuated based on energy stored and dissipated from the spring. When required, spring energy can therefore be dissipated to actuated the latch or latch mechanism. Thus, a motor with low current consumption and suitable gearing can be utilized to apply a high force to the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050127685Abstract: A latch assembly control method and, wherein a latch assembly is integrated with a motor having at least one gear thereof for actuating a plurality of components of the latch assembly. A geartooth sensor can be associated with the latch assembly, wherein the geartooth sensor senses a position of one or more gears, wherein the gear completes less than one revolution to thereby provide a known reference point registration and calibration of the latch assembly via data collected from the geartooth sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Vaidhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050121829Abstract: An injection molding method and system for an electrical circuit utilized in vehicle door latch mechanisms is disclosed herein. A mold is generally provided in which a mold cavity is formed therein from walls of the mold. An electrical circuit associated with vehicle door latch and/or integrated with the vehicle door latch can be located within the mold cavity. A plastics material can then be injection molded into the mold cavity of the mold, wherein the plastics material covers and seals the electrical circuit to provide insulation and environmental protection to the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2003Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchle, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle
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Publication number: 20050116478Abstract: Latching systems and methods are disclosed herein. A latch mechanism includes one or more sealed areas and one or more unsealed areas thereof. Also, a magnetic coupling mechanism is provided for coupling motion between the sealed area and the unsealed area and vice versa. The magnetic coupling mechanism can be configured to include a permanent magnet which generates a magnetic field for coupling the motion from the unsealed area to the sealed area and vice versa. The magnetic coupling mechanism can also be configured to include an electromagnet for generating a magnetic field for coupling thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Nigel Spurr, Michael Shelley, Richard Hayes, William Eaton, Hugh Gibson, Alex Crawford, Ajaykumar Valdhyanathan, Scott Vorwald, Kenneth Bechtold, Curtis Johnson, Duncan Murchie, Daniel Kilker, Abanni Maxwell, Patrick Shannon, Gillian Madden, Adrian Kettle