Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Sowada

Andrew J. Sowada 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).

  • THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20240042221
    Abstract: A rechargeable implantable neuro stimulator may include a neuro stimulation waveform generator configured to generate neuro stimulation signals. The neurostimulator may further include at least one electrode, at least one rechargeable battery configured to power the neurostimulator, and a coil for receiving power. The coil may be electrically connected to the circuitry for use in recharging the battery using the power received by the coil. The neurostimulator may further include two or more sensors configured for use in determining temperature and a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Douglas W. Brown, Alan H. Smythe, Scott A. Spadgenske, Andrew J. Sowada, Mitchell A. Tramp, Charles W. Steidl
  • MULTI IMPLANTABLE DEVICE COMMUNICATION AND CHARGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240042209
    Abstract: A system may include at least two coil circuit branches, a driver, and a controller. Each of the at least two coil circuit branches may include a coil and a switch. The at least two coil circuit branches may be connected in parallel. The driver may be connected to the at least two coil circuit branches that are connected in parallel. The driver may be configured to drive the coils in the at least two coil circuit branches. The controller may be configured to independently control the switch in each of the at least two coil circuit branches to independently control whether the driver is electrically connected to drive the coil in the corresponding coil circuit branch. Some system embodiments include a dedicated driver for each of the coil circuit branches, and a controller configured to independently control the drivers to independently control whether individual coils are driven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Charles W. Steidl, Alan H. Smythe, Douglas W. Brown, Jared R. Johnson, James L. Kruse, Andrew J. Sowada
  • Distributed electricity demand-reserve prediction
    Patent number: 9461470
    Abstract: A load control receiver (LCS) for controlling an electrical load. The LCS includes a power sensing arrangement that monitors power usage of the load; a processor that predicts future power usage based on prior power usage; a transceiver that receives load shedding commands; and a controllable switch that can interrupt power supplied to the attached loads, based on load shedding commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Cox, Corey G. Plender, Andrew J. Sowada, Roger W. Rognli
  • DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICITY DEMAND-RESERVE PREDICTION
    Publication number: 20130268136
    Abstract: A load control receiver (LCS) for controlling an electrical load. The LCS includes a power sensing arrangement that monitors power usage of the load; a processor that predicts future power usage based on prior power usage; a transceiver that receives load shedding commands; and a controllable switch that can interrupt power supplied to the attached loads, based on load shedding commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Robert J. Cox, Corey G. Plender, Andrew J. Sowada, Roger W. Rognli