Patents by Inventor Andrew Wheeler

Andrew Wheeler 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: 20180356393
    Abstract: A cassette is disclosed that permits, with an instrument, quantitative analysis to be performed at the moment of sample testing without additional steps to the end user. The cassette includes a calibration strip and a sample strip. The calibration strip contains known quantities of analyte, from which a calibration curve can be created and applied to the analysis of the sample strip. The disclosed cassette can utilize light transmission or light reflectance techniques. The cassette may include a separate wash port for rapid washing of a high background sample. The disclosed cassette may perform diagnostic tests for humans, animals, environmental sample, and/or food samples. In some cases, the disclosed devices and techniques may be used to monitor efficacy of drug therapy and patient compliance with respect to physician-prescribed medication in a point of care setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Roger Piasio, Andrew Wheeler, Wesley Cowperthwaite
  • Publication number: 20180275313
    Abstract: A real-time metocean sensor array system may include a one or more floating instruments each including geolocation capabilities and connected to a satellite communication network. In some examples, the floating instruments may further include an omnidirectional hydrophone. Motion and acoustical data gathered by the instruments may be converted by onboard processing logic into wave, current, and/or wind-related observations that may be communicated in real time and analyzed via a cloud-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Spoondrift Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anke PIERIK, Andrew Wheeler GANS, Tim JANSSEN, Evan SHAPIRO, Pieter Bart SMIT
  • Publication number: 20160158055
    Abstract: A stabilization system configured to be arranged on a floor comprising a table having generally flat surface having a longitudinal axis for receiving a human body having a first hole, a second hole, and third hole within the flat surface, each hole having a hole shape with a generally vertical inner surface and configured to receive a bolster connector, a bolster comprising a bolster connector having an outer shape corresponding to the hole shape, the bolster connector configured to be reversibly engaged by one of the holes, a generally flat surface generally perpendicular to the table surface when the bolster connector is engaged by one of the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20140289965
    Abstract: A stabilization system configured to be arranged on a floor comprising a table having generally flat surface having a longitudinal axis for receiving a human body having a first hole, a second hole, and third hole within the flat surface, each hole having a hole shape with a generally vertical inner surface and configured to receive a bolster connector, a bolster comprising a bolster connector having an outer shape corresponding to the hole shape, the bolster connector configured to be reversibly engaged by one of the holes, a generally flat surface generally perpendicular to the table surface when the bolster connector is engaged by one of the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20140038202
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for detecting one or more targets in a sample using an assay device, optical illumination, and optical detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Alere Scarborough, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, Christopher Turmel
  • Publication number: 20120208202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for reducing biological sampling errors by means of image processing. Image processing techniques are used to determine the volume of sample added to a device, such as a diagnostic test, and to correct for user error in sampling techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Alere Scarborough, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, Roger N. Piasio, Christopher Turmel
  • Publication number: 20110318755
    Abstract: The invention relates to analysis of samples (for example, blood, urine, saliva, or swab). Some embodiments include a diagnostic testing platform. The platform may permit the analysis of a plurality of different samples with no or only minor modifications made to the platform. This platform may also reduce the number of steps performed by a user, and offer increased sensitivity and precision. The platform may be integrated with a low-cost instrument and provide an accurate digital analysis of the reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Roger N. Piasio, Andrew Wheeler, Christopher Turmel
  • Publication number: 20100273177
    Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for performing sensitive, rapid antigen testing of saliva, which yield sensitivity comparable to both rapid antigen tests and saliva culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Roger N. Piasio, Nathan Turner, Andrew Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7813823
    Abstract: A computer audio system and method is disclosed. The system includes an input to receive a digital audio input signal and a splitter to split the digital audio input signal into a plurality of digital audio signals. The system also includes a plurality of digital signal processing software modules corresponding to a detected number of hardware audio interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Sigmatel, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Torrini, Konstantin Shkolnyy, Andrew Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20070168062
    Abstract: A computer audio system and method is disclosed. The system includes an input to receive a digital audio input signal and a splitter to split the digital audio input signal into a plurality of digital audio signals. The system also includes a plurality of digital signal processing software modules corresponding to a detected number of hardware audio interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: SigmaTel, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio Torrini, Konstantin Shkolnyy, Andrew Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20060212778
    Abstract: This application relates to hardware based memory scrubbing. One disclosed embodiment may comprise a system that includes an engine, implemented in hardware, configured to initiate a request for data residing in associated memory. An error system is configured to detect errors in data that has been read from associated memory in response to the request for the data, the error system maintaining a log of entries corresponding to errors detected by the error system. An identifier is associated with each of the entries in the log that result from the request initiated by the engine to differentiate from other entries in the log.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, James Peterson
  • Publication number: 20060020758
    Abstract: One disclosed embodiment may comprise a computer system that includes at least one processor having at least one cache. An interface includes an associated cache, the interface preloading the associated cache with instruction data acquired from non-volatile memory as part of a reset sequence so that the instruction data in the associated cache is available to the at least one cache of the at least one processor to facilitate reset by the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, James Peterson
  • Publication number: 20050249185
    Abstract: In a method for directing packets in a radio network, a route of nodes from an origin to a destination is determined according to a routing algorithm. A packet is transmitted along the route. A failure of a first node to forward the packet along the route is detected. The packet is transmitted to the destination from a second node not on the route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Poor, Matteo Paris, Andrew Wheeler, Richard Kelsey
  • Publication number: 20050249122
    Abstract: A method for monitoring a wireless network includes, at a device including a communication interface coupling the device to a wireless network, monitoring messages transmitted between the communication interface and the wireless network, and outputting monitoring data associated with the monitored messages from the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, Dewitt Seward, Jonathan Avey
  • Publication number: 20050251640
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a computer system are disclosed. One embodiment of a system may comprise memory that stores configuration data for a plurality of components of a computer system. A configuration system operates to access the configuration data from the memory and to program at least one of the plurality of components based on corresponding configuration data from the memory while inhibiting operation of at least another portion of the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Wheeler, James Peterson
  • Publication number: 20050249186
    Abstract: A method for directing packets in a radio network includes, at each node of the network, maintaining link data characterizing reliability of transmissions between neighboring nodes and that node based on received radio transmissions at that node, and distributing the link data to one or more of the neighboring nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Kelsey, Matteo Paris, Andrew Wheeler
  • Patent number: 6691556
    Abstract: An automatic data logging kit is used with a hydraulic integrity test kit for testing a liquid cooled stator bar system. The automatic data logging kit includes a spool piece having end connectors attachable between the liquid cooled stator bar system and the hydraulic integrity test kit as well as a plurality of sensor receptacles. At least one temperature sensor insertable within an interior of the liquid cooled stator bar system is coupled with an output connector operatively securable in the first of the sensor receptacles in the spool piece. At least one pressure sensor is also operatively securable in one of the spool piece sensor receptacles. A control unit receives output from the sensors and calculates a leak rate based on the received sensor output. The automatic data logging kit provides automatic data logging capabilities for pressure-decay and vacuum-decay cycle tests, increased accuracy of the pressure-decay and vacuum-decay data and reduced cycle time in determining the leak rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Wheeler, Roderick Mark Lusted
  • Publication number: 20030213285
    Abstract: An automatic data logging kit is used with a hydraulic integrity test kit for testing a liquid cooled stator bar system. The automatic data logging kit includes a spool piece having end connectors attachable between the liquid cooled stator bar system and the hydraulic integrity test kit as well as a plurality of sensor receptacles. At least one temperature sensor insertable within an interior of the liquid cooled stator bar system is coupled with an output connector operatively securable in the first of the sensor receptacles in the spool piece. At least one pressure sensor is also operatively securable in one of the spool piece sensor receptacles. A control unit receives output from the sensors and calculates a leak rate based on the received sensor output. The automatic data logging kit provides automatic data logging capabilities for pressure-decay and vacuum-decay cycle tests, increased accuracy of the pressure-decay and vacuum-decay data and reduced cycle time in determining the leak rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Scott Andrew Wheeler, Roderick Mark Lusted
  • Patent number: 6587522
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide the channel estimation device which can provide a morn accurate channel estimation in the interference and/or thermal noise then has been possible heretofore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: David Andrew Wheeler, Joanna Hart, Stephen Truelove
  • Patent number: 6445736
    Abstract: GSM baseband receiver arrangement using digital signal processing is disclosed. The baseband receiver arrangement comprises two channel for inphase (Iin) and quadrature (Qin) components of the received signal. The DC offset of each channel is separately estimated by accumulating samples from the outputs of the second filter stages M1 and M2 and dividing the result by 64. The result is then negated and applied to the digital DC offset controls I1 and I2. This two stage process ensures that the majority DC offset is removed prior to variable gain, and the residual DC offset is removed before digital frequency shifting. Applying DC offset correction before the digital frequency shifting ensures that DC is annulled for any subsequent shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: David Andrew Wheeler