Patents by Inventor Benjamin Schlatka

Benjamin Schlatka 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).

  • Patent number: 11029226
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, Medidata Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Patent number: 10296819
    Abstract: A system is provided for integrating conformal electronics devices into apparel. The system includes a flexible substrate onto which a flexible device is disposed. The flexible device can include a stretchable coil that can be used to receive and transmit near field communications. The flexible device also includes an integrated circuit component and a memory unit. In some examples, the device also includes a sensor that is configured to record measurement of the wearer of the apparel and/or the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
  • Publication number: 20180321097
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Paul M. DAVIS, William MARVIN, Steven FASTERT, Kevin DOWLING, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, Benjamin SCHLATKA, Gilman CALLSEN, Robert RICH, Dustin G. SIMONE, Keith A. STERN, Dennis GABORIAULT
  • Publication number: 20180293472
    Abstract: A system is provided for integrating conformal electronics devices into apparel. The system includes a flexible substrate onto which a flexible device is disposed. The flexible device can include a stretchable coil that can be used to receive and transmit near field communications. The flexible device also includes an integrated circuit component and a memory unit. In some examples, the device also includes a sensor that is configured to record measurement of the wearer of the apparel and/or the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
  • Patent number: 10024743
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, MC10 Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Patent number: 9846829
    Abstract: A system is provided for integrating conformal electronics devices into apparel. The system includes a flexible substrate onto which a flexible device is disposed. The flexible device can include a stretchable coil that can be used to receive and transmit near field communications. The flexible device also includes an integrated circuit component and a memory unit. In some examples, the device also includes a sensor that is configured to record measurement of the wearer of the apparel and/or the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
  • Patent number: 9833190
    Abstract: A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka
  • Patent number: 9723122
    Abstract: A protective case for a wireless electronics device includes one or more output devices integrated with or bonded to the protective case, from which a perceivable output (e.g., visible or audible indication) is generated. Various other electronics (e.g., circuit elements, ICs, microcontrollers, sensors) also may be integrated with or bonded to the protective case to provide power and/or one or more output signals to control the output device(s). In one example, a wireless signal generated by the wireless device is sensed by the integrated electronics, and the output device(s) are controlled based on the detected wireless signal. The protective case may be substantially rigid or at least partially deformable (flexible and/or stretchable), and the integrated electronics similarly may be at least partially deformable such that they may conform with various contours of the protective case and remain operative notwithstanding flexing and/or stretching of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Bassel de Graff
  • Publication number: 20170188942
    Abstract: System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a nerve bundle, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Bassel de Graff, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka, Eugene Kuznetsov
  • Publication number: 20170181659
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20170164866
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20170164865
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Patent number: 9655560
    Abstract: A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka
  • Patent number: 9629586
    Abstract: System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a nerve bundle, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Bassel de Graff, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka, Eugene Kuznetsov
  • Patent number: 9579040
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20160135740
    Abstract: A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka
  • Patent number: 9289132
    Abstract: A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka
  • Publication number: 20150286913
    Abstract: A system is provided for integrating conformal electronics devices into apparel. The system includes a flexible substrate onto which a flexible device is disposed. The flexible device can include a stretchable coil that can be used to receive and transmit near field communications. The flexible device also includes an integrated circuit component and a memory unit. In some examples, the device also includes a sensor that is configured to record measurement of the wearer of the apparel and/or the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
  • Patent number: 9082025
    Abstract: A system is provided for integrating conformal electronics devices into apparel. The system includes a flexible substrate onto which a flexible device is disposed. The flexible device can include a stretchable coil that can be used to receive and transmit near field communications. The flexible device also includes an integrated circuit component and a memory unit. In some examples, the device also includes a sensor that is configured to record measurement of the wearer of the apparel and/or the surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: MC10, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
  • Publication number: 20150099976
    Abstract: System, devices and methods are presented that integrate stretchable or flexible circuitry, including arrays of active devices for enhanced sensing, diagnostic, and therapeutic capabilities. The invention enables conformal sensing contact with tissues of interest, such as the inner wall of a lumen, a nerve bundle, or the surface of the heart. Such direct, conformal contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Bassel de Graff, Gilman Callsen, William J. Arora, Benjamin Schlatka, Eugene Kuznetsov