Patents by Inventor Brian Mason

Brian Mason 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: 20250360250
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure. In one embodiment, there is provided a breast pump assembly that fits within a bra and includes a milk collection container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Patent number: 12377777
    Abstract: A light projection system and method for use in communicating intent of an automated system to a user. The light projection system includes a light projector for projecting light onto a surface adjacent to the light projection system; and a controller for controlling the light projected by the light projector. The controller is configured to, in response to a vehicle state or a traffic state, cause the light to be projected by the light projector so that the light impinges the surface and is reflected as a displayed graphic conveying an intent based on the vehicle state or the traffic state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Sridhar Lakshmanan, Pam McAuslan, Marie Waung
  • Patent number: 12370292
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Publication number: 20250170311
    Abstract: A housing and flange assembly arrangement for a breast pump system including or involving a flange having transparent and other structure for facilitating alignment of the breast pump on a breast, and includes structure facilitating ease of assembly of a housing for the breast pump. In one particular aspect, the system includes structure to visualize milk flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: John Chang, Brian Mason, Mathew Calmer, Naomi Kelman, Julie Vrany Phillips, Michelle Deng, David Jennings Dostal, Daniel Zisuk Lee
  • Publication number: 20250128050
    Abstract: A console associated with a medical device is provided. The console includes a user interface, a visual indicator separate from the user interface, and a controller. The controller is configured to control an operation of the medical device, receive data from the medical device, display an indication of the data on the user interface, and change an output of the visual indicator based, at least in part, on the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Tyler Valentine, Ed Mitchell, Justin Bechstein, Justen England
  • Patent number: 12208185
    Abstract: A housing and flange assembly arrangement for a breast pump system including or involving a flange having transparent and other structure for facilitating alignment of the breast pump on a breast, and includes structure facilitating ease of assembly of a housing for the breast pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chang, Brian Mason, Mathew Calmer, Naomi Kelman, Julie Vrany Phillips, Michelle Deng, David Jennings Dostal, Daniel Zisuk Lee
  • Patent number: 11951238
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Publication number: 20240109478
    Abstract: A light projection system and method for use in communicating intent of an automated system to a user. The light projection system includes a light projector for projecting light onto a surface adjacent to the light projection system; and a controller for controlling the light projected by the light projector. The controller is configured to, in response to a vehicle state or a traffic state, cause the light to be projected by the light projector so that the light impinges the surface and is reflected as a displayed graphic conveying an intent based on the vehicle state or the traffic state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Sridhar Lakshmanan, Pam McAuslan, Marie Waung
  • Publication number: 20230414845
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Patent number: 11660380
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Publication number: 20230119499
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: John Chang, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Erica Keenan
  • Publication number: 20230123294
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: John Chang, Joshua Makower, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Mathew Calmer, Arash Sabet
  • Publication number: 20220410992
    Abstract: A ?SMET platform system for ferrying supplies to soldiers in combat, evacuating the wounded, and helping transport loads. The ?SMET platform system can adjust its geometry to suit specific payloads and adapt to the terrain, is light enough to be carried by a soldier and sturdy enough to evacuate a soldier, and has adequate off-road mobility to follow an infantry unit. The ?SMET platform system's variable geometry enhances mobility over challenging terrain: its rear wheel assembly can expand to increase its stability or contract to reduce its profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Brian MASON, Katharina GRENN, Cristian ADAM, Sridhar LAKSHMANAN
  • Patent number: 11534535
    Abstract: Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Chang, Brian Mason, Fred Co, Erica Keenan
  • Patent number: D977625
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Mason, John Chang, Joshua Makower
  • Patent number: D998137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Willow Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Mason, John Chang
  • Patent number: D1101805
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: ABIOMED, INC
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Roman Lomeli, Henry Warder, Justen England, Justin Bechstein, Corrine Nawn, Madison Vanosdoll, Pradyuman Kodavatiganti, Jae Hong Park
  • Patent number: D1101806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Roman Lomeli, Henry Warder, Justen England, Justin Bechstein, Corrine Nawn, Madison Vanosdoll, Pradyuman Kodavatiganti, Jae Hong Park
  • Patent number: D1118645
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.
    Inventor: Brian Mason
  • Patent number: D1129656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: ABIOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Mason, Madison Vanosdoll, Scott Corbett, Justin Bechstein, Justen England, Jae Hong Park, Edward Mitchell