Patents by Inventor Burke S. Richmond

Burke S. Richmond 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).

  • Head mounted microphone array for tinnitus diagnosis
    Patent number: 10537300
    Abstract: A three-dimensional, head mounted microphone array is employed to isolate and analyze intracranial sound sources such as may provide for objective tinnitus. The microphone array allows a region of interest within the patient's head to be isolated for the detection of sounds and allows episodic sounds to be automatically identified as to location. An interactive display allows a better understanding of sound locations and the extracted sounds can be analyzed with respect to a library of sounds linked to particular locations and diagnoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventor: Burke S. Richmond
  • Head Mounted Microphone Array for Tinnitus Diagnosis
    Publication number: 20170303887
    Abstract: A three-dimensional, head mounted microphone array is employed to isolate and analyze intracranial sound sources such as may provide for objective tinnitus. The microphone array allows a region of interest within the patient's head to be isolated for the detection of sounds and allows episodic sounds to be automatically identified as to location. An interactive display allows a better understanding of sound locations and the extracted sounds can be analyzed with respect to a library of sounds linked to particular locations and diagnoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Burke S. Richmond
  • Eardrum supported nanomembrane transducer
    Patent number: 9532150
    Abstract: A flexible membrane of piezoelectric material sized to be supported by and to conform to the eardrum. Electrodes on the membrane allow the membrane to function as an audio transducer stimulating the eardrum with an audio signal or detecting audio signals at the eardrum. Applications may include detecting a variety of pathophysiological and biomechanical features of the tissues of the tympanic membrane and regional integrated anatomy, detecting audio, physical and biological signals, and/or delivery a variety of therapeutic modalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert H. Blick, Burke S. Richmond
  • Eardrum Supported Nanomembrane Transducer
    Publication number: 20140254856
    Abstract: A flexible membrane of piezoelectric material sized to be supported by and to conform to the eardrum. Electrodes on the membrane allow the membrane to function as an audio transducer stimulating the eardrum with an audio signal or detecting audio signals at the eardrum. Applications may include detecting a variety of pathophysiological and biomechanical features of the tissues of the tympanic membrane and regional integrated anatomy, detecting audio, physical and biological signals, and/or delivery a variety of therapeutic modalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert H. Blick, Burke S. Richmond