Patents by Inventor Conor Rafferty
Conor Rafferty 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).
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Patent number: 10467926Abstract: Conformal sensor systems and devices are used for sensing and analysis of data indicative of body motion, e.g., for such applications as training and/or clinical purposes. Flexible electronics technology can be implemented as conformal sensors for sensing or measuring motion (including body motion and/or muscle activity), heart rate, electrical activity, and/or body temperature for such applications as medical diagnosis, medical treatment, physical activity, physical therapy and/or clinical purposes. The conformal sensors can be used for detecting and quantifying impact, and can be used for central nervous system disease monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Conor Rafferty, Milan Raj, Melissa Ceruolo, Yung-Yu Hsu, Bryan Keen, Briana Morey, Brian Reilly, Ping-Hung Wei
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Publication number: 20190154723Abstract: The performance of an individual is monitored based on measurements of a conformal sensor device. An example system includes a communication module to receive data indicative of a measurement of at least one sensor component of the conformal sensor device. The sensor component obtains measurement of acceleration data representative of an acceleration proximate to the portion of the individual. A comparison of a parameter computed based on the sensor component measurement to a preset performance threshold value provides an indication of the performance of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: ISAIAH KACYVENSKI, LIVINGSTON T. CHENG, KEVIN J. DOWLING, AMAR KENDALE, CONOR RAFFERTY
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Patent number: 10296819Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
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Publication number: 20180293472Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
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Patent number: 10032709Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can be generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: MC10, INC.Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
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Patent number: 9846829Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
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Publication number: 20170200670Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can be generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
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Publication number: 20170181659Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
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Publication number: 20170164866Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
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Publication number: 20170164865Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
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Patent number: 9583428Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can be generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
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Patent number: 9579040Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
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Publication number: 20160232807Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for sensing and analysis using conformal sensors. Aspects of this disclosure are directed to conformal sensor systems and devices for sensing and analysis of data indicative of body motion, e.g., for such applications as training and/or clinical purposes. According to the representative systems, methods, and devices disclosed in the specification, flexible electronics technology can be implemented as conformal sensors for sensing or measuring motion (including body motion and/or muscle activity), heart rate, electrical activity, and/or body temperature for such applications as medical diagnosis, medical treatment, physical activity, physical therapy and/or clinical purposes. The conformal sensors can be used for detecting and quantifying impact, and can be used for central nervous system disease monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Conor Rafferty, Milan Raj, Melissa Ceruolo, Yung-Yu Hsu, Bryan Keen, Briana Morey, Brian Reilly, Ping-Hung Wei
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Publication number: 20160111353Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can he generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
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Publication number: 20150335254Abstract: The systems, methods apparatus and devices are provided for monitoring a property of an object or an individual using a conformal sensor device mounted to a portion of a surface of the object or the individual. The method includes receiving data indicative of at least one measurement of at least one sensor component of a conformal sensor device that substantially conforms to contours of the surface to provide a degree of conformal contact. The method includes analyzing the data to generate at least one parameter indicative of the property of the surface and the degree of the conformal contact. The data indicative of the at least one measurement includes data indicative of the degree of the conformal contact. The property of the surface is at least one of: an amount of exposure of the surface to the electromagnetic radiation, and a temperature of the object or the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Steven FASTERT, Gregory LEVESQUE, Nicholas MCMAHON, Conor RAFFERTY
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Patent number: 9171794Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the embedding of thin chips. A well region is generated in a substrate that includes a conductive material disposed on a flexible polymer. The standoff well region can be generated by pattern the conductive material, where the thin chip is embedded in the standoff well region. A cavity can be generated in the polymer layer to form a polymer well region, where the thin chip is embedded in the polymer well region.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: MC10, Inc.Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Mitul Dalal
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Publication number: 20150286913Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
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Patent number: 9082025Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: MC10, INC.Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty
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Publication number: 20150019135Abstract: The performance of an individual is monitored based on measurements of a conformal sensor device. An example system includes a communication module to receive data indicative of a measurement of at least one sensor component of the conformal sensor device. The sensor component obtains measurement of acceleration data representative of an acceleration proximate to the portion of the individual. A comparison of a parameter computed based on the sensor component measurement to a preset performance threshold value provides an indication of the performance of the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: MC10, INC.Inventors: ISAIAH KACYVENSKI, LIVINGSTON T. CHENG, KEVIN J. DOWLING, AMAR KENDALE, CONOR RAFFERTY
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Publication number: 20140097944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: MC10, INC.Inventors: Steven Fastert, Kevin J. Dowling, Benjamin Schlatka, Conor Rafferty