Patents by Inventor Daniel F. Pawlowski

Daniel F. Pawlowski 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: 20250187588
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Alexander D. Streeter, Elizabeth Rousseau, David J. Meehan, Tania M.F. Zirn
  • Patent number: 12240440
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Alexander D. Streeter, Elizabeth Rousseau, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn
  • Publication number: 20240398637
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, David Doherty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, Constance D. Pitenis, David E. Collins, Erik N. Sabin, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn
  • Publication number: 20240370032
    Abstract: Substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature of the present teachings can leverage a transport device (TD), for example, but not limited to, an autonomous device or a semi-autonomous device, to navigate in environments that can include features such as substantially discontinuous surface features. The substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature can enable the TD to travel on an expanded variety of surfaces. In particular, substantially discontinuous surface features can be accurately identified and labeled so that the TD can automatically maintain the performance of the TD during ingress and egress of the substantially discontinuous surface feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Emily A. Carrigg, Patrick Steele, Gregory J. Buitkus, Benjamin V. Hersh, FNU G. Siva Perumal, David Carrigg, Kartik Khanna, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Arunabh Mishra, Yashovardhan Chaturvedi
  • Patent number: 12135019
    Abstract: A system for monitoring flow conditions of fluid flowing from a product container through a solenoid pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Russell H. Beavis, Daniel F. Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 12055939
    Abstract: Substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature of the present teachings can leverage a transport device (TD), for example, but not limited to, an autonomous device or a semi-autonomous device, to navigate in environments that can include features such as substantially discontinuous surface features. The substantially discontinuous surface feature traversal feature can enable the TD to travel on an expanded variety of surfaces. In particular, substantially discontinuous surface features can be accurately identified and labeled so that the TD can automatically maintain the performance of the TD during ingress and egress of the substantially discontinuous surface feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Emily A. Carrigg, Patrick Steele, Gregory J. Buitkus, Benjamin V. Hersh, FNU G. Siva Perumal, David Carrigg, Kartik Khanna, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Arunabh Mishra, Yashovardhan Chaturvedi
  • Publication number: 20240247945
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle having sensors advantageously varied in capabilities, advantageously positioned, and advantageously impervious to environmental conditions. A system executing on the autonomous vehicle that can receive a map including, for example, substantially discontinuous surface features along with data from the sensors, create an occupancy grid based upon the map and the data, and change the configuration of the autonomous vehicle based upon the type of surface on which the autonomous vehicle navigates. The device can safely navigate surfaces and surface features, including traversing discontinuous surfaces and other obstacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Dirk A. VAN DER MERWE, Arunabh MISHRA, Christopher C. LANGENFELD, Michael J. SLATE, Christopher J. PRINCIPE, Gregory J. BUITKUS, Justin M. WHITNEY, Raajitha GUMMADI, Derek G. KANE, Emily A. CARRIGG, Patrick STEELE, Benjamin V. HERSH, FNU G. Siva PERUMAL, David CARRIGG, Daniel F. PAWLOWSKI, Yashovardhan CHATURVEDI, Kartik KHANNA
  • Patent number: 12029881
    Abstract: A pump for pumping fluid includes a tube platen, a plunger, a bias member, inlet and outlet valves, an actuator mechanism, a position sensor, and a processor. The plunger is configured for actuation toward and away from the infusion-tube when the tube platen is disposed opposite to the plunger. The tube platen can hold an intravenous infusion tube. The bias member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tube platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Deka Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Colin H. Murphy, Jonathan Parker, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Larry B. Gray, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael S. Place, Michael J. Slate
  • Patent number: 12023285
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, David Doherty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, Constance D. Pitenis, David E. Collins, Erik N. Sabin, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn
  • Publication number: 20240115804
    Abstract: A pump for pumping fluid includes a tube platen, a plunger, a bias member, inlet and outlet valves, an actuator mechanism, a position sensor, and a processor. The plunger is configured for actuation toward and away from the infusion-tube when the tube platen is disposed opposite to the plunger. The tube platen can hold an intravenous infusion tube. The bias member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tube platen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Dean KAMEN, John M. Kerwin, Colin H. Murphy, Jonathan Parker, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Dirk A. Van Der Merwe, Larry B. Gray, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael S Place, Michael J. Slate
  • Patent number: 11927457
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle having sensors advantageously varied in capabilities, advantageously positioned, and advantageously impervious to environmental conditions. A system executing on the autonomous vehicle that can receive a map including, for example, substantially discontinuous surface features along with data from the sensors, create an occupancy grid based upon the map and the data, and change the configuration of the autonomous vehicle based upon the type of surface on which the autonomous vehicle navigates. The device can safely navigate surfaces and surface features, including traversing discontinuous surfaces and other obstacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk A. Van Der Merwe, Arunabh Mishra, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael J. Slate, Christopher J. Principe, Gregory J. Buitkus, Justin M. Whitney, Raajitha Gummadi, Derek G. Kane, Emily A. Carrigg, Patrick Steele, Benjamin V. Hersh, Fnu G Siva Perumal, David Carrigg, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Yashovardhan Chaturvedi, Kartik Khanna
  • Publication number: 20230415727
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Alexander D. Streeter, Elizabeth Roussea, David J. Meehan, Tania M.F. Zirn
  • Publication number: 20230383734
    Abstract: A system for monitoring flow conditions of fluid flowing from a product container through a solenoid pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Russell H. Beavis, Daniel F. Pawlowski
  • Publication number: 20230364328
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump disclosed herein includes a raceway, a plunger, a motor, and a heater. The raceway is configured to retain a tube (e.g., an IV tube). The plunger acts on the tube disposed within the raceway. The motor engages the plunger to actuate the plunger. The heater is disposed in thermal-conductive contact with the tube. That is, the heater, either through direct or indirect application, heats the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: John J. Biasi, Larry B. Gray, Daniel F. Pawlowski
  • Patent number: 11794722
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Alexander D. Streeter, Elizabeth Rousseau, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn
  • Patent number: 11779703
    Abstract: A pump for pumping fluid includes a tube platen, a plunger, a bias member, inlet and outlet valves, an actuator mechanism, a position sensor, and a processor. The plunger is configured for actuation toward and away from the infusion-tube when the tube platen is disposed opposite to the plunger. The tube platen can hold an intravenous infusion tube. The bias member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tube platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, John M. Kerwin, Colin H. Murphy, Jonathan Parker, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Larry B. Gray, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael S. Place, Michael J. Slate
  • Publication number: 20230315102
    Abstract: Utility services related to executing services requiring trips of various lengths, and short-distance assistance to customers. Utility services can be delivered by semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles on various types of routes, and can be delivered economically. A network of utility vehicles provide the utility services, and can include a commonly-shared dispatch system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk A. van der Merwe, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, Gregory J. Buitkus, Emily A. Everig, Raphael I. Zack, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Matthew B. Kinberger, Stewart M. Coulter, Christopher C. Langenfeld
  • Patent number: 11679044
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Stewart M. Coulter, Brian G. Gray, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Dean Kamen, David B. Doherty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, David J. Couture, Matthew B. Kinberger, Catharine N. Flynn, Elizabeth Rousseau, Thomas A. Doyon, Ryan Adams, Prashant Bhat, Bob Peret
  • Patent number: 11681293
    Abstract: Utility services related to executing services requiring trips of various lengths, and short-distance assistance to customers. Utility services can be delivered by semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles on various types of routes, and can be delivered economically. A network of utility vehicles provide the utility services, and can include a commonly-shared dispatch system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dirk A. van der Merwe, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, Gregory J. Buitkus, Emily A. Carrigg, Raphael I. Zack, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Matthew B. Kinberger, Stewart M. Coulter, Christopher C. Langenfeld
  • Patent number: 11672903
    Abstract: A peristaltic pump disclosed herein includes a raceway, a plunger, a motor, and a heater. The raceway is configured to retain a tube (e.g., an IV tube). The plunger acts on the tube disposed within the raceway. The motor engages the plunger to actuate the plunger. The heater is disposed in thermal-conductive contact with the tube. That is, the heater, either through direct or indirect application, heats the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: John J. Biasi, Larry B. Gray, Daniel F. Pawlowski