Patents by Inventor David A. Nelson

David A. Nelson 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: 20200375568
    Abstract: Devices and systems are provided that include an auxiliary electrocardiogram (ECG) assembly that can be utilized to acquire ECG data of a patient and transmit the ECG data to a handheld probe, such as an ultrasound probe. The handheld probe may include a housing and an ultrasound sensor that is at least partially surrounded by the housing. The ultrasound sensor may be located at or near a sensor face of the handheld probe. An auxiliary ECG connector is included that is at least partially exposed by the housing of the handheld probe. The auxiliary ECG connector may be utilized to electrically couple one or more auxiliary ECG leads to the handheld probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Nikolaos Pagoulatos, David Nelson, Greg Nieminen, Shelby Brunke, Michael Blaivas, Terry Doherty, Ron Broad, Jeff Petermann
  • Patent number: 10851293
    Abstract: A method includes mixing a first fluoride phosphor powder that is doped with tetravalent manganese with a treatment solution for a designated period of time, stopping the mixing to allow the fluoride phosphor powder to settle, removing at least some liquid that has separated from the first fluoride phosphor powder, repeating (a) the mixing, (b) the stopping of the mixing, and (c) removing at least some of the liquid during one or more additional cycles, and obtaining a second fluoride phosphor powder following the repeating of the mixing, the stopping of the mixing, and the removing of at least some of the liquid. The second fluoride phosphor powder includes a reduced amount of the manganese relative to the first fluoride phosphor powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Fangming Du, William Winder Beers, William Erwin Cohen, Clark David Nelson
  • Patent number: 10792486
    Abstract: A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway includes a housing configured to permit fluid flow between a first medical device and a second device or location. The medical connector includes a valve member configured to be positioned at least partially within the housing. The valve member is configured to receive the first medical device. The valve member can be moved into a second state. The connector can be adapted for use with a catheter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Nelson, Joseph K. Walker
  • Patent number: 10792178
    Abstract: An orthopedic device configured to provide support and/or resistance to a joint. The orthopedic device is adjustable and lightweight and configured to permit a substantial full range of motion of the joint. The orthopedic device can comprise a torso portion, an upper arm portion, and a support system, wherein at least the support system is adapted to mimic part of the muscular system structure and function of the muscles that are used during the range of motion of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christian A. Alvarez, Robert B. Murray, III, David Nelson, John Lucas
  • Patent number: 10793773
    Abstract: A process for preparing a Mn+4 doped phosphor of formula I includes gradually adding a first solution comprising a source of M and HF and a second solution comprising a source of Mn to a reactor, in the presence of a source of A and an anion selected from phosphate, sulfate, acetate, and combinations thereof, to form a product liquor comprising the Mn+4 doped phosphor. The process also includes gradually discharging the product liquor from the reactor while volume of the product liquor in the reactor remains constant. A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Fangming Du, James Edward Murphy, Srinivas Prasad Sista, Clark David Nelson, Jenna Marie Baldesare
  • Patent number: 10788515
    Abstract: A shunt is composed of multiple pieces with at least some of the pieces being connected by a conductive channel that provides uniform flow of current. The conductive channel may be a recess, raised portion, stand-alone component, or other channel that directs current to flow from one piece of the shunt to another piece in a uniform manner, resulting in an accurate current reading for the shunt. Further, the shunt may include multiple pieces that are composed of different materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventor: David Nelson Makinson
  • Publication number: 20200299355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating efflux of drugs based on binding to a protein region of CD44 in part comprising the amino acid sequence specified in the provisional application referenced above, and incorporated in its entirety by reference herein (“PROV”). In some aspects, the present invention relates to methods for treatment of cancer by preventing the cellular efflux of therapeutic drugs; for example, preventing the cellular efflux of anti-cancer agents, for example a taxane, by contacting a CD44-modulating peptide, comprising the amino acid sequence specified in the provisional application referenced above, and incorporated in its entirety by reference herein (“PROV”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Malcolm Finlayson, David Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200289089
    Abstract: A device obtains ultrasound signals with ultrasound sensors without using ultrasound coupling gels on the face of the device. One such device includes an acoustic coupling pad that is placed on the ultrasound sensors. The acoustic coupling pad replaces conventional water-based ultrasound sensing gels to obviate the need for using such gels that may cause an electrical short circuit between electrode leads of electrocardiogram sensors positioned adjacent to the ultrasound sensors in the face of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: David Nelson, Nikolaos Pagoulatos
  • Publication number: 20200289093
    Abstract: Ultrasound transducer assemblies and methods include a kerf fill material that substantially fills kerfs between adjacent transducer elements. In at least one embodiment, an ultrasound transducer assembly includes a plurality of transducer elements and a plurality of kerfs. Each of the kerfs is disposed between adjacent ones of the transducer elements. A kerf fill material is disposed in the plurality of kerfs. The kerf fill material includes a first material having a first viscosity and a solvent that reduces the first viscosity of the kerf fill material to a second viscosity that is less than the first viscosity. The kerf fill material may include a mixture of a silicone and a volatile methylsiloxane (VMS) fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventor: David Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200289972
    Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies and components therefor are described. An example first or main filter cartridge is described which includes a media pack comprising fluted material secured to facing sheets. The media pack defines opposite inlet and outlet flow faces, with flutes extending in a direction therebetween. The cartridge defines a closed end, spaced from, but in overlap with, the outlet end face of the media pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Benny K. Nelson, John Kuhn, Donald Larson, David Nelson
  • Patent number: 10750126
    Abstract: One or more key performance indicators are necessary to properly measure the health of video surveillance applications and the supporting infrastructure. Some of the key performance indicators include: Video Path Uptime (VPU), Video Stream Delivery Index (VSDI), and, Video Retention Compliance (VRC). From these metrics, it is possible to calibrate whether a surveillance infrastructure is operating properly. These metrics can be used to properly alert video network administrators of problems that are actually affecting the video surveillance application. It is also possible to use these metrics to build better analytics to determine root cause of problems as well as build prediction models for potential problems before they occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: VIAKOO, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Sternberg, David Nelson-Gal, Jason Banich, Eric Green, Manqing Liu
  • Publication number: 20200247481
    Abstract: A configurable common deck system includes a support frame, and a plurality of decking planks. The support frame is configured to attach to the original equipment (“OE”) chassis of a vehicle. The plurality of decking planks is configured to cover the support frame to create a deck. Wherein, the deck has a customizable size with a length, a width and a height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Linden BARNICLE, David NELSON, Raymond POYNOR, Ed SANS
  • Patent number: 10725124
    Abstract: A system for magnetic detection includes a nitrogen vacancy (NV) diamond material comprising a plurality of NV centers, a radio frequency (RF) excitation source configured to provide RF excitation to the NV diamond material, an optical excitation source configured to provide optical excitation to the NV diamond material, an optical detector configured to receive an optical signal emitted by the NV diamond material, and a controller. The optical signal is based on hyperfine states of the NV diamond material. The controller is configured to detect a gradient of the optical signal based on the hyperfine states emitted by the NV diamond material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Boesch, Gregory Scott Bruce, Jeff D. Cammerata, David Nelson Coar, Laird Nicholas Egan, Bryan Neal Fisk, Wilbur Lew, Arul Manickam, Stephen Michael Sekelsky, John B. Stetson, Jr., Peter G. Kaup, Julie Lynne Miller, Jon C. Russo, Emanuel Solomon Stockman, Thomas J. Meyer, James Michael Krause, James P. Mabry, Elton Pepa
  • Patent number: 10698404
    Abstract: A controller of a motorcycle determines that the motorcycle is lane-splitting. The controller transmits a notification to vehicles in proximity to the motorcycle. In response to the notifications, the vehicles facilitate lane-splitting by the motorcycle. In particular the vehicles may flash lights to communicate that the vehicle has received the notification and will facilitate lane-splitting. The vehicles may facilitate lane-splitting by refraining from performing lane changes. The vehicles may further notify the motorcycle if lane changes are needed and the motorcycle controller may provide an alert to a rider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Zachary David Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200199446
    Abstract: A process for preparing a population of coated phosphor particles is presented. The process includes combining particles of a phosphor of formula I: Ax [MFy]:Mn4+ with a first solution including a compound of formula II: Ax[MFy] to form a suspension, where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is an absolute value of a charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7. The process further includes combining a second solution including a source A+ ions with the suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Fangming DU, Clark David NELSON, Sara Ann KROSSCHELL
  • Patent number: D887580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: James O'Callaghan, Graham Coult, Vladimir Marinov, Peter Lenk, Stefan Behling, David Summerfield, David Nelson, James McGrath, Roger Ridsdill-Smith, James Bishop, Rafe Bertram, Robert Bridger, Jonathan P. Siegel
  • Patent number: D890335
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: David Nelson
  • Patent number: D894032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC.
    Inventors: William F. Devaney, Lauren Raimondi, Norman Qin, David Nelson
  • Patent number: D894459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC.
    Inventors: John Smith, Yan Kit Koo, David Nelson
  • Patent number: D895185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC.
    Inventors: John Smith, David Nelson, Yan Kit Koo