Patents by Inventor David Higginson

David Higginson 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).

  • Patent number: 11970524
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant Roundabout Receptor 2 (ROBO2) proteins designed to bind SLIT ligands and prevent their binding to ROBO2 cell surface receptors. Also provided are methods for use of these recombinant ROBO2 proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: PFIZER INC., BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen Berasi, Janet Elizabeth Buhlmann, Nathan Higginson-Scott, Michael Shamashkin, Matthew Russo, Stefano V. Gulla, Zong Sean Juo, Sreekumar R. Kodangattil, Weining Lu, Xueping Fan, David J. Salant
  • Publication number: 20240062887
    Abstract: An asset tracking system may include a bridge device that wirelessly receives beacon data from one or several beacons that are disposed at respective devices, equipment, furniture, people, and the like. The bridge device may send the beacon data to a server via a communication network. The server may analyze the beacon data, such that the locations of people or objects may be estimated and monitored, and/or sensor data corresponding to measurable attributes of people or objects may be accumulated and monitored. The location of the bridge device may be estimated using signal strength measurements of beacon signals received from room beacons in combination with corresponding room identifiers. Alerts may be sent by the server to a user device responsive to the server determining that a person or object is in an unauthorized location and/or that a value of monitored sensor data exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventor: David HIGGINSON
  • Patent number: 11657915
    Abstract: An asset tracking system may include a bridge device that wirelessly receives beacon data from one or several beacons that are disposed at respective devices, equipment, furniture, people, and the like. The bridge device may send the beacon data to a server via a communication network. The server may analyze the beacon data, such that the locations of people or objects may be estimated and monitored, and/or sensor data corresponding to measurable attributes of people or objects may be accumulated and monitored. The location of the bridge device may be estimated using signal strength measurements of beacon signals received from room beacons in combination with corresponding room identifiers. Alerts may be sent by the server to a user device responsive to the server determining that a person or object is in an unauthorized location and/or that a value of monitored sensor data exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Publication number: 20220148719
    Abstract: An asset tracking system may include a bridge device that wirelessly receives beacon data from one or several beacons that are disposed at respective devices, equipment, furniture, people, and the like. The bridge device may send the beacon data to a server via a communication network. The server may analyze the beacon data, such that the locations of people or objects may be estimated and monitored, and/or sensor data corresponding to measurable attributes of people or objects may be accumulated and monitored. The location of the bridge device may be estimated using signal strength measurements of beacon signals received from room beacons in combination with corresponding room identifiers. Alerts may be sent by the server to a user device responsive to the server determining that a person or object is in an unauthorized location and/or that a value of monitored sensor data exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Patent number: 11322252
    Abstract: An asset tracking system may include a bridge device that wirelessly receives beacon data from one or several beacons that are disposed at respective devices, equipment, furniture, people, and the like. The bridge device may send the beacon data to a server via a communication network. The server may analyze the beacon data, such that the locations of people or objects may be estimated and monitored, and/or sensor data corresponding to measurable attributes of people or objects may be accumulated and monitored. The location of the bridge device may be estimated using signal strength measurements of beacon signals received from room beacons in combination with corresponding room identifiers. Alerts may be sent by the server to a user device responsive to the server determining that a person or object is in an unauthorized location and/or that a value of monitored sensor data exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Publication number: 20210335488
    Abstract: An asset tracking system may include a bridge device that wirelessly receives beacon data from one or several beacons that are disposed at respective devices, equipment, furniture, people, and the like. The bridge device may send the beacon data to a server via a communication network. The server may analyze the beacon data, such that the locations of people or objects may be estimated and monitored, and/or sensor data corresponding to measurable attributes of people or objects may be accumulated and monitored. The location of the bridge device may be estimated using signal strength measurements of beacon signals received from room beacons in combination with corresponding room identifiers. Alerts may be sent by the server to a user device responsive to the server determining that a person or object is in an unauthorized location and/or that a value of monitored sensor data exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Patent number: 9983867
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention provide for one or more centralized server computers communicatively coupled to a network and configured to: receive a request to update an image on a client device connected via the network. A software running on the central computer uses a USB signal conversion software, running on a kit computer and connected to the client device, to simulate the client device being directly connected to the server computer through the network for re-imaging of the client device. A data transfer/charging switch software on the kit computer switches the amperage of the kit computer appropriately to accommodate a data transfer and charging mode for the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Publication number: 20170220333
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention provide for one or more centralized server computers communicatively coupled to a network and configured to: receive a request to update an image on a client device connected via the network. A software running on the central computer uses a USB signal conversion software, running on a kit computer and connected to the client device, to simulate the client device being directly connected to the server computer through the network for re-imaging of the client device. A data transfer/charging switch software on the kit computer switches the amperage of the kit computer appropriately to accommodate a data transfer and charging mode for the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: David Higginson
  • Publication number: 20120104124
    Abstract: The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Higginson, David Higginson, Rachel Aucock, Brete C. Harrison
  • Patent number: 8091808
    Abstract: The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Entyrecycle, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Higginson, David Higginson, Rachel Aucock, Brete C. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20100147980
    Abstract: The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Higginson, David HIGGINSON, Rachel AUCOCK, Brete C. HARRISON
  • Publication number: 20090294562
    Abstract: The invention provides for methods, systems, and devices for processing rubber materials including rubber from tires, tubes, shoe soles, or any other rubber containing product. Characteristics of the rubber materials, such as chemical composition and/or product manufacturer, model, and manufacture date, can be identified. Identification can be performed by personnel, can be automated, or can be a combination thereof. The characteristics of the rubber material can be used to sort the rubber product. Rubber materials suitable for a particular end product can be selected for further processing, which can include size reduction, material separation, chemical and physical processes, devulcanization, or a combination thereof. Processed rubber materials can be stored or delivered to a user or manufacturing site with product specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Higginson, David Higginson, Rachel Aucock, Brete C. Harrison