Patents by Inventor David Nowak
David Nowak 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: 9307997Abstract: A vascular occluder includes first and second baffle members which are formed of an expansion device such as a stent across which extends an impermeable membrane. The baffle members are held at a given separation by spacer elements. The separation creates a chamber between the baffle members in which the blood is able to stagnate, thereby creating a second occlusion barrier. One of the baffle members may have an aperture within its membrane for receiving a delivery catheter for delivery of thrombogenic agent into the chamber. The occluder has a given length, thereby making it suitable for implantation in difficult vessel sections and is also able to avoid problems of recanalization of the vessel which can occur with prior art occluders.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Andrew W. Conder, David Nowak Marker, John R. LeBlanc, Susan Gall Sahlgren, Casper Herdahl
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Publication number: 20150051586Abstract: A vascular occluder includes first and second baffle members which are formed of an expansion device such as a stent across which extends an impermeable membrane. The baffle members are held at a given separation by spacer elements. The separation creates a chamber between the baffle members in which the blood is able to stagnate, thereby creating a second occlusion barrier. One of the baffle members may have an aperture within its membrane for receiving a delivery catheter for delivery of thrombogenic agent into the chamber. The occluder has a given length, thereby making it suitable for implantation in difficult vessel sections and is also able to avoid problems of recanalization of the vessel which can occur with prior art occluders.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Andrew W. Conder, David Nowak Marker, John R. LeBlanc, Susan Gall Sahlgren, Casper Herdahl
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Publication number: 20140046631Abstract: Methods for adaptive data acquisition are disclosed herein. In one aspect, methods for adaptive data acquisition include performing a first sensing method on a signal having a plurality of components to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the first sensing method that are above a first threshold, performing a second sensing method on the signal components retained above a first threshold to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, wherein the second sensing method is more reliable than the first sensing method at determining the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, and retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the second sensing method that are above a second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Rui Manuel Castro, Jarvis David Haupt, Robert David Nowak
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Patent number: 8521473Abstract: Methods for adaptive data acquisition are disclosed herein. In one aspect, methods for adaptive data acquisition include performing a first sensing method on a signal having a plurality of components to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the first sensing method that are above a first threshold, performing a second sensing method on the signal components retained above a first threshold to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, wherein the second sensing method is more reliable than the first sensing method at determining the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, and retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the second sensing method that are above a second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Rui Manuel Castro, Jarvis David Haupt, Robert David Nowak
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Patent number: 8420986Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for controlling power applied to a heating element. A rectifier receives AC voltage supplied from an AC voltage supply and rectifies the AC voltage to DC voltage. A pulse-width modulation controller generates and transmits a pulse-width modulation signal, and a DC voltage modulator receives the DC voltage from the rectifier and the pulse-width modulation signal from the pulse-width modulation controller. Based on the pulse-width modulation signal, the DC voltage modulator supplies an analog DC voltage signal to the heating element. A feedback circuit reports the actual DC voltage applied to the heating element to a microcontroller and, if the actual DC voltage deviates from the DC voltage encoded in the pulse-width modulation signal, the pulse-width modulation controller modulates the pulse-width modulation signal to minimize or eliminate the deviation.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: Donald Hendricks, David Nowak, Phil Springer
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Patent number: 8320489Abstract: A device, method, and computer-readable medium are provided. The device includes, but is not limited to, an antenna configured to receive a multipath signal and a processor operably coupled to the antenna to receive the multipath signal. The processor is configured to determine a training signal transmitted from a second device to create the received multipath signal; sample the received multipath signal; and determine channel coefficients based on the sampled multipath signal and the determined training signal using a mixed-norm convex optimization process, wherein the channel coefficients characterize a channel associated with the multipath signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Waheed Uz Zaman Bajwa, Akbar Muhammad Sayeed, Robert David Nowak, Jarvis Haupt
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Publication number: 20110220636Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium for controlling power applied to a heating element. A rectifier receives AC voltage supplied from an AC voltage supply and rectifies the AC voltage to DC voltage. A pulse-width modulation controller generates and transmits a pulse-width modulation signal, and a DC voltage modulator receives the DC voltage from the rectifier and the pulse-width modulation signal from the pulse-width modulation controller. Based on the pulse-width modulation signal, the DC voltage modulator supplies an analog DC voltage signal to the heating element. A feedback circuit reports the actual DC voltage applied to the heating element to a microcontroller and, if the actual DC voltage deviates from the DC voltage encoded in the pulse-width modulation signal, the pulse-width modulation controller modulates the pulse-width modulation signal to minimize or eliminate the deviation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Donald Hendricks, David Nowak, Phil Springer
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Publication number: 20110119031Abstract: Methods for adaptive data acquisition are disclosed herein. In one aspect, methods for adaptive data acquisition include performing a first sensing method on a signal having a plurality of components to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the first sensing method that are above a first threshold, performing a second sensing method on the signal components retained above a first threshold to determine the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, wherein the second sensing method is more reliable than the first sensing method at determining the likelihood that a component is not a relevant signal component, and retaining a portion of the signal components sensed using the second sensing method that are above a second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORKInventors: Rui Manuel Castro, Jarvis David Haupt, Robert David Nowak
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Patent number: 7939346Abstract: The present invention provides sensors for use in detecting the presence or absence of analytes, systems incorporating the sensors, and methods for using the sensors. The sensors include thin membranes that undergo a detectable geometry change upon exposure to an analyte. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensors are small, thin-film membranes that include a stained semiconductor bilayer, wherein an interaction between the membrane and an analyte induces a detectable change in a strain-induced curvature of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Robert H. Blick, Robert David Nowak
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Publication number: 20100215081Abstract: A device, method, and computer-readable medium are provided. The device includes, but is not limited to, an antenna configured to receive a multipath signal and a processor operably coupled to the antenna to receive the multipath signal. The processor is configured to determine a training signal transmitted from a second device to create the received multipath signal; sample the received multipath signal; and determine channel coefficients based on the sampled multipath signal and the determined training signal using a mixed-norm convex optimization process, wherein the channel coefficients characterize a channel associated with the multipath signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Waheed Uz Zaman BAJWA, Akbar Muhammad Sayeed, Robert David Nowak, Jarvis Haupt
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Publication number: 20100199968Abstract: A gas burner of a household cooking appliance is provided. The gas burner includes a burner portion, and a pedestal portion under the burner portion for elevating the burner portion above a cooktop surface of the household cooking appliance. The pedestal portion includes a base portion for mounting with the cooktop surface of the household cooking appliance, and an upper portion that interposes the base portion and the burner portion, and interfaces with the burner portion. A perimeter of the base portion has no mathematical correlation to one of a perimeter of the burner portion and a perimeter of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: BSH Home Appliances CorporationInventors: David Adams, Ben Braden, Russell Dorsten, Jonathan Grey, Donald Hendricks, Chris Hill, David Nowak, Tim Russell, Graham Sadtler, Phil Springer
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Publication number: 20080293152Abstract: The present invention provides sensors for use in detecting the presence or absence of analytes, systems incorporating the sensors, and methods for using the sensors. The sensors include thin membranes that undergo a detectable geometry change upon exposure to an analyte. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensors are small, thin-film membranes that include a stained semiconductor bilayer, wherein an interaction between the membrane and an analyte induces a detectable change in a strain-induced curvature of the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Robert H. Blick, Robert David Nowak
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Publication number: 20080041003Abstract: Engineered wood product edges are protected by applying a two part edge sealing composition to at least one edge surface. The two part edge sealing composition can improve holdout, hide, and water resistance. An edge sealing system and substrates coated with the sealing system are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: David Nowak, Shaobing Wu, Stephen LaFrance, Lawrence Kauppila
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Publication number: 20060077653Abstract: A light assembly for a refrigerator drawer includes a light source assembly, a reflector and a lens assembly keyed one to another for positioning, and secured to each other as a preassembled unit. The preassembled light assembly is snap fit into an opening in a panel of the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventors: David Nowak, Richard Herzog
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Publication number: 20060067209Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing a configurable, object-oriented, protocol-neutral interface between a physical device and a server. The method includes coupling an application gateway with the physical device, where the application gateway includes a protocol gateway module configured for physical communication with the physical device, and an object adapter module configured for virtual communication between the physical device and a client application running on a server. The method further includes configuring a service starter to launch and bind the object adapter module with the protocol gateway module, configuring the protocol gateway module to define the physical interface between the physical device and the protocol gateway, and establishing communication between the protocol gateway module and the physical device, such that the physical device is exposed as a network device on the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: Modius, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Sheehan, Jay Hartley, Stephen Clementi, David Nowak
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Publication number: 20060032298Abstract: An air filter restriction sensor assembly for use on an engine, such as a small gas engine provides a simple on/off system with remote indicating to notify the operator of the air restriction. More specifically, the air restriction in the air intake line of the engine creates a vacuum which pulls on a plunger mechanism until the mechanism contacts a switch, such as a membrane switch, and activates the switch. The switch can be electrically connected to an indicator device, such as a light-emitting diode, which is readily visible to the operator to notify the operator of the air restriction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Sean Ciesielka, James Zielinski, David Nowak
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Publication number: 20050155691Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a medium density fiberboard having a surface layer that is substantially similar to the subsurface layer. In one embodiment the method includes the step of applying a sealer composition having at least one of a release agent, bonding agent, or plasticizer to a fibermat and consolidating the fibermat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: David Nowak, Stanley Schroeder
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Publication number: 20050044871Abstract: A lighting system for dispensing units such as ice and water dispensers on refrigerators includes a paddle on a shaft for activating and deactivating the dispenser by force applied from a receptacle. The shaft is configured as a light tube. A light source is positioned above the shaft to supply light into the shaft and paddle in the non-deflected condition. A prism is provided to receive light from the light source when the paddle is depressed, and to redirect light from the light source towards a receptacle positioned for receiving ice or water dispensed by the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventor: David Nowak
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Patent number: 6704141Abstract: An ocular mounting assembly for adjustably mounting a pair of ocular devices, such as telemicroscopic loupes, to an eyeglass frame or head mount with linear and rotational adjustments, but with view angle being permanently preset in accordance with working distance. The ocular mounting assembly includes an adjustable ocular support assembly and an adjustable clamp assembly rotatably attached to the ocular support assembly. The ocular mounting assembly includes a housing and two slidable mounting arms to which the ocular devices are attached, the transverse cross-sectional shape of the housing interior and mounting arms being such that substantially all of the volume of the housing interior is consumed apart from close tolerances to facilitate the sliding motion, thus resulting in a structure which cooperates to assist in providing a substantially rigid assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: General Scientific CorporationInventors: David Nowak, Richard Kim
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Patent number: 6340228Abstract: A formable nose pad distributes the weight of eyeglasses and accessories supported by the eyeglass frames over a large area of the wearer's nose. The nose pad has two inner tabs that can be formed to fit the wearer's nose, outer tabs that can be formed to fit the undersides of the eyeglass lenses and a flange through which the nose pad is attached to the eyeglass bridge. Slotted screw holes on the flange allow for height adjustment to fit the height of the wearer's nose.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2000Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: General Scientific CorporationInventors: Thomas A. Cummings, David Nowak, Byung Jin Chang