Patents by Inventor Douglas R. Oudekerk
Douglas R. Oudekerk 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: 9655787Abstract: A stacked moisture sensing device and urinary continence monitoring system are disclosed. The stacked moisture sensing device has at least a first media-sensor arrangement adjacent to a second media-sensor arrangement. In one embodiment, each of the media-sensor arrangements has a media layer with a first face, a second face and a side edge that extends between the faces wherein the media layers have differing hydrophilicities. Embedded in each media layer is a moisture sensor which can be a wired type tensor or a wireless RFID type sensor. The stacked moisture sensing device can be used in a variety of applications, such as for use in urinary continence monitoring and for use in shipping containers. In urinary continence monitoring applications, a data collection unit can be provided to acquire data from the sensors, which are located in an absorbent undergarment. Methods for locating the sensors within the absorbent undergarment are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Patent number: 9591998Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Covenant Ministries of Benevolence Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Publication number: 20160302696Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Patent number: 9408558Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Covenant Ministries of Benevolence Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Publication number: 20160081590Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Patent number: 9232911Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceInventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Publication number: 20140094717Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicants: Covenant Ministries of Benevolence Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Patent number: 8628485Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignees: Covenant Ministries of Benevolence Inc.Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Publication number: 20120130330Abstract: A stacked moisture sensing device and urinary continence monitoring system are disclosed. The stacked moisture sensing device has at least a first media-sensor arrangement adjacent to a second media-sensor arrangement. In one embodiment, each of the media-sensor arrangements has a media layer with a first face, a second face and a side edge that extends between the faces wherein the media layers have differing hydrophilicities. Embedded in each media layer is a moisture sensor which can be a wired type tensor or a wireless RFD type sensor. The stacked moisture sensing device can be used in a variety of applications, such as for use in urinary continence monitoring and for use in shipping containers. In urinary continence monitoring applications, a data collection unit can be provided to acquire data from the sensors, which are located in an absorbent undergarment. Methods for locating the sensors within the absorbent undergarment are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karia M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Publication number: 20120035509Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the gait of an individual are disclosed. The disclosed systems and methods can be configured to acquire data from a first array and a second array of sensors that are configured to be placed in a left and/or right shoe, respectively. The acquired data can be collected or separated into at least two separate gait phases for each array, compared to a baseline condition for each gait phase and categorized into one of at least two uniformity categories for each gait phase. Examples of collected and/or calculated data include pressure values, shear stress values and torque values. The analysis can be focused on both feet of a person, or focused on one foot. A graphical output showing at least one entire gait cycle based on the uniformity categories can then be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Richard R. Wilson, Douglas R. Oudekerk, Douglas P. Wilson, Karla M. Fogel, Rebecca Neth Townsend
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Patent number: 7743640Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for testing a helmet comprising the steps of: placing a strike helmet on a first headform; placing a target helmet on a second headform, colliding the strike helmet against the target helmet; and measuring the acceleration of the second headform caused by the collision. In a second embodiment, an apparatus for testing a helmet comprising: a strike helmet placed on a first headform; a target helmet placed on a second headform; a motion device for moving the strike helmet to collide with the target helmet.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventors: John Karl Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk
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Patent number: 7603802Abstract: In one embodiment, a display comprising: a sleeve having a first guide; a movable member that moves in relation to the sleeve, the movable member having a second guide; and a slider slidably secured to the first guide and slidably secured to the second guide; whereby movement of the member causes the first guide and the second guide to cooperate in directing movement of the slider. In another embodiment, a display comprising: a sheet having a front side and a back side; a rotatable member positioned on the front side' of the sheet; a wheel positioned on the back side of the sheet; a shaft extending through the sheet, the shaft joining the rotatable member to the wheel; and a member slidable in relation to the sheet and to the wheel, the member having a surface for contacting the wheel and causing the wheel and the rotatable member to rotate when the member slides.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Inventors: Douglas R. Oudekerk, John K. Lampe
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Publication number: 20080256685Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for testing a helmet comprising the steps of: placing a strike helmet on a first headform; placing a target helmet on a second headform, colliding the strike helmet against the target helmet; and measuring the acceleration of the second headform caused by the collision. In a second embodiment, an apparatus for testing a helmet comprising: a strike helmet placed on a first headform; a target helmet placed on a second headform; a motion device for moving the strike helmet to collide with the target helmet. In a third embodiment, a helmet comprising: a shell having a zone of a greater rigidity; having a zone of a lesser rigidity; wherein the zone of lesser rigidity covers a portion of the frontal bone of a wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: John Karl Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk
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Publication number: 20080006654Abstract: The invention can be a device for dispensing flowable materials such as caulk. A first embodiment comprises a cartridge and a dispenser with a drive mechanism for advancing a pusher forward, the drive mechanism having at least one fulcrum positioned forward of the pusher during operation of the dispenser. A second embodiment comprises a cartridge and a dispenser having a cutter that cuts a slit in a wall of the cartridge for purposes of dispensing a flowable material. A third embodiment comprises a dispenser having a drive mechanism with a winch for driving the dispensing of a flowable material from a cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: John K. Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk
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Publication number: 20070183836Abstract: In a first embodiment, an applicator comprising: a receptacle having walls that form an interior and an exterior, having a projection extending from at least one wall into the interior and toward an opening in the receptacle; a fluid contained in the receptacle; a barrier having a first side and a second side with the first side affixed to the receptacle to seal the opening; and a pad permanently affixed to the second side of the barrier. In a second, embodiment, a method for releasing fluid from an applicator comprising the steps of: applying force to an exterior surface of a receptacle; forcing a projection extending from the wall of the receptacle into a barrier, which barrier seals an opening in the receptacle; causing a rupture in the barrier with the projection; releasing a fluid through the rupture into a pad permanently affixed to the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: John K. Lampe, Douglas R. Oudekerk