Patents by Inventor Eric C. Hale

Eric C. Hale 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).

  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR USING BIOMARKERS WHICH PREDICT SUSCEPTIBILITY TO CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION
    Publication number: 20240091280
    Abstract: This document relates to biomarkers of gut microbiota dysbiosis. Bacteria that are increased or decreased in gut microbiota dysbiosis can be used as biomarkers to predict dysbiosis in patients with diarrhea and/or to predict susceptibility to Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). In addition, provided herein are compositions including at least three bacteria that are decreased in gut microbiota dysbiosis which can be used, for example, to restore heathy gut microbiota (e.g., by probiotic or by fecal microbiota transplant) to treat CDI.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Purna C. Kashyap, Eric J. Battaglioli, Vanessa L. Hale
  • THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200259062
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
  • Thermoelectric devices and systems
    Patent number: 10580955
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
  • THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200028057
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
  • Thermoelectric devices and systems
    Patent number: 10290796
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
  • Adjustable mounting clip and system using same
    Patent number: 10126635
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170365766
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides wearable electronic devices with thermoelectric devices. The wearable electronic device may comprise a user interface for displaying information to a user. The thermoelectric device may comprise a heat collecting unit, a thermoelectric element, and a heat expelling unit. During use, the thermoelectric element may generate power upon the flow of thermal energy from the heat collecting unit, across the thermoelectric element, and to the heat expelling unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles
  • Adjustable Mounting Clip And System Using Same
    Publication number: 20170293208
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Adjustable mounting clip and system using same
    Patent number: 9618153
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Adjustable Mounting Clip And System Using Same
    Publication number: 20160153608
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Adjustable mounting clip and system using same
    Patent number: 9103487
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Hinge Using Composite Materials
    Publication number: 20150173219
    Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Multi-function retractor body, adjustable strap, and camera mounting system using same
    Patent number: 8950956
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a versatile retractable strap assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be used in a variety of configurations. The strap resides in a retractor and is adapted to be used as a wrist strap or a neck strap, and the assembly may also be mounted onto a tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: DayMen US, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Ethan Yao, Heidi Serene Farrell, Fred Italo Polito
  • Device case and mounting apparatus
    Patent number: 8800763
    Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Adjustable Mounting Clip And System Using Same
    Publication number: 20140097306
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting clip for an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone or smart phone. The mounting clip may be adapted to be supported by a flexible support apparatus, such as a tripod. The mounting clip may support a variety of electronic device types with an automatically adjusting variable device receiver. The mounting clip may be adapted to retract into a compact stowed position when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Eric C. Hale, Noah Balmer, David Yao
  • Device Case and Mounting Apparatus With Flexible Support Legs
    Publication number: 20120019113
    Abstract: A support case with flexible support legs for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configuration with the use of the flexible supports. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. The support legs may also be used as gripping arms and wrapped around items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Device Case and Mounting Apparatus
    Publication number: 20120018324
    Abstract: A multi-function case and support for an electronic device, such as a tablet computer. The case may be adapted to support the tablet in a variety of configurations, such as similar to a laptop computer configuration, and as a raised support. The case may also protect the electronic device from rough contact and other wear. In the raised support configuration, the case and support may be adapted to allow for rotation of the tablet from a landscape to a portrait attitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Headlamp and Lantern System
    Publication number: 20120008309
    Abstract: A combination headlamp and lantern adapted to allow multiple uses of the same equipment in a variety of ways. In some aspects, the system performs as a lantern, such as a small lantern which may be used when camping, and which may be used suspended in a tent. In some aspects, the system performs as a headlamp, which may be used worn on the head when walking at night, for example. In some aspects, the lantern is mounted on a tripod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Ball tripod
    Patent number: D723091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Daymen US, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric C. Hale
  • Thermoelectric smartwatch
    Patent number: D819627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: MATRIX INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Akram I. Boukai, Douglas W. Tham, Haifan Liang, Eric C. Hale, Gregory L. Kress, Scott A. Steber, Brentley M. Wiles, Michael Chiasson