Patents by Inventor Eric Ward
Eric Ward 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: 12502100Abstract: An assembly and a method is described. The assembly includes a platform, a motive source, a sensor, a controller and a computerized system. The computerized system has logic configured to cause a processor to send a signal to the controller to cause the motive source to move the platform through at least a portion of a range of inclination angles and to receive data indicating at least one of muscle activity, movement, and ground reaction force applied to the platform at a determined angle, and to cause the processor to analyze the data to determine an orthotic angle for a user's foot.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 23, 2025Inventors: Eric Ward, Keith Clark
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Patent number: 12446831Abstract: Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 21, 2025Assignee: Konamite LimitedInventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
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Patent number: 12124253Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to filter restriction indicator (100) for a filtration system. In an embodiment, a filter restriction indicator (100) can have an electronics control cartridge (800) including an internal spacer frame (304), a first circuit board (346), a second circuit board (302) disposed over the first circuit board (346), and a pressure sensor (336) in electrical communication with the first circuit board (346). A filter fluid tube (318) defines a filter fluid channel (348) in fluid communication with the pressure sensor (336). The internal spacer frame (304) can secure the first circuit board (346) at a fixed distance from the second circuit board (302). A lower housing (108) defines an ambient pressure port (310). A cap (102) defines an interior volume (332) into which the electronics control cartridge fits (800).Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Isaac Laffey, Danny W. Miller, Eric Ward, Michael Lockert, David Gutman, Mathijs Verstraete, Johnny Craessaerts
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Publication number: 20240261129Abstract: Orthotic shoes and methods for making orthotic shoes and components of the same are disclosed, including a method comprising forming an opening between an upper portion and a lower portion of a base member of a shoe, the opening extending along a side of the intermediate member; positioning an orthotic wedge having a predetermined orthotic angle within the opening of the base member; and securing the orthotic wedge to the upper portion and the lower portion. The method may further include determining or receiving the orthotic angle and forming or selecting the orthotic wedge based on the orthotic angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20230065268Abstract: A power capacitor includes a body that defines an interior space; and at least one capacitive device in the interior space. The capacitive device includes a first electrode; and a second electrode separated from the second electrode. The power capacitor also includes a dielectric nanofluid in the interior space and between the first electrode and the second electrode, the dielectric nanofluid including: a base dielectric fluid; and nanoparticles dispersed in the base dielectric fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Mojtaba Rahimabady, Chao Li, Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20220155774Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to filter restriction indicator (100) for a filtration system. In an embodiment, a filter restriction indicator (100) can have an electronics control cartridge (800) including an internal spacer frame (304), a first circuit board (346), a second circuit board (302) disposed over the first circuit board (346), and a pressure sensor (336) in electrical communication with the first circuit board (346). A filter fluid tube (318) defines a filter fluid channel (348) in fluid communication with the pressure sensor (336). The internal spacer frame (304) can secure the first circuit board (346) at a fixed distance from the second circuit board (302). A lower housing (108) defines an ambient pressure port (310). A cap (102) defines an interior volume (332) into which the electronics control cartridge fits (800).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Isaac Laffey, Danny W. Miller, Eric Ward, Michael Lockert, David Gutman, Mathijs Verstraete, Johnny Craessaerts
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Publication number: 20210352971Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20210093229Abstract: An assembly and a method is described. The assembly includes a platform, a motive source, a sensor, a controller and a computerized system. The computerized system has logic configured to cause a processor to send a signal to the controller to cause the motive source to move the platform through at least a portion of a range of inclination angles and to receive data indicating at least one of muscle activity, movement, and ground reaction force applied to the platform at a determined angle, and to cause the processor to analyze the data to determine an orthotic angle for a user's foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Eric Ward, Keith Clark
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Patent number: 10856588Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20190313974Abstract: Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: WAVEFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert BRUCE, David KREITLOW, Isaac FEDERIUK, Ryan POLCIN, Dennis SLOMSKI, Eric WARD, Mihai RESCH
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Patent number: 10376213Abstract: Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: WAVEFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
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Publication number: 20190191786Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventor: Eric Ward
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Patent number: 10251429Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20180235289Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Eric Ward
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Patent number: 9968141Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Purdue Research FoundationInventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20170079559Abstract: A foot geometry data collection system captures geometric data of a subject's foot revealing deviations in Varus and Valgus throughout dorsiflexion and abduction range of motion. The system places the foot into a suspended state of load such that the musculature and bones of the foot interact to convey forces to the ankle and knee yet constrain the ankle and knee to remain aligned in a neutral configuration so as to reveal to any Varus or Valgus deviations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: The Foot FoundationInventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20170081115Abstract: A device for supporting a removable door header, the removable door header being part of a container, is described. The device comprises attachment means for attaching the device to a door of the container and support means for supporting the removable door header when the device is attached to the door. In a preferred embodiment the device slots onto the upper edge of the door. A method of using the device to remove a removable door header from a container is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: ANDY HOPKINS, MARTIN SAINT, IAN ROSCOE, ERIC WARD
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Publication number: 20160050984Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments. The invention provides a wearable garment that is configured to integrate a sensing device into the garment. The garment is configured to counter-balance weight of a sample device, thereby evenly distributing weight about the garment. It may also be configured to releasably hold a sensing device, to retain components of the sensing device to the garment, and to position a distal end of the sampling device within a personal breathing zone of a wearer. In this manner, the invention provides a garment that seamlessly integrates the sensing device into the garment, is ergonomically balanced, and ensures that samples are consistently measured in the personal breathing zone of individuals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Eric Ward
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Publication number: 20100331642Abstract: Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ISENSE CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
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Publication number: 20080078005Abstract: The instant disclosure describes the application of genetic engineering techniques to produce cellulase in plants. Cellulase coding sequences operably linked to promoters active in plants may be transformed into the nuclear genome and/or the plastid genome of a plant. As cellulases may be toxic to plants, chemically-inducible or wound-inducible promoters may be employed. Additionally, the expressed cellulases may be targeted to vacuoles or other cellular organelles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Edouard Lebel, Peter Heifetz, Eric Ward, Scott Uknes