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).

  • Patent number: 12502100
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Ward, Keith Clark
  • Patent number: 12446831
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Konamite Limited
    Inventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
  • Patent number: 12124253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Isaac Laffey, Danny W. Miller, Eric Ward, Michael Lockert, David Gutman, Mathijs Verstraete, Johnny Craessaerts
  • Publication number: 20240261129
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20230065268
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Mojtaba Rahimabady, Chao Li, Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20220155774
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Isaac Laffey, Danny W. Miller, Eric Ward, Michael Lockert, David Gutman, Mathijs Verstraete, Johnny Craessaerts
  • Publication number: 20210352971
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20210093229
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Ward, Keith Clark
  • Patent number: 10856588
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20190313974
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: WAVEFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert BRUCE, David KREITLOW, Isaac FEDERIUK, Ryan POLCIN, Dennis SLOMSKI, Eric WARD, Mihai RESCH
  • Patent number: 10376213
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: WAVEFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
  • Publication number: 20190191786
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Patent number: 10251429
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20180235289
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Patent number: 9968141
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to sensing garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20170079559
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: The Foot Foundation
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20170081115
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: ANDY HOPKINS, MARTIN SAINT, IAN ROSCOE, ERIC WARD
  • Publication number: 20160050984
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Eric Ward
  • Publication number: 20100331642
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: ISENSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Bruce, David Kreitlow, Isaac Federiuk, Ryan Polcin, Dennis Slomski, Eric Ward, Mihai Resch
  • Publication number: 20080078005
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Edouard Lebel, Peter Heifetz, Eric Ward, Scott Uknes