Patents by Inventor Greg S. Shaw
Greg S. Shaw 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: 10959632Abstract: The present invention is directed to a physiological recording device, or other types of sensors to detect a biopotential, and more particularly, a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The invention is further directed to the configurations of structures on the physiological recording electrode's lower surface. The structures having a length, width, and height, which are capable, at least in part, of transmitting an electric potential from the skin which can be measured. The structures may or may not limit the depth of application, and/or anchor the electrode or other device during normal application, and/or allow for uniform application of the electrode or other device over unprepared skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Matthew Birch, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 10820821Abstract: The present invention is directed to a physiological recording device, or other types of sensors to detect a biopotential, and more particularly, a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The invention is further directed to the configurations of structures on the physiological recording electrode's lower surface. The structures having a length, width, and height, which are capable, at least in part, of transmitting an electric potential from the skin which can be measured. The structures may or may not limit the depth of application, and/or anchor the electrode or other device during normal application, and/or allow for uniform application of the electrode or other device over unprepared skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Matthew Birch, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 10588530Abstract: The present invention is directed to a physiological recording device, or other types of sensors to detect a biopotential, and more particularly, a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The invention is further directed to the configurations of structures on the physiological recording electrode's lower surface. The structures having a length, width, and height, which are capable, at least in part, of transmitting an electric potential from the skin which can be measured. The structures may or may not limit the depth of application, and/or anchor the electrode or other device during normal application, and/or allow for uniform application of the electrode or other device over unprepared skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Matthew Birch, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 10184804Abstract: A sensor interface or network of interfaces utilizes high-temperature electronics to operate at elevated temperatures for applications that include aircraft and automobile engines, vehicle frames, refineries, nuclear and chemical production plants, and in downhole drilling for petroleum and natural gas. The interface or network provide connectors for a variety of sensors with analog and digital outputs, and can in turn provide data to an automated electronic control system or a monitor. Because the sensor interface may be placed in so-called “hot zones” nearer to the sensors being monitored than other systems that use conventional electronics, the sensor interface can increase noise immunity, increase reliability, decrease cost, reduce weight, and increase space.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Willett, Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 9763590Abstract: The present invention is directed to a physiological recording device, or other types of sensors to detect a biopotential, and more particularly, a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The invention is further directed to the configurations of structures on the physiological recording electrode's lower surface. The structures having a length, width, and height, which are capable, at least in part, of transmitting an electric potential from the skin which can be measured. The structures may or may not limit the depth of application, and/or anchor the electrode or other device during normal application, and/or allow for uniform application of the electrode or other device over unprepared skin.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Matthew Birch, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 9624836Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Orbital Research IncInventors: Greg S Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C Willett, Frederick J Lisy
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Patent number: 9579055Abstract: An apparatus for measuring biopotential signals comprises a plurality of electrodes embedded or affixed to a wearable worn about the torso of a pregnant subject, enabling the non-invasive acquisition of electrocardiographic signals and the extraction of separate fetal and maternal electrocardiographic signals therefrom. The wearable is stretchable or adjustable to accommodate any maternal body habitus and can advantageously employ dry physiologic electrodes to eliminate the step of skin preparation and provide longer-term monitoring that is also both more convenient and more comfortable.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron T. Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Jessica M. Moore, Douglas Wajda
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Patent number: 9157392Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C Willett, Frederick J Lisy
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Patent number: 8656785Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensor comprising multiple flexible diaphragms to which are affixed, within which are embedded, or which themselves constitute part of transducer elements that are connected together electrically, providing greater sensitivity and allowing the diaphragms to be made smaller, thereby increasing burst pressure to operating pressure ratio. This multi-diaphragm pressure sensor can therefore be used to accurately measure small changes in dynamic pressure in a fluid of overall high static pressure, for example, in a flow inventory control system as may be used in a fire suppression system, or for control of nuclear reactor systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventor: Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 8544335Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S. Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C. Willet, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 8428682Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device, which can be attached to a subject's skin with an adhesive collar. The device can be a sensor, an actuator or a marker. Preferably, the device is a sensor, and more preferably in the form of a wet or dry electrode sensor, and most preferably, a dry electrode sensor. The invention is used to attach the device to a subject's prepared or unprepared skin so that the device can remain attached to the subject for an extended period of time with minimal skin irritation, breakdown, or re-application, and preferably with no skin irritation, breakdown, or re-application.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Brian M. Kolkowski
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Patent number: 8201330Abstract: The present invention is directed to a physiological recording device, or other types of sensors to detect a biopotential, and more particularly, a physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The invention is further directed to the configurations of structures on the physiological recording electrode's lower surface. The structures having a length, width, and height, which are capable, at least in part, of transmitting an electric potential from the skin which can be measured. The structures may or may not limit the depth of application, and/or anchor the electrode or other device during normal application, and/or allow for uniform application of the electrode or other device over unprepared skin.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Orbital Research IncInventors: Aaron Rood, Greg S. Shaw, Matthew Birch, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 8176803Abstract: The present invention is a sensor interface or network of interfaces that utilizes high-temperature electronics to operate at elevated temperatures for applications that include but are not limited to aircraft and automobile engines, vehicle frames, refineries, nuclear and chemical production plants, and in downhole drilling for petroleum and natural gas. The interface or network provide connectors for a variety of sensors with analog and digital outputs, and can in turn provide data to an automated electronic control system or a monitor. Because the sensor interface may be placed in so-called “hot zones” nearer to the sensors being monitored than other systems that use conventional electronics, the sensor interface can increase noise immunity, increase reliability, decrease cost, reduce weight, and increase space.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Michael Willett, Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 8122769Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensor comprising multiple flexible diaphragms to which are affixed, within which are embedded, or which themselves constitute part of transducer elements that are connected together electrically, providing greater sensitivity and allowing the diaphragms to be made smaller, thereby increasing burst pressure to operating pressure ratio. This multi-diaphragm pressure sensor can therefore be used to accurately measure small changes in dynamic pressure in a fluid of overall high static pressure, for example, in a flow inventory control system as may be used in a fire suppression system, or for control of nuclear reactor systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Orbital Research, IncInventor: Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 8006564Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S. Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Michael C. Willett, Frederick J. Lisy
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Patent number: 7806001Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensor comprising multiple flexible diaphragms to which are affixed, within which are embedded, or which themselves constitute part of transducer elements that are connected together electrically, providing greater sensitivity and allowing the diaphragms to be made smaller, thereby increasing burst pressure to operating pressure ratio. This multi-diaphragm pressure sensor can therefore be used to accurately measure small changes in dynamic pressure in a fluid of overall high static pressure, for example, in a flow inventory control system as may be used in a fire suppression system, or for control of nuclear reactor systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventor: Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 7258015Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining both pressures and temperatures in a high temperature environment. The present invention also relates to a method of determining temperatures about a pressure-sensing element using a bi-functional heater. In addition, the present invention preferably relates to a pressure sensor with the pressure-sensing element and a heating element both integrated into the sensor's packaging, preferably onto the diaphragm of the pressure sensor, and particularly to such a pressure sensor capable of operating at high or elevated temperatures, and even more particularly to such a pressure sensor wherein the heating element is capable of both heating, at least in part, the pressure-sensing element and monitoring the temperature of the application area. Preferably, the pressure-sensing element is formed from shape memory alloy (SMA) materials that can be used at high or elevated temperatures as a pressure sensor with high sensitivity.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Orbital Research Inc.Inventors: Greg S. Shaw, Troy Prince, Joseph Snyder, Mike Willett, Frederick Lisy
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Patent number: 6354839Abstract: A refreshable Braille display comprising a plurality of Braille dots that extend and retract arranged in Braille characters such that the Braille dots are operable as a personal computer monitor allowing a blind person to discern the information displayed thereon by reading the Braille characters formed by the extended Braille dots. At least one microelectromechanical device operably connects to the Braille dots such that the Braille dots retract and extend based upon the operation of the microelectromechanical device.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1998Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Orbital Research, Inc.Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Frederick J. Lisy, Troy S. Prince, Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 6238819Abstract: A metal foam support, plus an electrode comprising same, as well as methods of making both, are disclosed, in which there is provided for both the support and the electrode a metal foam member with at least one stacked edge. The stacked edge has a plurality of layers to which a metal connection tab member can be secured. Such an electrode can serve as a negative electrode for a secondary battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Stork, N.V.Inventors: Michael F. Cahill, Greg S. Shaw
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Patent number: 5755408Abstract: A fluid flow control device, comprising a flow surface over which a fluid flows, a flow effect means located on the flow surface and operated by pressure such that the flow effect means improves the flow characteristics of the flow surface, pressure supply means to operate the flow effect means and at least one microelectromechanical system ("MEMS") valve means which controls the flow effect means by controlling the supply of pressure to the flow effect means from the pressure supply means.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1995Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Inventors: Robert N. Schmidt, Greg S. Shaw