Patents by Inventor Hamidreza Marvi
Hamidreza Marvi 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: 11828401Abstract: Various embodiments of an amphibious submersible vehicle for use in non-destructive testing of pipe interiors and walls are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the vehicle is operable for amphibious submersible operation such that pipes of various diameters can be inspected under full, partially full, and dry conditions. In another aspect, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of propellers for travel when fully or partially submerged in water and a plurality of wheels for traveling when in contact with a pipe wall or for traveling over debris. In some embodiments, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of sensors configured for imaging and navigation which enable the vehicle for pipe inspection and identification of problem areas.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Borhan Beigzadeh, Hosain Bagheri, Tae-woo Lee
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Publication number: 20230182310Abstract: Various embodiments of a bio-inspired robot operable for detecting crack and corrosion defects in tubular structures are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Ehsan Dehghan-Niri, Mahdi Ilami
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Publication number: 20230072870Abstract: Various embodiments of an amphibious submersible vehicle for use in non-destructive testing of pipe interiors and walls are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the vehicle is operable for amphibious submersible operation such that pipes of various diameters can be inspected under full, partially full, and dry conditions. In another aspect, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of propellers for travel when fully or partially submerged in water and a plurality of wheels for traveling when in contact with a pipe wall or for traveling over debris. In some embodiments, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of sensors configured for imaging and navigation which enable the vehicle for pipe inspection and identification of problem areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Borhan Beigzadeh, Hosain Bagheri, Tae-woo Lee
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Patent number: 11534255Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for controlling the shape, subdivision, recombination, movement and object manipulation of ferrofluid material in addition to pumping fluids with ferrofluid material using external electromagnetic fields are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami, Reza James Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220395332Abstract: A system and method for determining position of a steerable assembly within tissue of an animal body utilizes an elongated body structure with an implement arranged at a distal end thereof, and a premagnetized material proximate to the distal end. A signal indicative of a length of insertion of the elongated body structure into the tissue is used with a signal indicative of (i) force, strain, shape of a sensor associated with the elongated body structure and/or (ii) directionality of magnetic field applied to the premagnetized material, to determine a three-dimensional (3D) trajectory of the steerable assembly. The 3D trajectory is superimposed on a 3D model of the tissue to determine position of the steerable assembly within the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami
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Patent number: 11504854Abstract: Various embodiments of a bio-inspired robot operable for detecting crack and corrosion defects in tubular structures are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University, Arrowead CenterInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Ehsan Dehghan-Niri, Mahdi Ilami
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Patent number: 11499665Abstract: Various embodiments of an amphibious submersible vehicle for use in non-destructive testing of pipe interiors and walls are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the vehicle is operable for amphibious submersible operation such that pipes of various diameters can be inspected under full, partially full, and dry conditions. In another aspect, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of propellers for travel when fully or partially submerged in water and a plurality of wheels for traveling when in contact with a pipe wall or for traveling over debris. In some embodiments, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of sensors configured for imaging and navigation which enable the vehicle for pipe inspection and identification of problem areas.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Borhan Beigzadeh, Hosain Bagheri, Tae-woo Lee
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Publication number: 20220265379Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for controlling the shape, subdivision, recombination, movement and object manipulation of ferrofluid material in addition to pumping fluids with ferrofluid material using external electromagnetic fields are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami, Reza James Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220252091Abstract: A flow control system for three-dimensional (3D) control of fluids with a high spatiotemporal resolution using alternating magnetic fields is disclosed. This technology is applicable to many disciplines, including fluid dynamics, microfluidics, electrochemistry, metallurgy, and healthcare. In particular, the proposed technique can address challenging problems such as turbulence control, drag reduction, contactless mixing, crystal growth control, and targeted drug delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Reza Shirsavar, Mahdi Ilami
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Patent number: 11380469Abstract: Tunable electronic units and associated systems, as well as methods for tuning characteristic properties of soft electronic units (e.g., inductance, capacitance, and resistance) and fabricating soft tunable planar inductors, axial inductors, capacitors, and resistors, are provided. Disclosed systems and methods enable standardized tuning of different types of soft electronic units (e.g., including a soft inductor, capacitor, and resistor, etc.), and enable remote tuning while maintaining a tuned value without expending power. In certain embodiments, electrical properties of the soft electronic units are tuned using a mobile component (e.g., ferrofluid and iron powder) dragged with a permanent magnet inside a soft fluidic channel. This may be used for applications and devices which need to be soft and flexible, such as implantable electronics, wearable devices, and skin electronics.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami, Reza James Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220175481Abstract: A steerable assembly comprises an elongated body structure with an implement arranged at a distal end thereof, wherein a premagnetized material is arranged closer to the distal end than a proximal end, and is configured to enable steering of the implement through tissue of an animal body responsive to application of a magnetic field eternal to the body. A method for guiding passage of an implement through tissue includes altering strength and/or position of at least one magnetic field source external to an animal body to interact with and effectuate movement of a premagnetized material inserted into the animal body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami, Reza Ahmed
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Publication number: 20220143817Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated robotic device comprises electromagnetic coils, a charge storage element, at least one processor, a plurality of electrically conductive paths, optionally in combination with sensor(s), all arranged in, and/or on, an elastomeric body structure. Shape, gait, and/or electrical properties shape of a robotic device may be altered by selective actuation of one or more electromagnetic coils. Methods for fabricating and using such devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Elizabeth Skowronek, Reza James Ahmed, Mahdi Ilami
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Publication number: 20210285591Abstract: Various embodiments of an amphibious submersible vehicle for use in non-destructive testing of pipe interiors and walls are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the vehicle is operable for amphibious submersible operation such that pipes of various diameters can be inspected under full, partially full, and dry conditions. In another aspect, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of propellers for travel when fully or partially submerged in water and a plurality of wheels for traveling when in contact with a pipe wall or for traveling over debris. In some embodiments, the vehicle is equipped with a plurality of sensors configured for imaging and navigation which enable the vehicle for pipe inspection and identification of problem areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Borhan Beigzadeh, Hosain Bagheri, Tae-woo Lee
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Publication number: 20210156108Abstract: Various embodiments of a multi-modal screw propelled excavation craft operable for excavating a material as the craft is propelled along a surface are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Andrew Thoesen, Marko Green, Justin Martia
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Publication number: 20200324415Abstract: Various embodiments of a bio-inspired robot operable for detecting crack and corrosion defects in tubular structures are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State UniversityInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Ehsan Dehghan-Niri, Mahdi Ilami
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Publication number: 20200286657Abstract: Tunable electronic units and associated systems, as well as methods for tuning characteristic properties of soft electronic units (e.g., inductance, capacitance, and resistance) and fabricating soft tunable planar inductors, axial inductors, capacitors, and resistors, are provided. Disclosed systems and methods enable standardized tuning of different types of soft electronic units (e.g., including a soft inductor, capacitor, and resistor, etc.), and enable remote tuning while maintaining a tuned value without expending power. In certain embodiments, electrical properties of the soft electronic units are tuned using a mobile component (e.g., ferrofluid and iron powder) dragged with a permanent magnet inside a soft fluidic channel. This may be used for applications and devices which need to be soft and flexible, such as implantable electronics, wearable devices, and skin electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Hamidreza Marvi, Mahdi Ilami, Reza James Ahmed