Patents by Inventor Ian A. Maxwell
Ian A. Maxwell 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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Publication number: 20240042228Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Patent number: 11819706Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Publication number: 20220176142Abstract: A TMS device may include treatment coils and ferromagnetic components that are configured to be disposed proximate to corresponding ones of the treatment coils. The treatment coils and ferromagnetic components of the TMS device may cooperatively generate a magnetic field that exhibits one or more characteristics that differ from those of a magnetic field that is generated by the treatment coils alone. For example, the magnetic field may exhibit lower induced electrical stimulation intensity in the cranial nerves, while substantially maintaining a penetration depth into the subject's brain. In another example, the magnetic field may exhibit increased penetration depth into the subject's brain, while substantially maintaining induced electrical stimulation intensity in the cranial nerves. The TMS device may be configured to be adjustable and/or reconfigurable, for instance with respect to the anatomy of a subject (e.g., to the shape of the subject's head).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Mark Edward Riehl, Ian Maxwell Shipway
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Publication number: 20210205631Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Patent number: 11035961Abstract: A method for Real Time Kinematic satellite positioning includes receiving navigation satellite carrier signals, receiving phase correction signals from a reference station, calculating a set of integer phase ambiguities from double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase, and calculating a relative position of the mobile receiver from the set of integer phase ambiguities and the double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Swift Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Ian Maxwell Horn, Fergus MacPherson Noble
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Patent number: 10981015Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Publication number: 20200271795Abstract: A method for Real Time Kinematic satellite positioning includes receiving navigation satellite carrier signals, receiving phase correction signals from a reference station, calculating a set of integer phase ambiguities from double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase, and calculating a relative position of the mobile receiver from the set of integer phase ambiguities and the double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Ian Maxwell Horn, Fergus MacPherson Noble
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Patent number: 10627527Abstract: A method for Real Time Kinematic satellite positioning includes receiving navigation satellite carrier signals, receiving phase correction signals from a reference station, calculating a set of integer phase ambiguities from double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase, and calculating a relative position of the mobile receiver from the set of integer phase ambiguities and the double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Swift Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Ian Maxwell Horn, Fergus MacPherson Noble
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Publication number: 20200050534Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for detecting system errors. One of the methods includes collecting an event log for the execution that identifies automated interactions with the application performed by an application testing agent; storing the event log in one or more content storage devices; storing event tracking data captured by a third party system during the automated interaction; comparing the first parameter types with the second parameter types to determine whether expected parameter types from the first parameter types are included in the second parameter types; comparing the corresponding first parameter values with the corresponding second parameter values for the same parameter type to determine whether the corresponding values are the same; and detecting a software error in one or more of the application, the third party system, or the event collection apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Shing Franky Sze, Ian Harrington Blakley, Ian Maxwell Barefoot, Shaoqing Yang
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Patent number: 10343801Abstract: A method of sealing a peelable lid (2) to a flange (4) provided within a metal can body (1) which involves inserting an induction coil (6) into the can body to primarily heat the sealing surface (5) of the flange, while keeping the exterior wall of the can relatively cool to avoid tin reflow and decoration degradation of the exterior wall. The induction coil is subsequently removed from the can body and a peelable lid applied to the flange, whereby residual heat in the flange aids the sealing of the lid to the flange, e.g. by allowing activation of a bonding material.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ian Maxwell, John Pawel Bilko, Florian Christian Gregory Combe
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Publication number: 20190111273Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Publication number: 20190035162Abstract: Computer-implemented tool boxes and related methods are described. An exemplar computer-implemented method includes: (1) displaying a representation of template 3-D shape of an object for design on a device having a touch-sensitive display, the object for design having one or more modifiable features; (2) selecting a feature for modification by detecting a touch gesture input that comprises the touch of a finger or a pointing device on the relevant part of the image displayed on the touch-sensitive display; (3) modifying the feature once selected by repeated touch gestures on the relevant part of the image, wherein the touch gestures are used to select one of colour, size of any of the x,y,z dimensions, shape, radius, any other size related dimension, shape, orientation or position with respect to other objects; and (4) visually displaying the options available for selection in relation to one of colour, size, shape, orientation or position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: MXX1 Holdings Pty LtdInventor: Ian Maxwell
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Patent number: 10183172Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for monitoring a magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation may be provided. A system for monitoring a pulsing magnetic field related to magnetic stimulation therapy may include a magnetic stimulation component, a sensor, and a processor. The magnetic stimulation component may be configured to generate the pulsing magnetic field for the magnetic stimulation therapy. The sensor may be configured to generate a signal associated with the pulsing magnetic field. The processor may be configured to estimate a first characteristic associated with a first peak of the signal, estimate a second characteristic associated with a second peak of the signal, and determine a third characteristic of the signal based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic. The processor may be configured to determine whether a failure occurred based on the third characteristic of the signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: NEURONETICS, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Ian Maxwell Shipway, Mark Edward Riehl, Ravi Pillutla
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Publication number: 20190002146Abstract: A method of sealing a peelable lid (2) to a flange (4) provided within a metal can body (1) which involves inserting an induction coil (6) into the can body to primarily heat the sealing surface (5) of the flange, whilst keeping the exterior wall of the can relatively cool to avoid tin reflow and decoration degradation of the exterior wall. The induction coil is subsequently removed from the can body and a peelable lid applied to the flange, whereby residual heat in the flange aids the sealing of the lid to the flange, e.g. by allowing activation of a bonding material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Ian Maxwell, John Pawel Bilko, Florian Christian Gregory Combe
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Publication number: 20180246221Abstract: A method for Real Time Kinematic satellite positioning includes receiving navigation satellite carrier signals, receiving phase correction signals from a reference station, calculating a set of integer phase ambiguities from double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase, and calculating a relative position of the mobile receiver from the set of integer phase ambiguities and the double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Ian Maxwell Horn, Fergus MacPherson Noble
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Patent number: 10040588Abstract: A method of sealing a peelable lid (2) to a flange (4) provided within a metal can body (1) which involves inserting an induction coil (6) into the can body to primarily heat the sealing surface (5) of the flange, while keeping the exterior wall of the can relatively cool to avoid tin reflow and decoration degradation of the exterior wall. The induction coil is subsequently removed from the can body and a peelable lid applied to the flange, whereby residual heat in the flange aids the sealing of the lid to the flange, e.g. by allowing activation of a bonding material.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventors: Ian Maxwell, John Pawel Bilko, Florian Christian Gregory Combe
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Patent number: 9933528Abstract: A method for Real Time Kinematic satellite positioning includes receiving navigation satellite carrier signals, receiving phase correction signals from a reference station, calculating a set of integer phase ambiguities from double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase, and calculating a relative position of the mobile receiver from the set of integer phase ambiguities and the double-differenced measurements of pseudo-range and phase.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Swift Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Ian Maxwell Horn, Fergus MacPherson Noble
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Publication number: 20180071544Abstract: A TMS device may include treatment coils and ferromagnetic components that are configured to be disposed proximate to corresponding ones of the treatment coils. The treatment coils and ferromagnetic components of the TMS device may cooperatively generate a magnetic field that exhibits one or more characteristics that differ from those of a magnetic field that is generated by the treatment coils alone. For example, the magnetic field may exhibit lower induced electrical stimulation intensity in the cranial nerves, while substantially maintaining a penetration depth into the subject's brain. In another example, the magnetic field may exhibit increased penetration depth into the subject's brain, while substantially maintaining induced electrical stimulation intensity in the cranial nerves. The TMS device may be configured to be adjustable and/or reconfigurable, for instance with respect to the anatomy of a subject (e.g., to the shape of the subject's head).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Neuronetics, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Marc Ghiron, Mark Edward Riehl, Ian Maxwell Shipway
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Patent number: 9895737Abstract: A can for packaging food, comprising a metal can body and a diaphragm lid (16) formed of lidding material which comprises a multilayer structure with at least an aluminum layer of from 6 to 90 microns thickness and a bond layer for fixing the lid (16) directly to the can body. One method for forming the can forms the lidding material by using an outwardly extending curl (20) at one end of the metal can body as the draw die. Lidding material which is carried by the body maker punch is drawn around the curl of the can body draw die so as to form the lidding material into a cup shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas James Caunter, Tanya Ruth Gledhill, Ian Maxwell, Maurice Riviere
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Patent number: D810327Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Inventor: Ian Maxwell Roth