Patents by Inventor James C. Beck

James C. Beck 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: 11944279
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a swab device, system, and method are provided for measuring and assessing saliva flow in the mouth of a person. In one embodiment, a system includes a swab device and a measuring device. The swab device includes a handle portion and a swab portion, the handle portion being elongated to extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The swab portion is coupled to a distal portion of the handle portion and is sized and configured to collect saliva from the mouth. The measuring device is sized and configured to measure an amount of the saliva collected with the swab portion, the measuring device including a nesting portion integrated therewith. Such nesting portion of the measuring device is sized and configured to receive the proximal end of the handle portion of the swab device to measure the saliva collected therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BOKA SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Grant J. Donovan, Jeffrey A. Stern, Ryan C. Patterson, James A. Malmstrom, Kent F. Beck, Scott D. Miles
  • Publication number: 20190343461
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless physiological sensor patches and systems which incorporate these patches. The systems and methods utilize a structure where the processing is distributed asymmetrically on the two or more types of ASIC chips that are designed to work together. The invention also relates to systems comprising two or more ASIC chips designed for use in physiological sensing wherein the ASIC chips are designed to work together to achieve high wireless link reliability/security, low power dissipation, compactness, low cost and support a variety of sensors for sensing various physiological parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Surendar MAGAR, Venkateswara Rao SATTIRAJU, Ali NIKNEJAD, Louis YUN, James C. BECK
  • Publication number: 20190125266
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless physiological sensor patches and systems which incorporate these patches. The systems and methods utilize a structure where the processing is distributed asymmetrically on the two or more types of ASIC chips that are designed to work together. The invention also relates to systems comprising two or more ASIC chips designed for use in physiological sensing wherein the ASIC chips are designed to work together to achieve high wireless link reliability/security, low power dissipation, compactness, low cost and support a variety of sensors for sensing various physiological parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: SURENDAR MAGAR, VENKATESWARA RAO SATTIRAJU, ALI NIKNEJAD, LOUIS YUN, JAMES C. BECK
  • Publication number: 20190104992
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless physiological sensor patches and systems which incorporate these patches. The systems and methods utilize a structure where the processing is distributed asymmetrically on the two or more types of ASIC chips that are designed to work together. The invention also relates to systems comprising two or more ASIC chips designed for use in physiological sensing wherein the ASIC chips are designed to work together to achieve high wireless link reliability/security, low power dissipation, compactness, low cost and support a variety of sensors for sensing various physiological parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: SURENDAR MAGAR, VENKATESWARA RAO SATTIRAJU, ALI NIKNEJAD, LOUIS YUN, JAMES C. BECK
  • Publication number: 20170354376
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20170264338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Louis C. Yun, Ali Niknejad, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, James C. Beck, Surendar Magar
  • Patent number: 9597034
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: HMicro, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Patent number: 9594539
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for using applications of items in conducting item searches. It is determined, in one or more computing devices, whether a search query string includes an application key. A non-key portion of the search query string that excludes the application key is obtained when the search query string includes the application key. A search is executed on a subset of items in an item catalog using the non-key portion of the search query string to obtain a result set of items. Each item in the subset of items is associated with an item application that matches the application key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Toner, James C. Beck, Daniel Tam, Anuradha Subraminian, Benoit J. Dupin, Christopher M. Hafner, Adam J. Sevillia
  • Patent number: 9595996
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: HMICRO, INC.
    Inventors: Louis C. Yun, Ali Niknejad, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, James C. Beck, Surendar Magar
  • Publication number: 20160373161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Louis C. Yun, Ali Niknejad, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, James C. Beck, Surendar Magar
  • Patent number: 9277534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: HMICRO, INC.
    Inventors: Louis C. Yun, Ali Niknejad, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, James C. Beck, Surendar Magar
  • Patent number: 9265435
    Abstract: Provided herein is an electrode device comprising an interface comprising at least one magnetic contact. The interface can be adaptable to be in communication with an electronic member, wherein the magnetic contact on the interface is adaptable to align and position the electronic member with respect to the interface. The interface can be further adaptable to remain affixed to a patient while an electronic member is removed and/or inserted from the interface. Further provided herein are methods of using the electrode device and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: HMICRO, INC.
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20150374294
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20150289814
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless physiological sensor patches and systems which incorporate these patches. The systems and methods utilize a structure where the processing is distributed asymmetrically on the two or more types of ASIC chips that are designed to work together. The invention also relates to systems comprising two or more ASIC chips designed for use in physiological sensing wherein the ASIC chips are designed to work together to achieve high wireless link reliability/security, low power dissipation, compactness, low cost and support a variety of sensors for sensing various physiological parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Surendar Magar, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, Ali Niknejad, Louis Yun, James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20150156749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system and methods of use thereof. The system includes sets of complementary radios for transmitting and receiving signals to achieve high reliability and reduced costs. The sets of complementary radios are in wireless communication with each other. A new connection is made by selecting from amongst the complementary radios. Switching between complementary radios during a connection is also permitted. Optimized protocols and hardware for implementing the system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Louis C. Yun, Ali Niknejad, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, James C. Beck, Surendar Magar
  • Patent number: 8926509
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for wireless physiological sensor patches and systems which incorporate these patches. The systems and methods utilize a structure where the processing is distributed asymmetrically on the two or more types of ASIC chips that are designed to work together. The invention also relates to systems comprising two or more ASIC chips designed for use in physiological sensing wherein the ASIC chips are designed to work together to achieve high wireless link reliability/security, low power dissipation, compactness, low cost and support a variety of sensors for sensing various physiological parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Hmicro, Inc.
    Inventors: Surendar Magar, Venkateswara Rao Sattiraju, Ali Niknejad, Louis Yun, James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20140088398
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: HMicro, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Patent number: 8628020
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: HMicro, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20110062241
    Abstract: Provided herein is an integrated wireless patch comprising a contact layer, an electronics layer, and a battery layer. The contact layer is a substrate having gel cutouts. The electronics layer can be folded into contact with the contact layer. The battery layer can be folded into contact with the electronic layer. Further provided herein is a method of manufacturing a wireless integrated patch comprising folding a substrate comprising at least one cutout, at least one contact disk in communication with a surface of a patient through the cutout, and battery terminals, wherein the at least one cutout, the at least on contact, and the battery terminals are adaptable to be located in different layers after the substrate is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: James C. Beck
  • Publication number: 20110028822
    Abstract: Provided herein is an electrode device comprising an interface comprising at least one magnetic contact. The interface can be adaptable to be in communication with an electronic member, wherein the magnetic contact on the interface is adaptable to align and position the electronic member with respect to the interface. The interface can be further adaptable to remain affixed to a patient while an electronic member is removed and/or inserted from the interface. Further provided herein are methods of using the electrode device and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: James C. Beck