Patents by Inventor Jay A. Ward

Jay A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230220720
    Abstract: A portable window controller for operating window lift assemblies of multiple vehicles includes a controller housing that is sized to fit in a hand and a control switch that extends outward from the housing and can be actuated by the hand. The control switch is a momentary switch that is biased toward a home position and terminates power to a regulator motor when the control switch is placed in the home position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Clinton Jay Ward, JR.
  • Patent number: 10627702
    Abstract: A configurable light fixture for photography is presented. The light fixture includes a rail with a clamp section and threaded section. A fixed jaw is removably coupled to an end of the rail in the clamp section. One or more optional sliding intermediate jaws may be slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the fixed jaw to create more clamping surfaces when desired to hold more than one lighting tube. A sliding end jaw is slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the sliding intermediate jaw. A wing nut is coupled to the threaded section of the rail for applying linear pressure on the sliding end jaw thereby secure a lighting tube on each of the clamping surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: MATTHEWS STUDIO EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Ward Yowler, Edward Tyler Phillips, IV, Steven Neil Strong
  • Publication number: 20190079371
    Abstract: A configurable light fixture for photography is presented. The light fixture includes a rail with a clamp section and threaded section. A fixed jaw is removably coupled to an end of the rail in the clamp section. One or more optional sliding intermediate jaws may be slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the fixed jaw to create more clamping surfaces when desired to hold more than one lighting tube. A sliding end jaw is slidably coupled to the rail in the clamp section below the sliding intermediate jaw. A wing nut is coupled to the threaded section of the rail for applying linear pressure on the sliding end jaw thereby secure a lighting tube on each of the clamping surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jay Ward Yowler, Edward Tyler Phillips, IV, Steven Neil Strong
  • Patent number: 8892181
    Abstract: A non-invasive fetal monitoring system includes a plurality of contact elements, each of the contact elements comprising a plurality of electrodes configured in a unique pattern. The plurality of contact elements are configured for attachment to an external skin surface of a pregnant female for detecting fetal and/or maternal electrical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: MindChild Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Jay Ward, James K. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20130102857
    Abstract: A non-invasive fetal monitoring system includes a plurality of contact elements, each of the contact elements comprising a plurality of electrodes configured in a unique pattern. The plurality of contact elements are configured for attachment to an external skin surface of a pregnant female for detecting fetal and/or maternal electrical activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Jay Ward, James K. Robertson
  • Patent number: 8347932
    Abstract: An apparatus for placement of seam tape to a roof or roof membrane. The apparatus comprises first and second sides spaced a distance apart, wherein each side includes a material axle opening and a pressure applicator orifice. The apparatus also comprises a removable pressure applicator having a first end and second end positioned in the pressure applicator orifices of the first and second sides. A support element may be operatively attached to the first and second sides, span the distance between the first and second sides, and positioned opposite the pressure applicator to support the apparatus. Additionally, a material axle may be positioned such that its ends are removably positioned in the material axle openings of the first and second sides. A closed front side may connect the first and second side, while an open stern may allow direct access to the pressure applicator, the support element, and the material axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Firestone Building Products Company, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph John Kalwara, John Heathcote, Brandon Jay Ward, Jeffrey W. Henegar
  • Patent number: 8244941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and method for controlling a data acquisition device and inserting the acquired data into the memory of an electronic device with minimal buffering of the data. An interface device, separate from the electronic device and capable of highly accurate timing, controls a data acquisition device. This interface device provides an interface between real time data and non real time operating system running on the electronic device. By sending data to a non-real time system in a near real-time manner, the non-real time system can continue the processing of the data either in near real time, or it can store the data for later processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: E-Trolz, Inc.
    Inventors: James Robertson, Al Strelzoff, Ed Szczesuil, Jay Ward
  • Publication number: 20120083676
    Abstract: A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicants: Tufts Medical Center, Inc., E-Trolz, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Gari D. Clifford, Jay Ward
  • Publication number: 20120016209
    Abstract: A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicants: Tufts Medical Center, Inc., E-Trolz, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Gari D. Clifford, Jay Ward
  • Patent number: 7949389
    Abstract: A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignees: Tufts Medical Center, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, E-Trolz, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Gari D. Clifford, Jay Ward
  • Publication number: 20100269981
    Abstract: An apparatus for placement of seam tape to a roof or roof membrane. The apparatus comprises first and second sides spaced a distance apart, wherein each side includes a material axle opening and a pressure applicator orifice. The apparatus also comprises a removable pressure applicator having a first end and second end positioned in the pressure applicator orifices of the first and second sides. A support element may be operatively attached to the first and second sides, span the distance between the first and second sides, and positioned opposite the pressure applicator to support the apparatus. Additionally, a material axle may be positioned such that its ends are removably positioned in the material axle openings of the first and second sides. A closed front side may connect the first and second side, while an open stern may allow direct access to the pressure applicator, the support element, and the material axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph John KALWARA, John Heathcote, Brandon Jay Ward, Jeffrey W. Henegar
  • Publication number: 20090287863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and method for controlling a data acquisition device and inserting the acquired data into the memory of an electronic device with minimal buffering of the data. An interface device, separate from the electronic device and capable of highly accurate timing, controls a data acquisition device. This interface device provides an interface between real time data and non real time operating system running on the electronic device. By sending data to a non-real time system in a near real-time manner, the non-real time system can continue the processing of the data either in near real time, or it can store the data for later processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: James ROBERTSON, Al Strelzoff, Ed Szczesuil, Jay Ward
  • Publication number: 20090259133
    Abstract: A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal electrocardiogram signals. A clinical indicator is then determined from a result of performing the morphological analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Adam J. Wolfberg, Gari D. Clifford, Jay Ward
  • Patent number: 6968242
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an active standby control system comprising the steps of providing a first and second controller, each controller having an operating state. Each controller is operably connected to a network. Assigning a network identifier, i.e., Internet Protocol, Media Access Control address, etc., to each controller and sensing the operating state of each controller. The network identifier of each controller is determined by the operating state of each respective controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Schneider Automation Inc.
    Inventors: Nan Shan Hwu, Jay Ward, David L. Kryger
  • Patent number: 4610788
    Abstract: An oil/water separating system includes a skimming apparatus and a separating apparatus operatively connected therewith through a flexible conduit. The skimming apparatus includes an elongated central member disposed in a generally vertical orientation with an enlarged stabilizing section disposed adjacent a lower end thereof. A plurality of equally spaced arm members extends radially from the central member with each including spaced upper and lower arm sections and an elongated float member extending therebetween. An adjustable inlet portion disposed above the central member and operatively connected therewith includes a central downspout member axially aligned above the central member in a communicating relationship. A transverse plate section surrounds the top of the downspout member and a plurality of equally spaced vertically oriented fin sections extend radially outwardly therefrom. A bar section extends between ends of each pair of adjoining fin sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Inventor: Jay A. Ward