Patents by Inventor Kevin Dowling

Kevin Dowling 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: 20240075856
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Patent number: 11752903
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Thorley Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Publication number: 20210405633
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Erica SANDBOTHE, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Patent number: 11054819
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Thorley Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Patent number: 11029226
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, Medidata Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Publication number: 20190302758
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Patent number: 10324460
    Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Thorley Industries LLC
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Arjit Arora, Suraj Joseph, Henry F. Thorne, Robert D. Daley, Mara McFadden, Richard Juchniewicz
  • Publication number: 20180321097
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Paul M. DAVIS, William MARVIN, Steven FASTERT, Kevin DOWLING, Paul E. LITCHFIELD, Benjamin SCHLATKA, Gilman CALLSEN, Robert RICH, Dustin G. SIMONE, Keith A. STERN, Dennis GABORIAULT
  • Patent number: 10042358
    Abstract: A mobile application runs on a mobile computing device and allows a user thereof to interact with a wheeled juvenile product, such as a stroller. The juvenile product may have a generator for generating electricity from rotation of its wheels. Through the mobile app, the user can enter a preference for how that generated electricity is used, including how much is allocated to charge the juvenile product's battery that power electronic components of the juvenile product, versus how much is allocated to a charging station that charges external electronic devices. Additionally, the juvenile product can include a memory that stores data about trips with the juvenile product, including the date and time of the trip, the duration, and the distance. Upon a request issued from the mobile app, that data can be uploaded to the mobile app so that the user can view the trip data on the user's mobile computing device. That trip data can also be uploaded to a remote server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: THORLEY INDUSTRIES LLC
    Inventors: Erica Sandbothe, Kevin Dowling, Mary J. Koes, Suraj Joseph, Mara McFadden, John Walker
  • Patent number: 10024743
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring head acceleration and/or forces acting thereon are disclosed. A device for monitoring an acceleration or a force acting on the head of a user includes a flexible article adapted to be worn on the head of the user; and a monitoring assembly coupled to the flexible article. The monitoring assembly includes a sensor for measuring a force on the head and transmitting data relating to the force, the sensor disposed proximate to the head, a processor adapted to receive the force data from the sensor, and a flexible strip operatively connecting the sensor and the processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignees: Reebok International Limited, MC10 Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Davis, William Marvin, Steven Fastert, Kevin Dowling, Paul E. Litchfield, Benjamin Schlatka, Gilman Callsen, Robert Rich, Dustin G. Simone, Keith A. Stern, Dennis Gaboriault
  • Patent number: 9839803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fitness device; specifically, the present invention relates to a stationary fitness machine designed to strengthen multiple muscle groups including the abdominal, chest, intercoastal, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid, deltoid, bicep, forearm, oblique and gluteus maximus muscles using a unique, advanced, combined pull-up, fly movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: XELERATOR FITNESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ronney Richard, Kevin Dowling, Edward Kelley, Brad Richardson
  • Patent number: 9793247
    Abstract: An LED component according to the present invention comprising an array of LED chips mounted on a submount with the LED chips capable of emitting light in response to an electrical signal. The array can comprise LED chips emitting at two colors of light wherein the LED component emits light comprising the combination of the two colors of light. A single lens is included over the array of LED chips. The LED chip array can emit light of greater than 800 lumens with a drive current of less than 150 milli-Amps. The LED chip component can also operate at temperatures less than 3000 degrees K. In one embodiment, the LED array is in a substantially circular pattern on the submount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignees: CREE, INC., KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
    Inventors: Thomas Yuan, Bernd Keller, Eric Tarsa, James Ibbetson, Frederick Morgan, Kevin Dowling, Ihor Lys
  • Publication number: 20170181659
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20170164865
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Publication number: 20170164866
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei
  • Patent number: 9622680
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Robert D'Angelo, Bassel De Graff, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Lauren E. Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu
  • Publication number: 20170086748
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Robert D'Angelo, Bassel De Graff, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Lauren E. Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu
  • Publication number: 20170086747
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Robert D'Angelo, Bassel De Graff, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Lauren E. Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu
  • Publication number: 20170086749
    Abstract: An apparatus for medical diagnosis and/or treatment is provides. The apparatus includes a flexible substrate forming an inflatable body and a plurality of sensing elements disposed on the flexible substrate. The plurality of sensing elements are disposed about the inflatable body such that the sensing elements are disposed at areas of minimal curvature of the inflatable body in a deflated state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghaffari, Robert D'Angelo, Bassel De Graff, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Lauren E. Klinker, Stephen P. Lee, Cliff Liu
  • Patent number: 9579040
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for monitoring a condition of a tissue based on a measurement of an electrical property of the tissue. In an example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least two conductive structures, each having a non-linear configuration, where the at least two conductive structures are disposed substantially parallel to each other. In another example, the electrical property of the tissue is performed using an apparatus disposed above the tissue, where the apparatus includes at least one inductor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: MC10, Inc.
    Inventors: Conor Rafferty, Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Alexander Dickson, Kevin Dowling, Yung-Yu Hsu, Isaiah Kacyvenski, Benjamin Schlatka, Henry Wei