Patents by Inventor Marcus Kramer

Marcus Kramer 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: 20210052223
    Abstract: A device includes a digit probe, a plurality of optical elements, a processor, and a communication module. The digit probe has an interior surface and has an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to engage a digit and the exterior surface is configured to engage a tissue site associated with the digit. The plurality of optical elements is coupled to at least one of the interior surface and the exterior surface. The plurality of optical elements includes at least one emitter and includes at least one detector. The processor is coupled to the plurality of optical elements. The processor is configured to generate a measure of arterial oxygenation corresponding to the digit and configured to generate a measure of regional oxygenation corresponding to the tissue site. The communication module is coupled to the processor. The communication module is configured to communicate the measure of arterial oxygenation and regional oxygenation with a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Prior, Gregory J. Rausch, Marcus A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 10905113
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a lyoprotectant matrix, compositions including the lyoprotectant matrix and methods for storing a liquid biospecimen using the lyoprotectant matrix. Generally, the lyoprotectant matrix includes a non-woven web having fibers having, as components, at least one lyoprotective carbohydrate and at least one polymer. The matrix further possesses an apparent pore size of 0.1 ?m to 500 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Alptekin Aksan, Morwena Jane V. Solivio, Marcus Kramer, Rebekah Less
  • Patent number: 10674961
    Abstract: A device includes a digit probe, a plurality of optical elements, a processor, and a communication module. The digit probe has an interior surface and has an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to engage a digit and the exterior surface is configured to engage a tissue site associated with the digit. The plurality of optical elements is coupled to at least one of the interior surface and the exterior surface. The plurality of optical elements includes at least one emitter and includes at least one detector. The processor is coupled to the plurality of optical elements. The processor is configured to generate a measure of arterial oxygenation corresponding to the digit and configured to generate a measure of regional oxygenation corresponding to the tissue site. The communication module is coupled to the processor. The communication module is configured to communicate the measure of arterial oxygenation and regional oxygenation with a remote device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Nonin Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Prior, Gregory J. Rausch, Marcus A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 10660818
    Abstract: A roller system is disclosed that includes a roller axle with a longitudinal axis that houses at least a portion of a latch assembly. The latch assembly includes a latch with an exposed portion that moves substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The system also has a roller assembly that removably fits around the roller axle and has a latch catch. The system has two configurations: (1) a locked configuration, where the exposed portion of the latch obstructs the latch catch from sliding, thereby locking the roller assembly onto the roller axle; and (2) an unlocked configuration, where the exposed portion of the latch is moved towards the longitudinal axis, thereby allowing the latch catch to slide past, separating the roller assembly from the roller axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVATION ETHOS, LLC
    Inventor: Marcus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20180235526
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for measuring one or more parameters at a tissue site of a patient are disclosed. The system can include a sensor that can be configured to measure a first physiological parameter. The physiological parameter can be associated with oxygenation of arterial blood. A second physiological parameter can be associated with respiration of the patient. The system can include a processor that can be configured to use the first and second physiological parameters to determine a waveform associated with the oxygenation of the arterial blood, and the processor can be configured to compensate for a signal artifact associated with motion of the tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Bryant Austin Jones, Eric Danielson, Gregory J. Rausch, Marcus A. Kramer
  • Patent number: 10039690
    Abstract: A dual muscle roller apparatus is disclosed that includes a crossbeam with first and second ends. A first upright is in rotational connection to the crossbeam first end and a first handle connected at an end of first upright, and a second upright is in rotational connection to the second crossbeam end with a second handle connected at an end of the second upright. A first axle extends away from the first upright, and a first roller is rotationally connected to the axle such that the first roller rotates about the axle. Likewise a second axle extends away from the second upright, and a second roller is rotationally connected to the second axle such that the second roller rotates about the second axle. The first axle and the second axle are separated by a distance that can be adjusted by the placement of the first or second handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Innovation Ethos, LLC
    Inventor: Marcus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20170325742
    Abstract: A device includes a digit probe, a plurality of optical elements, a processor, and a communication module. The digit probe has an interior surface and has an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to engage a digit and the exterior surface is configured to engage a tissue site associated with the digit. The plurality of optical elements is coupled to at least one of the interior surface and the exterior surface, The plurality of optical elements includes at least one emitter and includes at least one detector. The processor is coupled to the plurality of optical elements. The processor is configured to generate a measure of arterial oxygenation corresponding to the digit and configured to generate a measure of regional oxygenation corresponding to the tissue site. The communication module is coupled to the processor. The communication module is configured to communicate the measure of arterial oxygenation and regional oxygenation with a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Prior, Gregory J. Rausch, Marcus A. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20170135333
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a lyoprotectant matrix, compositions including the lyoprotectant matrix and methods for storing a liquid biospecimen using the lyoprotectant matrix. Generally, the lyoprotectant matrix includes a non-woven web having fibers having, as components, at least one lyoprotective carbohydrate and at least one polymer. The matrix further possesses an apparent pore size of 0.1 ?m to 500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Alptekin Aksan, Morwena Jane V. Solivio, Marcus Kramer, Rebekah Less
  • Patent number: 9645017
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: CYPRESS ENVIROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Moses Derkalousdian
  • Publication number: 20170056284
    Abstract: A dual muscle roller apparatus is disclosed that includes a crossbeam with first and second ends. A first upright is in rotational connection to the crossbeam first end and a first handle connected at an end of first upright, and a second upright is in rotational connection to the second crossbeam end with a second handle connected at an end of the second upright. A first axle extends away from the first upright, and a first roller is rotationally connected to the axle such that the first roller rotates about the axle. Likewise a second axle extends away from the second upright, and a second roller is rotationally connected to the second axle such that the second roller rotates about the second axle. The first axle and the second axle are separated by a distance that can be adjusted by the placement of the first or second handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Marcus Kramer
  • Patent number: 9173965
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a source and a detector. The source is operable to transmit light. The detector is operable to receive at least a portion of the light transmitted by the source. The source and the detector can be positioned on a nail of a digit such that the light enters the nail through an entrance region. The light further exits the nail through an exit region. The entrance region is defined by a lateral portion of the nail. The light is directed to interact with at least one analyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus A. Kramer, Rush L. Bartlett, II
  • Publication number: 20150211943
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Moses Derkalousdian
  • Patent number: 8992074
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Cypress Envirosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Moses Derkalousdian
  • Publication number: 20140155718
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a source and a detector. The source is operable to transmit light. The detector is operable to receive at least a portion of the light transmitted by the source. The source and the detector can be positioned on a nail of a digit such that the light enters the nail through an entrance region. The light further exits the nail through an exit region. The entrance region is defined by a lateral portion of the nail. The light is directed to interact with at least one analyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: LEMM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Marcus A. KRAMER, Rush L. BARTLETT, II
  • Patent number: 8594368
    Abstract: A configuration tool including a memory to store instructions, communication circuitry, and a processor coupled to the memory and the communication circuitry. The processor is configured to execute instructions to communicate with a device attached to monitor or control a piece of equipment using the communication circuitry. The processor receives data about a state of the piece of equipment from the device, and transmits configuration data to the device. The configuration data is configured to control how additional data about the state of the piece of equipment is to be acquired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cypress Envirosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Sim, Steve Y. Kim, Marcus Kramer
  • Patent number: 8594365
    Abstract: A method of reading a gauge may include capturing a digital image of the gauge with a gauge reading device attached to the gauge, the digital image comprising a plurality of pixels; determining an angle of a gauge feature based on positions of predetermined pixels of the digital image; and converting the angle into a gauge reading. Gauge reader devices and network based systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cypress Envirosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Moses Derkalousdian, Harry Sim, Sundaram Nagaraj, Marcus Kramer
  • Publication number: 20130308674
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CYPRESS ENVIROSYTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Moses Derkalousdian
  • Patent number: 8525361
    Abstract: An energy harvesting device may include a pneumatic system inlet configured to receive a pressurized gas; a pneumatic-to-electrical (PN/E) transducer that converts a flow of the pressurized gas into generated electrical energy; and an electrical device coupled to receive the electrical energy of the PN/E transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Cypress Envirosystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus Kramer, Dragan Nikolic, Eric M. Gawehn, Harry Sim
  • Patent number: D833634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: INNOVATION ETHOS, LLC
    Inventor: Marcus Kramer
  • Patent number: D884204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: INNOVATION ETHOS, LLC
    Inventor: Marcus Kramer