Patents by Inventor Marcus Ward
Marcus 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).
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Patent number: 12256639Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 12050303Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for improved occupancy sensing. The methods and systems can deploy various signal threshold adjustments and/or signal analysis algorithms in response to sensed signals having a given quality, such as exceeding a threshold. In some cases, signal thresholds are lowered following an initial generated signal exceeding a first, higher threshold. In some cases, time-dependent signals are monitored using algorithms that analyze the signals for variations that are characteristic of human usage. Methods are disclosed for determining if two motion sensors are observing the same or overlapping spaces. Systems and methods for calibrating motion sensing systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: STEELCASE INC.Inventors: Michael Bloem, Marcus Ward, Mychal Hall
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Publication number: 20230422618Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 11476302Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 11125907Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for improved occupancy sensing. The methods and systems can deploy various signal threshold adjustments and/or signal analysis algorithms in response to sensed signals having a given quality, such as exceeding a threshold. In some cases, signal thresholds are lowered following an initial generated signal exceeding a first, higher threshold. In some cases, time-dependent signals are monitored using algorithms that analyze the signals for variations that are characteristic of human usage. Methods are disclosed for determining if two motion sensors are observing the same or overlapping spaces. Systems and methods for calibrating motion sensing systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Steelcase Inc.Inventors: Michael Bloem, Marcus Ward, Mychal Hall
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Publication number: 20190353824Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for improved occupancy sensing. The methods and systems can deploy various signal threshold adjustments and/or signal analysis algorithms in response to sensed signals having a given quality, such as exceeding a threshold. In some cases, signal thresholds are lowered following an initial generated signal exceeding a first, higher threshold. In some cases, time-dependent signals are monitored using algorithms that analyze the signals for variations that are characteristic of human usage. Methods are disclosed for determining if two motion sensors are observing the same or overlapping spaces. Systems and methods for calibrating motion sensing systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Michael Bloem, Marcus Ward, Mychal Hall
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Publication number: 20190319067Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 10411066Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 10263168Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant, Ingo Stark
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Patent number: 10026885Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 10008654Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 9947852Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Jamian Cobbett, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Publication number: 20170324018Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Publication number: 20170324017Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 9755131Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Patent number: 9748464Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant, Ingo Stark, Pamela Heidt, Stephen Kreiger
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Patent number: 9748463Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant
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Publication number: 20160351776Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant, Ingo Stark
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Publication number: 20160346613Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Summer Schneider, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant, Ingo Stark
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Publication number: 20160351773Abstract: Aspects relate to an energy harvesting device adapted for use by an athlete while exercising. The device may utilize a mass of phase-change material to store heat energy, the stored heat energy subsequently converted into electrical energy by one or more thermoelectric generator modules. The energy harvesting device may be integrated into an item of clothing, and such that the mass of phase change material may store heat energy as the item of clothing is laundered.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Summer Schneider, Vikram Malhotra, Marcus Ward, Jerry Wiant