Patents by Inventor Mark A. Adkins
Mark A. Adkins 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: 11142907Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Spirit Acoustics Inc.Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Patent number: 10933514Abstract: A handheld grip assist device for use in gripping an object in a sanitary manner. The grip assist device has a clamshell construction, wherein two assemblies are joined at a hinge. The two assemblies have a rigid frame that support elastomeric panels. Movement between an open configuration and a closed configuration are controlled by engaging the grip assist device between a thumb and finger and using the muscles of the hand to open and close the grip assist device. In this manner, the grip assist device can be precisely controlled while preventing any direct contact between a gripped object and the skin of the hand. The grip assist device can be locked in its closed configuration, therein isolating surfaces on the grip assist device that could cause cross-contamination.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Doozi, LLCInventors: Simeon E. Tiefel, Michael J. Goldman, Mark A. Adkins
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Patent number: 10874342Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are described that employ a fast concussion model usable to detect occurrence of traumatic events that can contribute to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and to assess the risk that mTBI has occurred or is likely to occur should further traumatic events occur. A method includes receiving motion data related to a head acceleration event from sensors configured to detect head motion of a subject, using the motion data to obtain an estimate of axon signal dysfunction affecting a component of the subject's brain as a result of the head acceleration event, determining a Neurologic Injury Measure (NIM) from the estimate of axon signal dysfunction, and generating a probability that the subject has been concussed by the head acceleration event based on the NIM. The estimate of axon signal dysfunction may be based on strain at nodes of Ranvier in the component of the subject's brain.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: L3 APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Laurel Jean Ng, Vladislav Volman, Mark Adkins
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Patent number: 10610800Abstract: A flying toy that is thrown into flight. The flying toy has a central hub with a central axis. A central opening is formed in the hub. Wings radially extend from the central hub. Each of the wings has a first section that extends from the hub, a second section that extends from the hub, and a curved section that joins the first section to the second section. A shaped opening is defined in each of the wings. The curved section in each of the wings is shaped as an airfoil. The curved sections produce lift as air flows over the curved sections in flight. The openings in the hub and the wings enable air to flow over the air foils regardless to flight speed or rotational speed. The shape of the flying toy also produces an air cushion in flight that supplements lift.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Goliath Far East LimitedInventors: Mark A. Adkins, Robert Romash
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Publication number: 20190368193Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Publication number: 20190320965Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are described that employ a fast concussion model usable to detect occurrence of traumatic events that can contribute to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and to assess the risk that mTBI has occurred or is likely to occur should further traumatic events occur. A method includes receiving motion data related to a head acceleration event from sensors configured to detect head motion of a subject, using the motion data to obtain an estimate of axon signal dysfunction affecting a component of the subject's brain as a result of the head acceleration event, determining a Neurologic Injury Measure (NIM) from the estimate of axon signal dysfunction, and generating a probability that the subject has been concussed by the head acceleration event based on the NIM. The estimate of axon signal dysfunction may be based on strain at nodes of Ranvier in the component of the subject's brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Laurel Jean Ng, Vladislav Volman, Mark Adkins
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Publication number: 20190209942Abstract: A flying toy that is thrown into flight. The flying toy has a central hub with a central axis. A central opening is formed in the hub. Wings radially extend from the central hub. Each of the wings has a first section that extends from the hub, a second section that extends from the hub, and a curved section that joins the first section to the second section. A shaped opening is defined in each of the wings. The curved section in each of the wings is shaped as an airfoil. The curved sections produce lift as air flows over the curved sections in flight. The openings in the hub and the wings enable air to flow over the air foils regardless to flight speed or rotational speed. The shape of the flying toy also produces an air cushion in flight that supplements lift.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Mark A. Adkins, Robert Romash
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Patent number: 10184248Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Spirit Acoustics Inc.Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Patent number: 10112121Abstract: A toy assembly that is configurable between a ball shape and a disc shape. When compressed into a disc shape, an air foil configuration is achieved that enables the toy assembly to achieve stable flight. A first plurality of body flaps radially extend from a first hub to create a first hemispherical subassembly. The opposing second hemispherical subassembly is created using a second hub and a second plurality of body flaps. A resilient ring is engaged by all of the body flaps. The resilient ring binds the two hemispherical subassemblies together. A temporary connector is coupled to the first hub and to the second hub. The temporary connector temporarily interconnects the first hub and the second hub for a period of time after the first hub and the second hub are pressed together.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Inventors: Simeon E. Tiefel, Jack S. Lovewell, Michael J. Goldman, Mark A. Adkins
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Publication number: 20180185726Abstract: A tossing game wherein a projectile is tossed toward a target. The projectile adheres to the target using magnetic attraction. The projectile is configured as a segmented ring that contains a plurality of segments. Each of the segments is interconnected to two adjacent segments at flexible joints, wherein the plurality of segments and flexible joints form a continuous ring. Magnets are affixed to at least some of the segments. The magnets enable the segmented ring to attach to a magnetic surface on the target when thrown against the target. When the projectile is thrown and impacts the target, the structure of the segmented ring bends along the various flexible joints. The bending of the projectile absorbs much of the rebounding force at impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Simeon E. Tiefel, Mark A. Adkins
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Publication number: 20180085680Abstract: A flying disc assembly that contains an electronics module. The electronics module is protected from impact forces by the structure of the flying disc assembly. The flying disc assembly includes an annular disc body that defines a central opening. The electronics module extends through the central opening and is joined to the annular disc body by shock absorbing elements. The shock absorbing elements enable the electronics module to move relative the annular disc body when the flying disc assembly experiences a rapid change in velocity. The range of movement is limited to prevent permanent deformation of the shock absorbing elements. However, the range of movement that is permitted significantly reduces the forces that are experienced by the electronics module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Mark A. Adkins, Jack S. Lovewell, Byron Hu
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Patent number: 9873064Abstract: A flying disc assembly that contains an electronics module. The electronics module is protected from impact forces by the structure of the flying disc assembly. The flying disc assembly includes an annular disc body that defines a central opening. The electronics module extends through the central opening and is joined to the annular disc body by shock absorbing elements. The shock absorbing elements enable the electronics module to move relative the annular disc body when the flying disc assembly experiences a rapid change in velocity. The range of movement is limited to prevent permanent deformation of the shock absorbing elements. However, the range of movement that is permitted significantly reduces the forces that are experienced by the electronics module.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Tucker International, LLCInventors: Mark A. Adkins, Jack S. Lovewell, Byron Hu
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Publication number: 20180010335Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Patent number: 9745744Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Spirit Acoustics Inc.Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Publication number: 20160346628Abstract: A toy assembly that is configurable between a ball shape and a disc shape. When compressed into a disc shape, an air foil configuration is achieved that enables the toy assembly to achieve stable flight. A first plurality of body flaps radially extend from a first hub to create a first hemispherical subassembly. The opposing second hemispherical subassembly is created using a second hub and a second plurality of body flaps. A resilient ring is engaged by all of the body flaps. The resilient ring binds the two hemispherical subassemblies together. A temporary connector is coupled to the first hub and to the second hub. The temporary connector temporarily interconnects the first hub and the second hub for a period of time after the first hub and the second hub are pressed together.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Simeon E. Tiefel, Jack S. Lovewell, Michael J. Goldman, Mark A. Adkins
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Publication number: 20110259665Abstract: An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Herbert J. Morgan, III, Mark A. Adkins
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Patent number: 8021209Abstract: A toy assembly that has an impact surface made from an array of taut strings. The hardness of the impact surface is a function of the tension present in the strings. The toy assembly has two plates that are spaced apart. The two plates are held apart by a post. One or more of the plates may be selectively adjustable in position along the post. A plurality of strings extends between the first plate and the second plate. Each of the strings is maintained in tension to create a resilient impact surface. The strings are maintained in tension by the use of spring clips and/or by adjusting the distance between the two plates.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventors: Mark Adkins, Joseph Pizzo
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Patent number: D645775Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Lutte Licensing GroupInventor: Mark Adkins
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Patent number: D846669Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventors: Mark A. Adkins, Colin P. Merlo, Simeon E. Tiefel
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Patent number: D877259Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Goliath Far East LimitedInventors: Mark A. Adkins, Robert Romash