Patents by Inventor Mark Pierce

Mark Pierce 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).

  • Protective housing for a mobile device
    Patent number: 11934231
    Abstract: A housing of a device comprises a screw boss that extends outwardly from a first base plate proximate to a corner of the housing. Additionally, the housing of the device includes a force dissipation member. The force dissipation member includes a central portion that is sized to detachably attach around the screw boss. The force dissipation member further includes at least two arms that extend outwardly from the central portion, wherein each arm of the at least two arms is attached to a different side of the two walls of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake Edmund Dunbar, Dwight Linwood Franz, Ralph Chen, Yang Zhang, Robert Pierce, Mark Tentler, Sean Philip Kearney, Mark Howe, Kevin Sharpe, Paul Morris, Doyle Davis
  • Systems and methods for non-invasive measurement of material mechanical properties and internal body forces and stresses
    Patent number: 10488277
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a Material's (“MTL”) mechanical properties. The methods comprise: coupling a first end of MTL to a First Mechanical Mechanism (“FMM”) movable in a First Direction (“FD”) and coupling a second end of MTL to a Second Mechanical Mechanism (“SMM”) movable in a Second Direction (“SD”); applying a first Pulling Force (“PF”) to MTL; applying an Oscillating Force (“OF”) to MTL; applying a second PF to MTL so as to cause any undulations in MTL to be removed and to cause a loading of fibers or polymeric units that support MTL; allowing MTL to oscillate through a series of cycles of loading and unloading; measuring a strain/stress on MTL as a function of time; determining a natural frequency of MTL based on the strain/stress; and determining an elastic modulus of MTL using the natural frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Frederick H. Silver, Dmitry Khavulya, Mark Pierce
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF MATERIAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND INTERNAL BODY FORCES AND STRESSES
    Publication number: 20180328798
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a Material's (“MTL”) mechanical properties. The methods comprise: coupling a first end of MTL to a First Mechanical Mechanism (“FMM”) movable in a First Direction (“FD”) and coupling a second end of MTL to a Second Mechanical Mechanism (“SMM”) movable in a Second Direction (“SD”); applying a first Pulling Force (“PF”) to MTL; applying an Oscillating Force (“OF”) to MTL; applying a second PF to MTL so as to cause any undulations in MTL to be removed and to cause a loading of fibers or polymeric units that support MTL; allowing MTL to oscillate through a series of cycles of loading and unloading; measuring a strain/stress on MTL as a function of time; determining a natural frequency of MTL based on the strain/stress; and determining an elastic modulus of MTL using the natural frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Frederick H. Silver, Dmitry Khavulya, Mark Pierce
  • Methods for iontophoretically treating nausea and migraine
    Patent number: 9592291
    Abstract: Methods for treating nausea and migraine by iontophoretically administering triptan compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'neill
  • PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION
    Publication number: 20160317495
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'neill
  • Pharmacokinetics of iontophoretic sumatriptan administration
    Patent number: 9427578
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'neill
  • Image mapped optical coherence tomography
    Patent number: 9243888
    Abstract: A method for imaging a sample. The method includes, during a single acquisition event, receiving depth-encoded electromagnetic (EM) fields from points on a sample that includes a first depth-encoded EM field for a first point and a second depth-encoded EM field for a second point, and redirecting the first depth-encoded EM field along a first predetermined direction to a first location on a dispersing re-imager and the second depthencoded EM field along a second pre-determined direction to a second location on the dispersing re-imager. The method further includes spectrally dispersing the first depthencoded EM field to obtain a first spectrum, re-imaging the first spectrum onto a first location on a detector, spectrally dispersing the second depth-encoded EM field to obtain a second spectrum, re-imaging the second spectrum onto a second location on the detector, and detecting the first re-imaged spectrum and the second re-imaged spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Tomasz S. Tkaczyk, Mark Pierce
  • Controlling pumps for improved energy efficiency
    Patent number: 9181953
    Abstract: A method for improving the energy efficiency of a pump system. The method includes measuring an instantaneous power consumption of the pump system, measuring an instantaneous fluid flow rate of the pump system, and determining an instantaneous specific energy consumption (SEC) of the pump system based on the instantaneous power consumption and the instantaneous fluid flow rate. The method then adjusts the speed of a pump in response to the determined SEC. The above steps may be performed a number of times to seek a reduced value of the instantaneous SEC of the pump system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: SPECIFIC ENERGY
    Inventors: Perry C. Steger, David Mark Pierce
  • METHODS FOR IONTOPHORETICALLY TREATING NAUSEA AND MIGRAINE
    Publication number: 20150032083
    Abstract: Methods for treating nausea and migraine by iontophoretically administering triptan compounds are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'neill
  • Methods for iontophoretically treating nausea and migraine
    Patent number: 8845612
    Abstract: Methods for treating nausea and migraine by iontophoretically administering triptan compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: NuPathe Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION
    Publication number: 20140236069
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: NuPathe, Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION
    Publication number: 20140163452
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: NuPathe, Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • Pharmacokinetics of iontophoretic sumatriptan administration
    Patent number: 8597272
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Nupathe, Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • IMAGE MAPPED OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY
    Publication number: 20130250290
    Abstract: A method for imaging a sample. The method includes, during a single acquisition event, receiving depth-encoded electromagnetic (EM) fields from points on a sample that includes a first depth-encoded EM field for a first point and a second depth-encoded EM field for a second point, and redirecting the first depth-encoded EM field along a first predetermined direction to a first location on a dispersing re-imager and the second depthencoded EM field along a second pre-determined direction to a second location on the dispersing re-imager. The method further includes spectrally dispersing the first depthencoded EM field to obtain a first spectrum, re-imaging the first spectrum onto a first location on a detector, spectrally dispersing the second depth-encoded EM field to obtain a second spectrum, re-imaging the second spectrum onto a second location on the detector, and detecting the first re-imaged spectrum and the second re-imaged spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tomasz S. Tkaczyk, Mark Pierce
  • PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION
    Publication number: 20120245507
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Terri B. SEBREE, Mark PIERCE, Carol O'NEILL
  • Pharmacokinetics of iontophoretic sumatriptan administration
    Patent number: 8155737
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: NuPathe, Inc.
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • Controlling Pumps for Improved Energy Efficiency
    Publication number: 20110081255
    Abstract: A method for improving the energy efficiency of a pump system. The method includes measuring an instantaneous power consumption of the pump system, measuring an instantaneous fluid flow rate of the pump system, and determining an instantaneous specific energy consumption (SEC) of the pump system based on the instantaneous power consumption and the instantaneous fluid flow rate. The method then adjusts the speed of a pump in response to the determined SEC. The above steps may be performed a number of times to seek a reduced value of the instantaneous SEC of the pump system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Perry C. Steger, David Mark Pierce
  • METHODS FOR IONTOPHORETICALLY TREATING NAUSEA AND MIGRAINE
    Publication number: 20110066100
    Abstract: Methods for treating nausea and migraine by iontophoretically administering triptan compounds are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • PHARMACOKINETICS OF IONTOPHORETIC SUMATRIPTAN ADMINISTRATION
    Publication number: 20090317450
    Abstract: Improved pharmacokinetic profiles for the iontophoretic delivery of sumatriptan are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Terri B. Sebree, Mark Pierce, Carol O'Neill
  • Cleaning solution generator
    Patent number: D674462
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Tennant Company
    Inventors: Robert James Guastella, Michael Alexander Andreini, Daniel Paul Longhenry, Jeffrey Allen Johnson, Allen John Rapatz, Joseph Lewis Pouliot, David John Copeland, Daniel L. Joynt, Richard Mark Pierce, Reid Philip Rabon