Patents by Inventor Matthew Ruiter

Matthew Ruiter 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: 20240423161
    Abstract: A computer tagging system and computer-implemented method for programming a programmable component configured to be embedded in an animal, with user specified information relating to identification of the animal, in a second memory portion that is programmable to include the user specified information. A console component is communicatively coupled to a user interface and an RFID programming emitter. The console component, via the user interface, receive user entered information prescribing the user specified information relating to identification of the animal. A signal including the user specified information is transmitted from the RFID programming emitter to the programmable component located in proximity the RFID programming emitter. Responsive to receiving the transmitted signal from the RFID programming emitter, the user specified information is caused to be stored in the second memory portion of the programmable component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Publication number: 20240311588
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided in proximity to the confined space that defines a plurality of separate individual tracking regions for the confined space. Each of a plurality of animals to be disposed in the confined space is associated respectively with a detection component operable to identify and detect a temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space wherein the received data includes motion and temperature data relating to an animal when located in the confined space. The tracking apparatus detects multiple animals simultaneously located in an individual tracking region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Patent number: 12026575
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided in proximity to the confined space that defines a plurality of separate individual tracking regions for the confined space. Each of a plurality of animals to be disposed in the confined space is associated respectively with a detection component operable to identify and detect a temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space wherein the received data includes motion and temperature data relating to an animal when located in the confined space. The tracking apparatus detects multiple animals simultaneously located in an individual tracking region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Publication number: 20230394255
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and monitoring passage of a plurality of animals in a passageway. The system includes a computer monitoring device having a processor and memory, and a detection device, communicatively coupled to the computer monitoring device. The detection device is positioned in proximity to an animal passageway. The detection device includes an antenna element configured to detect identification data from a respective detection component respectively associated with each of the plurality animals when located in close proximity to the passageway. The detected identification data includes a unique ID associated with the animal wherein each detection component consists of a capsule device configured to be located internal of an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Publication number: 20230289540
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided in proximity to the confined space that defines a plurality of separate individual tracking regions for the confined space. Each of a plurality of animals to be disposed in the confined space is associated respectively with a detection component operable to identify and detect a temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space wherein the received data includes motion and temperature data relating to an animal when located in the confined space. The tracking apparatus detects multiple animals simultaneously located in an individual tracking region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Patent number: 11694043
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided having a plurality of antenna arrays in proximity to a confined space. One or more animals to be disposed in the confined space are associated with a detection component operable to identify and detect a core body temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space. The received data identifies an animal in correlation with its motion and temperature data. Real-time position and core body temperature of a detected animal is determined while the animal is disposed in the confined space by analysis of the received data in the computer monitor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Patent number: 11375693
    Abstract: A system for integrating at least one object with an animal within a research facility comprises at least one animal within the research facility, the at least one animal having a first tag associated therewith that is configured to communicate with a data management system. The system further includes at least one laboratory object having a second tag associated therewith and being associated with the at least one animal, the second tag being configured to communicate with the data management system. Still further, the system includes at least one technician badge having a third tag associated therewith, the badge configured to communicate with the data management system. The at least one animal, the at least one laboratory object, and the at least one technician badge are configured to transmit information to the data management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: UNIFIED INFORMATION DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Jordan, Matthew Ruiter, Mitchell Polifka
  • Publication number: 20210326543
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided having a plurality of antenna arrays in proximity to a confined space. One or more animals to be disposed in the confined space are associated with a detection component operable to identify and detect a core body temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space. The received data identifies an animal in correlation with its motion and temperature data. Real-time position and core body temperature of a detected animal is determined while the animal is disposed in the confined space by analysis of the received data in the computer monitor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Patent number: 11080495
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided having a plurality of antenna arrays in proximity to a confined space. One or more animals to be disposed in the confined space are associated with a detection component operable to identify and detect a core body temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space. The received data identifies an animal in correlation with its motion and temperature data. Real-time position and core body temperature of a detected animal is determined while the animal is disposed in the confined space by analysis of the received data in the computer monitor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Unified Information Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Publication number: 20200134272
    Abstract: A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided having a plurality of antenna arrays in proximity to a confined space. One or more animals to be disposed in the confined space are associated with a detection component operable to identify and detect a core body temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space. The received data identifies an animal in correlation with its motion and temperature data. Real-time position and core body temperature of a detected animal is determined while the animal is disposed in the confined space by analysis of the received data in the computer monitor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Ruiter, Craig Jordan
  • Publication number: 20170124264
    Abstract: A system for integrating at least one object with an animal within a research facility comprises at least one animal within the research facility, the at least one animal having a first tag associated therewith that is configured to communicate with a data management system. The system further includes at least one laboratory object having a second tag associated therewith and being associated with the at least one animal, the second tag being configured to communicate with the data management system. Still further, the system includes at least one technician badge having a third tag associated therewith, the badge configured to communicate with the data management system. The at least one animal, the at least one laboratory object, and the at least one technician badge are configured to transmit information to the data management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Craig Jordan, Matthew Ruiter, Mitchell Polifka
  • Publication number: 20100145281
    Abstract: A harness for use in coupling with an animal interface, the animal interface comprising one or more of conduits for transmitting fluid, electrical signals, or optical signals. Swivel extension tether for quick connect to harness, dual-ended swivel, an extension line, and connection to upstream monitoring equipment. Method for using the harness in an animal for fluid communication access, an electrical signal interface, and an optical interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Denault, Matthew Ruiter
  • Patent number: 7665424
    Abstract: A harness for use in coupling with an animal interface, the animal interface comprising one or more of conduits for transmitting fluid, electrical signals, or optical signals. Swivel extension tether for quick connect to harness, dual-ended swivel, an extension line, and connection to upstream monitoring equipment. Method for using the harness in an animal for fluid communication access, an electrical signal interface, and an optical interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Strategic Applications, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Denault, Matthew Ruiter
  • Publication number: 20070006820
    Abstract: A harness for use in coupling with an animal interface, the animal interface comprising one or more of conduits for transmitting fluid, electrical signals, or optical signals. Swivel extension tether for quick connect to harness, dual-ended swivel, an extension line, and connection to upstream monitoring equipment. Method for using the harness in an animal for fluid communication access, an electrical signal interface, and an optical interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Denault, Matthew Ruiter