Patents by Inventor Michael D. Ward

Michael D. 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).

  • Reduced Speckle Illumination Systems And Methods
    Publication number: 20250334821
    Abstract: Provided are laser sources, the laser sources comprising at least one diode; and an optic fiber of a predefined length disposed between the laser source and a position for a target such that the optic fiber communicates light pulses from the laser source as a source light to the position for the target, wherein the position is illuminated by the source light so as to reduce speckles in a captured image of the target. Also provided are methods for providing source light for generating an image, comprising: generating illumination with one or more laser diodes; and passing the illumination through an optic fiber having a plurality of bends therein such that source light is emitted from the optic fiber so as to illuminate a target with the source light, the source light reducing speckles in an image of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Gregory Kaduchak, Lingzhi Zhu
  • Particle Analyzing Systems And Methods Using Acoustic Radiation Pressure
    Publication number: 20250198903
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and systems that use acoustic radiation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Gregory Kaduchak
  • Crystalline forms of imidacloprid and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 11827622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of imidacloprid for effective pest management strategies at lower dosages. The present invention further relates to processes of preparing the crystalline polymorphs, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline polymorphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiaolong Zhu, Jingxiang Yang, Chunhua T. Hu, Michael D. Ward, Bart Kahr
  • Holographic characterization of protein aggregates
    Patent number: 11747258
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: David G. Grier, Michael D. Ward, Xiao Zhong, Chen Wang, Laura A. Philips, David B. Ruffner, Fook Chiong Cheong
  • CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF DELTAMETHRIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230225325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of deltamethrin, which is a pyrethroid compound useful as a pest control agent. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the novel crystalline form, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Xiaolong ZHU, Jingxiang YANG, Bart KAHR, Michael D. WARD
  • Crystalline forms of deltamethrin and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 11582971
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of deltamethrin, which is a pyrethroid compound useful as a pest control agent. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the novel crystalline form, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jingxiang Yang, Xiaolong Zhu, Bart Kahr, Michael D. Ward
  • Pesticidal compounds and methods of use
    Patent number: 11570987
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds, pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for pest management and for controlling pests. In certain embodiments provided are enantioenriched and/or enantiopure compounds and pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and methods of making same. Methods of controlling pests with the compounds of the disclosure are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiaolong Zhu, Jingxiang Yang, Michael D. Ward, Bart Kahr
  • HOLOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PROTEIN AGGREGATES
    Publication number: 20220326130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David G. Grier, Michael D. WARD, Xiao ZHONG, Chen WANG, Laura A. PHILIPS, David B. RUFFNER, Fook Chiong CHEONG
  • Holographic characterization of protein aggregates
    Patent number: 11385157
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: David G. Grier, Michael D. Ward, Xiao Zhong, Chen Wang, Laura A. Philips, David B. Ruffner, Fook Chiong Cheong
  • CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF IMIDACLOPRID AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220204480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of imidacloprid for effective pest management strategies at lower dosages. The present invention further relates to processes of preparing the crystalline polymorphs, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline polymorphs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Xiaolong ZHU, Jingxiang YANG, Chunhua T. HU, Michael D. WARD, Bart KAHR
  • Holographic characterization of protein aggregates
    Patent number: 11346761
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: David G. Grier, Michael D. Ward, Xiao Zhong, Chen Wang, Laura A. Philips, David B. Ruffner, Fook Chiong Cheong
  • Particle analysis in an acoustic cytometer
    Patent number: 11287362
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for acoustically manipulating one or more particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Triad National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Kaduchak, Michael D. Ward
  • Particle analysis in an acoustic cytometer
    Patent number: 11287363
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for using acoustic radiation pressure to fractionate particles within a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Triad National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Kaduchak, Michael D. Ward
  • Particle Analyzing Systems And Methods Using Acoustic Radiation Pressure
    Publication number: 20210364407
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and systems that use acoustic radiation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Gregory Kaduchak
  • HOLOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PROTEIN AGGREGATES
    Publication number: 20210199551
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: David G. GRIER, Michael D. WARD, Xiao ZHONG, Chen WANG, Laura A. PHILIPS, David B. RUFFNER, Fook Chiong CHEONG
  • CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF DELTAMETHRIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210092957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of deltamethrin, which is a pyrethroid compound useful as a pest control agent. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the novel crystalline form, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Jingxiang YANG, Xiaolong ZHU, Bart KAHR, Michael D. WARD
  • PESTICIDAL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210092950
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds, pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and compositions thereof that are useful, for example, for pest management and for controlling pests. In certain embodiments provided are enantioenriched and/or enantiopure compounds and pesticidally acceptable salts thereof, and methods of making same. Methods of controlling pests with the compounds of the disclosure are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Xiaolong ZHU, Jingxiang YANG, Michael D. WARD, Bart KAHR
  • Particle Analyzing Systems And Methods Using Acoustic Radiation Pressure
    Publication number: 20210018423
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and systems that use acoustic radiation pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Gregory Kaduchak
  • Compounds as L-cystine crystallization inhibitors and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10759748
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization is disclosed, using the compounds of formula I: R1a—[O]v-(-A-L-)m-A-[O]v—R1b?? I wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, m, and v are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Zina Zhu
  • Particle Analysis In An Acoustic Cytometer
    Publication number: 20200072794
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for acoustically manipulating one or more particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory Kaduchak, Michael D. Ward