Patents by Inventor Michael Nagy
Michael Nagy 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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Publication number: 20200039886Abstract: A coated component, along with methods of its formation and use, is provided. The coated component includes a substrate having a surface; a silicon-based bond coating on the surface of the substrate; and a barrier coating on the silicon-based bond coating. The silicon-based bond coating comprises amorphous silicon phase having grains of crystalline silicon (e.g., having an average size of about 0.03 ?m to about 3 ?m) distributed therein. The amorphous silicon phase may be formed of pure silicon metal, or may be formed from silicon metal with boron, oxygen, and/or nitrogen dispersed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Glen Harold Kirby, Justin Michael Nagy, John Tam Nguyen, Jeffery Allen Bross, Brian Harvey Pilsner, Robert Martin Fecke
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Publication number: 20200029857Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing, such as a hermetic housing, and at least one antenna coil wound about a coil axis within the housing. The coil axis may be substantially parallel to at least one wall of the housing, wherein the wall parallel to the coil axis is substantially thinner than other walls of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Harry Rowland, Michael Nagy
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Publication number: 20200026892Abstract: Disclosed are a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to analyze the strength of a response signal transmitted from the wireless sensor in response to an excitation pulse generated by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage be placed in a plurality of modes to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the wireless sensor to output a resonant signal. The reader device may receive the resonant signal from the wireless sensor and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the strength and the proximity of the reader device relative to the wireless sensor as it is implanted in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Suresh Sundaram, Harry Rowland
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Patent number: 10433764Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing, such as a hermetic housing, and at least one antenna coil wound about a coil axis within the housing. The coil axis may be substantially parallel to at least one wall of the housing, wherein the wall parallel to the coil axis is substantially thinner than other walls of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Harry Rowland, Michael Nagy
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Patent number: 10430624Abstract: Disclosed are a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to analyze the strength of a response signal transmitted from the wireless sensor in response to an excitation pulse generated by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage be placed in a plurality of modes to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the wireless sensor to output a resonant signal. The reader device may receive the resonant signal from the wireless sensor and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the strength and the proximity of the reader device relative to the wireless sensor as it is implanted in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Suresh Sundaram, Harry Rowland
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Publication number: 20190200928Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing having at least one opening, and sensor connected to the housing at the opening. The sensor includes a first layer having a first dimension and a second layer having a second dimension shorter than the first dimension. The second layer may be positioned entirely within the housing and a surface of said first layer may be exposed to an exterior of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Harry ROWLAND, Michael NAGY, Balamurugan SUNDARAM, Suresh SUNDARAM
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Publication number: 20190152376Abstract: Vehicle shelf systems having indicators thereon for improving loading and delivery efficiency. Items are scanned for loading, and the indicators on the vehicle shelves identify where to place the item based on the sequence of the delivery point along the delivery route. A mobile computing device alerts a delivery carrier when the delivery vehicle is in proximity to a delivery point when an item is to be delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: William Schwartz, Amy Longshore, Erika Thoeny, Sierra Raney, Michael Nagy, Andrew Garcia
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Publication number: 20190150785Abstract: Disclosed is an implant and method of making an implant. The implant having a housing that defines a cavity. The housing includes a sensor comprising a base attached to a diaphragm wherein said base may be positioned within said cavity. The sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor. The diaphragm may be connected to the housing to hermetically seal said housing. The sensor may include electrical contacts positioned on the diaphragm. The attachment between the base and the diaphragm may define a capacitive gap and at least one discontinuity configured to enhance at least one performance parameter of said implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Mohammad Faisal Zaman, Jeffrey Fong, Julian Chee, Tyler Panian, Michael Nagy
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Publication number: 20190142285Abstract: An implant delivery system includes an implant, such as a wireless sensor, a first sheath, and a second sheath. The sheaths extend from a proximal end of the implant delivery system, and at least said first sheath extends to a distal end of said implant delivery system. The first sheath is positioned at least partially within said second sheath. The implant is connected to an exterior surface of the first sheath and positioned near an end of the second sheath. The first sheath and said second sheath are movable with respect to one another to deploy said implant to a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Harry D. Rowland, Michael Nagy, Kevin MacDonald, Alyssa Kurt, Andy Black, Andy Leopold
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Patent number: 10282571Abstract: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Endotronix, Inc.Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Sureshbabu Sundaram
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Patent number: 10226218Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing having at least one opening, and sensor connected to the housing at the opening. The sensor includes a first layer having a first dimension and a second layer having a second dimension shorter than the first dimension. The second layer may be positioned entirely within the housing and a surface of said first layer may be exposed to an exterior of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Harry Rowland, Michael Nagy, Balamurugan Sundaram, Suresh Sundaram
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Publication number: 20190021597Abstract: Disclosed is a physiologic monitoring system comprising a central hub in communication with a management portal for communicating physiologic measurements taken from a plurality of peripheral devices on a patient. At least one non-invasive peripheral device may measure physiologic data from a patient and be in communication with said central hub. A system including an invasive peripheral device may be associated with said patient and be in communication with said central hub. The central hub may be scalable to collect and communicate measurements from the non-invasive peripheral device and the invasive peripheral device. The at least one non-invasive peripheral device may include a blood pressure cuff, an oxygen sensor, a weight scale, and an ECG monitor. The invasive peripheral device may include a wireless sensor reader that may be adapted to measure physiologic data from a sensor implant placed within the cardiovascular system of said patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Michael Nagy, Harry Rowland, Ariel Johnson, Brett Quas
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Publication number: 20180293409Abstract: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Sureshbabu Sundaram
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Publication number: 20180247095Abstract: Disclosed are a reader device, system, and method for communicating with a wireless sensor. The reader device may be configured to analyze the strength of a response signal transmitted from the wireless sensor in response to an excitation pulse generated by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage be placed in a plurality of modes to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the wireless sensor to output a resonant signal. The reader device may receive the resonant signal from the wireless sensor and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the strength and the proximity of the reader device relative to the wireless sensor as it is implanted in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Suresh Sundaram, Harry Rowland
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Patent number: 10003862Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits a narrowband, fixed frequency excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The ring signal corresponds to the value of the physical parameter being sensed. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The low power, simple circuitry required to generate the excitation pulse allows the reader to be a small, battery operated unit. Alternative methods of frequency determination are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Harry D. Rowland, Roger Dwight Watkins, Balamurugan Sundaram, Brian Paul, In Soo Ahn, Michael Nagy
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Patent number: 9996712Abstract: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Endotronix, Inc.Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Suresh Sundaram
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Publication number: 20180116552Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing, such as a hermetic housing, and at least one antenna coil wound about a coil axis within the housing. The coil axis may be substantially parallel to at least one wall of the housing, wherein the wall parallel to the coil axis is substantially thinner than other walls of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Harry Rowland, Michael Nagy
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Patent number: 9894425Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The reader uses an ambient reading or other information to select a subset of the possible ring signal frequencies, and tunes or adjusts its circuits and algorithms to focus on that subset.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Michael Nagy, Harry D. Rowland, Balamurugan Sundaram
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Patent number: 9867552Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing, such as a hermetic housing, and at least one antenna coil wound about a coil axis within the housing. The coil axis may be substantially parallel to at least one wall of the housing, wherein the wall parallel to the coil axis is substantially thinner than other walls of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: ENDOTRONIX, INC.Inventors: Harry D. Rowland, Michael Nagy
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Publication number: 20170061168Abstract: Disclosed is a self-test device and method for assessing the functional performance of a reader device that is configured to interface with a wireless sensor. The self-test device may be configured to analyze the accuracy of a signal transmitted from the reader device or the accuracy of a signal received by the reader device. In one embodiment, the reader device may be configured to engage the self-test device to allow the reader to transmit a signal, such as a short pulse of energy or a short burst of radio frequency energy to cause the self-test device to output a resonant signal. The self-test device may receive the transmit signal from the reader and evaluate it against predetermined values. The evaluated signals may be used to assess the accuracy of the transmit signal of the reader device to identify potential calibration issues and initiate remedial action by an automated system or human intervention if needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Balamurugan Sundaram, Michael Nagy, Douglas Nielsen, Suresh Sundaram