Patents by Inventor Nicholas Grant

Nicholas Grant 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).

  • Patent number: 12360101
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing an air sample from a human uses a collection module that has a plurality of metal oxide semiconductor sensors that have different resistance responses to different gaseous compounds. A detector circuit reads the output of the sensors as analog signals for both ambient air and the air sample from the human. The ratios of the analog signals from ambient air and from the air sample can be compared to similar information from other health and unhealthy human subjects to determine the health status of the human. In one embodiment the system is used for breath analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Grant, Pierre Touma, Luke Rhone
  • Publication number: 20230294093
    Abstract: An exemplary system and method are disclosed for a digital microfluidic chip cartridge and system configured for electro-wetting on dielectric (EWOD) microfluidic operations and experimental analysis. The exemplary portable lab-on-a-chip devices and systems can be configured to execute complex assays such as DNA isolation employing integrated sensor and electronics can analyze results. The EWOD or digital microfluidic cartridge can be configured with customizable assays having preloaded reagents targeted specifically for a given assay that can be used in an analysis in the field (i.e., point of care, i.e., not in a central laboratory) using a disposable or recyclable assay cartridge system. The cartridge and portable instrument can operate on specific instructions based on the algorithm intended for the assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Chen, Nicholas Grant
  • Patent number: 11734766
    Abstract: A system is engineered to facilitate calculation of predicted perils connected with a ridesharing vehicle. The system facilitates premium endorsement that provides higher coverage than is provided under conventional products and allows drivers to work directly with their personal lines insurer in reviewing their coverage and filing a claim in the event of an accident. The subject matter facilitates higher limits while including a post-policy period audit that allows a reconciliation of high-use or high-risk driving with appropriate retroactive rate adjustments. The system also facilitates retroactive rate adjustments that would compare a policyholder’s time/distance driven or collected telematics data (including time or distance driven in each driving period) to the group average or other historical underwriting data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Daniel Carey Bernstein, Christopher Tassone, Nicholas Grant
  • Publication number: 20230108028
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing an air sample from a human uses a collection module that has a plurality of metal oxide semiconductor sensors that have different resistance responses to different gaseous compounds. A detector circuit reads the output of the sensors as analog signals for both ambient air and the air sample from the human. The ratios of the analog signals from ambient air and from the air sample can be compared to similar information from other health and unhealthy human subjects to determine the health status of the human. In one embodiment the system is used for breath analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Grant, Pierre Touma, Luke Rhone
  • Patent number: 10733672
    Abstract: A system is engineered to facilitate calculation of predicted perils connected with a ridesharing vehicle. The system facilitates premium endorsement that provides higher coverage than is provided under conventional products and allows drivers to work directly with their personal lines insurer in reviewing their coverage and filing a claim in the event of an accident. The subject matter facilitates higher limits while including a post-policy period audit that allows a reconciliation of high-use or high-risk driving with appropriate retroactive rate adjustments. The system also facilitates retroactive rate adjustments that would compare a policyholder's time/distance driven or collected telematics data (including time or distance driven in each driving period) to the group average or other historical underwriting data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
    Inventors: Daniel Carey Bernstein, Christopher Tassone, Nicholas Grant