Patents by Inventor Nicholas Harmon

Nicholas Harmon 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: 20210173613
    Abstract: A system for aurally delivering light and sound is provided having a computer in communication with a light module and a speaker, software executing on said computer for driving the speaker to produce sound, and software executing on said computer for driving the light module to produce light at a frequency of 2 Hz to 45 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, John A. Ives, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200132282
    Abstract: A lamp having a light source for emitting light, a stand having a plate and a first connector, the lamp having a protrusion and a second connector, the stand being connectable to the lamp in a standing position and in a stowing position, wherein in the standing position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and wherein in the stowing position, the plate is connected to the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon
  • Publication number: 20200137845
    Abstract: A lamp having a light source for emitting light, a stand having a plate and a first connector, the lamp having a protrusion and a second connector, the stand being connectable to the lamp in a standing position and in a stowing position, wherein in the standing position, the first connector is connected to the second connector, and wherein in the stowing position, the plate is connected to the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon
  • Patent number: 9865660
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device which can read magnetically stored information, and convert it into optical light signals using organic or “plastic” semiconductors is described. Such a device may use OLEDs, and may be termed an “organic magneto-optic transducer” (OMOT). An OMOT device can read magnetically stored information, and convert it into optical light signals. The OMOT may provide benefits such as non-volatile storage, flexible films, reduced cost, and operation at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Markus Wohlgenannt, Michael Flatte, Andrew Kent, Fujian Wang, Nicholas Harmon, Ferran Macia Bros
  • Publication number: 20160197133
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device which can read magnetically stored information, and convert it into optical light signals using organic or “plastic” semiconductors is described. Such a device may use OLEDs, and may be termed an “organic magneto-optic transducer” (OMOT). An OMOT device can read magnetically stored information, and convert it into optical light signals. The OMOT may provide benefits such as non-volatile storage, flexible films, reduced cost, and operation at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: MARKUS WOHLGENANNT, Michael Flatte, Andrew Kent, Fujian Wang, Nicholas Harmon, Ferran Macia Bros
  • Patent number: 8226887
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and materials that include, in certain embodiments, a mobile device, movable across a surface by a user, that provides ultraviolet light for a process of sanitizing or sterilizing the surface that comprises an ultraviolet light source for illuminating the surface with the ultraviolet light to thereby sanitize or sterilize the surface. The device may include a movement sensor operatively coupled to a microprocessor that receives movement data from the movement sensor, and an indicator that is operatively coupled to the microprocessor, with the microprocessor comprising programming to perform a comparison of the calculated dosage to a predetermined dosage, wherein the microprocessor, based on the comparison, controls the indicator to provide instructions to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Publication number: 20120093688
    Abstract: Methods, devices, and materials that include, in certain embodiments, a mobile device, movable across a surface by a user, that provides ultraviolet light for a process of sanitizing or sterilizing the surface that comprises an ultraviolet light source for illuminating the surface with the ultraviolet light to thereby sanitize or sterilize the surface. The device may include a movement sensor operatively coupled to a microprocessor that receives movement data from the movement sensor, and an indicator that is operatively coupled to the microprocessor, with the microprocessor comprising programming to perform a comparison of the calculated dosage to a predetermined dosage, wherein the microprocessor, based on the comparison, controls the indicator to provide instructions to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Patent number: 8105532
    Abstract: Ultraviolet light is an effective sterilization agent. Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide indications to a user of how much sterilizing light is required for a given sterilization goal and how much light has been applied to a surface towards that goal. Users can move the devices across a target surface as needed to sterilize or disinfect the surface, with the device tracking the dosage applied to the surface. One embodiment of a mobile device that comprises an ultraviolet C (UVC) light source, a distance detector, an indicator, and a microprocessor that receives data from the distance detector for calculating an intensity of the light from the source on a target surface and for calculating a dosage of the light on the surface to provide a signal to the indicator when a predetermined dosage is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Patent number: 7834335
    Abstract: Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide secure storage in a niche in a protective housing and one-button action to automatically deploy and activate the device for quick and powerful destruction of germs on a surface using one hand. Users can hold the UV-light device and move it across a target surface to sterilize or disinfect the surface. The device may be compact, easily deployed, provided with a durable cover for secure storage, and equipped with safety shut-off features to prevent unwanted uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Publication number: 20100102252
    Abstract: Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide secure storage in a niche in a protective housing and one-button action to automatically deploy and activate the device for quick and powerful destruction of germs on a surface using one hand. Users can hold the UV-light device and move it across a target surface to sterilize or disinfect the surface. The device may be compact, easily deployed, provided with a durable cover for secure storage, and equipped with safety shut-off features to prevent unwanted uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Publication number: 20100104471
    Abstract: Ultraviolet light is an effective sterilization agent. Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide indications to a user of how much sterilizing light is required for a given sterilization goal and how much light has been applied to a surface towards that goal. Users can move the devices across a target surface as needed to sterilize or disinfect the surface, with the device tracking the dosage applied to the surface. One embodiment of a mobile device that comprises an ultraviolet C (UVC) light source, a distance detector, an indicator, and a microprocessor that receives data from the distance detector for calculating an intensity of the light from the source on a target surface and for calculating a dosage of the light on the surface to provide a signal to the indicator when a predetermined dosage is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Nicholas Harmon, Ryan Douglas
  • Patent number: D889677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon
  • Patent number: D893039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Verilux, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon
  • Patent number: D899612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Bear Down Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon
  • Patent number: D911597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Bear Down Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Harmon