Patents by Inventor Richard S. Pollack
Richard S. Pollack 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: 20150297146Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for remote sensing and/or monitoring utilizing a sensing device, such as may be implemented in a patch that can be placed on or affixed to a subject, where the sensing device includes multiple sensors. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless human temperature skin patch providing accurate measurement of human temperature from a sensing device applied to the skin and even in the presence of differing ambient temperature. In such an embodiment, the patch can include, for example, a flexible, breathable bandage or adhesive strip or pad to affix the sensing device to a patient. The sensing device can include multiple sensors such as two or more temperature sensors that can be used to accurately determine the patient's core body temperature from the measured temperature at the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Richard S. Pollack, Joseph Michael Letkomiller, Wade W. Webster, Scott D. Dalgeish, Donald E. Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 8930147Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for remote sensing and/or monitoring utilizing a sensing device, such as may be implemented in a patch that can be placed on or affixed to a subject, where the sensing device includes multiple sensors. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless human temperature skin patch providing accurate measurement of human temperature from a sensing device applied to the skin and even in the presence of differing ambient temperature. In such an embodiment, the patch can include, for example, a flexible, breathable bandage or adhesive strip or pad to affix the sensing device to a patient. The sensing device can include multiple sensors such as two or more temperature sensors that can be used to accurately determine the patient's core body temperature from the measured temperature at the skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Prima-Temp, Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Pollack, Joseph Michael Letkomiller, Wade W. Webster, Scott D. Dalgleish, Donald E. Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20140213927Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring, structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Prima-Temp, Inc.Inventors: Wade W. Webster, Richard S. Pollack
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Patent number: 8715204Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Prima Temp, Inc.Inventors: Wade W. Webster, Richard S. Pollack
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Publication number: 20120016258Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Prima-Temp, Inc.Inventors: Wade W. Webster, Richard S. Pollack
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Publication number: 20110213559Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for remote sensing and/or monitoring utilizing a sensing device, such as may be implemented in a patch that can be placed on or affixed to a subject, where the sensing device includes multiple sensors. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless human temperature skin patch providing accurate measurement of human temperature from a sensing device applied to the skin and even in the presence of differing ambient temperature. In such an embodiment, the patch can include, for example, a flexible, breathable bandage or adhesive strip or pad to affix the sensing device to a patient. The sensing device can include multiple sensors such as two or more temperature sensors that can be used to accurately determine the patient's core body temperature from the measured temperature at the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Prima-Temp Inc.Inventors: Richard S. Pollack, Joseph Michael Letkomiller, Wade W. Webster, Scott D. Dalgleish, Donald E. Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 5181975Abstract: A pneumatic tire has an integrated circuit transponder which, upon interrogation by an external RF signal, transmits tire identification and/or other data in digitally-coded form. The transponder has a coil antenna of small enclosed area as compared to the area enclosed by an annular tensile member comprising a bead of the tire. The annular tensile member, during transponder interrogation, acts as the primary winding of a transformer. The coil antenna is loosely coupled to the primary winding and is the secondary winding of the transformer. The coil antenna is substantially planar in shape, and, when positioned between the innerliner of the tire and its carcass ply, the transponder may include a pressure sensor responsive to tire inflation pressure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1991Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Richard S. Pollack, John R. Phelan, Ronald M. Ames, Gene R. Starkey, Robert W. Brown, Gary T. Belski, William F. Dunn
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Patent number: D355903Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Richard S. Pollack, Gene R. Starkey