Patents by Inventor Robert Duck

Robert Duck 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: 20250020550
    Abstract: Examples include a sample collection device that includes a housing, a reservoir structure and a sample capture interface. The housing includes an inlet to receive an air sample from a subject. The sample capture interface provided with the housing includes a sample capture medium. The sample capture interface is manipulatable to insert the sample capture medium into the reservoir structure. Further, the sample capture interface seals the sample capture medium within the reservoir structure. Upon insertion of the sample capture interface, the sample capture interface seals the sample capture medium within the reservoir structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Duck, Debkishore Mitra, Spencer Sawyer, Gage Fain, Hoang Nguyen, Daniel H. Friedman
  • Patent number: 11793419
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are presented for an ingestible capsule that includes a digital, ingestible sensor component—or ingestible sensor—embedded into the capsule. The ingestible sensor component may be configured to activate upon coming into contact with conductive fluid, such as a body's stomach fluid. Once activated, the ingestible sensor component may be configured to perform various tasks, such as transmitting one or more signals and obtaining biometric data about the body that ingested the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Nikhil Pargaonkar, Raymond Schmidt, Robert Azevedo, Kurt Scheinpflug, Nikolaus Leist, Chris Dong, Hiren Patel, Peter Bjeletich, Robert Duck
  • Publication number: 20230076111
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are presented for an ingestible capsule that includes a digital, ingestible sensor component—or ingestible sensor—embedded into the capsule. The ingestible sensor component may be configured to activate upon coming into contact with conductive fluid, such as a body's stomach fluid. Once activated, the ingestible sensor component may be configured to perform various tasks, such as transmitting one or more signals and obtaining biometric data about the body that ingested the capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy FRANK, Nikhil PARGAONKAR, Raymond SCHMIDT, Robert AZEVEDO, Kurt SCHEINPFLUG, Nikolaus LEIST, Chris DONG, Hiren PATEL, Peter BJELETICH, Robert DUCK
  • Patent number: 11529071
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are presented for an ingestible capsule that includes a digital, ingestible sensor component—or ingestible sensor—embedded into the capsule. The ingestible sensor component may be configured to activate upon coming into contact with conductive fluid, such as a body's stomach fluid. Once activated, the ingestible sensor component may be configured to perform various tasks, such as transmitting one or more signals and obtaining biometric data about the body that ingested the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Nikhil Pargaonkar, Raymond Schmidt, Robert Azevedo, Kurt Scheinpflug, Nikolaus Leist, Chris Dong, Hiren Patel, Peter Bjeletich, Robert Duck
  • Publication number: 20220280061
    Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy FRANK, Peter BJELETICH, Hooman HAFEZI, Robert AZEVEDO, Robert DUCK, Iliya PESIC, Benedict COSTELLO, Eric SNYDER
  • Publication number: 20220061693
    Abstract: Ingestible event markers having high reliability are provided. Aspects of the ingestible event markers include a support, a control circuit, a first electrochemical material, a second electrochemical material and a membrane. In addition, the ingestible event markers may include one or more components that impart high reliability to the ingestible event marker. Further, the ingestible event markers may include an active agent. In some aspects, the active agent, such as a pharmaceutically active agent or a diagnostic agent may be associated with the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hooman HAFEZI, Kit Yee AU-YEUNG, Robert DUCK, Maria HOLEN, Timothy ROBERTSON, Benedict COSTELLO
  • Patent number: 11229378
    Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
  • Publication number: 20210212592
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are presented for an ingestible capsule that includes a digital, ingestible sensor component—or ingestible sensor—embedded into the capsule. The ingestible sensor component may be configured to activate upon coming into contact with conductive fluid, such as a body's stomach fluid. Once activated, the ingestible sensor component may be configured to perform various tasks, such as transmitting one or more signals and obtaining biometric data about the body that ingested the capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy FRANK, Nikhil PARGAONKAR, Raymond SCHMIDT, Robert AZEVEDO, Kurt SCHEINPFLUG, Nikolaus LEIST, Chris DONG, Hiren PATEL, Peter BJELETICH, Robert DUCK
  • Publication number: 20200359933
    Abstract: Ingestible event markers having high reliability are provided. Aspects of the ingestible event markers include a support, a control circuit, a first electrochemical material, a second electrochemical material and a membrane. In addition, the ingestible event markers may include one or more components that impart high reliability to the ingestible event marker. Further, the ingestible event markers may include an active agent. In some aspects, the active agent, such as a pharmaceutically active agent or a diagnostic agent may be associated with the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Hooman HAFEZI, Kit Yee AU-YEUNG, Robert DUCK, Maria HOLEN, Timothy ROBERTSON, Benedict COSTELLO
  • Patent number: 10820831
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are presented for an ingestible capsule that includes a digital, ingestible sensor component—or ingestible sensor—embedded into the capsule. The ingestible sensor component may be configured to activate upon coming into contact with conductive fluid, such as a body's stomach fluid. Once activated, the ingestible sensor component may be configured to perform various tasks, such as transmitting one or more signals and obtaining biometric data about the body that ingested the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Nikhil Pargaonkar, Raymond Schmidt, Robert Azevedo, Kurt Scheinpflug, Nikolaus Leist, Chris Dong, Hiren Patel, Peter Bjeletich, Robert Duck
  • Publication number: 20200342555
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that track a deliverable to a user. The system includes an identifier or tag secured to the deliverable, a computer system for interrogating the identifier, and a personal device in communication with the computer system, wherein the personal device is held by the user at the time the user is administered the deliverable to detect the unique identity associated with the identifier device and confirms delivery of the deliverable to the user. The method includes attaching an identifiable tag that produces a unique signature to the deliverable, interrogating the tag at about the time of delivery to the user, and confirming that the user has been administered the deliverable through detecting the identifiable tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Todd THOMPSON, Lawrence ARNE, Fataneh OMIDVAR, Yashar BEHZADI, Robert DUCK, Lorenzo DICARLO, Gregory MOON
  • Publication number: 20200260990
    Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jeremy FRANK, Peter BJELETICH, Hooman HAFEZI, Robert AZEVEDO, Robert DUCK, Iliya PESIC, Benedict COSTELLO, Eric SNYDER
  • Patent number: 10588544
    Abstract: Ingestible event markers having high reliability are provided. Aspects of the ingestible event markers include a support, a control circuit, a first electrochemical material, a second electrochemical material and a membrane. In addition, the ingestible event markers may include one or more components that impart high reliability to the ingestible event marker. Further, the ingestible event markers may include an active agent. In some aspects, the active agent, such as a pharmaceutically active agent or a diagnostic agent may be associated with the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Kit Yee Au-Yeung, Robert Duck, Maria Holen, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
  • Patent number: 10529044
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed that track a deliverable to a user. The system includes an identifier or tag secured to the deliverable, a computer system for interrogating the identifier, and a personal device in communication with the computer system, wherein the personal device is held by the user at the time the user is administered the deliverable to detect the unique identity associated with the identifier device and confirms delivery of the deliverable to the user. The method includes attaching an identifiable tag that produces a unique signature to the deliverable, interrogating the tag at about the time of delivery to the user, and confirming that the user has been administered the deliverable through detecting the identifiable tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Thompson, Lawrence Arne, Fataneh Omidvar, Yashar Behzadi, Robert Duck, Lorenzo Dicarlo, Gregory Moon
  • Patent number: 10517507
    Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Proteus Digital Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
  • Publication number: 20190191006
    Abstract: A method comprising receiving physiologic information at a social-networking system from a body-associated personal communicator is disclosed. A social-networking system configured to receive physiological information from a body-associated personal communicator and a body-associated personal communicator configured to receive physiologic information and communicate the physiologic information to a social-networking system also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Thompson, Todd Thompson, Yashar Behzadi, Danielle Cojuangco Abraham, Robert Duck, Arna Ionescu, Ray Lee, Robin Suchan, William Turner, Veeraperumanallu Muralidharan, Erika Karplus, George Savage
  • Patent number: 10084880
    Abstract: A method comprising receiving physiologic information at a social-networking system from a body-associated personal communicator is disclosed. A social-networking system configured to receive physiological information from a body-associated personal communicator and a body-associated personal communicator configured to receive physiologic information and communicate the physiologic information to a social-networking system also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: PROTEUS DIGITAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Thompson, Todd Thompson, Yashar Behzadi, Danielle Cojuangco Abraham, Robert Duck, Arna Ionescu, Ray Lee, Robin Suchan, William Turner, Veeraperumanallu Muralidharan, Erika Karplus, George Savage
  • Patent number: 9962107
    Abstract: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: PROTEUS DIGITAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy Frank, Peter Bjeletich, Hooman Hafezi, Robert Azevedo, Robert Duck, Iliya Pesic, Benedict Costello, Eric Snyder
  • Publication number: 20170296799
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for securing an ingestible electronic device to a pharmaceutical product without damaging the ingestible electronic device. The product includes the ingestible electronic device being placed on the product in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, in accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the ingestible electronic device is placed inside the product. Various embodiments are disclosed in accordance with the present invention for protecting and/or coating of the electronic marker as well as securing the ingestible electronic device onto the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Robert Duck, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello
  • Publication number: 20170014046
    Abstract: Ingestible event markers having high reliability are provided. Aspects of the ingestible event markers include a support, a control circuit, a first electrochemical material, a second electrochemical material and a membrane. In addition, the ingestible event markers may include one or more components that impart high reliability to the ingestible event marker. Further, the ingestible event markers may include an active agent. In some aspects, the active agent, such as a pharmaceutically active agent or a diagnostic agent may be associated with the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Hooman Hafezi, Kit Yee Au-Yeung, Robert Duck, Maria Holen, Timothy Robertson, Benedict Costello