Patents by Inventor Robert Rennaker

Robert Rennaker 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).

  • System for traumatic brain injury detection using oculomotor tests
    Patent number: 10758121
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of measuring levels of neurological impairment. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise a headset that emits light into the user's eyes and the system tracks the pupils' orientation, movement, contraction and dilation. In specific embodiments, the headset can run a battery of tests and calculate a score indicating the user's level of neurological impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert Rennaker, Elliot Frohman, Randy Kardon
  • Acceleration measurements for impact evaluation
    Patent number: 10750990
    Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of detecting impacts to the head. Accelerometers attached to a user's head and neck or body is used to measure the differential acceleration of the head with respect to the neck or body. A differential acceleration exceeding a certain threshold may be indicative of the user suffering a traumatic brain injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Robert Rennaker
  • Acceleration Measurements for Impact Evaluation
    Publication number: 20180146909
    Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of detecting impacts to the head. Accelerometers attached to a user's head and neck or body is used to measure the differential acceleration of the head with respect to the neck or body. A differential acceleration exceeding a certain threshold may be indicative of the user suffering a traumatic brain injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Robert Rennaker
  • System for acceleration measurements and traumatic brain injury detection
    Patent number: 9895099
    Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of detecting impacts to the head. Accelerometers attached to a user's head and neck or body is used to measure the differential acceleration of the head with respect to the neck or body. A differential acceleration exceeding a certain threshold may be indicative of the user suffering a traumatic brain injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Robert Rennaker
  • SYSTEM FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY DETECTION USING OCULOMOTOR TESTS
    Publication number: 20150245766
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of measuring levels of neurological impairment. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise a headset that emits light into the user's eyes and the system tracks the pupils' orientation, movement, contraction and dilation. In specific embodiments, the headset can run a battery of tests and calculate a score indicating the user's level of neurological impairment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Rennaker, Elliot Frohman, Randy Kardon
  • SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATION MEASUREMENTS AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150245795
    Abstract: The present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of detecting impacts to the head. Accelerometers attached to a user's head and neck or body is used to measure the differential acceleration of the head with respect to the neck or body. A differential acceleration exceeding a certain threshold may be indicative of the user suffering a traumatic brain injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Robert RENNAKER
  • Brian machine interface device
    Publication number: 20060293578
    Abstract: A distributed real-time wireless neural interface including a reader and an array of distinct recording devices. The reader outputs and receives radio-frequency signals. The array of distinct recording devices include a wireless section and a sensor section. The wireless section includes an rf power converter, an antenna, a regulator, and a modulator. The rf power converter converts radio frequency signals into power signals. The antenna receives the radio-frequency signals output by the reader and provides the radio-frequency signals to the rf power converter wherein the rf power converter converts such radio-frequency signals to power signals. The regulator receives the power signals and regulates such power signals to provide stable power signals. The modulator receives the power signals and is in communication with the antenna for utilizing the antenna to communicate with the reader. The sensor section receives the stable power signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Rennaker