Patents by Inventor Ryan D. Schamper
Ryan D. Schamper 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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Patent number: 11918698Abstract: A disinfection platform for at least partially disinfecting a proximal surface is provided. A disinfection apparatus includes a housing defining an aperture, a UV light source enclosed in the housing configured to project a UV illumination pattern toward a target disinfection area where the disinfection apparatus is disposed above one end and oriented at a downward angle. The illumination pattern output from the disinfection apparatus at least partially defined by louvers and an occlusion nose with reflective fins positioned at the aperture such that the illumination pattern at the target disinfection surface has improved intensity distribution. Multiple sensors cooperate with a control circuit operating the UV light source to provide intelligent and automated control with pattern detection, event based disinfection, and validation.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: UV Partners, Inc.Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore
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Publication number: 20230302183Abstract: A low profile disinfection and delivery system that utilizes a channel lighting system with a parabolic multifunctional anisotropic reflector for effectively distributing the power of UV LEDs. The channel lighting system delivers specific energy patterns to the target surface. The channel lighting system can be provided as a more integrated UV delivery system. The homogenous delivery and distribution of patterned energy enables better use and efficiency of the available UV LED power.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Michael Halloran, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore, David W. Baarman, David Alan Jerovsek
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Publication number: 20230039310Abstract: A light fixture is provided to be disposed within a room and operable to provide visible light for the room and air disinfection via application of UV light to air flowing through an air treatment chamber. In one embodiment, one or more baffles may be disposed within the air chamber to substantially prevent UV light from leaking past the one or more baffles into the room. In one embodiment, a UV light regulator may be provided to selectively control an amount of UV light directed into the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Colin J. Moore, Ryan D. Schamper
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Publication number: 20230014466Abstract: A disinfection platform for at least partially disinfecting a proximal surface is provided. A disinfection apparatus includes a housing defining an aperture, a UV light source enclosed in the housing configured to project a UV illumination pattern toward a target disinfection area where the disinfection apparatus is disposed above one end and oriented at a downward angle. The illumination pattern output from the disinfection apparatus at least partially defined by louvers and an occlusion nose with reflective fins positioned at the aperture such that the illumination pattern at the target disinfection surface has improved intensity distribution. Multiple sensors cooperate with a control circuit operating the UV light source to provide intelligent and automated control with pattern detection, event based disinfection, and validation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore
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Publication number: 20230001034Abstract: A dynamic treatment system incorporates multiple pathogen reduction devices and sensors for enhanced pathogen reduction. The system can provide coordinated multi-level control to provide automated engineered control of pathogen reduction that is suitable for use in confined spaces, such as building and vehicle systems. Room level occupancy tracking provides biological load level estimates while pressure level sensing provides pathogen travel path estimation through the building. Combining this pathogen load information and airflow path information the system can drive room level and building level pathogen reduction device adjustments to enhance pathogen reduction based on expected pathogen travel. Zone level pathogen interception, height adjustable portable treatment devices, along with various application specific pathogen reduction devices can be integrated into the dynamic treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Colin J. Moore, Hai D. Nguyen, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Michael Halloran
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Publication number: 20220313850Abstract: A disinfection platform for at least partially disinfecting a proximal surface is provided. A disinfection apparatus includes a housing defining an aperture, a UV light source enclosed in the housing configured to project a UV illumination pattern toward a target disinfection area where the disinfection apparatus is disposed above one end and oriented at a downward angle. The illumination pattern output from the disinfection apparatus at least partially defined by louvers and an occlusion nose with reflective fins positioned at the aperture such that the illumination pattern at the target disinfection surface has improved intensity distribution. Multiple sensors cooperate with a control circuit operating the UV light source to provide intelligent and automated control with pattern detection, event based disinfection, and validation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: David W Baarman, Paul Byrne, Luke Platz, Ryan D. Schamper, Colin J. Moore
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Patent number: 11241591Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
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Patent number: 11014827Abstract: A water treatment system is provided with an untreated water reservoir having a cavity through which a filter assembly may traverse such that untreated water in the cavity passes through the filter assembly into a treated water reservoir. Traversal of the filter assembly may be facilitated by a pressure control assembly configured to generate a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Richard J. Weber, Ryan D. Schamper, Joshua B. Taylor, Colin J. Moore, Mario Enriquez
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Publication number: 20200079658Abstract: A water treatment system is provided with an untreated water reservoir having a cavity through which a filter assembly may traverse such that untreated water in the cavity passes through the filter assembly into a treated water reservoir. Traversal of the filter assembly may be facilitated by a pressure control assembly configured to generate a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Richard J. Weber, Ryan D. Schamper, Joshua B. Taylor, Colin J. Moore, Mario Enriquez
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Patent number: 10336639Abstract: A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Roy W. Kuennen, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Roy M. Taylor, Jr., William T. Stoner, Jr., Kenneth E. Conrad, Karen J. VanderKooi, Brian S. Beals, Ryan D. Schamper
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Patent number: 10225966Abstract: A composite metal surface that looks metallic, but permits effective transmission of an electromagnetic field. The composite metal surface can be integrated into various electronic equipment, such as telephones, remote controls, battery doors, keyboards, mice, game controllers, cameras, laptops, inductive power supplies, and essentially any other electronic equipment. The composite metal surface can also be integrated into non-electrically conductive heat sinks, high permeability shielding, and polished metal non-electrically conductive surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: PHILIPS IP VENTURES B.V.Inventors: David W. Baarman, Benjamin C. Moes, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Roy M. Taylor, Jr., Kaitlyn J. Turner, Robert Wolford, Matthew J. Norconk, Ryan D. Schamper
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Publication number: 20180319570Abstract: A dispenser or dispensing system. The dispenser can be a screw conveyor pill dispenser, tumbler pill dispenser, push-to-operate pill cap dispenser, twist-to-operate pill cap dispenser, or push-to-operate pill cap dispenser. The pill dispenser may include a pill dispenser control system that can interact with a personal device, such as a smart phone. The pill dispenser control system can implement communication with a personal device, pill identification, user identification and security, scheduling functions, and notifications. The pill dispenser can dispense pills manually, semi-automatically, or automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: David W. Baarman, Colin J. Moore, Cody D. Dean, Ryan D. Schamper, Sean T. Eurich, Merdad Veiseh, Dan Parker, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Richard J. Weber
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Publication number: 20170246602Abstract: A personal formulation device for mixing and dispensing customized formulations from ingredient reservoirs carried by the device. The device may include a plurality of miniaturized progressive pumps with a flexible coupling between the motor and the pump. The coupling may include a spring (40). The device may include a spacer sleeve (62) having an internal diameter tapered to closely follow the motion envelope of the spring (40). Each pump may include a retainer (60) that is threaded into the interior of the pump body (52) to retain the spacer sleeve (62) and the drive end (120) of the rotor (34). Each pump may include a stator with an integrated flange seal (36). The flange seal (36) may extend around the circumference of the stator and be sandwiched between portions of the pump body (52). The stator may have a noncircular shape that keys the stator within the pump body. The pump may include an optical metering system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Cody D. Dean, Ryan D. Schamper, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, David W. Baarman, Richard J. Weber, Michele Luciano Lazzari, Derek Hedley Rowles, Clinton Les Foster
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Patent number: 9597261Abstract: A pill dispensing system that includes pill packages that can be used to dispense pills manually or with a dispenser system to provide enhanced functionality. The packages can be provided with information relating to the packaged pills or to the use of the packaged pills. By reading the information from the package, the dispenser system can know what is in the package, when it is to be taken and can understand and track inventory. The dispenser system provides reminders of when the pills should be taken. The dispenser system may have the ability to key a specific electronic device, such as a cell phone, to a specific user and the dispenser system may require the electronic device to be within proximity of the dispenser system before dispensing pills for that user.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: David W. Baarman, Sean T. Eurich, Scott A. Mollema, Cody D. Dean, Neil W. Kuyvenhoven, Matthew K. Runyon, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Ryan D. Schamper
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Publication number: 20170043189Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
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Publication number: 20160340217Abstract: A portable water treatment system selectively configurable between a portable configuration and a water treatment system configuration. The portable water treatment system includes multiple nest and stack containers. A flocculation container includes a manual valve component that interacts with a filter support to form a valve that controls flow of water. The filter system may include one or more rotatable biofoam filters, each with a restriction orifice to control flow rate and allow a biological community to colonize and develop on or in the filters. The filters can be rotated between a filter operating position and a filter maintenance position. The water treatment system may include a chlorination system that can handle a chlorine tablet that does not contain a stabilizer. The water treatment system may include a storage container with a carbon filter that removes chlorine from the water before being dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Roy W. Kuennen, Richard J. Weber, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Ryan D. Schamper, Zhenxiao Cai, Kenny Ly
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Publication number: 20160236958Abstract: A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Roy W. Kuennen, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Roy M. Taylor, JR., William T. Stoner, JR., Kenneth E. Conrad, Karen J. VanderKooi, Brian S. Beals, Ryan D. Schamper
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Patent number: 9352979Abstract: A portable water treatment system includes at least one sub-system to treat water including a flocculation system, a chlorination system, and a bio-sand filter system. The water treatment system may include multiple sub-systems for treating water that feed into one another. The sand filter system may include a mini bio-sand filter, a foam filter, or a pressed block filter. The flocculation system may include a tank bottom that urges settling particles toward a sump and a ladle that removes settled particles. A manual pump or siphon may be included in the water treatment system.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Roy W. Kuennen, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Roy M. Taylor, Jr., William T. Stoner, Jr., Kenneth E. Conrad, Karen J. VanderKooi, Brian S. Beals, Ryan D. Schamper, Cynthia G. Sutter
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Patent number: D860779Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Access Business Group International LLCInventors: Benjamin Sutton, Ryan D. Schamper
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Patent number: D918368Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC.Inventors: Rebecca C. Wheeler, Zane Hoekstra, Ryan D. Schamper, David J. Anderson