Patents by Inventor Ryan Griswold
Ryan Griswold 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: 20240072687Abstract: Energy harvesting module and, more particularly, energy harvesting module configured to be coupled to a rotatable component of a vehicle's wheel, and methods of making an energy harvesting module are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvesting system includes: a piezoelectric component configured to produce energy in response to mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform while experiencing the mechanical strain, and the piezoelectric component comprises a piezoelectric material layer, one or more conductive bonding layers, a load backing layer, and one or more electrode layers, wherein the load backing layer comprises a fiber reinforced composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Vibhu VIVEK, Ishita JAIN, John SZE, Ryan GRISWOLD, Keisuke ISHIDA
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Publication number: 20230348009Abstract: Sensor modules mountable on a wheel are described with methods of use. A sensor module for a wheel includes a base module mountable to a rim. The sensor module further includes a first set of piezoelectric sensors coupled to the base module at a first side and a second set of piezoelectric sensors coupled to the base module at a second side. A method includes receiving a first force from a tire on a piezoelectric sensor mounted on a rim, the force resulting from an inflation of the tire and causing a first strain on the sensor. The method further includes receiving a second force on the sensor corresponding to a deformation of the tire due to surface contact, where the second force causes a second strain. The method also includes generating wheel data from electrical signals produced by the sensor; and transmitting the wheel data to a remote device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: TDK CorporationInventors: Ryan Griswold, Vibhu Vivek
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Patent number: 11791748Abstract: Systems and methods for an energy harvester proximate to a rotatable component of a vehicle's wheel are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvester system includes: a substrate having a first surface configured to contact and interface with a surface of a wheel, and a second surface opposite the first surface; a piezoelectric component configured to produce energy in response to mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform while experiencing the mechanical strain so as to contact at least a portion of the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Griswold, John Sze, Vibhu Vivek
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Publication number: 20230133090Abstract: Sensor modules mountable on a wheel are described. A sensor module mountable adjacent to a rim of a wheel includes a first set of one or more piezoelectric sensors; and a first elastic support with the first set of one or more piezoelectric sensors coupled thereon so that the first set of one or more piezoelectric sensors are spaced apart from the rim of the wheel. A wheel that includes a rim and the sensor module is also disclosed. A method includes receiving a force on a tire mounted on a rim of a wheel. The tire is in contact with an elastic support with one or more piezoelectric sensors coupled thereon so that the force causes strain in the elastic support and the one or more piezoelectrical sensors. The method also includes, in response to receiving the force, generating electrical signals from the one or more piezoelectric sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Griswold, Vibhu Vivek
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Publication number: 20230092841Abstract: A sensor assembly may include one or more sensors mountable on a wheel of a vehicle and one or more processors electrically coupled to the one or more sensors for determining a driving condition of the vehicle based on the first sensor signals and the second sensor signals. Methods for determining a driving condition of a vehicle based on sensor signals and a wheel assembly that includes a wheel and the sensor assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: TDK U.S.A. CorporationInventors: Vibhu Vivek, Ryan Griswold, John Sze
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Patent number: 11591557Abstract: The present invention is drawn to devices and systems for allergen detection in a sample. The allergen detection system includes a sampler, a disposable analysis cartridge and a detection device with an optimized optical system. In some embodiments, the allergen detection utilizes aptamer nucleic acid molecules as detection agents. In some embodiments, the nucleic acids are conjugated to magnetic beads or solid surfaces such as glasses, microwells and microchips.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: DOTS Technology Corp.Inventors: Adi Gilboa-Geffen, Gregory J. Kintz, Adam J. Young, Patrick Murphy, Joshua Glenn Anthony, Paul Fleming, Brett Gorham, Ryan Griswold, Bruce Richardson
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Publication number: 20230022535Abstract: Systems and methods for an energy harvester proximate to a rotatable component of a vehicle's wheel are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvester system includes: a plurality of energy harvesting components configured to be coupled to a rotatable component in a ring formation along a circumference of the rotatable component, wherein each of the plurality of energy harvesting components includes: a substrate configured to be attached to a surface of the rotatable component; a piezoelectric component coupled to a surface of the substrate, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform in response to a mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component as the rotatable component rotates and generate an electric signal; and an interconnect coupled to the piezoelectric components and configured to conduct the electric signal from the piezoelectric components to a device coupled to the rotatable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Ryan GRISWOLD, John SZE, Vibhu VIVEK
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Publication number: 20220321032Abstract: Piezoelectric devices mountable on a rigid mechanical structure are described. A piezoelectric device includes one or more piezoelectric elements and one or more supporting structures. A respective supporting structure of the one or more supporting structures has a flat or non-flat surface and is mechanically coupled with a piezoelectric element of the one or more piezoelectric elements so that a mechanical force on the one or more supporting structures is converted into an electrical signal by the one or more piezoelectric elements. A piezoelectric device system including two or more piezoelectric devices and a method for generating electrical signals are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Ryan Griswold, Vibhu Vivek
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Patent number: 11149295Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and an actuator. The housing, which defines a reagent volume that can receive a reagent container, can be removably coupled to a reaction chamber. A delivery portion of the housing defines a delivery path between the reagent volume and the reaction chamber when the housing is coupled to the reaction chamber. The delivery path includes a protrusion such that the delivery path has a discontinuous inner surface. The actuator can be moved to convey a reagent from the reagent container into the reaction chamber via the delivery path.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: GeneWeave Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Doran Donnelly, Werner Frei, Ryan Griswold, Lance Page, Shaunak Roy
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Patent number: 11130137Abstract: Disclosed are cartridges and modules that may be utilized in diagnostic systems and methods. The cartridge includes a flexible seal that caps the cartridge. The flexible seal has an opening for a pipette tip, and the flexible seal is configured to create a sealed environment when a pipette tip is positioned in the opening of the flexible seal and when the pipette tip is moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: NANOSPHERE, INC.Inventors: Tom Westberg, Bruce Richardson, Ryan Griswold, Chris Lewis
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Publication number: 20210028725Abstract: Systems and methods for an energy harvester proximate to a rotatable component of a vehicle's wheel are disclosed. In some embodiments, an energy harvester system includes: a substrate having a first surface configured to contact and interface with a surface of a wheel, and a second surface opposite the first surface; a piezoelectric component configured to produce energy in response to mechanical strain imparted on the piezoelectric component, wherein the piezoelectric component is configured to deform while experiencing the mechanical strain so as to contact at least a portion of the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Ryan GRISWOLD, John SZE, Vibhu VIVEK
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Publication number: 20200071647Abstract: The present invention is drawn to devices and systems for allergen detection in a sample. The allergen detection system includes a sampler, a disposable analysis cartridge and a detection device with an optimized optical system. In some embodiments, the allergen detection utilizes aptamer nucleic acid molecules as detection agents. In some embodiments, the nucleic acids are conjugated to magnetic beads or solid surfaces such as glasses, microwells and microchips.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Adi Gilboa-Geffen, Gregory J. Kintz, Adam J. Young, Patrick Murphy, Joshua Glenn Anthony, Paul Fleming, Brett Gorham, Ryan Griswold, Bruce Richardson
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Publication number: 20190316168Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and an actuator. The housing, which defines a reagent volume that can receive a reagent container, can be removably coupled to a reaction chamber. A delivery portion of the housing defines a delivery path between the reagent volume and the reaction chamber when the housing is coupled to the reaction chamber. The delivery path includes a protrusion such that the delivery path has a discontinuous inner surface. The actuator can be moved to convey a reagent from the reagent container into the reaction chamber via the delivery path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: GeneWeave Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Doran DONNELLY, Werner FREI, Ryan GRISWOLD, Lance PAGE, Shaunak ROY
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Patent number: 10351893Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and an actuator. The housing, which defines a reagent volume that can receive a reagent container, can be removably coupled to a reaction chamber. A delivery portion of the housing defines a delivery path between the reagent volume and the reaction chamber when the housing is coupled to the reaction chamber. The delivery path includes a protrusion such that the delivery path has a discontinuous inner surface. The actuator can be moved to convey a reagent from the reagent container into the reaction chamber via the delivery path.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: GeneWeave Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Doran Donnelly, Werner Frei, Ryan Griswold, Lance Page, Shaunak Roy
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Publication number: 20190009271Abstract: Disclosed are cartridges and modules that may be utilized in diagnostic systems and methods. The cartridge includes a flexible seal that caps the cartridge. The flexible seal has an opening for a pipette tip, and the flexible seal is configured to create a sealed environment when a pipette tip is positioned in the opening of the flexible seal and when the pipette tip is moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Nanosphere, Inc.Inventors: Tom WESTBERG, Bruce RICHARDSON, Ryan GRISWOLD, Chris LEWIS
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Patent number: 10092906Abstract: Disclosed are cartridges and modules that may be utilized in diagnostic systems and methods. The cartridge includes a flexible seal that caps the cartridge. The flexible seal has an opening for a pipette tip, and the flexible seal is configured to create a sealed environment when a pipette tip is positioned in the opening of the flexible seal and when the pipette tip is moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATIONInventors: Tom Westberg, Bruce Richardson, Ryan Griswold, Chris Lewis
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Publication number: 20180071732Abstract: Disclosed arc cartridges and modules that may be utilized in diagnostic systems and methods. The cartridge includes a flexible seal that caps the cartridge. The flexible seal has an opening for a pipette tip, and the flexible seal is configured to create a sealed environment when a pipette tip is positioned in the opening of the flexible seal and when the pipette tip is moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Nanosphere, Inc.Inventors: Tom WESTBERG, Bruce RICHARDSON, Ryan GRISWOLD, Chris LEWIS
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Patent number: 9827567Abstract: Disclosed are cartridges and modules that may be utilized in diagnostic systems and methods. The cartridge includes a flexible seal that caps the cartridge. The flexible seal has an opening for a pipette tip, and the flexible seal is configured to create a sealed environment when a pipette tip is positioned in the opening of the flexible seal and when the pipette tip is moved in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Nanosphere, Inc.Inventors: Tom Westberg, Bruce Richardson, Ryan Griswold, Chris Lewis
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Publication number: 20170096697Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing and an actuator. The housing, which defines a reagent volume that can receive a reagent container, can be removably coupled to a reaction chamber. A delivery portion of the housing defines a delivery path between the reagent volume and the reaction chamber when the housing is coupled to the reaction chamber. The delivery path includes a protrusion such that the delivery path has a discontinuous inner surface. The actuator can be moved to convey a reagent from the reagent container into the reaction chamber via the delivery path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: GeneWeave Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Doran DONNELLY, Werner FREI, Ryan GRISWOLD, Lance PAGE, Shaunak ROY
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Patent number: D958063Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Griswold, John Sze, Vibhu Vivek