Patents by Inventor Stephen Byers
Stephen Byers 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: 20230018244Abstract: A conductive human interface has a fabric layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. A soft coating overlies the interior surface of the fabric layer. An electrode or sensor is included to connect with a user. A conductive path connects the electrode or sensor with an electrical connector which, in turn connects with a prosthetic or other assistive device. The conductive path includes a conductor having a section overlying the fabric layer. The overlying section of the conductor can be cord of conductive thread. A nonconductive support thread can extend through the fabric layer from the exterior surface to the interior surface, and further around the conductor to secure the overlying section of the conductor to the fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: WILLOWWOOD GLOBAL LLCInventors: Matthew WERNKE, Ryan SCHROEDER, James M. COLVIN, Michael L. HAYNES, Stephen A. BYERS, Christopher T. KELLEY, Anne Marie JACKSON
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Patent number: 11464438Abstract: A conductive human interface has a fabric layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. A soft coating overlies the interior surface of the fabric layer. An electrode or sensor is included to connect with a residual limb. A conductive path connects the electrode or sensor with an electrical connector which, in turn connects with a prosthetic or other assistive device. The conductive path includes a conductor having a section overlying the fabric layer. The overlying section of the conductor can be cord of conductive thread. A nonconductive support thread can extend through the fabric layer from the exterior surface to the interior surface, and further around the conductor to secure the overlying section of the conductor to the fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: WILLOWWOOD GLOBAL LLCInventors: Matthew Wernke, Ryan Schroeder, James M. Colvin, Michael L. Haynes, Stephen A. Byers, Christopher T. Kelley, Anne Marie Jackson
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Patent number: 11357974Abstract: A conductive human interface includes an insulating body of elastomeric material and a compliant electrode embedded in the insulating body. The electrode is formed from an electrically conductive gel including a polymeric material and conductive particles dispersed in the polymeric material. The conductive particles can be included in the gel in an amount that is not more than about 10% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: WILLOWWOOD GLOBAL LLCInventors: Ryan Schroeder, Stephen Byers
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Patent number: 11173053Abstract: A prosthetic foot structure includes a plate assembly having a toe portion and a heel portion. The plate assembly includes a first plate adjoining a second plate along a seam at which the first plate is bonded to the second plate. The seam has an end between the first and second plates, and the first plate is spaced from the second plate across a gap that reaches away from the end of the seam. An attachment structure attaches the first plate to second plate. The attachment structure has a composite composition including a resin material containing reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing fibers reach through the first plate, across the gap, and through the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: WILLOWWOOD GLOBAL LLCInventors: James M. Colvin, Matthew M. Wernke, Stephen A. Byers, Evandro M. Ficanha
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Publication number: 20210275327Abstract: A prosthetic foot structure includes a plate assembly having a toe portion and a heel portion. The plate assembly includes a first plate adjoining a second plate along a seam at which the first plate is bonded to the second plate. The seam has an end between the first and second plates, and the first plate is spaced from the second plate across a gap that reaches away from the end of the seam. An attachment structure attaches the first plate to second plate. The attachment structure has a composite composition including a resin material containing reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing fibers reach through the first plate, across the gap, and through the second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: WillowWood Global LLCInventors: James M. Colvin, Matthew M. Wernke, Stephen A. Byers, Evandro M. Ficanha
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Publication number: 20190167976Abstract: An apparatus is provided for conducting electrical signals at the skin of a user. In a given embodiment, the apparatus includes a fabric layer, an electrically insulating coating, and an electrical contact element. The fabric layer has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The coating has an exterior surface overlying the interior surface of the fabric layer, and has an interior surface exposed for contact with the skin of the user. The contact element includes a body of polymeric material with an electrically conductive additive dispersed in the polymeric material. The body of polymeric material reaches through the fabric layer and the coating, has an interior electrical contact surface exposed at the interior surface of the coating, and further has an exterior electrical contact surface exposed at the exterior surface of the fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Stephen Byers, Daniel J. Conway, Rahul Reddy Kaliki, Damini Agarwal
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Patent number: 10124626Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a central hub, an outer rim including a spoke bed wall, and a spoke unit including first and second spokes. Each of the first and second spokes extends between the outer rim and the central hub, and has a first end connected to the spoke bed wall, a second end opposite to the first end and connected to the central hub and a span portion connected between the first and second ends. The first ends of the first and second spokes are respectively formed with first and second spoke bed connection portions where the first and second spokes are respectively connected to the spoke bed wall. With respect to the central hub, the second spoke bed connection portion is radially outboard relative to and circumferentially spaced from the first spoke bed connection portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Back Forty Development LLCInventor: Stephen Byers Metz
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Publication number: 20180296822Abstract: A conductive human interface includes an insulating body of elastomeric material and a compliant electrode embedded in the insulating body. The electrode is formed from an electrically conductive gel including a polymeric material and conductive particles dispersed in the polymeric material. The conductive particles can be included in the gel in an amount that is not more than about 10% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Ryan Schroeder, Stephen Byers
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Patent number: 10053173Abstract: A height adjusting device for a bicycle includes a mounting tube, a seat post, and a ratchet member. The mounting tube is configured to be inserted into a seat tube of the bicycle, and defines therein an inner tube space. The seat post is telescopically received in the inner tubular space through an upper open end of the mounting tube, and has a rack region with a plurality of rack teeth. The ratchet member has a ratchet end which is rotatable about a ratchet axis among a forward position, a normal position, and a rearward position, and which is coupled to a selected one of rack teeth so as to permit said selected one of the rack teeth to be kept engaged relative to the ratchet end.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Back Forty Development, LLCInventor: Stephen Byers Metz
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Publication number: 20180042509Abstract: A conductive human interface has a fabric layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. A soft coating overlies the interior surface of the fabric layer. An electrode or sensor is included to connect with a residual limb. A conductive path connects the electrode or sensor with an electrical connector which, in turn connects with a prosthetic or other assistive device. The conductive path includes a conductor having a section overlying the fabric layer. The overlying section of the conductor can be cord of conductive thread. A nonconductive support thread can extend through the fabric layer from the exterior surface to the interior surface, and further around the conductor to secure the overlying section of the conductor to the fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: The Ohio Willow Wood CompanyInventors: Matthew Wernke, Ryan Schroeder, James M. Colvin, Michael L. Haynes, Stephen A. Byers, Christopher T. Kelley, Anne Marie Jackson
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Publication number: 20160114621Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a central hub, an outer rim including a spoke bed wall, and a spoke unit including first and second spokes. Each of the first and second spokes extends between the outer rim and the central hub, and has a first end connected to the spoke bed wall, a second end opposite to the first end and connected to the central hub and a span portion connected between the first and second ends. The first ends of the first and second spokes are respectively formed with first and second spoke bed connection portions where the first and second spokes are respectively connected to the spoke bed wall. With respect to the central hub, the second spoke bed connection portion is radially outboard relative to and circumferentially spaced from the first spoke bed connection portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventor: Stephen Byers METZ
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Patent number: 7481999Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating OB-cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The compositions and methods employ OB-cadherin modulating agents which generally comprise one or more of: (a) a peptide sequence that is at least 50% identical to an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; (b) a non-peptide mimetic of an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; (c) a substance, such as an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that specifically binds an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; and/or (d) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that comprises an OB-cadherin CAR sequence or analogue thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Orest W. Blaschuk, Barbara J. Gour, James Matthew Symonds, Stephen Byers
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Patent number: 6985000Abstract: A solid state thermal control device contains a substrate and a plurality of solid state thermal elements on the substrate. The thermal elements are adapted to provide thermal control to a device under test (DUT). Each solid state thermal element contains at least one solid state heater and an active control circuit adapted to control a thermal output of the heater. Optionally, the each thermal element may also include a solid state temperature sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Delta Design, Inc.Inventors: Jan Feder, Rick Beyerle, Stephen Byers, Thomas Jones
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Publication number: 20050289604Abstract: A system for providing cable television comprises a cable provider providing television programming and a display to display the television programming, wherein the display receives the television programming via radio waves having a frequency at which cellular telephones operate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventor: Stephen Byers
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Publication number: 20050222037Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating VE-cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The compositions and methods employ VE-cadherin modulating agents which generally comprise one or more of: (a) a peptide sequence that is at least 50% identical to a VE-cadherin cell adhesion recognition sequence; (b) a non-peptide mimetic of a VE-cadherin cell adhesion recognition sequence; (c) a substance, such as an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that specifically binds a VE-cadherin cell adhesion recognition sequence; and/or (d) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that comprises a VE-cadherin cell adhesion recognition sequence or analogue thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Orest Blaschuk, Barbara Gour, James Symonds, Stephen Byers
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Publication number: 20050215482Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating OB-cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The compositions and methods employ OB-cadherin modulating agents which generally comprise one or more of: (a) a peptide sequence that is at least 50% identical to an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; (b) a non-peptide mimetic of an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; (c) a substance, such as an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that specifically binds an OB-cadherin CAR sequence; and/or (d) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that comprises an OB-cadherin CAR sequence or analogue thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Orest Blaschuk, Barbara Gour, James Symonds, Stephen Byers
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Publication number: 20050203025Abstract: Modulating agents for inhibiting or enhancing nonclassical cadherin mediated cell adhesion are provided. The modulating agents comprise one or more of: (a) a peptide sequence that is at least 50% identical to a nonclassical cadherin CAR sequence; (b) a non-peptide mimetic of a nonclassical cadherin CAR sequence; (c) a substance, such as an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that specifically binds a nonclassical cadherin CAR sequence; and/or (d) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that comprises a nonclassical cadherin CAR sequence or analogue thereof. Methods for using such modulating agents for modulating nonclassical cadherin-mediated cell adhesion in a variety of contexts are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Orest Blaschuk, Barbara Gour, James Symonds, Stephen Byers
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Publication number: 20050078475Abstract: A system for the protection of airport runway light fixtures and markers is disposed at or near the edge of aircraft runways, taxiway and airport signs. The system includes a thin flexible mat having an axial opening proportioned to enable placement of a runway light fixture or marker therethrough; and peripherally disposed apertures within the mat. The system further includes several anchors for the mat, each of which comprises a planar head, and means for penetration and engagement of earth upon which the mat is positioned. The penetration and engagement elements of each anchor integrally and rigidly depend from a lower surface of the planar head at a central axis. A greatest transverse cross-section of the engagement element is proportioned for complemental insertion within the peripheral apertures of the convex mat. The planar heads of the anchors each engage the mat when the engagement means have fully penetrated the earth upon which the mat is to be secured.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: Stephen Byers, Lyle Gluck
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Publication number: 20050007136Abstract: A solid state thermal control device contains a substrate and a plurality of solid state thermal elements on the substrate. The thermal elements are adapted to provide thermal control to a device under test (DUT). Each solid state thermal element contains at least one solid state heater and an active control circuit adapted to control a thermal output of the heater. Optionally, the each thermal element may also include a solid state temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Jan Feder, Rick Beyerle, Stephen Byers, Thomas Jones
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Publication number: 20040254099Abstract: Modulating agents for inhibiting &bgr;-catenin mediated gene expression are provided. The modulating agents comprise one or more of: (1) the peptide sequence LXXLL (SEQ ID NO:1); or (2) a peptide analogue or peptidomimetic thereof. Methods for using such modulating agents for modulating &bgr;-catenin mediated gene expression and cellular differentiation in a variety of contexts (e.g., for modulating hair growth or treating cancer or Alzheimer's disease) are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Orest W. Blaschuk, Stephen Byers, Barbara J. Gour