Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Edwards
Thomas A. Edwards 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: 12220300Abstract: A partially transparent dressing includes a fluid management core having a first side and a second, wound-facing side. The fluid management core includes an absorbent material and a plurality of optically transparent windows. The dressing includes a barrier layer coupled to the first side and a patient interface layer coupled to the second side. A fluid communication port is disposed in the second side. An opening is disposed in the patient interface layer. The opening is configured to receive fluid from a wound.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Edwards, Christopher B. Locke, Timothy M. Robinson, Justin A. Long
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Publication number: 20240424193Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for optimizing fluid storage in a negative pressure therapy system are described. A fluid storage canister includes a first section, a second section, a fluid flow pathway, and a forced air module. The first section is fluidly coupled to a dressing and stores fluid, and the second section is fluidly coupled to a therapy unit and stores fluid. The fluid flow pathway is disposed between the first section and the second section. The forced air module generates a fluid flow through the fluid flow pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Benjamin A. PRATT, Shannon C. INGRAM, Thomas A. EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20240407954Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing negative pressure therapy are described. The system includes a dressing configured to be positioned adjacent to a tissue site, and a therapy unit. The therapy unit includes a pump module and a forced air module. The pump module includes a piezoelectric pump sealed between a pump casing, and a lid. The forced air module includes a forced air device configured to generate a fluid flow and a pathway enclosure configured to form a fluid path across the lid. The system further includes a canister with a pathway connection and an airflow pathway extending through the canister. The airflow pathway is lined with an evaporative membrane configured to allow evaporated fluids in the canister to escape to ambient air. The forced air module directs the fluid flow into the canister through the pathway connection and over the evaporative membrane to maximize fluid evaporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Benjamin A. PRATT, Robert HOWARD, Thomas A. EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20240382666Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for optimizing fluid storage canisters for use in negative pressure therapy systems are described. A fluid storage canister includes a first wall and a second wall coupled to the first wall. The canister has a chamber disposed between the first wall and the second wall. The chamber is configured to be sealed from an ambient environment and to store fluid. A pathway is disposed between the first wall and the second wall. The pathway is configured to be open to the ambient environment. There is a barrier separating the pathway from the chamber. The barrier is configured to permit evaporated fluid in the chamber to transmit through the barrier into the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2022Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Benjamin A. PRATT, Thomas A. EDWARDS
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Patent number: 12033332Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2023Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20240087137Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Patent number: 11836929Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20220122269Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20220079815Abstract: A partially transparent dressing includes a fluid management core having a first side and a second, wound-facing side. The fluid management core includes an absorbent material and a plurality of optically transparent windows. The dressing includes a barrier layer coupled to the first side and a patient interface layer coupled to the second side. A fluid communication port is disposed in the second side. An opening is disposed in the patient interface layer. The opening is configured to receive fluid from a wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas A. EDWARDS, Christopher B. LOCKE, Timothy M. ROBINSON, Justin A. LONG
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Patent number: 11049258Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20200098113Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Patent number: 10360685Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Pillar Vision CorporationInventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Patent number: 10092793Abstract: A system for capturing and analyzing a trajectory of a tennis ball or other object associated with a play of a game of tennis and providing feedback is described. The system may be designed to capture and analyze a trajectory of a tennis ball during various activities related to the play of a game of tennis. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of tennis. Further, the system may be operable for use in an area where tennis is normally played during normal playing activities, such as player playing a game or practicing on an outdoor tennis court. The system may be operable to account for factors associated with its ambient environment, such as wind, temperature and humidity.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards
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Patent number: 9694238Abstract: A system for capturing and analyzing a trajectory of a tennis ball or other object associated with a play of a game of tennis and providing feedback is described. The system may be designed to capture and analyze a trajectory of a tennis ball during various activities related to the play of a game of tennis. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of tennis. Further, the system may be operable for use in an area where tennis is normally played during normal playing activities, such as player playing a game or practicing on an outdoor tennis court. The system may be operable to account for factors associated with its ambient environment, such as wind, temperature and humidity.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: PILLAR VISION, INC.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards
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Patent number: 9390501Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Patent number: 9345929Abstract: A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards
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Patent number: 9283432Abstract: A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, Ridge McGhee
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Patent number: 9283431Abstract: A disclosed device provides a trajectory detection and feedback system. The system is capable of detecting one or more moving objects in free flight, analyzing a trajectory of each object and providing immediate feedback information to a human that has launched the object into flight, and/or one or more observers in the area. In a particular embodiment, a non-intrusive machine vision system that remotely detects trajectories of moving objects may be used to evaluate trajectory parameters for a basketball shot at a basketball hoop by a player. The feedback information, such as a trajectory entry angle into the basketball hoop and/or an entry velocity into the hoop for the shot, may be output to the player in an auditory format using a sound projection device. The system may be operable to be set-up and to operate in a substantially autonomous manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, Ridge McGhee
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Patent number: 9238165Abstract: Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Pillar Vision, Inc.Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter
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Publication number: 20150332450Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Alan W. Marty, Thomas A. Edwards, John Carter