Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Ryan

Timothy A. Ryan 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).

  • MEDICAMENT MANAGEMENT KIT
    Publication number: 20170332697
    Abstract: A medicament management kit for managing medical marijuana, wherein all the paraphernalia necessary for managing the storage and dispensing of medical marijuana are in a convenient and durable compact kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: George ROBERTO, JR., G. Timothy Ryan ROBERTO
  • Swing training system and method
    Patent number: 9802097
    Abstract: A swing training system includes a base unit having a grapple that is movable between open and closed positions. A free end of an elongated swing device, such as a golf club or a hockey stick, is secured within the grapple. The swing device is manipulated to exert a force on the grapple and a load cell, away from the base unit, for a predetermined value, such as force and/or time. Relative movement between the grapple and the base is substantially limited while the swing device is manipulated. Once the predetermined value is attained, the grapple releases the free end of the swing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy Ryan
  • Method and apparatus for reinforcing a vehicle floor pan to prevent separation in a side impact
    Patent number: 9789907
    Abstract: A side impact protective structure is provided for a vehicle floor pan. Right and left rear rails are attached, respectively, to right and left lateral sides of the floor pan. A kick-up cross member extends transversely between the right and left rocker assemblies. A right reinforcement is welded to the floor pan, the right rear rail, and the kick-up cross member. A left reinforcement is welded to the left rear rail, to the floor pan and the kick-up cross member. An assembly method includes the steps of selecting a thin mild steel floor pan between a thicker HSLA steel structural member and a thicker corner reinforcement and welding the components together with three thickness welds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Herbert Yang, Zhenyan Gao, Pratt Kamath, John Michael McGuckin, Senthilkum Mahadevan, Sean Timothy Ryan, Michael Luchtman, Bhimaraddi Venkaraddi Alavandi
  • Waste Processing Machine Feed Assist System
    Publication number: 20170291177
    Abstract: A waste processing machine for reducing material and having a feed assist system. A cutting assembly on a frame reduces material. A feed system on the frame directs material toward the cutting assembly. A winch assembly includes a line with a line end for securing material, and a driver on the frame to urge the line end toward the driver. A keeper fixed to the frame secures the line end. A sensor detects utilization between: a docked configuration with the line tensioned against between the driver and the keeper; and an undocked configuration with the line loosened. A control unit allows operation of the feed system in the docked configuration, and interrupts the feed system in the undocked configuration. A feed mechanism actuation bypasses the interrupted operation to advance material for a bypass period, and a limit mechanism overrides operation of the feed mechanism for a subsequent limit period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan Walcutt, Thomas Arthur Stickler
  • Waste Processing Machine Winch Docking Safety System
    Publication number: 20170291176
    Abstract: A waste processing machine for reducing material and having a docking safety system. A cutting assembly on a frame reduces material. A feed system on the frame directs material toward the cutting assembly. A winch assembly includes a line with a line end for securing material, and a driver on the frame to urge the line end toward the driver. A keeper fixed to the frame secures the line end to the frame. A docking subassembly, spaced from the keeper, is movable between: a docked position with the line tensioned against the subassembly between the driver and the line end secured to the keeper; and an undocked position with the line loosened against the subassembly. A control unit allows operation of the feed system when the subassembly is in the docked position, and at least partially limits operation of the feed system when the subassembly is in the undocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan Walcutt, Thomas Arthur Stickler
  • Control of a Cutting Tool
    Publication number: 20170259446
    Abstract: An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. The device is configured to establish a wireless communication with the cutting tool, and the cutting tool is configured to send a first signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is enabled to be operated remotely responsive to the cutting tool receiving information indicating that a trigger is locked in an “on” state and a remote switch is in a first position. The device is configured to send a second signal to the cutting tool indicating a request to cause the cutting tool to perform a cutting operation responsive to receiving information indicative of actuation of at least one button of a user interface of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Timothy Ryan Obermann, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Thomas Cunningham Hanks
  • Self-powered sensor system
    Patent number: 9762150
    Abstract: A self-powered sensor system and sensing method includes a power source generating power which is a function of a first parameter such as vibration. A charge management circuit is responsive to the power output by the power source and is configured to provide, every charge cycle, a supply signal to a controller which activates it to control a transmitter to transmit data at a transmission rate which is a function of the charge cycle. The data and the transmission rate are processed and used to identify a variation in the first parameter by a variation in the transmission rate beyond a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Mide Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Charles Ludlow, Timothy Ryan Gipson
  • Valve Delivery Tool
    Publication number: 20170231755
    Abstract: A system includes a medical device for implanting in a valve of a subject, the implantable medical device having a self-expanding frame; and a holder configured to retain the frame of the implantable medical device in a constricted configuration and to control expansion of the frame. The holder has a controllably constrictable and expandable loop, wherein the loop is disposed about at least a portion of the self-expanding frame such that constriction or expansion of the first loop controls constriction or expansion of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Gloss, Timothy Groen, Carolyn Majkrzak, Behrooz Nadian, Matthew Rust, Timothy Ryan, Matthew Weston, Marc Anderson, Evelyn Birmingham, Mark Casley, Deirdre McGowan Smyth
  • Electronic device including modifiable output parameter
    Patent number: 9706321
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for executing a method for modifying an output parameter of an electronic device. The method and apparatus emits a first sound. The method and apparatus are further configured to receive a second sound at the electronic device, the second sound based at least in part on the first sound. The processor of the electronic device compares at least one characteristic of the first sound to at least one corresponding characteristic of the second sound. The processor further receives output data from at least one sensor and modifies an output parameter of the electronic device in response to the comparison of the first sound and the second sound and the output data from the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan Salter, Mark David Mesaros
  • KEY WITH INTEGRAL BIOMETRIC INPUT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170147804
    Abstract: A key integrates with a biometric input device. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a fingerprint scanner may be integral with a spacebar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan SALTER, Mark David MESAROS
  • Curtain airbag with protective sheet
    Patent number: 9637081
    Abstract: A curtain airbag for a motor vehicle includes an inflatable cushion and a protective sheet having an attachment edge attached to the airbag and a free-length extending from the attachment edge. The cushion formed into a folded condition from which it is deployable in a deployment direction, and the free-length of the sheet is positioned adjacent to the deployment direction of the cushion. The airbag is installed in the vehicle to deploy adjacent to a daylight opening of the vehicle. Deployment of the cushion during inflation causes the protective sheet to be drawn along with the cushion in the deployment direction so that the sheet overlays the outboard-facing side of the cushion (between the cushion and the daylight opening) and thereby provides a degree of protection against damage to the cushion that may be caused by, for example, broken window glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Timothy Ryan, Joseph Edward Abramczyk, Abdelmonaam Sassi, Michal Jan Swiniarski, Barry Grindle, Jeffrey Charles Paddock, Marcus John Scott Ward, Jay Blackson, Joseph Giaimo
  • Valve delivery tool
    Patent number: 9629718
    Abstract: A system includes a medical device for implanting in a valve of a subject, the implantable medical device having a self-expanding frame; and a holder configured to retain the frame of the implantable medical device in a constricted configuration and to control expansion of the frame. The holder has a controllably constrictable and expandable loop, wherein the loop is disposed about at least a portion of the self-expanding frame such that constriction or expansion of the first loop controls constriction or expansion of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gloss, Timothy Groen, Carolyn Majkrzak, Behrooz Nadian, Matthew Rust, Timothy Ryan, Matthew Weston, Marc Anderson, Evelyn Birmingham, Mark Casley, Deirdre McGowan Smyth
  • Vehicle impact energy absorber
    Patent number: 9623826
    Abstract: A seat includes a seat back having a frame and a cover, an impact absorbing device, and an actuator in communication with the impact absorbing device. The impact absorbing device is movable from a stowed position to a deployed position. The impact absorbing device includes a base connected to the frame, a panel adjacent to the cover in the stowed position and spaced from the cover in the deployed position, and an intermediate portion connected to the base and the panel. The intermediate portion defines a chamber between the base and the panel. The intermediate portion has a portion thickness and the panel has a panel thickness greater than the portion thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tzu-Chen Weng, Srinivas Reddy Malapati, Djamal Eddine Midoun, Sean Timothy Ryan
  • Slot machine with secondary game featuring replacement symbols
    Patent number: 9564006
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more symbol positions which may provide additional gaming functionality. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the additional gaming functionality. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the additional gaming functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Ryan
  • Key with integral biometric input device
    Patent number: 9563759
    Abstract: A key integrates with a biometric input device. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a fingerprint scanner may be integral with a spacebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan Salter, Mark David Mesaros
  • Method and Apparatus for Reinforcing a Vehicle Floor Pan to Prevent Separation in a Side Impact
    Publication number: 20170029031
    Abstract: A side impact protective structure is provided for a vehicle floor pan. Right and left rear rails are attached, respectively, to right and left lateral sides of the floor pan. A kick-up cross member extends transversely between the right and left rocker assemblies. A right reinforcement is welded to the floor pan, the right rear rail, and the kick-up cross member. A left reinforcement is welded to the left rear rail, to the floor pan and the kick-up cross member. An assembly method includes the steps of selecting a thin mild steel floor pan between a thicker HSLA steel structural member and a thicker corner reinforcement and welding the components together with three thickness welds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Herbert Yang, Zhenyan Gao, Pratt Kamath, John Michael McGuckin, Senthilkum Mahadevan, Sean Timothy Ryan, Michael Luchtman, Bhimaraddi Venkaraddi Alavandi
  • ATHLETIC WEAR ILLUMINATION
    Publication number: 20160348890
    Abstract: An athletic wear illumination system. The athletic wear illumination system may comprise a power pack device, and an athletic wear garment. The power pack may be configured to connect to a power pack connector and at least one illumination channel. The at least one illumination channel may be configured to consist of at least one upper layer and at least one bottom layer, where one or more lights are placed within the channel of the upper layer and bottom layer of an athletic wear garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Ryan Polanowski
  • ATHLETIC WEAR ILLUMINATION
    Publication number: 20160348889
    Abstract: An athletic wear illumination system. The athletic wear illumination system may comprise a belt illumination device and a track-mounted lower body garment. The belt illumination device may include a belt and at least one illumination strand extending from the belt. The at least one illumination strand may be adapted to be removably received within a corresponding at least one track attached to the track-mounted lower body garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Ryan Polanowski
  • Quantitative genetically encoded optical reporter construct
    Patent number: 9487819
    Abstract: An isolated nucleic acid reporter construct, the protein for which it encodes and methods for its use for the in vivo or in vitro measurement of the concentration of a specific biologically important molecule in a subcellular compartment or locale are provided. Certain constructs described are useful in measuring the local concentration of ATP at synapses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Timothy A. Ryan
  • SWING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160296818
    Abstract: A swing training system includes a base unit having a grapple that is movable between open and closed positions. A free end of an elongated swing device, such as a golf club or a hockey stick, is secured within the grapple. The swing device is manipulated to exert a force on the grapple and a load cell, away from the base unit, for a predetermined value, such as force and/or time. Relative movement between the grapple and the base is substantially limited while the swing device is manipulated. Once the predetermined value is attained, the grapple releases the free end of the swing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Ryan