Patents by Inventor Todd Gray
Todd Gray 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: 20240067336Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a payload attachment and payload management and control device for an unmanned aircraft for supporting a payload having a payload handle, the payload attachment device. The payload attachment device including a receiver for receiving the payload handle and a releasable latch in the receiver having an engaged position and disengaged position, the latched biased to the engaged position restraining a payload handle. The payload attachment device includes a manual release connected to the latch for overcoming the bias and moving the cam to the disengaged position and an automated release connected to the latch for overcoming the bias and moving the cam to the disengaged position, the automated release connected to a controller of the unmanned aircraft. The payload attachment device may also receive payload telemetry data and electrical power from the payload using a disconnectable electrical communication connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: AVIDRONE AEROSPACE INCORPORATEDInventors: Scott Gray, Todd Paleczny
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Publication number: 20220231399Abstract: Antenna systems for controlled coverage in buildings are disclosed where a data communications network in a building includes one or more external antennas. At least one of the external antennas is disposed on a roof or exterior of the building disposed in or associated with a window, a sky sensor or a digital architectural element. The one or more external antennas are coupled to a network infrastructure of the building via one or more data carrying lines and/or wireless links and are configured for communication with an external wireless network. The network infrastructure includes one or more data carrying lines, one or more network switches, and at least one control panel. In some embodiments, at least one of the external antennas is configured for communication with an external wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Stephen Clark Brown, John Sanford, Erich R. Klawuhn, Dhairya Shrivastava, Robert T. Rozbicki, Daniel Loy Purdy, Todd Daniel Antes, Todd Gray
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Publication number: 20210182298Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a user's health/wellness condition. Gait-based biometric data from a user is gathered using a sensor module. The biometric data is transmitted to a data processing module that compares characteristics of the biometric data with previously obtained baseline biometric data from the same user. Differences between the current data and the baseline data indicate changes in the user's condition. Databases containing kinematic chain models for the user are used to obtain more accurate and more specific indications regarding determined changes in the user's condition. A base kinematic chain model is created for the user when the user first uses the system and current kinematic chain models are generated for each biometric data set gathered. Characteristics of the base and the current kinematic chain models are compared to determine changes in the user's condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Todd GRAY, Vladimir POLOTSKI, Barry SMALE, Bernard F. GRISONI, Erik METTALA
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Patent number: 10885041Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Inventors: Todd Gray, Vladimir Polotski, Barry Smale, Bernard F. Grisoni, Erik Mettala
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Publication number: 20190213193Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Todd GRAY, Vladimir POLOTSKI, Barry SMALE, Bernard F. GRISONI, Erik METTALA
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Patent number: 10175200Abstract: Methods of detecting non-uniformities in a material are described. Such methods can comprise inducing changes in strain state or changing the magnetic moment of a material and measuring magnetic flux leakage that is synchronous with the changes in strain state or magnetic moment, while simultaneously applying an external magnetic field to control the relative magnitude of the magnetic flux leakage.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Prime Photonics, LCInventors: Clark Davis Boyd, David Todd Gray, Jonathan Drapala Sides
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Publication number: 20180089280Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Todd GRAY, Vladimir POLOTSKI, Barry SMALE, Bernard F. GRISONI, Erik METTALA
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Patent number: 9864780Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: AUTONOMOUS_ID CANADA INC.Inventors: Todd Gray, Vladimir Polotski, Barry Smale, Bernard F. Grisoni, Erik Mettala
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Patent number: 9793829Abstract: Provided is a magneto-thermoelectric generator (MTG) device for energy harvesting and more particularly a device for converting waste thermal heat from a photovoltaic cell into mechanical energy and ultimately into electrical energy. Embodiments operate on the principle of thermally-induced switching between open and closed states of a ferromagnetic switch to generate mechanical oscillations that cause strain in a piezoelectric material, resulting in the generation of electrical energy. A structure capable of providing a non-linear restoring force provides mechanical energy to the device, which is a significant improvement over prior art MTG devices employing a linear spring restorative force. The device is also provided as a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)/MTG energy harvester for scavenging heat from photovoltaic cells. The hybrid PV/MTG device is particularly useful for harvesting waste heat to boost power generation, extend flight duration, and provide thermal management aboard HALE platforms.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Prime Photonics, LCInventors: David Todd Gray, John Moore Coggin
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Publication number: 20160333167Abstract: Polymer matrix composites normally consist of spherical or ellipsoidal reinforcement phases distributed randomly throughout the material. The spherical shape of the reinforcing materials reduces the effective electromagnetic properties of the reinforcement. Provided is a composite material which advantageously uses anisotropic electromagnetic properties of high aspect ratio loading using alignment to optimize the extrinsic effective electromagnetic property of the composite. Methods of manufacturing the composite are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: David Todd Gray, David Berry
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Patent number: 9470437Abstract: Magnetothermal pump devices are provided. Such devices can operate on the principle of thermally induced switching between open and closed states of a magnetic switch to generate mechanical oscillations. Exemplary devices provided include a thermal gradient and a magnet with a Curie temperature at or within this gradient. When the soft magnet is below the Curie temperature, it has sufficient magnetic force to bind a hard magnet at the hot side of the gradient. Heating of the magnet at the hot side causes it to exceed its Curie temperature, resulting in loss of magnetic attraction. At this stage, a restorative force exceeds the magnetic force, causing the magnet to shift to the cold side of the gradient, which oscillations can be used to pump fluid. Any magnetic transition that results in a change in the vector nature of the magnetic moment of the soft magnetic material can be employed.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Prime Photonics, LCInventors: David Todd Gray, John Moore Coggin
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Patent number: 9451881Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a user's static weight while standing as well as the user's load bearing weight. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user stands and when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate data loops as the various sets of data are plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Using the biometric loop baseline data, it can be determined whether the user has lost or gained weight, whether a specific load bearing weight condition is worsening while standing and while walking or running. The system can also determine whether a specific load bearing weight condition is improving or worsening.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: AUTONOMOUS_ID CANADA INC.Inventors: Todd Gray, Vladimir Polotski, Barry Smale, Bernard F. Grisoni
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Publication number: 20160147841Abstract: Systems and methods for diagnosing a user's condition based on his gait. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate loops as the various sets of data is plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Based on the results of the comparison, the user's condition is diagnosed using predetermined indicators of specific health issues. Using the biometric data and in conjunction with data from various databases, it can be determined whether the user has a specific condition, whether a specific condition is worsening, or whether a specific condition is improving.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Todd GRAY, Vladimir POLOTSKI, Barry SMALE, Bernard F. GRISONI, Erik METTALA
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Publication number: 20160022143Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a user's static weight while standing as well as the user's load bearing weight. A sensor module with multiple sensors is placed inside a user's shoe and biometric data is gathered from the sensors when the user stands and when the user takes a step or walks. The data is used to generate data loops as the various sets of data are plotted against each other. The loops obtained from the data are then compared against stored loops previously obtained. Using the biometric loop baseline data, it can be determined whether the user has lost or gained weight, whether a specific load bearing weight condition is worsening while standing and while walking or running. The system can also determine whether a specific load bearing weight condition is improving or worsening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Todd GRAY, Vladimir POLOTSKI, Barry SMALE, Bernard F. GRISONI
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Publication number: 20150346153Abstract: Methods of detecting non-uniformities in a material are described. Such methods can comprise inducing changes in strain state or changing the magnetic moment of a material and measuring magnetic flux leakage that is synchronous with the changes in strain state or magnetic moment, while simultaneously applying an external magnetic field to control the relative magnitude of the magnetic flux leakage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Clark Davis Boyd, David Todd Gray, Jonathan Drapala Sides
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Publication number: 20150083196Abstract: Provided is a magneto-thermoelectric generator (MTG) device for energy harvesting and more particularly a device for converting waste thermal heat from a photovoltaic cell into mechanical energy and ultimately into electrical energy. Embodiments operate on the principle of thermally-induced switching between open and closed states of a ferromagnetic switch to generate mechanical oscillations that cause strain in a piezoelectric material, resulting in the generation of electrical energy. A structure capable of providing a non-linear restoring force provides mechanical energy to the device, which is a significant improvement over prior art MTG devices employing a linear spring restorative force. The device is also provided as a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)/MTG energy harvester for scavenging heat from photovoltaic cells. The hybrid PV/MTG device is particularly useful for harvesting waste heat to boost power generation, extend flight duration, and provide thermal management aboard HALE platforms.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: David Todd Gray, John Moore Coggin
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Publication number: 20140366558Abstract: Magnetothermal pump devices are provided. Such devices can operate on the principle of thermally induced switching between open and closed states of a magnetic switch to generate mechanical oscillations. Exemplary devices provided include a thermal gradient and a magnet with a Curie temperature at or within this gradient. When the soft magnet is below the Curie temperature, it has sufficient magnetic force to bind a hard magnet at the hot side of the gradient. Heating of the magnet at the hot side causes it to exceed its Curie temperature, resulting in loss of magnetic attraction. At this stage, a restorative force exceeds the magnetic force, causing the magnet to shift to the cold side of the gradient, which oscillations can be used to pump fluid. Any magnetic transition that results in a change in the vector nature of the magnetic moment of the soft magnetic material can be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: David Todd Gray, John Moore Coggin
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Patent number: 8763254Abstract: There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Todd Gray, Thomas L. Coon, Matthew Thomas
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Publication number: 20120060352Abstract: There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: ZEPHYROS, INC.Inventors: Todd Gray, Thomas L. Coon, Matthew Thomas
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Patent number: 8079146Abstract: There is disclosed a process of forming reinforcements, baffles and seals having malleable carriers. The process typically includes application of an activatable material to a malleable carrier and contouring of the activatable material the malleable carrier or both.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Todd Gray, Thomas L. Coon, Matthew Thomas