Patents by Inventor Tyler Ray
Tyler Ray 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: 20240416155Abstract: An inflatable fall protection pad comprises a deformable body defining an inflatable three-dimensional volume. The deformable body has a base wall, an upper wall, and sidewalls spanning the base wall and the upper wall. The inflatable fall protection pad further comprises a set of roller units mounted to the base wall along an exterior-facing surface of the base wall. The set of roller units is arranged in a multi-dimensional array. Tw or more roller units of the set are spaced apart from each other in a first dimension of the multi-dimensional array. Two or more roller units of the set are spaced apart from each other in a second dimension of the multi-dimensional array that is orthogonal to the first dimension.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventor: Tyler Ray Milliken
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Publication number: 20240389928Abstract: An epidermal microfluidic device includes a rigid substrate defining microfluidic features (e.g., portions of channels, valves within channels, and/or portions of reservoirs) with gradient variation in height thereof. A rigid substrate of such a devices may permit flexure during use without breakage and without distortion of microfluidic features therein, such as by providing channel-defining, reduced-width linking portions extending outward between a central portion and reservoir portions, with the reservoir portions lacking direct coupling therebetween. An epidermal interface layer comprising a flexible material and defining a first aperture may be adhered to skin of a user, and multiple microfluidic devices may be sequentially provided over, and removed from, the epidermal interface layer to collect multiple independent, pristine sweat samples during an extended active collection period.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Tyler Ray, Chung-Han Wu, Howin Ma
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Patent number: 12083548Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure provides a system for aerosol jet printing an aerosolized particle source configured to selectively provide aerosolized particles, a nozzle configured to deposit aerosolized particles on a substrate, an actuator configured to generate acoustic energy for migrating the particles, and a generator configured to selectively energize the actuator. The nozzle includes a proximal inlet configured for passage of aerosolized particles, a column configured to focus the aerosolized particles when vibrated by an actuator, and a distal opening configured for deposition of the particles on a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignees: University of Maryland, College Park, The Government of the United States As Represented by the Director, National Security AgencyInventors: Tyler Ray, Daniel R. Hines
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Patent number: 11806929Abstract: A method of three-dimensional (3D) printing includes applying a solution to a channel. The solution includes a plurality of anisotropic particles suspending in the solution. Acoustic waves are applied to the channel. The frequency of the acoustic waves is configured to organize the plurality of anisotropic particles into one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles. The channel is connected to a printhead and a waste outlet. The solution comprising the one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles is deposited on a substrate via the printhead outlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Rachel Collino, Tyler Ray, Matthew Begley
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Publication number: 20230150197Abstract: A method of three-dimensional (3D) printing includes applying a solution to a channel. The solution includes a plurality of anisotropic particles suspending in the solution. Acoustic waves are applied to the channel. The frequency of the acoustic waves is configured to organize the plurality of anisotropic particles into one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles. The channel is connected to a printhead and a waste outlet. The solution comprising the one or more columns of organized anisotropic particles is deposited on a substrate via the printhead outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Rachel Collino, Tyler Ray, Matthew Begley
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Patent number: 11562269Abstract: Disclosed is a multiagent system with agents in communication with each other via a communication network. The agents have heterogeneous time-invariant dynamics such that all of the agents have a primary set of synchronization roles that are different from a secondary set of synchronization roles of a subset of the agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: University of South FloridaInventors: Selahattin Burak Sarsilmaz, Tansel Yucelen, Tyler Ray Oswald
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Patent number: 11548222Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes an acoustophoresis device having at least a first inlet, a first outlet, and a channel defined between the first inlet and the first outlet. A piezoelectric device is adhered to a surface of the acoustophoresis device to generate sound waves within the channel. A printhead is connected to the first outlet of the acoustophoresis device, wherein a solution comprising anisotropic particles is delivered to the at least first inlet and wherein the anisotropic particles are organized into one or more columns along an axis parallel to a direction of flow of the solution by standing acoustic waves generated by the piezoelectric device, wherein the at least one column of anisotropic particles is aligned with the first outlet, and wherein the first outlet is in fluid communication with the printhead to deliver one or more columns of ordered, anisotropic particles to the printhead.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Rachel Collino, Tyler Ray, Matthew Begley
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Patent number: 11395532Abstract: Systems and methods are involved for a portable electronic computing device the system includes (I) a first case section to receive a first device portion, (II) a second case section to receive a second device portion, and (III) a sheet member coupled with and extending between the first case section and the second case section including the sheet member being able to flexibly change between (A) being received by a recess in the first case section and a recess in the second case section, and (B) being other than received by the recesses. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Pioneer Square Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jaimie Emerald Chan, Michael Cooper Ferren, Brian Lewis Piper, Tyler Ray Macleod Kope
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Publication number: 20220120358Abstract: A valve assembly for use in a bleed air system or any other pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, magnetic, or electrical system that includes a valve assembly. The value assembly includes a valve housing, a valve member, a pressure regulator, and a position sensor assembly. The valve housing includes an inlet and outlet that is angled from the inlet. The valve member slides between a first position wherein the valve member is closed and abuts a seat within the valve housing and a second position wherein the valve member is in a position a distance away from the seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Jerry Dean Hielkema, Kevin P. Hallisey, Tyler Ray Permenter, Julian Alexander Opificius
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Patent number: 11297918Abstract: Systems and methods are involved for a portable electronic computing device the system includes (I) a first case section to receive a first device portion, (II) a second case section to receive a second device portion, and (III) a sheet member coupled with and extending between the first case section and the second case section including the sheet member being able to flexibly change between (A) being received by a recess in the first case section and a recess in the second case section, and (B) being other than received by the recesses. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: PIONEER SQUARE BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Jaimie Emerald Chan, Michael Cooper Ferren, Brian Lewis Piper, Tyler Ray MacLeod Kope
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Patent number: 11134626Abstract: A watering station includes a robotic watering device having a first swing arm having a first end opposite a second end, a rotatable robot arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the first swing arm, a first motor configured to pivot the first swing arm, a second motor configured to rotate the rotatable robot arm with respect to the first swing arm, and pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, and a fluid reservoir, where the one or more pumps comprises an inlet and an outlet, and the one or more pumps are fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir such that when activated the one or more pumps draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and disperse a predetermined amount of fluid out the pump outlets.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: GROW SOLUTIONS TECH LLCInventors: Gary Bret Millar, Michael Tyler Wirig, Tyler Ray Iverson, Kevin Leon Hurst
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Publication number: 20210276327Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure provides a system for aerosol jet printing an aerosolized particle source configured to selectively provide aerosolized particles, a nozzle configured to deposit aerosolized particles on a substrate, an actuator configured to generate acoustic energy for migrating the particles, and a generator configured to selectively energize the actuator. The nozzle includes a proximal inlet configured for passage of aerosolized particles, a column configured to focus the aerosolized particles when vibrated by an actuator, and a distal opening configured for deposition of the particles on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Tyler Ray, Daniel R. Hines
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Patent number: 10932072Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring displacement of an element include an emitter for emitting an optical signal, a first detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from the element, a second detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from a raised cover structure, a processor for receiving the detected reflections from the first and second detectors and removing distortions in the detected reflections from the first detector using the detected reflections from the second detector.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Tyler Ray, Nicholas J. Jakse, Neal Tait Kurfiss, Christopher M. Hanna, Miguel A. Chavez, Joshua Berlin
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Publication number: 20200316859Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes an acoustophoresis device having at least a first inlet, a first outlet, and a channel defined between the first inlet and the first outlet. A piezoelectric device is adhered to a surface of the acoustophoresis device to generate sound waves within the channel. A printhead is connected to the first outlet of the acoustophoresis device, wherein a solution comprising anisotropic particles is delivered to the at least first inlet and wherein the anisotropic particles are organized into one or more columns along an axis parallel to a direction of flow of the solution by standing acoustic waves generated by the piezoelectric device, wherein the at least one column of anisotropic particles is aligned with the first outlet, and wherein the first outlet is in fluid communication with the printhead to deliver one or more columns of ordered, anisotropic particles to the printhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Rachel Collino, Tyler Ray, Matthew Begley
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Publication number: 20200236879Abstract: A system for normalizing tank pressures includes a controller, a holding tank, a first reservoir, a first valve fluidly coupled to the first reservoir and communicatively coupled to the master controller, a distribution line fluidly coupling the holding tank to the first valve, a first sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, where the first sensor is configured to output signals corresponding to a fluid level within the first reservoir, and an instruction set that causes the processor to: receive signals from the first sensor, determine whether the fluid level within the first fluid reservoir is below a first threshold, generate a first signal to open the first valve when the fluid level is below the first threshold such that fluid from the holding tank fills the first reservoir, and generate a second signal to close the first valve when the fluid level is not below the first threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Grow Solutions Tech LLCInventors: Gary Bret Millar, Michael Tyler Wirig, Tyler Ray Iverson
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Publication number: 20200236878Abstract: A watering station includes a robotic watering device having a first swing arm having a first end opposite a second end, a rotatable robot arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the first swing arm, a first motor configured to pivot the first swing arm, a second motor configured to rotate the rotatable robot arm with respect to the first swing arm, and pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, and a fluid reservoir, where the one or more pumps comprises an inlet and an outlet, and the one or more pumps are fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir such that when activated the one or more pumps draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and disperse a predetermined amount of fluid out the pump outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Grow Solutions Tech LLCInventors: Gary Bret Millar, Michael Tyler Wirig, Tyler Ray Iverson, Kevin Leon Hurst
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Publication number: 20190339390Abstract: Systems and methods for optically measuring displacement of an element include an emitter for emitting an optical signal, a first detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from the element, a second detector for detecting reflections of the optical signal from a raised cover structure, a processor for receiving the detected reflections from the first and second detectors and removing distortions in the detected reflections from the first detector using the detected reflections from the second detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Tyler RAY, Nicholas J. JAKSE, Neal Tait KURFISS, Christopher M. HANNA, Miguel A. CHAVEZ
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Patent number: 10434024Abstract: A modular dental system, methods for controlling a modular dental tool, a dental system, a control module, and a treatment unit. In one embodiment, the modular dental system includes a modular dental system including a control module and a battery module. The control module includes a first end, a second end, a control sub-system, and a charging sub-system. The control sub-system is configured to communicatively couple to an attachment, detect an attachment identifier associated with the attachment when the attachment is removably attached to the first end of the control module, and control the attachment based on the attachment identifier. The battery module is configured to removably attach to the second end of the control module.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignees: KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, KALTENBACH & VOIGT GMBHInventors: Robert Thomas St. Louis, Michael Carl Dunaway, Frank Ulrich Emde, Amod Ashok Kher, Tyler Ray Harper, Nathan Lamb Shippee, Johannes Sauter, Patrick Niederreuter
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Patent number: 9962855Abstract: Methods and equipment are disclosed relating to three-dimensional printing that include positioning an array of nozzles within a bed of loose solid material, moving the array of nozzles through the bed of loose solid material while injecting a liquid from the array of nozzles in a controlled pattern causing the liquid to react with a portion of the bed of loose solid material forming a solid concrete three-dimensional object. An unreacted portion of the bed of loose solid material may then be separated from the solid three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Coastal Resilience Group, L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Dwain Campbell, Tyler Ray Ortego, Robert Leon Beine, Steven G. Hall
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Publication number: 20180071948Abstract: Methods and equipment are disclosed relating to three-dimensional printing that include positioning an array of nozzles within a bed of loose solid material, moving the array of nozzles through the bed of loose solid material while injecting a liquid from the array of nozzles in a controlled pattern causing the liquid to react with a portion of the bed of loose solid material forming a solid concrete three-dimensional object. An unreacted portion of the bed of loose solid material may then be separated from the solid three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Matthew Dwain Campbell, Tyler Ray Ortego, Robert Leon Beine, Steven G. Hall