Patents by Inventor Walter W. Sloan
Walter W. Sloan 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: 20200200918Abstract: An asset monitoring device and system may be used to determine and report location and operational status of an asset within a local area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Joseph Z. Wascow, Michael Ottoman, Joseph Kreidler, Walter W. Sloan, Dwayne D. Forsyth, Andrew Renn, Andrew Orosz, Ronald Llanes, Peter Nanni
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Patent number: 9924778Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics such as colors, translucence, gloss, and other characteristics of objects and materials such as skin. Instruments and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics of skin or other translucent or opaque objects utilize an abridged spectrophotometer and improved calibration/normalization methods. Improved linearization methods also are provided, as are improved classifier-based algorithms. User control is provided via a graphical user interface. Product or product formulations to match the measured skin or other object or to transform the skin or other object are provided to lighten, darken, make more uniform and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignees: L'OREAL, SPECTRAL SENSORS INC.Inventors: Guive Balooch, Chloe A Legendre, Wayne D Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W Sloan, Paresh Patel, Alan R Loudermilk
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Patent number: 9364071Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics such as colors, translucence, gloss, and other characteristics of objects and materials such as skin. Instruments and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics of skin or other translucent or opaque objects utilize an abridged spectrophotometer and improved calibration/normalization methods. Improved linearization methods also are provided, as are improved classifier-based algorithms. User control is provided via a graphical user interface. Product or product formulations to match the measured skin or other object or to transform the skin or other object are provided to lighten, darken, make more uniform and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: SPECTRAL SENSORS INC.Inventors: Wayne D Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W Sloan, Paresh Patel, Alan R Loudermilk, Joseph Dale Martens
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Publication number: 20150092191Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics such as colors, translucence, gloss, and other characteristics of objects and materials such as skin. Instruments and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics of skin or other translucent or opaque objects utilize an abridged spectrophotometer and improved calibration/normalization methods. Improved linearization methods also are provided, as are improved classifier-based algorithms. User control is provided via a graphical user interface. Product or product formulations to match the measured skin or other object or to transform the skin or other object are provided to lighten, darken, make more uniform and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: SPECTRAL SENSORS INC.Inventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Paresh Patel, Alan R. Loudermilk, Joseph Dale Martens
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Publication number: 20150085279Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics such as colors, translucence, gloss, and other characteristics of objects and materials such as skin. Instruments and methods for measuring spectra and other optical characteristics of skin or other translucent or opaque objects utilize an abridged spectrophotometer and improved calibration/normalization methods. Improved linearization methods also are provided, as are improved classifier-based algorithms. User control is provided via a graphical user interface. Product or product formulations to match the measured skin or other object or to transform the skin or other object are provided to lighten, darken, make more uniform and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicants: Spectral Sensors Inc., L'OréalInventors: Guive Balooch, Chloe A. Legendre, Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Paresh Patel, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 8934095Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 8373857Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 8300222Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20120179406Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20120110851Abstract: Improved systems and methods for producing dental restorations and ceramic materials for such restorations are disclosed. Optical properties, preferably including color and translucence characteristics, of a tooth or teeth of a patient are measured with a shade measuring instrument. The tooth to be restored is prepared, and a physical or virtual dental impression is created. A prescription for the restoration, which typically includes color, translucence and thickness information, is sent to the restoration fabrication facility either electronically or physically. A recipe and/or a mixture of ceramics are generated for the restoration, with multiple layers being specified, based on the measured optical properties. The recipe algorithm may adapt, or process checks may be performed, based on measurements of fabricated layers. Preferably, dental ceramics are specified to bracket the region of color space relevant to human teeth, and a reduced set of ceramic materials are manufactured and distributed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk, Howard M. Tanner
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Patent number: 8164743Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20120008145Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20110235039Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 8027038Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 7978317Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20110128544Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 7907281Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20100291510Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Patent number: 7768644Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk
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Publication number: 20090190133Abstract: A miniaturized spectrometer/spectrophotometer system and methods are disclosed. A probe tip including one or more light sources and a plurality of light receivers is provided. A first spectrometer system receives light from a first set of the plurality of light receivers. A second spectrometer system receives light from a second set of the plurality of light receivers. A processor, wherein the processor receives data generated by the first spectrometer system and the second spectrometer system, wherein an optical measurement of a sample under test is produced based on the data generated by the first and second spectrometer systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: VITA ZAHNFABRIK H. RAUTER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Wayne D. Jung, Russell W. Jung, Walter W. Sloan, Alan R. Loudermilk