Patents by Inventor William P. Ross

William P. Ross 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).

  • Patent number: 7882135
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Psychogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Publication number: 20100106743
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicants: Psychogenics, Inc., Carnegie Mellon Univeristy
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Patent number: 7580798
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subjects behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignees: Psychogenics, Inc., Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Publication number: 20080306980
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subjects behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Patent number: 7269516
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is the module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignees: PsychoGenics, Inc., Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Patent number: 7099746
    Abstract: A mobile device for traversing a ferromagnetic surface. The device includes a frame and at least one surface contacting device attached to the frame. The device also includes a Halbach magnet array attached to the frame, wherein the Halbach magnet array provides a magnetic force to maintain the surface contacting device substantially into contact with the ferromagnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: William P. Ross, James F. Hoburg, Christopher Fromme, John Bares, Mark DeLouis
  • Patent number: 6792335
    Abstract: A mobile device for traversing a ferromagnetic surface. The device includes a frame and at least one surface contacting device attached to the frame. The device also includes a Halbach magnet array attached to the frame, wherein the Halbach magnet array provides a magnetic force to maintain the surface contacting device substantially into contact with the ferromagnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: William P. Ross, James F. Hoburg, Christopher Fromme, John Bares, Mark DeLouis
  • Publication number: 20030100998
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) and PsychoGenics, Inc. (Hawthorne, NY)
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner , Vijay Gondhalekar , Emer Leahy , David LaRose , William P. Ross
  • Publication number: 20030028327
    Abstract: A system and method used to assess animal behavior includes a module having sensors that collects a variety of physical and biological data from a test subject. Interpretation of the data is provided to assess the test subject's behavior, neurology, biochemistry and physiology. The module is useful in observing the effects of a drug on the test animal and providing information on the drug's signature. Another advantage is module's portability that allows it to be used in standard laboratory cages. (NOT SURE ABOUT THIS PORTABILITY) This portability allows the animal to be tested in its own habitat, that can reduce any erroneous data due to stressing the animal when removed to a test cage. Additionally, the module's design allows for parallel data collection and interpretation from several laboratory animals undergoing different experiments. Multi-dimensional modeling of the test subject based the system's interpretation of the data allows pattern recognition of the drug signature, and predictive drug analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Daniela Brunner, Vijay Gondhalekar, Emer Leahy, David LaRose, William P. Ross
  • Publication number: 20020188380
    Abstract: A mobile device for traversing a ferromagnetic surface. The device includes a frame and at least one surface contacting device attached to the frame. The device also includes a Halbach magnet array attached to the frame, wherein the Halbach magnet array provides a magnetic force to maintain the surface contacting device substantially into contact with the ferromagnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: William P. Ross, James F. Hoburg, Christopher Fromme, John Bares, Mark DeLouis