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  • DNA-Based Biosensors
    Publication number: 20100216249
    Abstract: There is described a method of detection of the protein-dependent coincidence of DNA in a sample which comprises detection using luminescence of one or more luminophores introduced into DNA with one, two or more DNA fragments which fragments are bound using one or more DNA-binding proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Achillefs Kapanidis, Konstantinos Lymperopoulos, Michael Heilemann
  • Method and device for force concentration to enhance sound from flat panel loudspeakers
    Patent number: 11012784
    Abstract: A mechanical coupling device and methods of use for concentrating dynamic force transmitted from a dynamic force actuator to a panel. The device comprises a concentrator surface that is coupled to an elastic panel. The concentrator surface is a continuous region with a surface area that may be smaller, larger, or the same surface area as a region in contact with a dynamic force actuator. The concentrator surface transmits a dynamic force to a region of the panel coupled to the concentrator surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael Charles Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko
  • METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORCE CONCENTRATION TO ENHANCE SOUND FROM FLAT PANEL LOUDSPEAKERS
    Publication number: 20200120426
    Abstract: A mechanical coupling device and methods of use for concentrating dynamic force transmitted from a dynamic force actuator to a panel. The device comprises a concentrator surface that is coupled to an elastic panel. The concentrator surface is a continuous region with a surface area that may be smaller, larger, or the same surface area as a region in contact with a dynamic force actuator. The concentrator surface transmits a dynamic force to a region of the panel coupled to the concentrator surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael C. Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko
  • METHOD FOR RENDERING LOCALIZED VIBRATIONS ON PANELS
    Publication number: 20200196082
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system composed of a flexible panel with an affixed array of force actuators, a signal processing system, and interface electronic circuits is described. The system described is capable of creating a pattern of standing bending waves at any location on the panel and the instantaneous amplitude, velocity, or acceleration of the standing waves can be controlled by an audio signal to create localized acoustic sources at the selected locations in the plane of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Michael C. Heilemann, Mark F. Bocko
  • Method for rendering localized vibrations on panels
    Patent number: 10966042
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system composed of a flexible panel with an affixed array of force actuators, a signal processing system, and interface electronic circuits is described. The system described is capable of creating a pattern of standing bending waves at any location on the panel and the instantaneous amplitude, velocity, or acceleration of the standing waves can be controlled by an audio signal to create localized acoustic sources at the selected locations in the plane of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael C. Heilemann, Mark F. Bocko
  • Method of producing ply adhesion between layers of tissue paper
    Patent number: 6454693
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for achieving adhesion between layers of tissue paper, according to which a surface structure corresponding to that of sandpaper is pressed into the product along the side of at least one roller when the individual layers are joined in a roll nip. This results in good adhesion between layers with only minor optical impairment of the product surface and without the use of glue or such like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Harlacher, Thomas Heilemann, Bernd Lofink, Werner Schmidt
  • Method, system and devices for selective modal control for vibrating structures
    Patent number: 11438704
    Abstract: A method, system and devices to selectively control modal vibrations in an elastic panel with a number of force actuators distributed throughout the surface of the elastic panel to excite/depress the response of one or more vibrational resonant modes included in a prescribed subset. The force actuators are disposed such that prescribed modal excitation/depression may be realized when the actuators are driven by a common source signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael Charles Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko, David Allan Anderson
  • Systems and methods for controlling plate loudspeakers using modal crossover networks
    Patent number: 12096193
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: David Allan Anderson, Mark Frederick Bocko, Michael Charles Heilemann
  • Systems and methods for controlling plate loudspeakers using modal crossover networks
    Patent number: 11729552
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: David Allan Anderson, Mark Frederick Bocko, Michael Charles Heilemann
  • PANEL LOUDSPEAKERS CONSTRUCTED OF PANELS WITH VISCOELASTIC DAMPING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20200120414
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system with viscoelastic material affixed between two flexible panels is disclosed. The loudspeaker system dissipates the energy of motion, resulting in less pronounced resonant peaks. The effect may be especially evident at high frequencies, where energy is dissipated over many cycles in a shorter period of time. Also disclosed are the method of making the loudspeaker system and a method of using the loudspeaker system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Charles Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko, David Allan Anderson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PLATE LOUDSPEAKERS USING MODAL CROSSOVER NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20230388708
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: David Allan ANDERSON, Mark Frederick BOCKO, Michael Charles HEILEMANN
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR SELECTIVE MODAL CONTROL FOR VIBRATING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20210352399
    Abstract: A method, system and devices to selectively control modal vibrations in an elastic panel with a number of force actuators distributed throughout the surface of the elastic panel to excite/depress the response of one or more vibrational resonant modes included in a prescribed subset. The force actuators are disposed such that prescribed modal excitation/depression may be realized when the actuators are driven by a common source signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Charles HEILEMANN, Mark Frederick BOCKO, David Allan ANDERSON
  • METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR SELECTIVE MODAL CONTROL FOR VIBRATING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20200120427
    Abstract: A method, system and devices to selectively control modal vibrations in an elastic panel with a number of force actuators distributed throughout the surface of the elastic panel to excite/depress the response of one or more vibrational resonant modes included in a prescribed subset. The force actuators are disposed such that prescribed modal excitation/depression may be realized when the actuators are driven by a common source signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Michael C. Heilemann, Mark Frederick BOCKO, David Allan ANDERSON
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PLATE LOUDSPEAKERS USING MODAL CROSSOVER NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20250097642
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: David Allan ANDERSON, Mark Frederick BOCKO, Michael Charles Heilemann
  • Method, system and devices for selective modal control for vibrating structures
    Patent number: 11743657
    Abstract: A method, system and devices to selectively control modal vibrations in an elastic panel with a number of force actuators distributed throughout the surface of the elastic panel to excite/depress the response of one or more vibrational resonant modes included in a prescribed subset. The force actuators are disposed such that prescribed modal excitation/depression may be realized when the actuators are driven by a common source signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael Charles Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko, David Allan Anderson
  • Systems and methods for controlling plate loudspeakers using modal crossover networks
    Patent number: 11076231
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: David Allan Anderson, Mark F. Bocko, Michael Charles Heilemann
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PLATE LOUDSPEAKERS USING MODAL CROSSOVER NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20220286777
    Abstract: Systems and methods of driving plate loudspeakers with different parameters based on frequency region in a way similar to typical cone driver crossover networks are described. These systems and methods may be implemented using arrays of independently controlled drivers which allow a designer to emphasize or de-emphasize certain modes in certain frequency bands. Tuning the characteristics of the plate's motion can also affect the acoustical properties in a larger space rather than just at a single location. The systems and methods described herein can grant a designer a degree of control over the characteristics and performance of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: David Allan Anderson, Mark Frederick Bocko, Michael Charles Heilemann
  • Panel loudspeakers constructed of panels with viscoelastic damping material
    Patent number: 11463804
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system with viscoelastic material affixed between two flexible panels is disclosed. The loudspeaker system dissipates the energy of motion, resulting in less pronounced resonant peaks. The effect may be especially evident at high frequencies, where energy is dissipated over many cycles in a shorter period of time. Also disclosed are the method of making the loudspeaker system and a method of using the loudspeaker system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael Charles Heilemann, Mark Frederick Bocko, David Allan Anderson
  • Shaft assembly safety mechanism
    Patent number: 6942415
    Abstract: A shaft coupling assembly comprising a coupling element including a shaft-receiving slot configured to receive a shaft. A retaining bolt is extendable through the coupling element adjacent the shaft receiving slot and to be received and retained in a bolt receiving recess in the upper shaft surface adjacent the forward shaft end after the shaft forward end is inserted in the coupling element slot. At least one projection extends from the shaft forward end adjacent the shaft upper surface to prevent improper clamping of the shaft forward end and any associated feeling of proper interconnection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: The Torrington Company
    Inventors: Andrew J. Whitton, Harry Heilemann, Donald C. Taylor
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