公开(公告)号：US09956531B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US14593110

申请日：2015-01-09

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Dennis J. Rivet ,  Michael A. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: B01D69/00 ,  B01D69/06 ,  A61M1/16 ,  A61M1/20 ,  A61M1/26 ,  B01D67/00 ,  A61M1/00 ,  B01D69/12

CPC classification number: B01D67/0088 ,  A61M1/0088 ,  A61M1/1623 ,  A61M1/1631 ,  A61M2205/3334 ,  B01D69/12 ,  B01D2325/26

Abstract: A device and methods are disclosed herein for fluid removal during wound treatment or for removal or dialysis of components from blood or tissue. A device is disclosed that includes a multilayer membrane including a plurality of layers; an electroactive polymer within each layer; and a controller operably connected to sequentially activate the electroactive polymer to alter one or more sizes of the plurality of the variably-sized pores within one or more layers of the multilayer membrane. A device is disclosed that includes a multilayer membrane including a plurality of layers; an actuator operably attached to the plurality of layers of the multilayer membrane; and a controller operably activating the actuator to alter a relative lateral position of the two or more layers of the multilayer membrane to align two or more of the plurality of pores within the plurality of layers of the multilayer membrane.

公开(公告)号：US09942951B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14550587

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Maxime J. J. Bilet ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Nels R. Peterson ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood ,  Christopher C. Young

IPC: H05B6/70 ,  H05B6/68 ,  H05B6/64 ,  G01K7/34 ,  B65D81/34

CPC classification number: H05B6/705 ,  B65D81/3453 ,  B65D2581/3416 ,  B65D2581/342 ,  B65D2581/3427 ,  B65D2581/3471 ,  H05B6/6452 ,  H05B6/70

Abstract: A microwave heating element includes a microwave antenna configured to absorb power from a microwave field in a microwave oven, a housing having a first end coupled to the microwave antenna and a second end configured to be inserted into an item to be heated, and a transmission line positioned within the housing, the transmission line having an end coupled to the microwave antenna. The transmission line is configured to spatially distribute the power absorbed from the microwave field into the item to be heated at a location between the first end and the second end of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20180090124A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15683517

申请日：2017-08-22

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  Paul Duesterhoft ,  Daniel Hawkins ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Michael A. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G10K11/34 ,  H04R1/40

CPC classification number: G10K11/345 ,  G10K11/34 ,  G10K11/343 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R2201/401

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with acoustic transmitters, receivers, and antennas. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a transducer system for transmitting and receiving acoustic energy according to a determined acoustic emission/reception pattern. In various embodiments, an acoustic transducer system may include an array of sub-wavelength transducer elements each configured with an electromagnetic resonance at one of a plurality of electromagnetic frequencies. Each sub-wavelength transducer element may generate an acoustic emission in response to the electromagnetic resonance. A beam-forming controller may cause electromagnetic energy to be transmitted at select electromagnetic frequencies to cause a select subset of the sub-wavelength transducer elements to generate acoustic emissions according to a selectable acoustic transmission pattern. A common port may facilitate electromagnetic communication with each of the sub-wavelength transducer elements.

公开(公告)号：US09878786B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14630114

申请日：2015-02-24

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Hon Wah Chin ,  William David Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  TOny S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/52 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64D27/26 ,  B64D47/08

Abstract: A reconfigurable unmanned aircraft system is disclosed. A system and method for configuring a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft and system and method for operation and management of a reconfigurable unmanned aircraft in an airspace are also disclosed. The aircraft is selectively reconfigurable to modify flight characteristics. The aircraft comprises a set of rotors. The position of at least one rotor relative to the base can be modified by at least one of translation of the rotor relative to the boom, pivoting of the boom relative to the base, and translation of the boom relative to the base; so that flight characteristics can be modified by configuration of position of at least one rotor relative to the base. A method of configuring an aircraft having a set of rotors on a mission to carry a payload comprises the steps of determining properties of the payload including at least mass properties, determining the manner in which the payload will be coupled to the aircraft, determining configuration for each of the rotors in the set of rotors at least partially in consideration of the properties of the payload, and positioning the set of rotors in the configuration for the aircraft to perform the mission.

公开(公告)号：US20170371038A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15682154

申请日：2017-08-21

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Craig J. Mundie ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Eric D. Rudder ,  Desney S. Tan ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Andrew Wilson ,  Jeannette M. Wing ,  Lowell L. Wood ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: G01S15/58 ,  G01S15/00 ,  G01S15/02 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S15/46 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S13/46 ,  G01S13/58 ,  G01S13/87 ,  G01S17/08

CPC classification number: G01S15/58 ,  G01S7/52003 ,  G01S13/58 ,  G01S13/878 ,  G01S15/003 ,  G01S15/025 ,  G01S15/06 ,  G01S15/46 ,  G01S15/74 ,  G01S15/87 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S15/89 ,  G01S17/08 ,  G01S2013/462

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with determining velocity and/or acceleration information using ultrasound. A system may include one or more ultrasonic transmitters and/or receivers. An ultrasonic transmitter may be configured to transmit ultrasound into a region bounded by one or more surfaces. The ultrasonic receiver may detect a Doppler shift of reflected ultrasound to determine an acceleration and/or velocity associated with an object. The velocity and/or acceleration information may be utilized to modify the state of a gaming system, entertainment system, infotainment system, and/or other device. The velocity and/or acceleration date may be used in combination with a mapping or positioning system that generates positional data associated with the objects.

公开(公告)号：US20170336505A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15672438

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Tom Driscoll ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David R. Smith ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood,, JR.

IPC: G01S13/88 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S7/02 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  G01S13/89 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: G01S13/887 ,  G01S7/02 ,  G01S7/04 ,  G01S13/86 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/89 ,  G01S2007/027 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q1/425 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H01Q3/26

Abstract: A concealed radar imaging system includes a visible light mirror, a radar device positioned behind the visible light mirror, and a processing circuit coupled to the radar device. The visible light mirror includes a reflective layer configured to reflect visible light, and allow a radar signal to pass therethrough. The radar device is configured to transmit the radar signal, receive a reflection of the radar signal, and generate reflection data based on the reflected radar signal. The processing circuit is configured to control operation of the radar device, receive the reflection data from the radar device, and generate imaging data based on the transmitted radar signal and the reflection data.

公开(公告)号：US09823287B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14317598

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  Kenneth G. Caldeira ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/003

Abstract: A method for providing an environmental impact rating for a solar cell includes acquiring power generation data and thermal exchange data regarding the solar cell using a data acquisition device, transmitting the power generation data and the thermal exchange data to a controller, and generating the environmental impact rating based on the power generation data and the thermal exchange data using the controller, wherein the environmental impact rating provides an indication of an environmental impact of using the solar cell.

公开(公告)号：US20170325525A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15153255

申请日：2016-05-12

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Richard T. Lord ,  Robert W. Lord ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: A41D13/12 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A41D1/00 ,  A61G7/10 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/1477

CPC classification number: A61G7/1051 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/02438 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/1477 ,  A61B5/6804

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are described including a lift garment having a fabric-like material shaped to encircle a torso and at least a portion arms and legs of a subject; at least one lift attachment element associated with the fabric-like material at at least one of one or more lift attachment sites, the at least one lift attachment element configured to attach the lift garment to a lift apparatus; one or more physiological sensors configured to measure at least one physiological parameter of the subject; a microcontroller including circuitry configured to receive and process information regarding the measured at least one physiological parameter of the subject; and a reporting device operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to transmit one or more signals indicative of the processed information regarding the measured at least one physiological parameter of the subject.

公开(公告)号：US20170307126A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15625588

申请日：2017-06-16

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William D. Duncan ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: F16L55/1645 ,  F16L55/165

CPC classification number: F16L55/1645 ,  F16L55/1283 ,  F16L55/1654 ,  F16L55/32 ,  G01M3/246 ,  G01M3/2807 ,  G01M3/2823 ,  G01M3/38

Abstract: A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid includes positioning a sealing device within the pipeline, moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location, and internally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline.

公开(公告)号：US09795877B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14933265

申请日：2015-11-05

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Russell J. Hannigan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  3ric Johanson ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  A63F13/285 ,  G06F3/01 ,  F41H13/00 ,  G08B21/02 ,  F41A33/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B6/00 ,  F41B11/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/285 ,  F41A33/00 ,  F41B11/00 ,  F41H13/00 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G08B21/02

Abstract: Described embodiments include a real-time system, method, and apparatus. A system includes an incoming object sensor configured to acquire data indicative of a trajectory of an incoming projectile. The system includes a human tracking circuit configured to acquire data indicative of a location of a human present in a monitored geographic area. The system includes a processing circuit configured to (i) receive the data indicative of the trajectory of the incoming projectile; (ii) predict a spatial relationship of the trajectory of the incoming projectile relative to the location of the human; and (iii) determine a suggested movement by the human to evade the incoming projectile. The system includes a transmitter circuit configured to transmit the suggested movement to evade the incoming projectile.