Inventor

Ian W. Hunter

Inventor

Lincoln, MA, US

Overview

1991–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 124 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Bprimary

A61BDiagnosis10%

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body8%

H02KDynamo-electric machines6%

G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties5%

Y02TClimate change mitigation technologies related to transportation4%

Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification4%

Y02EReduction of greenhouse gas [ghg] emissions, related to energy generation, transmission or distribution3%

F03GSpring, weight, inertia or like motors3%

B60LPropulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles3%

H02JElectric power networks3%

PatentTitleYear

11,120,983Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry2021 11,091,369Compositions comprising a plurality of discrete nanostructures and related articles and methods2021 11,065,101Fast torsional artificial muscles from twisted yarns of shape memory material2021 10,938,285Multi-bar linkage electric drive system2021 10,935,008Multidirectional artificial muscles from nylon2021 10,777,368Devices and methods including polyacetylenes2020 10,765,307Endoscopic imaging system2020 10,743,750Multi-link modular continuum robotic endoscope system2020 10,742,083Magnetic rotor assembly2020 10,658,169Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry2020 10,644,578Guided multi-bar linkage electric drive system2020 10,569,020Method and device for delivering a subcutaneous dose through multiple injections2020 10,485,928Bi-directional motion of a Lorentz-force actuated needle-free injector (NFI)2019 10,483,832Multi-bar linkage electric drive system2019 10,476,360Axial flux motor having rotatably coupled coil stator assemblies and methods of using same2019 10,463,276Nonlinear system identification techniques and devices for discovering dynamic and static tissue properties2019 10,444,007Systems, apparatus, and methods for spectral imaging2019 10,326,347Controlled needle-free transport2019 10,236,172Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry2019 10,207,055Nozzle for use in an ultra-high velocity injection device2019 10,195,113Adaptor for removal of fluid from vial using a needle-free syringe2019 10,159,793Nozzle for use in an ultra-high velocity injection device2018 10,134,501Interconnection between conducting polymer materials2018 10,101,370Nonlinear system identification for optimization of wireless power transfer2018 10,012,609Packets for testing charge storage devices2018 10,008,339High-performance supercapacitors based on metal nanowire yarns2018 9,987,037Debridement apparatus using linear lorentz-force motors2018 9,983,243Nonlinear system identification for object detection in a wireless power transfer system2018 9,954,384Instrumented super-cell2018 9,934,904Method and manufacturing an electric coil assembly2018 9,913,573'Endoscopic imaging system'2018 9,865,404'High-performance supercapacitors based on metal nanowire yarns'2018 9,843,249'Magnetic position coupling and valve mechanism'2017 9,831,044Devices and methods including polyacetylenes2017 9,810,552'Inductive position sensing in linear actuators'2017 9,789,256'Bi-directional motion of a lorentz-force actuated needle-free injector (NFI)'2017 9,761,850'Multi-cell battery assembly'2017 9,746,506'Nonlinear system identification for optimization of wireless power transfer'2017 9,735,000'Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry'2017 9,728,843'Conformable antenna using conducting polymers'2017 9,724,473'Multi-directional low-displacement force sensor'2017 9,726,701'Nonlinear system identification for optimization of wireless power transfer'2017 9,714,983'Test instrument for testing charge storage devices'2017 9,681,798'Methods, systems, and apparatus for imaging spectroscopy'2017 9,588,087'Continuous measurement chromatography and method of continuous stochastic perturbation chromatography'2017 9,517,030'Nonlinear system identification techniques and devices for discovering dynamic and static tissue properties'2016 9,486,589'Automated method for simultaneous bubble detection and expulsion'2016 9,473,009'Permanent magnet linear actuators'2016 9,404,950'Nonlinear system identification for optimization of wireless power transfer'2016 9,397,516'Apparatus and method for rapidly charging batteries'2016 9,333,060'Plaque removal and differentiation of tooth and gum'2016 9,308,326'Controlled needle-free transport'2016 9,312,117'Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry'2016 9,306,252'Dynamic pressure control in a battery assembly'2016 9,265,461'Identification techniques and device for testing the efficacy of beauty care products and cosmetics'2016 9,231,462'Minimization of torque ripple'2016 9,172,287'Actuator configuration for a rotary drive'2015 9,129,743'Distributed architecture for uni-directional and bi-directional power transfer in an electrical storage system'2015 9,125,990'Bi-directional motion of a lorentz-force actuated needle-free injector (NFI)'2015 9,075,011'Irregular excitation of optical sensors'2015 9,048,029'Flexible conducting polymer energy storage device'2015 8,992,466'Controlled needle-free transport'2015 8,821,434'Delivery of a solid body and/or a fluid using a linear Lorentz-force actuated needle-free jet injection system'2014 8,766,493'Magnetic stator assembly'2014 8,758,271'Nonlinear system identification techniques and devices for discovering dynamic and static tissue properties'2014 8,754,371'Methods, apparatus, and system for mass spectrometry'2014 8,740,958'Apparatus and method for laser treatment with spectroscopic feedback'2014 8,742,633'Rotary drive with linear actuators having two degrees of linear movements'2014 8,740,838'Injection methods using a servo-controlled needle-free injector'2014 8,653,697'Inductive coupling for an electrical storage system'2014 8,622,894'Articulation joint'2014 8,624,699'Electric coil and method of manufacture'2014 8,585,062'Tunable pneumatic suspension'2013 8,519,575'Linear electric machine with linear-to-rotary converter'2013 8,406,889'Conducting polymer nanowire brain-machine interface systems and methods'2013 8,398,583'Method and apparatus for extraction of a sample from a sample source'2013 8,362,660'Electric generator'2013 8,328,755'Controlled needle-free transport'2012 8,246,582'Microneedle transdermal transport device'2012 8,172,790'Needle-free injector device with autoloading capability'2012 8,105,270'Measuring properties of an anatomical body'2012 8,029,745'Systems for filling a sample array by droplet dragging'2011 7,967,016'Apparatus and method for laser treatment with spectroscopic feedback'2011 7,833,189'Controlled needle-free transport'2010 7,818,065'Conducting polymer nanowire brain-machine interface systems and methods'2010 7,658,868'Molecular actuators, and methods of use thereof'2010 7,651,475'Microneedle transport device'2010 7,645,263'Impedance sensor'2010 7,642,096'Liquid expansion thermometer and microcalorimeter'2010 7,547,556'Methods for filing a sample array by droplet dragging'2009 7,530,975'Measuring properties of an anatomical body'2009 7,485,100'Microscopic dynamic mechanical analyzer'2009 7,432,630'High power-to-mass ratio actuator'2008 7,429,258'Microneedle transport device'2008 7,425,204'Needleless injector'2008 7,364,568'Microneedle transdermal transport device'2008 7,256,529'High power-to-mass ratio actuator'2007 7,217,266'Apparatus and method for laser treatment with spectroscopic feedback'2007 7,212,851'Microstructured arrays for cortex interaction and related methods of manufacture and use'2007 7,138,075'Molecular actuators, and methods of use thereof'2006 7,066,922'Transdermal transport device with suction'2006 6,939,323'Needleless injector'2005 6,932,939'System for high throughput sample preparation and analysis using column chromatography'2005 6,893,877'Methods for screening substances in a microwell array'2005 6,812,030'System and method for high throughput sample preparation and analysis using column chromatography'2004 6,743,633'Method for performing microassays'2004 6,387,331'Method and apparatus for performing microassays'2002 6,309,600'Apparatus for droplet microchemistry'2001 6,249,076'Conducting polymer actuator'2001 6,207,034'Method of manufacture of polymer transistors with controllable gap'2001 6,157,113'Conducting polymer generator-actuator with energy storage/recovery'2000 6,101,269'Apparatus and method for rapid 3D image parametrization'2000 6,091,334'Drowsiness/alertness monitor'2000 6,088,100'Three-dimensional light absorption spectroscopic imaging'2000 6,084,321'Conducting polymer driven rotary motor'2000 6,059,546'Contractile actuated bellows pump'2000 6,005,664'Nonuniform sampling for spectral and related applications'1999 5,999,209'Rapid high resolution image capture system'1999 5,998,768'Active thermal control of surfaces by steering heating beam in response to sensed thermal radiation'1999 5,942,954'Apparatus and method for measuring vestibular ocular reflex function'1999 5,887,165'Dynamically reconfigurable hardware system for real-time control of processes'1999 5,641,391'Three dimensional microfabrication by localized electrodeposition and etching'1997 5,092,901'Shape memory alloy fibers having rapid twitch response'1992 5,067,509'Gas jet actuator using coanda effect'1991

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1991–1992Based in Montreal, CA· patent location history

1997–2021Based in Lincoln, MA, US· patent location history

1999–2021Patents assigned to MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY (74)· patent assignee history

2007–2017Patents assigned to HUNTER IAN W (26)· patent assignee history

2010–2021Based in Cambridge, MA, US· patent location history

2012–2015Patents assigned to TABERNER ANDREW J (6)· patent assignee history

2012–2017Patents assigned to HEMOND BRIAN D (5)· patent assignee history

2013–2018Patents assigned to NUCLEUS SCIENT INC (25)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY	74	1999–2021
HUNTER IAN Wself	26	2007–2017
NUCLEUS SCIENT INC	25	2013–2018
TABERNER ANDREW J	6	2012–2015
HEMOND BRIAN D	5	2012–2017

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Lincoln, Massachusetts, US	116	1997–2021
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US	6	2010–2021
Montreal, CA	2	1991–1992