Patents by Inventor Adam Stevenson
Adam Stevenson 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: 20190344018Abstract: A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, Robert S. Abrams, John Belfance
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Patent number: 10363370Abstract: A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: SiO2 Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, Robert S. Abrams, John Belfance
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Publication number: 20190133882Abstract: A vessel has an interior surface facing a lumen. The interior surface includes a tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective coating or layer. The tie coating or layer can comprise SiOxCy or SiNxCy, where x is from about 0.5 to about 2.4 and y is from about 0.6 to about 3. The barrier coating or layer can comprise SiOx, wherein x is from 1.5 to 2.9. The barrier coating or layer reduces the ingress of atmospheric gas into the lumen. The pH protective coating or layer can comprise SiOxCy or SiNxCy, as well. In an embodiment, in the presence of a fluid composition contained in the lumen and having a pH between 5 and 9, the calculated shelf life of the package can be more than six months at a storage temperature of 4° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Patent number: 10201660Abstract: A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a medical barrel, medical barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the generally cylindrical interior surface 16 of the generally cylindrical interior surface 16.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SiO2 Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, Robert S. Abrams, John Belfance, Joseph A. Jones, Thomas E. Fisk
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Patent number: 10096131Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for calculating dimensions of objects on loaded or partially loaded pallets for purposes of billing in shipping and transportation applications using depth-sensing imaging devices. A plurality of depth maps of an object are retrieved from one or more imaging devices. The depth maps are filtered and transformed into a world co-ordinate system based on calibration of the imaging devices. A point cloud is generated and a minimum volume bounding box is determined. The edge lengths and height of the object are calculated, and a volume may be determined to associate a volume with the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventors: Paul Driegen, Adam Stevenson, Kirk Serjeantson, David Short, Brian Glancy
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Publication number: 20180253857Abstract: The present disclosure relates to calculating dimensions of loaded or partially loaded pallets for purposes of billing. A plurality of cameras are utilized to determine dimensions of a package placed in bounding volume for shipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Paul Driegen, Adam Stevenson, Kirk Serjeantson, David Short, Michael Hagler, Thibaut Tiberghien, Ian Gartley, Andrea Winarski
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Publication number: 20180221243Abstract: An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising an optional tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective layer. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a thermoplastic syringe, vial, or blood collection tube with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe, vial, or blood collection tube. The tie coating or layer, if present, and the pH protective coating or layer protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe, vial, or blood collection tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Patent number: 10016338Abstract: An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising a tie coating or layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy applied to the article surface, a barrier coating or layer of SiOx, and a pH protective layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial, and the tie coating or layer and pH protective coating or layer together protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Publication number: 20180117255Abstract: A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, Robert S. Abrams, John Belfance
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Patent number: 9937099Abstract: An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising an optional tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective layer. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial. The tie coating or layer, if present, and the pH protective coating or layer protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Patent number: 9764093Abstract: A method and apparatus for plasma modifying a workpiece such as a syringe barrel, cartridge barrel, vial, or blood tube is described. Plasma is provided within the lumen of the workpiece. The plasma is provided under conditions effective for plasma modification of a surface of the workpiece. A magnetic field is provided in at least a portion of the lumen. The magnetic field has an orientation and field strength effective to improve the uniformity of plasma modification of the interior surface of the generally cylindrical wall. A vessel made according to the process or using the apparatus described above. A pharmaceutical package comprising the syringe barrel or vial containing a pharmaceutical preparation, secured with a closure.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: SIO2 Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, Robert S. Abrams, John Belfance
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Publication number: 20170203767Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Scott Ferrill Tibbitts, Franklin Tai, Ryan Tibbitts, Adam Stevenson, Malcolm Bruce Young
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Publication number: 20170129816Abstract: A method includes the following steps: a) the production of a slip including more than 4% and less than 50% of ceramic particles and including: b) a first particulate fraction including of orientable particles having a median length L?50 and representing more than 1% of the ceramic particles, and c) a second particulate fraction having a median length D50 at least ten times shorter than L?50 and representing more than 1% of the ceramic particles, the first and second particulate fractions together representing more than 80% of all of the ceramic particles, in volume percentages based on the total quantity of ceramic particles; d) oriented freezing of the slip by moving a solidification front at a lower speed than the speed of encapsulation of the ceramic particles; e) elimination of the crystals of the solidified liquid phase of the block; and f) optionally sintering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN CENTRE DE RECHERCHES ET D'ETUDES EUROPEEN, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUEInventors: Sylvain DEVILLE, Florian BOUVILLE, Adam STEVENSON
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Publication number: 20170100306Abstract: An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising a tie coating or layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy applied to the article surface, a barrier coating or layer of SiOx, and a pH protective layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial, and the tie coating or layer and pH protective coating or layer together protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Patent number: 9615213Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling one or more of mobile services for a mobile communication device (also referred to herein as a Controllable Mobile Device or CMD), and in particular, when the device is being used and the vehicle, operated by the user of the device, is moving. In addition, one aspect of the invention generally relates to a method and system for modifying a user's driving behaviors, in particular to a system and method for modifying a user's unsafe driving behaviors, e.g., using one or more services of a controllable mobile device while driving, by providing a score to the user rating indicating that they are using a mobile device in a distracting way, or driving in a manner that indicates that they are distracted.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Inventors: Scott Ferrill Tibbitts, Franklin Tai, Ryan Tibbitts, Adam Stevenson, Malcolm Bruce Young
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Publication number: 20170091957Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for calculating dimensions of objects on loaded or partially loaded pallets for purposes of billing in shipping and transportation applications using depth-sensing imaging devices. A plurality of depth maps of an object are retrieved from one or mote imaging devices. The depth maps are filtered and transformed into a world co-ordinate system based on calibration of the imaging devices. A point cloud is generated and a minimum volume bounding box is determined. The edge lengths and height of the object are calculated, and a volume may be determined to associate a volume with the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: Logical Turn Services Inc.Inventors: Paul Driegen, Adam Stevenson, Kirk Serjeantson, David Short, Brian Glancy
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Patent number: 9604256Abstract: A system and method for providing intelligent mail recovery are provided. A cart for receiving a bucket containing mail items provide a camera and scale on a frame for detecting movement of mail items and determining destination as well as an associated weight of the mail item. An indicator is provided to an operator of the system as to the destination of the mail item. The mail item can then be sorted to the appropriate sort location. The system provides the ability to efficiently sort mail in addition to being portable within a sorting facility.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Logical Turn Services Inc.Inventors: Kirk Serjeantson, Adam Stevenson, David Short, Jim McLellan
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Patent number: 9554968Abstract: An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising a tie coating or layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy applied to the article surface, a barrier coating or layer of SiOx, and a pH protective layer of SiOxCy or Si(NH)xCy. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial, and the tie coating or layer and pH protective coating or layer together protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts
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Patent number: 9458536Abstract: A method is disclosed in which a vapor-deposited coating or layer is directly or indirectly applied to at least a portion of the internal wall of the barrel of a capped pre-assembly comprising a barrel, optionally a dispensing portion, and a cap. The cap is secured to the barrel and at least substantially isolates the distal opening of the dispensing portion from pressure conditions outside the cap. A vapor-deposited coating or layer is applied directly or indirectly to at least a portion of the internal wall of the barrel while the pre-assembly is capped. The coating or layer is applied under conditions effective to maintain communication from the barrel lumen to the exterior via the front opening, optionally further via the dispensing portion lumen if present, at the end of the applying step. The capped pre-assembly can be pressure tested easily and rapidly, for example with a test duration between 1 and 60 seconds, to determine whether it has container closure integrity.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John T. Felts, Thomas E. Fisk, Shawn Kinney, Christopher Weikart, Benjamin Hunt, Adrian Raiche, Brian Fitzpatrick, Peter J. Sagona, Adam Stevenson
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Publication number: 20160015600Abstract: A vessel has an interior surface facing a lumen. The interior surface includes a tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective coating or layer. The tie coating or layer can comprise SiOxCy or SiNxCy, where x is from about 0.5 to about 2.4 and y is from about 0.6 to about 3. The barrier coating or layer can comprise SiOx, wherein x is from 1.5 to 2.9. The barrier coating or layer reduces the ingress of atmospheric gas into the lumen. The pH protective coating or layer can comprise SiOxCy or SiNxCy, as well. In an embodiment, in the presence of a fluid composition contained in the lumen and having a pH between 5 and 9, the calculated shelf life of the package can be more than six months at a storage temperature of 4° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Becky L. Clark, Adam Stevenson, John T. Felts