Patents by Inventor Andrew T. Hill
Andrew T. Hill 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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Patent number: 11944347Abstract: A trocar assembly can include a cannula, a seal cartridge, and an obturator. The seal cartridge is configured to be releasably coupled to the cannula and to be disposed at least partially within the cannula in a coupled configuration of the seal cartridge. The obturator is configured to directly latch to the cannula and to extends through the cannula and the seal cartridge in a coupled configuration of the obturator.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Joseph Mozloom, Jr., Christopher Brock Stone, Andrew S. Berkowitz, Steven G. Hall, Jeffrey P. Wiley, Richard Patrick Chesnes, Jeffery T. Kirk, Aren Calder Hill
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Publication number: 20230193405Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Candida auris (CA) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the CA 5.8 s/ITS2 rRNA gene, along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of CA.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Ellen H. FISS HOBART, Jody Harris, Andrew T. Hill, Jingtao Sun, Natacha Sorenson, Jeffrey Alexander, Arrash Moghaddasi, Erin Gick, Stephen McCune
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Publication number: 20220017973Abstract: Methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Candida auris (CA) in a biological or non-biological sample are described. The methods can include performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, primers, probes targeting the CA 5.8s/ITS2 rRNA gene, along with kits are provided that are designed for the detection of CA.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Ellen H. FISS HOBART, Jody Harris, Andrew T. Hill, Jingtao Sun
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Patent number: 9487301Abstract: An external airbag for an aircraft includes an inflatable bladder having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion being generally adjacent to an exterior of the aircraft. A widthwise panel divides the inflatable bladder into a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion. The widthwise panel acts to restrict outward bulging of the inflatable bladder. An aperture in the widthwise panel may be used for allowing gas communication between the first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Zi Lu, Robert S. Lynds, Andrew R. Hansen
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Patent number: 9045222Abstract: The external crash attenuation airbag includes an inflatable bladder which is inflatable to an exterior of an aircraft, so that the inflatable bladder is generally located between the aircraft and a crash surface when inflated. The airbag includes a vent configured to burst at a predefined burst pressure, the vent being located along a side portion of the inflatable bladder. The airbag also includes a vent support located approximate the vent, the vent support being configured to prevent deformation and therefore maintain the effectiveness of a venting area of the vent, and the vent support being rigid and annular and includes an upper portion and a lower portion that are hinged together around the vent.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Zi Lu, Cheng-Ho Tho, Michael R. Smith, Andrew T. Hill, Samgeeth Rajan
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Patent number: 8588996Abstract: An occupant protection system for an aircraft comprising a sensor system for sensing flight condition information and a control system, which includes an impending crash detection system and an impact detection system. The impending crash detection system receives flight information from the sensors determines whether a crash is likely to occur. If an impending crash is detected, the impending crash detection system activates impact modes of a first group of aircraft systems. The impact detection system receives flight information from the sensor system and determines whether an impact has occurred or is occurring. If an impact is detected, the impact detection system activates impact modes of a second group of aircraft systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Michael R. Smith, Charles E. Covington, Nicholas Lappos, Walter Sonneborn
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Patent number: 8474753Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft includes an airbag carried by the aircraft that is inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag is in fluid communication with at least one vent passage for channeling gas from within the interior of the airbag to a region external to the airbag that allows the gas to escape without being obstructed by the airbag. A gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag. A vent valve is provided within the vent passage for controlling a flow of gas through the vent passage, thereby controlling deflation of the airbag. The vent valve is continuously adjustable to and between an open state, a closed state, and any number of partially open states.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Michael R. Smith, Zi Lu, Cheng-Ho Tho
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Publication number: 20130068883Abstract: The external crash attenuation airbag includes an inflatable bladder which is inflatable to an exterior of an aircraft, so that the inflatable bladder is generally located between the aircraft and a crash surface when inflated. The airbag includes a vent configured to burst at a predefined burst pressure, the vent being located a side portion of the inflatable bladder. The airbag also includes a vent support located approximate the vent, the vent support being configured to prevent deformation and therefore maintain the effectiveness of a venting area of the vent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Zi Lu, Cheng-Ho Tho, Michael R. Smith, Andrew T. Hill, Samgeeth Rajan
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Publication number: 20130062465Abstract: An external airbag for an aircraft includes an inflatable bladder having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion being generally adjacent to an exterior of the aircraft. A widthwise panel divides the inflatable bladder into a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion. The widthwise panel acts to restrict outward bulging of the inflatable bladder. An aperture in the widthwise panel may be used for allowing gas communication between the first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Zi Lu, Robert S. Lynds, Andrew R. Hansen
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Publication number: 20120101666Abstract: An occupant protection system for an aircraft comprising a sensor system for sensing flight condition information and a control system, which includes an impending crash detection system and an impact detection system. The impending crash detection system receives flight information from the sensors determines whether a crash is likely to occur. If an impending crash is detected, the impending crash detection system activates impact modes of a first group of aircraft systems. The impact detection system receives flight information from the sensor system and determines whether an impact has occurred or is occurring. If an impact is detected, the impact detection system activates impact modes of a second group of aircraft systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Michael R. Smith, Charles E. Covington, Nicholas Lappos, Walter Sonneborn
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Publication number: 20110204181Abstract: A crash attenuation system for an aircraft includes an airbag carried by the aircraft that is inflatable generally adjacent an exterior of the aircraft. The airbag is in fluid communication with at least one vent passage for channeling gas from within the interior of the airbag to a region external to the airbag that allows the gas to escape without being obstructed by the airbag. A gas source is in fluid communication with the interior of the airbag for inflating the airbag. A vent valve is provided within the vent passage for controlling a flow of gas through the vent passage, thereby controlling deflation of the airbag. The vent valve is continuously adjustable to and between an open state, a closed state, and any number of partially open states.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Andrew T. Hill, Michael R. Smith, Zi Lu, Cheng-Ho Tho
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Patent number: 5377940Abstract: A clamp for retaining electrical wires, fluid conduits or the like has restraining means adjacent to the inner ends of the clamp's legs. When the clamp is closed, the hook of a hook-shaped member adjacent to the upper leg passes through a slot adjacent to the lower leg and engages the outer surface of the clamp, thereby retaining the clamp in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1993Date of Patent: January 3, 1995Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Carlton L. Cabe, Andrew T. Hill