Patents by Inventor Arthur Tucker
Arthur Tucker 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: 20230310852Abstract: Methods for improving patient recovery after cerebral ischaemia are described. The methods include administering an electrical stimulus to a nerve of the patient innervating opposed leg muscles sufficient to cause isometric contraction of said muscles. The isometric contraction may result in improved or increased cerebral blood flow, and in some embodiments said electrical stimulation may be sufficient to alter electrical activity in the brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Bernard Ross, Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker
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Patent number: 11491328Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Sky Medical Technology, Ltd.Inventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Patent number: 10173047Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for neuromuscular stimulation of one or more muscles, or muscle groups, with one or more beneficial effects selected from increasing arterial, venous and capillary blood flow, increasing flux of interstitial fluid and lymphatic drainage, increasing tissue oxygenation, enhancing heat distribution, enhancing the distribution of pharmaceutical products, and enhancing performance and recovery from exertion in horses.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Duncan Bain, Gregory James Firth
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Publication number: 20170312493Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Patent number: 9731107Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Sky Medical Technology LimitedInventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Patent number: 9707387Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Sky Medical Technology LimitedInventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Publication number: 20170197274Abstract: A system and method for securely joining a high melting temperature material and a backing substrate using a mechanical connection includes a backing substrate integrally formed with a material positioned inside a dovetail recess in the high melting temperature material, mechanically fixing the backing substrate to the high melting temperature material without fusion or bonding of the microstructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Russell J. Steel, Rodney Dale Fleck, Christopher Arthur Tucker, Scott M. Packer, David Rosal, John T. Canavan, Michael D. Klinginsmith
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Publication number: 20170014619Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Publication number: 20150202427Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for neuromuscular stimulation of one or more muscles, or muscle groups, with one or more beneficial effects selected from increasing arterial, venous and capillary blood flow, increasing flux of interstitial fluid and lymphatic drainage, increasing tissue oxygenation, enhancing heat distribution, enhancing the distribution of pharmaceutical products, and enhancing performance and recovery from exertion in horses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Duncan Bain, Gregory James Firth
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Patent number: 9084544Abstract: A device for identifying appropriate nerve stimulation points on a patient is described, for use with an electrical stimulation device. In a first embodiment, the device includes electrodes located on a flexible substrate, a conductive gel layer overlying the electrodes, and a partially conductive removable cover overlying the gel layer. The device may be operated initially with the cover in place to allow reduced stimulation to identify a suitable nerve stimulation point. The cover may then be removed, and the device operated at the identified point. The cover may include perforations allowing the gel to contact the patient; or may be a sacrificial gel layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Duncan Bain
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Publication number: 20150182746Abstract: A method and device for increasing microcirculation in the lower limb are described. The device includes a means for immobilising the limb, for example a plaster cast, and an electrical stimulation device, which applies electrical stimulation to opposed leg muscles such that antagonistic and agonistic muscle groups contract near simultaneously, resulting in near isometric contraction. The combination of this contraction and the leg restraint have been found to markedly increase blood circulation and in particular microcirculation in the limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Duncan Bain
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Publication number: 20140058242Abstract: A device for identifying appropriate nerve stimulation points on a patient is described, for use with an electrical stimulation device. In a first embodiment, the device includes electrodes located on a flexible substrate, a conductive gel layer overlying the electrodes, and a partially conductive removable cover overlying the gel layer. The device may be operated initially with the cover in place to allow reduced stimulation to identify a suitable nerve stimulation point. The cover may then be removed, and the device operated at the identified point. The cover may include perforations allowing the gel to contact the patient; or may be a sacrificial gel layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Sky Medical Technology Ltd.Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Duncan Bain
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Publication number: 20120053655Abstract: Methods and devices are described for preventing diastolic flow reversal and/or reducing peripheral vascular resistance in a patient. Also described are methods of cosmetic treatment, and methods of promoting delivery of therapeutic agents or contrast agents to bones and related tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Duncan Bain, Arthur Tucker, Bernard Ross
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Publication number: 20050142218Abstract: The use of acidified nitrate as an agent to produce local production of nitrate oxide at the skin surface is described in the treatment of peripheral ischaemia and associated conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. A barrier consisting of a membrane allows diffusions of the nitrate ions while preventing direct contact of the skin and acidifying agent. Amongst the many potential applications for the invention is the management of chronic skin wounds, peripheral ischaemia conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon. Compositions and methods of use for these applications are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Queen Mary & Westfield CollegeInventors: Arthur Tucker, Nigel Benjamin
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Publication number: 20050036949Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispenser, comprising a liquid formulation comprising nitric oxide, and means for forming a nebulised mist of the liquid formulation. The nebulised mist of the liquid formulation is used primarily in the treatment of respiratory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Arthur Tucker, Nigel Benjamin, Neil Barnes