Patents by Inventor Barry Hand
Barry Hand 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: 10709627Abstract: Systems for patient support, imaging, or transport include a modality with a support surface configured to support a patient thereon, a converter associated with the modality, the converter being configured to receive relatively low-volume high-pressure air from a source of the relatively low-volume high-pressure air and to convert the relatively low-volume high-pressure air into relatively high-volume low-pressure air, and an air flow device configured to receive the relatively high-volume low-pressure air from the converter and provide an air flow function to the modality using the relatively high-volume low-pressure air.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Qfix Systems, LLCInventors: Rich Herrschaft, James Manning, Barry Hand, Daniel Coppens
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Publication number: 20180243111Abstract: An apparatus and manufacturing method for a reinforced fill-compositing prosthetic device. A prosthetic device is manufactured according to an additive manufacturing method. The prosthetic device is manufactured with a multitude of internal channels running in one or more linear or angular paths relative to a calculated sheer force direction, which may follow the contours of the prosthetic device. Channels defining an internal structure of a socket wall are open on at least one end of the prosthetic device. One or more structural inserts comprising a strength tested tensile strength material, such as carbon fiber, are inserted into the channels and bonded into place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Barry Hand
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Publication number: 20180243112Abstract: An additive manufacturing method and apparatus for interchangeable local interface support geometry and materials in lower limb prosthetic sockets. An interchangeable local interface prosthetic socket is configured to enable a user of the socket to configure variable support, pressure, and comfort characteristics of lower limb prosthetic sockets by selectively replacing an interface panel and/or distal cup with an alternative interface panel and/or distal cup being configured to have different physical characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventor: Barry Hand
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Publication number: 20180008495Abstract: Systems for patient support, imaging, or transport include a modality with a support surface configured to support a patient thereon, a converter associated with the modality, the converter being configured to receive relatively low-volume high-pressure air from a source of the relatively low-volume high-pressure air and to convert the relatively low-volume high-pressure air into relatively high-volume low-pressure air, and an air flow device configured to receive the relatively high-volume low-pressure air from the converter and provide an air flow function to the modality using the relatively high-volume low-pressure air.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: QFIX SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Rich HERRSCHAFT, James MANNING, Barry HAND, Daniel COPPENS
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Publication number: 20120216345Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient transfer device including an overhead boom connected to a winch comprising a strap, wherein a free length of said strap can be adjusted by means of said winch and an end of said strap is adapted to be connected to a transfer sheet by means of connection means provided at an end of said strap, wherein said transfer sheet is adapted to be moved from a first surface to a second surface by means of an adjustment of said free lengthType: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventor: Barry Hand
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Publication number: 20120110731Abstract: The present inventions relates to an overhead patient lift system which includes a boom and a lift connectable to a patient support and movable along said boom. The boom has a longitudinal direction and a first end connected and supported at a bearing, said boom intersects with a guide rail adapted to support said boom during movement about said bearing, wherein said guide rail does not interfere with said movement of said lift along said boom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: BERCHTOLD HOLDING GMBHInventor: Barry Hand
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Publication number: 20090026901Abstract: A servicing system includes a suspension system connected to a support structure and a service module coupled to the suspension system. The service module includes a rack having a plurality of frame members coupled to one another to define module support openings. The module support openings include respective standard widths and respective standard heights. At least one equipment module is secured to the rack within a corresponding one of the module support openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: BERCHTOLD HOLDING GMBHInventors: John H. Nies, III, Barry Hand, Chris Conly
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Publication number: 20080076936Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for isolating and/or purifying one or more taxanes from materials comprising taxanes. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: (a) treating a taxane containing material with an amino containing material attached to a solid matrix, such as a polyethyleneimine-bonded silica chromatographic resin; (b) eluting the desired taxane compound from the resin; and (c) recovering the eluted taxane compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: James Johnson, T.G. Sambandam, Barry Hand, Christopher Howe, Roland Franke, Brian Bucher, John Juchum, Rex Gallagher, Marc Plante, Edward Desimone, Dong Yang
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Publication number: 20060127510Abstract: A process for harvesting yew biomass and a process of making Yew pellets from Yew tree material is disclosed herein. The process for harvesting comprising the steps of (i) harvesting the tops or roots of the Yew tree; (ii) washing the harvested material; (iii) drying the harvested material; and (iv) grinding the harvested material into a fine powder. The process for making Yew pellets comprising the steps of (i) adding from about 1% to about 20% w/w water to the Yew tree material; and (ii) compressing the Yew tree material in a die to form a pellet whereby the resulting pellet has a final moisture content of less than 10% by weight. The yew pellets produced herein are suitable for extracting taxane molecules from the pellets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Rex Gallagher, Christopher Howe, Edward Desimone, Brian Bucher, Barry Hand, Steven Perich, Michael Aeschliman, Ivan Wyse
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Publication number: 20060035962Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing compounds using a benzoylating agent essentially free of ring chlorination. In one alternative embodiment, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing taxanes essentially free of ring chlorinated impurities. In another alternative embodiment, the present invention comprises methods of converting taxane amine with a benzoylating agent essentially free of ring chlorination.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: James Johnson, Barry Hand, Rex Gallagher
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Patent number: 6662391Abstract: A bed is provided for supporting a patient thereon. The bed includes a first bed component that is movable relative to a second bed component. The bed further includes a position detector configured to detect the position of the second bed component relative to the first bed component.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Hi-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Scott K. Wilson, Barry Hand, Jack Brooks, Fred York, Richard Calcutta
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Publication number: 20030076015Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a servicing system appropriate for many environments, including medical environments. The servicing system may be used to position, organize, support, and move commonly used equipment and services in a desired area of a facility. The servicing system may include a suspension system, a service module, a detachable equipment support assembly, and a mobile platform for decoupling, docking, supporting, and moving the equipment support assembly to and from the service module. The suspension system may be fixedly secured to structural reinforcement members in a ceiling, the service module may be attached at a distal end of the suspension system, and the equipment support assembly may be removably attached to the service module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventors: Kevin J. Ehrenreich, James W. Kendall, Barry Hand, Edward Geiselhart, Christopher Tesluk, David C. Brown, Andrew Reding
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Publication number: 20020013965Abstract: A bed is provided for supporting a patient thereon. The bed includes a first bed component that is movable relative to a second bed component. The bed further includes a position detector configured to detect the position of the second bed component relative to the first bed component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Scott K. Wilson, Barry Hand, Jack Brooks, Fred York, Richard Calcutta
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Patent number: 6153669Abstract: The materials include non-polyampholite crosslinked polymers and gels based on a polymer which in uncrosslinked form is substantially soluble in ionic fluids and substantially insoluble in water. The materials change their state of hydration in response to an environmental trigger. The disclosed materials are useful as drilling, completion or workover fluids in wells such as hydrocarbon producing wells. According to the disclosed method, crosslinked polymers or gels are introduced into a stratum, blocking or bridging the pores of the stratum. Thereafter, an environmental condition is changed to cause the hydrated material to become less hydrated to unblock the pores allowing production from the well.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Baroid Drilling Fluids, Inc.Inventors: David Diggs, Marie Kearney, M. J. Timm, E. C. Lupton, Lev Bromberg, Mara Stein, Barry Hand, Michael Orkisz
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Patent number: 6110876Abstract: The materials include non-polyampholite crosslinked polymers and gels based on a polymer which in uncrosslinked form is substantially soluble in ionic fluids and substantially insoluble in water. The materials change their state of hydration in response to an environmental trigger. The disclosed materials are useful as drilling, completion or workover fluids in wells such as hydrocarbon producing wells. According to the disclosed method, crosslinked polymers or gels are introduced into a stratum, blocking or bridging the pores of the stratum. Thereafter, an environmental condition is changed to cause the hydrated material to become less hydrated to unblock the pores allowing production from the well.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Baroid Drilling Fluids, Inc.Inventors: David Diggs, Marie Kearney, M. J. Timm, E. C. Lupton, Lev Bromberg, Mara Stein, Barry Hand, Michael Orkisz
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Patent number: 5888943Abstract: The materials include non-polyampholite crosslinked polymers and gels based on a polymer which in uncrosslinked form is substantially soluble in ionic fluids and substantially insoluble in water. The materials change their state of hydration in response to an environmental trigger. The disclosed materials are useful as drilling, completion or workover fluids in wells such as hydrocarbon producing wells. According to the disclosed method, crosslinked polymers or gels are introduced into a stratum, blocking or bridging the pores of the stratum. Thereafter, an environmental condition is changed to cause the hydrated material to become less hydrated to unblock the pores allowing production from the well.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1995Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Baroid Drilling Fluids, Inc.Inventors: David Diggs, Marie Kearney, M. J. Timm, E. C. Lupton, Lev Bromberg, Mara Stein, Barry Hand, Michael Orkisz