Patents by Inventor Donald Finan

Donald Finan 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).

  • Publication number: 20060079814
    Abstract: This application discusses systems and method for entraining oromotor pattern development, such as the suck, in the orofacial system of an infant having neurological impairments or developmental disabilities. The system includes a baglet, an entrainment device, and a processor. In varying examples, the system additionally includes one or a combination of: a baglet pressure sensor, a memory, a timing circuit, a valve, a receiver assembly, a display device, and one or more data acquisition, data analysis, and stimulus-control software. Options and variations for each feature of the system are various. The present systems provide patterned, rhythmic stimulation to the infant's orofacial system to stimulate and entrain brain development, such as oromotor pattern development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Barlow, Donald Finan, Rajesh Vantipalli, Raghavendra Shantha
  • Publication number: 20060074354
    Abstract: The present subject matter is suited for evaluating biomechanics and electrophysiology of an infant's orofacial system during sucking. The present subject matter includes at least one orofacial sensor and a processor. In various examples, the present subject matter additionally includes one or a combination of: a pacifier having a baglet, a receiver assembly, a stimulation device, a memory, a display, and data acquisition and analysis software. Advantageously, the present subject may non-invasively sample and analyze suck and may stimulate nerve endings in the face of an infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Barlow, Donald Finan
  • Publication number: 20050053517
    Abstract: Product such as food is sanitized by spraying a sanitizing solution oonto it, drawing excess liquid off of the product by directing at the product a gaseous stream, dewatering the drawn-off stream, and recycling the dewatered stream for to be directed at additional product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Donald Finan, Richard Gaber