Patents by Inventor John J. Murray
John J. Murray 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: 11986179Abstract: Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing are disclosed. One suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes a proximal section a distal end, and an intermediate region therebetween. The device includes a suture head assembly having a suturing needle with a pointed end and a second end. The suturing needle is capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to deployment of guides that are adapted and configured to guide the needle around a circular path when advanced by a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Gerald I. Brecher, John C. Meade, John Aho, Roger Baske, James H. Bleck, John F Carlson, Thomas Eagan, Michael J. Helander, James W. Murray, Ashley Perkins, Wayne A. Shakal, Jonathan Towle
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Publication number: 20240083902Abstract: Novel crystalline forms of 3-(imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-3-ylethynyl)-4-methyl-N-{4-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl}benzamide free base and 3-(imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-3-ylethynyl)-4-methyl-N-{4-[(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl}benzamide mono hydrochloride, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of their preparation and use are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Christopher K. Murray, Leonard W. Rozamus, John J. Chaber, Pradeep K. Sharma
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Patent number: 9277735Abstract: A birdfeeder having a one-touch removable base portion and a stationary upper main body portion is provided. The one-touch removable base portion serves as the bottom of the birdfeeder and may have a generally circular housing wherein a spring tensioned pin moves from a closed First Position A to an open Second Position B within the circular housing of the base portion. The components of the one-touch removable base portion are protected from the outside elements by being located underneath the bottom of the birdfeeder. A first end of the movable pin extends outside the generally circular housing of the base portion and locks the removable base portion housing into the stationary upper main body portion of the birdfeeder. The birdfeeder further has a movable exterior guard which selectively either allows access to a feeding port or blocks access to the feeding port.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Akerue Industries, LLCInventor: John J Murray
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Publication number: 20150305311Abstract: A birdfeeder having a one-touch removable base portion and a stationary upper main body portion is provided. The one-touch removable base portion serves as the bottom of the birdfeeder and may have a generally circular housing wherein a spring tensioned pin moves from a closed First Position A to an open Second Position B within the circular housing of the base portion. The components of the one-touch removable base portion are protected from the outside elements by being located underneath the bottom of the birdfeeder. A first end of the movable pin extends outside the generally circular housing of the base portion and locks the removable base portion housing into the stationary upper main body portion of the birdfeeder. The birdfeeder further has a movable exterior guard which selectively either allows access to a feeding port or blocks access to the feeding port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventor: John J. Murray
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Patent number: 8060418Abstract: A digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system assists a user in managing electronic components based on his or her digital footprint. The digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system delivers a dramatically improved ‘digital home support’ experience across multiple support channels (e.g., ‘on-the-box’, web, IVR, agent voice, agent chat, agent email, and more). The digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system generates, displays, and uses a ‘digital footprint’ of the components within the home, such as computer hardware/software, computer peripherals, audio/visual equipment, gaming hardware/software, home security hardware/software, or other electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Robert W. Honts, Robert E. Wollan, Allen J. Delattre, Daniel G. Andrews, John J. Murray, II, Stephanie D. Sadowski, Charles J. Forsythe
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Publication number: 20110174609Abstract: An apparatus and method of producing and using aluminum slurry containing aluminum particles having an extremely small size. In particular, a particle size that is small enough to freely flow through water filtration filters. Once the aluminum particles react with phosphorus, phosphates, and other contaminants, the resulting particles are large enough to be trapped by filters such that the contaminants can be easily removed. The aluminum slurry is created by the use of a unique process which rapidly transforms electrically charged aluminum plates into slurry. The resulting slurry is then added to the body of water where it disperses throughout the water and flocculates with the contaminants. The resulting clumps produced by the reaction are large enough to be trapped by filters in the water treatment facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventor: John J. Murray, JR.
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Patent number: 7938970Abstract: An apparatus and method of producing and using aluminum slurry containing aluminum particles having an extremely small size. In particular, a particle size that is small enough to freely flow through water filtration filters. Once the aluminum particles react with phosphorus, phosphates, and other contaminants, the resulting particles are large enough to be trapped by filters such that the contaminants can be easily removed. The aluminum slurry is created by the use of a unique process which rapidly transforms electrically charged aluminum plates into slurry. The resulting slurry is then added to the body of water where it disperses throughout the water and flocculates with the contaminants. The resulting clumps produced by the reaction are large enough to be trapped by filters in the water treatment facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Inventor: John J. Murray, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090260989Abstract: An apparatus and method of producing and using aluminum slurry containing aluminum particles having an extremely small size. In particular, a particle size that is small enough to freely flow through water filtration filters. Once the aluminum particles react with phosphorus, phosphates, and other contaminants, the resulting particles are large enough to be trapped by filters such that the contaminants can be easily removed. The aluminum slurry is created by the use of a unique process which rapidly transforms electrically charged aluminum plates into slurry. The resulting slurry is then added to the body of water where it disperses throughout the water and flocculates with the contaminants. The resulting clumps produced by the reaction are large enough to be trapped by filters in the water treatment facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: John J. Murray, JR.
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Publication number: 20090228379Abstract: A digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system assists a user in managing electronic components based on his or her digital footprint. The digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system delivers a dramatically improved ‘digital home support’ experience across multiple support channels (e.g., ‘on-the-box’, web, IVR, agent voice, agent chat, agent email, and more). The digital footprint driven multi-channel integrated support system generates, displays, and uses a ‘digital footprint’ of the components within the home, such as computer hardware/software, computer peripherals, audio/visual equipment, gaming hardware/software, home security hardware/software, or other electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Robert W. Honts, Robert E. Wollan, Allen J. Delattre, Daniel G. Andrews, John J. Murray, II, Stephanie D. Sadowski, Charles J. Forsythe
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Publication number: 20080115714Abstract: A semisubmersible floating offshore structure. The hull is defined by individual modular buoyant columns. A separate buoyant pontoon is provided at the lower end of each column. Topside structural framing between the columns retains the columns in their spaced relationship. A truss section is attached to the pontoons and a heave plate is attached to the lower portion of the truss section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Arcandra Tahar, Terje W. Eilertsen, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 6506524Abstract: The invention disclosed is an alkali metal-ion secondary cell having a carbonaceous anode and an electrolyte, comprising an alkali metal salt dissolved in an organic electrolyte solvent. Intercalation and de-intercalation during repeated charge/discharge cycle of the secondary cell using a conventional electrolyte solvent causes continual exposure of bare surfaces of the carbonaceous material to the electrolyte, resulting in continual consumption of electrolyte in the formation of new passivation films on the bared or partially covered surfaces, adversely affecting the performance and capacity of the cell. An improvement on the conventional electrolyte involves the addition of fluorinated organic solvent to the conventional electrolyte and results in a more stable passivation film, much less consumption of electrolyte and better performance and cell capacity.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Roderick S. McMillan, Denis James Worsfold, John J. Murray, Isobel Davidson, Zhi Xin Shu
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Patent number: 6329153Abstract: The present invention describes a simple technique that provides a biologically relevant measure of the inhibitory effect of cyclosporine in vivo. This ability to measure response to cyclosporine may improve prediction of the efficacy of immunosuppressive treatment in patients and may allow optimal immunosuppression in individual patients.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Charles M. Stein, John J. Murray, Alastair J. J. Wood
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Patent number: 5747194Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a new method of forming spinel-related .lambda.-Li.sub.2-x Mn.sub.2 O.sub.4, wherein 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, solely by electrochemical means with air-stable orthorhombic LiMnO.sub.2 as the starting material. This spinel-related material is hydroscopic, metastable and is typically made by chemical means, followed by electrochemical conversion of spinel-type LiMn.sub.2 O.sub.4. Also disclosed are new secondary lithium ion electrochemical cells employing as initial active cathode material a compound of formula LiMnO.sub.2, having a specific orthorhombic crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Isobel J. Davidson, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5629112Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a new method of forming spinel-related .lambda.-Li.sub.2-x Mn.sub.2 O.sub.4, wherein 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, solely by electrochemical means with air-stable orthorhombic LiMnO.sub.2 as the starting material. This spinel-related material is hydroscopic, metastable and is typically made by chemical means, followed by electrochemical conversion of spinel-type LiMn.sub.2 O.sub.4. Also disclosed are new secondary lithium ion electrochemical cells employing as initial active cathode material a compound of formula LiMnO.sub.2, having a specific orthorhombic crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Isobel J. Davidson, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5571635Abstract: A conventional electrolyte for a secondary cell having a carbonaceous anode is comprised of an alkali metal salt dissolved in an organic electrolyte solvent. Intercalation and de-intercalation during repeated discharge/charge cycles of the secondary cell using a conventional electrolyte solvent causes continual exposure of bare surfaces of the carbonaceous material to the electrolyte, resulting in continual consumption of electrolyte in the formation of new passivation films on the bared or partially covered surfaces, adversely affecting the performance and capacity of the cell. In accordance with the present invention, the organic electrolyte solvent comprises chloroethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate and ethylene carbonate. The chloroethylene carbonate is capable of forming a very stable passivation film on the anode. The performance and capacity of the secondary cell is improved substantially by the addition of the halogenated organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1995Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Zhi X. Shu, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5529859Abstract: A conventional electrolyte for a secondary cell having a carbonaceous anode is comprised of an alkali metal salt dissolved in an organic electrolyte solvent. Intercalation and de-intercalation during repeated discharge/charge cycles of the secondary cell using a conventional electrolyte solvent causes continual exposure of bare surfaces of the carbonaceous material to the electrolyte, resulting in continual consumption of electrolyte in the formation of new passivation films on the bared or partially covered surfaces, adversely affecting the performance and capacity of the cell. In accordance with the present invention, at least a portion of the organic electrolyte solvent is replaced with a chloroethylene carbonate solvent capable of forming a very stable passivation film. The performance and capacity of the secondary cell is improved substantially by the addition of the halogenated organic solvent to propylene carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Zhi X. Shu, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5506078Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a new method of forming spinel-related .lambda.-Li.sub.2-x Mn.sub.2 O.sub.4, wherein 0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.2, solely by electrochemical means with air-stable orthorhombic LiMnO.sub.2 as the starting material. This spinel-related material is hydroscopic, metastable and is typically made by chemical means, followed by electrochemical conversion of spinel-type LiMn.sub.2 O.sub.4. Also disclosed are new secondary lithium ion electrochemical cells employing as initial active cathode material a compound of formula LiMnO.sub.2, having a specific orthorhombic crystal structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1995Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Isobel J. Davidson, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5461833Abstract: A general purpose sand anchor, including: a paddle shaped anchor base, curved like the face of a spade shovel, for use as a hand-held shovel for digging the hole into which it will be placed; a line, with one end joined to the anchor base at the center of its wider part and the other end joined to the anchor base at the end of its narrower part; a hook, which attaches to an object to be secured, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the center of the wider part of the anchor base; and a handle, which is used to remove the anchor base from the sand, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the end of the narrower part of the anchor base.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1994Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Inventors: John J. Murray, James P. Murray
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Patent number: 5376060Abstract: A new and improved swimming simulator includes a base support assembly and a pair of arm exercising assemblies attached to the base support assembly. A pair of leg exercising assemblies is attached to the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies includes a leg-supporting member pivotally connected to a first portion of the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies also includes an extensible and retractable hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly which supports a portion of the leg-supporting member and which is connected to the base support assembly. A bench assembly is attached to the base support assembly and includes a bendable top member, a spring assembly located under the bendable top member and supported by the base support assembly, and a horizontal support member supporting the bendable top member. A user lies down on the bench assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Inventor: John J. Murray
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Patent number: 5370949Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a novel compound of molecular formula Li.sub.2 Cr.sub.x Mn.sub.2-x O.sub.4, wherein 0<X<2. This compound may be used as the active cathode material in secondary lithium ion cells. Secondary lithium ion cells including such cathodes are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Isobel J. Davidson, Roderick S. McMillan, John J. Murray