Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Hickey

Joseph A. Hickey 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: 20240111064
    Abstract: A medical imaging device for use in imaging a subject using both gamma rays and light rays emanating from the subject, the device comprising: separation means to separate gamma rays and light rays emanating from the subject into a gamma ray channel comprising gamma rays and a light ray channel comprising light rays; first sensor means arranged to receive and detect gamma rays from the gamma ray channel and to generate first signals for use in forming a first image of the subject; second sensor means arranged to receive and detect light rays from the light ray channel and to generate second signals for use in forming a second image of the subject; wherein the first sensor means and the second sensor means are arranged to receive gamma rays and light rays, respectively, which propagate from the subject upon substantially coincident paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: SERAC IMAGING SYSTEMS LTD
    Inventors: Andrew Victor POLIJANCZUK, George William WYLDE, Matthew Robert HICKEY, Paul Andrew CLOAD, Mark Joseph ROSSER
  • Publication number: 20220016317
    Abstract: Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Andrew Edward PELLING, Charles Michel CUERRIER, Daniel J. MODULEVSKY, Ryan Joseph HICKEY
  • Patent number: 11167062
    Abstract: Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised plant or fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised plant or fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Pelling, Charles Michel Cuerrier, Daniel J. Modulevsky, Ryan Joseph Hickey
  • Patent number: 11045582
    Abstract: Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised plant or fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised plant or fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Pelling, Charles Michel Cuerrier, Daniel J. Modulevsky, Ryan Joseph Hickey
  • Publication number: 20210001007
    Abstract: Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised plant or fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised plant or fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Andrew Edward PELLING, Charles Michel CUERRIER, Daniel J. MODULEVSKY, Ryan Joseph HICKEY
  • Publication number: 20190060520
    Abstract: Provided herein are scaffold biomaterials comprising a decellularised plant or fungal tissue from which cellular materials and nucleic acids of the tissue are removed, the decellularised plant or fungal tissue comprising a cellulose- or chitin-based 3-dimensional porous structure. Methods for preparing such scaffold biomaterials, as well as uses thereof as an implantable scaffold for supporting animal cell growth, for promoting tissue regeneration, for promoting angiogenesis, for a tissue replacement procedure, and/or as a structural implant for cosmetic surgery are also provided. Therapeutic treatment and/or cosmetic methods employing such scaffolds are additionally described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Andrew Edward Pelling, Charles Michel Cuerrier, Daniel J. Modulevsky, Ryan Joseph Hickey
  • Patent number: 10059293
    Abstract: A component positioning device including at least one resilient structure that centers the component. For example, a spring that acts between a grille and a grille opening to center the grille within a grille opening. The spring generating a reaction force sufficient to self-adjust the grille within the grille opening wherein opposing springs are deployed on either side of the grill with the springs exerting a force on and moving the grill until the force exerted by the opposing springs reaches equilibrium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Irfan Sharif, Joseph A Hickey, Michael Williams, Flondezi Godette, Michael Jon Gutowski, Robert T Babcock
  • Publication number: 20180001564
    Abstract: A variety of techniques are disclosed for customizing a digital model of an aesthetic housing to receive a functional component and an interface component for the functional component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew Ryan Kroner, Neil Joseph Hickey, John Michael Briscella, John S. Dimatos
  • Patent number: 9707719
    Abstract: A variety of techniques are disclosed for customizing a digital model of an aesthetic housing to receive a functional component and an interface component for the functional component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: MakerBot Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ryan Kroner, Neil Joseph Hickey, John Michael Briscella, John S. Dimatos
  • Publication number: 20160101755
    Abstract: A component positioning device including at least one resilient structure that centers the component. For example, a spring that acts between a grille and a grille opening to center the grille within a grille opening. The spring generating a reaction force sufficient to self-adjust the grille within the grille opening wherein opposing springs are deployed on either side of the grill with the springs exerting a force on and moving the grill until the force exerted by the opposing springs reaches equilibrium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Irfan Sharif, Joseph A. Hickey, Michael Williams, Flondezi Godette, Michael Jon Gutowski, Robert T. Babcock
  • Publication number: 20140129020
    Abstract: A variety of computer automated tools are disclosed to assist consumers with using three-dimensional printers. Where a user also has access to a three-dimensional scanner, the tools may also support automated modifications to scanned subject matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: MakerBot Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Ryan Kroner, Neil Joseph Hickey, John Michael Briscella, John S. Dimatos
  • Publication number: 20140046473
    Abstract: A variety of computer automated tools are disclosed to assist consumers with using three-dimensional printers. Where a user also has access to a three-dimensional scanner, the tools may also support automated modifications to scanned subject matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: MakerBot Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher W. Boynton, Adam Robert Fontenault, John S. Dimatos, John Michael Briscella, Matthew Ryan Kroner, Neil Joseph Hickey
  • Patent number: 8349767
    Abstract: An aqueous suspension or slurry (suspension concentrate) contains a synergistic amount of thidiazuron, diuron and surfactants. The aqueous suspension contains surfactants in amounts to obtain a stable suspension or slurry without the use of organic solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Arysta Lifescience North America, LLC
    Inventors: Jesse H. Gaytan, Joseph A. Hickey, Osborn J. Turner, IV
  • Patent number: 8255674
    Abstract: A logic arrangement and method to support implied storage operation decode uses redundant target address detection, whereby target addresses of previous instructions are compared with the target address of the current instruction, and if equal, and the target addresses of previous instructions are not used as sources, the current instruction is decoded as a store instruction. This allows a redundant operation in an instruction set architecture to be redefined as a store instruction, freeing up opcodes normally used for store instructions to be used for other instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Hickey, Adam James Muff, Matthew Ray Tubbs, Charles David Wait
  • Publication number: 20110301990
    Abstract: Provided herein is a financial management application and associated services specific to the parks and recreation sector. The application and/or services will allow organizations to more efficiently and accurately create and manage their budgets. Aspects of the inventions include providing a comprehensive cost recovery software tool specifically designed for the needs of a particular organization. The systems and method (i.e., utilities) provided herein are primarily designed for use by government and non-profit organizations in assessing the direct and indirect costs of operations for the services they provide to communities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: ePRepSolutions, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Joseph Hickey, Jamie Sue Sabbach, John J. Hickey, Brian E. Wilderson
  • Patent number: 7814299
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement and method support instruction target history based register address indexing, whereby register addresses to be used by an instruction are decoded using a target history table of previous target register addresses, and an index into the target history table supplied by an index value in the instruction. An instruction may include at least one index value that identifies a previously used register address. During execution of the instruction, the index is retrieved from the instruction, and then a register address is retrieved from the target history table using the index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Hickey, Adam James Muff, Matthew Ray Tubbs, Charles David Wait
  • Publication number: 20100191937
    Abstract: A logic arrangement and method to support implied storage operation decode uses redundant target address detection, whereby target addresses of previous instructions are compared with the target address of the current instruction, and if equal, and the target addresses of previous instructions are not used as sources, the current instruction is decoded as a store instruction. This allows a redundant operation in an instruction set architecture to be redefined as a store instruction, freeing up opcodes normally used for store instructions to be used for other instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Hickey, Adam James Muff, Matthew Ray Tubbs, Charles David Wait
  • Patent number: 7758106
    Abstract: A support for an automotive radiator grille that is supported from the hood assembly of the vehicle is formed of two major components, a support bracket and a rubber stop retained on the support bracket for engagement with the radiator grille when the hood is moved into the lowered, closed position. The rubber stop is formed in a circular configuration with a central projecting bumper that deflects into a cup formed by the support bracket to maintain contact with the radiator grille and provide self-adjusting positioning to accommodate build tolerances and variations in the hood assembly and mounted radiator grille. The rubber stop can be formed of multi-durometer elastomers to provide a tuning to the specific application for the radiator grille support. The rubber stop places a pre-load on the hood latch and closure mechanism through the spring-like deflection of the rubber stop into the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Glickman, Joseph A. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20100125719
    Abstract: A circuit arrangement and method support instruction target history based register address indexing, whereby register addresses to be used by an instruction are decoded using a target history table of previous target register addresses, and an index into the target history table supplied by an index value in the instruction. An instruction may include at least one index value that identifies a previously used register address. During execution of the instruction, the index is retrieved from the instruction, and then a register address is retrieved from the target history table using the index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Hickey, Adam James Muff, Matthew Ray Tubbs, Charles David Wait
  • Patent number: 7641594
    Abstract: A cooling system for a trampoline includes an enclosure assembly and a sprinkling system. The enclosure assembly includes a frame and a net. The enclosure assembly is configured to couple to the trampoline and extend upwardly therefrom. The frame includes a plurality of supports spaced about an outer periphery of the trampoline. The net is configured to couple to the plurality of supports such that the net substantially circumscribes the trampoline. The sprinkling system is coupled to at least one of the frame sub-assembly or the net. The cooling system includes a plurality of discharge openings positioned a height above the trampoline for spraying cooling fluid radially inward above the trampoline. The plurality of discharge openings are configured to be coupled in flow communication with a source of cooling fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Inventor: Charles Joseph Hickey