Patents by Inventor Keith E. Cook

Keith E. Cook 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).

  • System and Method for Operating a Ventilator
    Publication number: 20240042161
    Abstract: Provided is a system for operating a ventilator. The system includes a motorized proportional valve actuator including a stepper motor and an actuator. The actuator is connected to the stepper motor and configured to output pressurized air by controlling a pressure on a valve diaphragm. A conduit provides for fluid communication of the pressurized air to a breathing apparatus. A sensor arrangement is in fluid communication with the conduit between the at least one motorized proportional valve actuator and the breathing apparatus. The sensor arrangement includes: (i) an intake manifold configured to output a restricted flow of air from the pressurized air transported in the conduit, and (ii) a sensor device in fluid communication with an outlet of the intake manifold, the sensor device configured to measure an air pressure of the conduit based on the restricted flow of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Lu Li, Michael B. Schwerin, Howie Choset, Keith E. Cook, Jason Rose
  • Emulsions for intrapulmonary delivery
    Patent number: 10322184
    Abstract: A therapeutic emulsion is provided comprising a perfluorocarbon emulsion and a therapeutic agent, such as tobramycin. Methods of making and using the emulsion are provided. A method of treating a lung infection is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Ryan A. Orizondo, Mario L. Fabiilli, Keith E. Cook
  • Compact pulmonary assist device for destination therapy
    Patent number: 10251989
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a pulmonary assist device comprising a housing having tapered inlets and outlets to distribute blood evenly over a fiber bundle. The fiber bundle has a relatively low packing density to prevent the formation of clots. The invention is adapted to be used with a pump or without a pump, in which the heart supplies the necessary blood flow. Moreover, the device can be used as a single module or as multiple modules arranged in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Keith E. Cook, David Skoog
  • Emulsions for Intrapulmonary Delivery
    Publication number: 20170340741
    Abstract: A therapeutic emulsion is provided comprising a perfluorocarbon emulsion and a therapeutic agent, such as tobramycin. Methods of making and using the emulsion are provided. A method of treating a lung infection is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan A. Orizondo, Mario L. Fabiilli, Keith E. Cook
  • Compact Pulmonary Assist Device for Destination Therapy
    Publication number: 20170021082
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a pulmonary assist device comprising a housing having tapered inlets and outlets to distribute blood evenly over a fiber bundle. The fiber bundle has a relatively low packing density to prevent the formation of clots. The invention is adapted to be used with a pump or without a pump, in which the heart supplies the necessary blood flow. Moreover, the device can be used as a single module or as multiple modules arranged in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Keith E. Cook, David Skoog