Patents by Inventor Paul McCarty
Paul McCarty 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: 11951194Abstract: Described are effervescent dissolvable solid structures comprising effervescent agglomerated particles which enhance the consumer experience and can improve dissolution of the structure. Also described are processes for the Dissolvable Solid Structure comprising effervescent agglomerated particles. Also described are methods for making the effervescent agglomerated particle.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventors: Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Jennifer Elaine Hilvert, Jason Donald McCarty, Eric Paul Granberg, Andreas Josef Dreher, Michael Sean Pratt, Mark William Hamersky
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Publication number: 20240082472Abstract: A blood treatment system with pressure sensors may be configured to control blood flow to and from the patient and use readings of the pressure sensors to determine a change in a pressure drop across a flow restriction in the blood circuit to estimate a condition of the machine or the patient, or outputting data responsive to the estimation. Further embodiments employ measurement of pressure drop to detect abnormal viscosity or viscosity variations in order to detect possible infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Robert Paul MCCARTY, Gregory YANTZ, James Ian JOHNSON, Joseph E. TURK, JR., James M. BRUGGER, Jeffrey H. BURBANK
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Patent number: 11865243Abstract: A blood treatment system with pressure sensors may be configured to control blood flow to and from the patient and use readings of the pressure sensors to determine a change in a pressure drop across a flow restriction in the blood circuit to estimate a condition of the machine or the patient, or outputting data responsive to the estimation. Further embodiments employ measurement of pressure drop to detect abnormal viscosity or viscosity variations in order to detect possible infection.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Wyeth, Robert Paul McCarty, Gregory Yantz, James Ian Johnson, Joseph E. Turk, Jr., James M. Brugger, Jeffrey H. Burbank
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Publication number: 20220409789Abstract: A medical treatment system is configured to output a predefined test pattern and to receive the signal by way of a microphone in order to test the volume and quality of the audio output in order to ensure the output audio signals effective to wake a sleeping patient. The failure of a processor to confirm the volume and fidelity of the audio output as well as the timeliness of the test pattern causes the processor to deny the resumption of a treatment and to generate an error signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Gregory YANTZ, Sarah-Paul MCCARTY
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Publication number: 20220409794Abstract: An automated peritoneal dialysis system provides various features including prescription-driven dialysis fluid preparation, an integrated disposable fluid circuit, and sensor capabilities that allow accurate filing and draining control with high safety margins. Features include a peritoneal fluid circuit with a pressure sensor at either end and methods and devices for using the pressure signals. Other features and embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Sarah-Paul MCCARTY, Gregory YANTZ, Winston BOWEN
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Patent number: 11419339Abstract: A deboned poultry meat batch to continuous feed system using a hopper input transferring the meat through a vacuum fill to a low pressure gravity separation small volume batch tank. The low pressure gravity separation small volume batch tank is connected through a rotary valve to a larger lower pressure level-maintenance tank with a tight parameter pressure regulation system to maintain a consistent flow output.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventor: Larry Paul McCarty
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Patent number: 11207454Abstract: Methods, device, and systems for preparing peritoneal dialysis fluid and/or administering a peritoneal dialysis treatment are disclosed. In embodiments, peritoneal dialysis fluid is prepared at a point of use automatically using a daily sterile disposable fluid circuit and one or more long-term concentrate containers that are changed only after multiple days (e.g. weekly). The daily disposable may have concentrate containers that are initially empty and are filled from the long-term concentrate containers once per day at the beginning of a treatment.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Wyeth, Gregory Yantz, Robert Paul McCarty
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Publication number: 20210308349Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis admixing and/or treatment devices, methods, and systems are disclosed. The systems, methods, and devices provide high-level guarantees of sterility and employs relatively inexpensive disposable components to provide pumping. Disclosed systems, methods, and devices and features thereof are adapted for point of use generation of medicament. In particular admixing systems that employ independently-replaceable long term concentrate are disclosed. Features are directed to assurance of sterility and accurate admixing of water and concentrate to generate ready-to-use medicaments and other benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2018Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Gregory YANTZ, James Ian JOHNSON, James M. BRUGGER, Dennis M. TREU, Dritan KURSHUMI, Jeffrey H. BURBANK, William J. SCHNELL, Robert Paul MCCARTY
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Publication number: 20200206405Abstract: A blood treatment system with pressure sensors may be configured to control blood flow to and from the patient and use readings of the pressure sensors to determine a change in a pressure drop across a flow restriction in the blood circuit to estimate a condition of the machine or the patient, or outputting data responsive to the estimation. Further embodiments employ measurement of pressure drop to detect abnormal viscosity or viscosity variations in order to detect possible infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Robert Paul MCCARTY, Gregory YANTZ, James Ian JOHNSON, Joseph E. TURK, Jr., James M. BRUGGER, Jeffrey H. BURBANK
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Publication number: 20190262524Abstract: Methods, device, and systems for preparing peritoneal dialysis fluid and/or administering a peritoneal dialysis treatment are disclosed. In embodiments, peritoneal dialysis fluid is prepared at a point of use automatically using a daily sterile disposable fluid circuit and one or more long-term concentrate containers that are changed only after multiple days (e.g. weekly). The daily disposable may have concentrate containers that are initially empty and are filled from the long-term concentrate containers once per day at the beginning of a treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Gregory YANTZ, Robert Paul MCCARTY
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Patent number: 9861263Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20170035271Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20170035270Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Patent number: 9526403Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty, Diegas E. Zavala
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Publication number: 20160220096Abstract: The invention provides an endoscopic video camera having a polymeric knob assembly, wherein the polymeric material used for manufacturing the knob assembly includes polyphenylsulfone resin, titanium dioxide, tin oxide, and colored metallic additives, is capable of withstanding sterilization, and has a metallic cosmetic appearance. The invention also provides methods of manufacturing the knob assembly by plastic injection molding processes, wherein undesirable molding characteristics are concentrated on portions of the knob assembly that are removed by secondary machining or post machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Kin Ming Kwan, Dejan Korkut, Thomas J. Anhalt, Paul McCarty
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Publication number: 20110161127Abstract: A computer readable storage medium stores a set of instructions executable by a processor. The instructions are operable to receive, from a plurality of sources, data relating to a plurality of problems in a network; categorize the data according to a plurality of criteria, the criteria relating to the plurality of problems; and generate a subset of the categorized data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Sheilah Lakay Hunter Stripling, David G. Doyle, Jewell D. Holden, Laurens Paul McCarty
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Publication number: 20110016766Abstract: An eyepiece of a firearm scope includes a spring positioned between a shock mount and an ocular lens, wherein the spring holds the ocular lens a predetermined position from an objective lens of the scope when the spring is in an uncompressed state. During recoil of the firearm, the spring compresses to allow the ocular lens to travel towards the objective lens, thereby increasing an effective eye clearance distance between the ocular lens and a shooter. Following recoil, the spring expands to return the ocular lens to the predetermined position. The spring compresses again during impact of the eyepiece with the shooter's face, thereby partially absorbing the force of the impact and reducing the chance of injury to the shooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Burris CorporationInventor: John Paul McCarty
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Patent number: 7805877Abstract: An eyepiece of a firearm scope includes a spring positioned between a shock mount and an ocular lens, wherein the spring holds the ocular lens a predetermined position from an objective lens of the scope when the spring is in an uncompressed state. During recoil of the firearm, the spring compresses to allow the ocular lens to travel towards the objective lens, thereby increasing an effective eye clearance distance between the ocular lens and a shooter. Following recoil, the spring expands to return the ocular lens to the predetermined position. The spring compresses again during impact of the eyepiece with the shooter's face, thereby partially absorbing the force of the impact and reducing the chance of injury to the shooter.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Burris CorporationInventor: John Paul McCarty
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Publication number: 20090038203Abstract: An eyepiece of a firearm scope includes a spring positioned between a shock mount and an ocular lens, wherein the spring holds the ocular lens a predetermined position from an objective lens of the scope when the spring is in an uncompressed state. During recoil of the firearm, the spring compresses to allow the ocular lens to travel towards the objective lens, thereby increasing an effective eye clearance distance between the ocular lens and a shooter. Following recoil, the spring expands to return the ocular lens to the predetermined position. The spring compresses again during impact of the eyepiece with the shooter's face, thereby partially absorbing the force of the impact and reducing the chance of injury to the shooter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: John Paul McCarty
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Publication number: 20070267949Abstract: A medicine cabinet sub-assembly, comprising: (a) a front substrate; (b) at least one rear substrate; (c) a top substrate; (d) a first side substrate; (e) a second side substrate; (f) a cavity, wherein the cavity is defined by a spaced apart relationship of at least two of the front substrate, the at least one rear substrate, the top substrate, the first side substrate, and the second side substrate; and (f) a door, wherein the door comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism releasably fastens the door to the front substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: David Paul McCarty