Patents by Inventor Richard A. Mann
Richard A. Mann 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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Publication number: 20170156810Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Andrew Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 9572409Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW PLCInventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 9426874Abstract: A power transfer assembly for a contact-start plasma arc torch conducts electrical current to an electrode through mating structures provided on two conductive elements. The mating structures are defined by sidewalls that are parallel to an assembly axis, and are configured to translatably engage each other, but are blocked from rotating with respect to each other. A compression and torsion spring serves to bias the conductive elements apart to bias the electrode to a forward position, and to apply a torsional load to the mating structures to maintain their sidewalls in contact. The mating structures can be provided by a shaped recess in one conductive element and a corresponding shaped protrusion extending from the other element. The spring can be secured to the conductive elements to maintain the components of the power transfer assembly together when the torch in which they are employed is disassembled.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Thermscut, s.r.o.Inventors: George A. Crowe, Richard Mann
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Publication number: 20160187666Abstract: A visual display device including a plurality of stacked display layers displaying a plurality of objects. A first reflective surface is positioned at an angle to the plurality of stacked display layers, and projects a first subset of objects in a first direction towards a viewer. The first subset of objects is projected as if originating from a first focal attentional region comprising a first plurality of object planes. A second reflective surface is positioned at the angle to the first plurality of stacked display layers. The first and second reflective surfaces are approximately parallel to each other. The second reflective surface projects a second subset of objects in the first direction towards the viewer. The second subset of objects is projected as if originating from a second focal attentional region comprising a second plurality of object planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Richard MANNS, James EMSLIE
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Publication number: 20160136412Abstract: A connection apparatus for a medical device includes a first connection member having a first end and a second end with the first connection member defining at least one channel adjacent the first end. The at least one channel having a first portion extending in an axial direction and a shoulder adjacent to the first end of the first connection member that defines a channel entry. The at least one channel having a second portion extending in a transverse direction relative to the axial direction. The connection apparatus further including a second connection member having a first end and a second end and at least one protrusion adjacent the first end. The shoulder is configured to guide the at least one protrusion of the second connection member into the channel entry regardless of the orientation of the at least one protrusion relative to the channel entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Austin McKinnon, Laurie Sanders, Yan Yevmenenko, Jude Cancellieri, Daniel Hamilton, Jamie Kennedy, Lai Chiu Tang, Richard Mann
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Publication number: 20150351213Abstract: A power transfer assembly for a contact-start plasma arc torch conducts electrical current to an electrode through mating structures provided on two conductive elements. The mating structures are defined by sidewalls that are parallel to an assembly axis, and are configured to translatably engage each other, but are blocked from rotating with respect to each other. A compression and torsion spring serves to bias the conductive elements apart to bias the electrode to a forward position, and to apply a torsional load to the mating structures to maintain their sidewalls in contact. The mating structures can be provided by a shaped recess in one conductive element and a corresponding shaped protrusion extending from the other element. The spring can be secured to the conductive elements to maintain the components of the power transfer assembly together when the torch in which they are employed is disassembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: George A. Crowe, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 9006630Abstract: Aspects relate to improved optically black reference pixels in a CMOS iSoc sensor. A system can include a pointer P1 that indicates pixels to be read out during a readout time interval, a pointer P2 that indicates pixels to be reset during the time interval, and a pointer P3 that preserves a validity of a frame. The system also includes a pointer P4 configured to mitigate an integration time of column fixed pattern noise (FPN) rows independently of the integration time of other rows. In some aspects, pointer P4 can mitigate blooming into sampled rows from surrounding rows. Pointer P4 can be continuously rotated, in an aspect. Further, in some aspects, pointer P4 can jump on a second cycle to arrive one line before pointer P1.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: AltaSens, Inc.Inventors: John David Richardson, Richard A. Mann
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Patent number: 8690837Abstract: A device for administering a product (e.g. a medicinal or therapeutic substance), the device including a receptacle for the product or constituents of the product and a casing, wherein the receptacle and casing are engaged, and an outer sleeve, wherein the casing can be moved relative to the receptacle into the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: TecPharma Licensing AGInventors: Kevin Mori, Céline Kaenel, Annette Drunk, Jürg Hirschel, Ulrich Moser, Markus Tschirren, Martin Wymann, Scott Harris, Patrick J. Ryan, Andrew D. Pidgeon, Jonathan D. Tuckwell, Richard Mann
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Publication number: 20130181112Abstract: Aspects relate to improved optically black reference pixels in a CMOS iSoc sensor. A system can include a pointer P1 that indicates pixels to be read out during a readout time interval, a pointer P2 that indicates pixels to be reset during the time interval, and a pointer P3 that preserves a validity of a frame. The system also includes a pointer P4 configured to mitigate an integration time of column fixed pattern noise (FPN) rows independently of the integration time of other rows. In some aspects, pointer P4 can mitigate blooming into sampled rows from surrounding rows. Pointer P4 can be continuously rotated, in an aspect. Further, in some aspects, pointer P4 can jump on a second cycle to arrive one line before pointer P1.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: ALTASENS, INC.Inventors: John David Richardson, Richard A. Mann
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Patent number: 8425671Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for mounting filters. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for mounting one or more filters in a housing with a tubesheet, an intermediate support, and a directional mount. The method can include providing a filter with a first filter section, manipulating the first filter section with respect to the intermediate support, and manipulating the first filter second end with respect to the intermediate support, where the first filter second end maintains its relative position with respect to the intermediate support, and the intermediate support is operable to engage with a second end of the directional mount.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Mann, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Peter McGuigan
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Patent number: 8413812Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Publication number: 20130014478Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for mounting filters. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for mounting one or more filters in a housing with a tubesheet, an intermediate support, and a directional mount. The method can include providing a filter with a first filter section, manipulating the first filter section with respect to the intermediate support, and manipulating the first filter second end with respect to the intermediate support, where the first filter second end maintains its relative position with respect to the intermediate support, and the intermediate support is operable to engage with a second end of the directional mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Richard Mann, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Peter McGuigan
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Publication number: 20130014479Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing filtration. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for mounting a filter including two or more filter sections in a housing. The method can include providing a first filter section configured for mounting to a tubesheet, the first filter section having a first filter first end and a first filter second end, wherein the first filter second end comprises one or more upper clamp devices; mounting the first filter section with the first filter first end adjacent to the tubesheet; providing a second filter section having a second filter first end comprising one or more lower clamp devices; and securing the second filter section to the first filter section, wherein the one or more lower clamp devices cooperate with the one or more upper clamp devices to secure the second filter section relative to the first filter section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Richard Mann, Steve Hiner, Abhijeet Kulkarni, Peter McGuigan
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Publication number: 20120302980Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW PLCInventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 8294586Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for indicating a status of at least one operating parameter associated with a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of generating illumination from at least one LED, the illumination having at least one characteristic corresponding to a status of at least one operating parameter associated with the TNP system and being visible to a user.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventors: Andrew Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann, Max William Middleton
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Patent number: 8240470Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 8059174Abstract: There is provided a CMOS imager system for providing a viewable image having increased dynamic range including an image sensor including a number of sets of pixels. Each set of pixels is configured to receive one of a number of exposures and to generate image data corresponding to the received exposure in the interleaved mode. The image sensor is configured to operate in either an interleaved mode or a non-interleaved mode and to output the image data generated by each set of pixels as a frame of interleaved image data in the interleaved mode. The imager system further includes an interleaved image pipeline in communication with the image sensor, where the interleaved image pipeline is configured to receive the interleaved image data from the image sensor, combine the image data generated by each set of pixels corresponding to one of the exposures to form the viewable image.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: ESS Technology, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Mann, Selim Bencuya, Jiafu Luo, Alexandre G. Grigoriev, Heng Zhang, Miaohong Shi, Robert Blair, Max Safai
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Publication number: 20110230827Abstract: A device for administering a product (e.g. a medicinal or therapeutic substance), the device including a receptacle for the product or constituents of the product and a casing, wherein the receptacle and casing are engaged, and an outer sleeve, wherein the casing can be moved relative to the receptacle into the outer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Kevin Mori, Céline Kaenel, Annette Drunk, Jürg Hirschel, Ulrich Moser, Markus Tschirren, Martin Wymann, Scott Harris, Patrick J. Ryan, Andrew D. Pidgeon, Jonathan D. Tuckwell, Richard Mann
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Patent number: D630313Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: D630725Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Andy Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann