Patents by Inventor Robert Dudley
Robert Dudley 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: 20240081801Abstract: Sensor-enabled surgical retractor devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein that can be coupled to a surgical robot during a robotic or robot-assisted surgical procedure to maintain health of retracted anatomy and prolong the amount of time until a surgical procedure must be interrupted to adjust a retractor. In some embodiments, interruption of a surgical procedure can be avoided by providing for minor and, in some cases, automatically administered, adjustment of retractor devices to alleviate pressure on retracted tissue without requiring surgeon attention or intervention. Fine (e.g., minor) adjustments to the retractor can be made automatically over the course of a surgical procedure to prevent damage to retracted anatomy and increase the time until a major adjustment of the retractor is needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Tarik Yardibi, Robert Brik, Brice Dudley, JR.
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Publication number: 20240081926Abstract: Sterile connectors for robotic or robot-assisted surgery and related systems and methods can be used to establish a sterile barrier between a non-sterile robot arm and a surgical site. More particularly, a sterile connector can include a first component connector to couple to a distal end of a robot arm, a second component connector to couple to an end effector, and a sterile drape extending from the sterile connector. The sterile drape can drape the robot arm and can maintain a sterile barrier around the robot arm throughout the course of a surgical procedure. In this manner, an end effector can be swapped out during the procedure without the need to re-drape or re-establish the sterile surgical field. In some embodiments, the sterile connector can facilitate the passage of electrical signals and/or light between the sterile connector and at least one of the robot arm and end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Robert Brik, William J. Frasier, Tarik Yardibi, Brice Dudley, JR.
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Publication number: 20220299296Abstract: The invention provides an airborne passive decoy system for use in the radio waveband, the system comprising a controllable aerial propulsion unit and one or more retroreflectors, wherein the one or more retroreflectors are mounted on, contained within or otherwise borne by the controllable propulsion unit, and wherein the system is configured such that the one or more retroreflectors can be deployed as a decoy at a desired location and/or time. The system is an integral system which does not rely on tethers, cables or suchlike. Related methods and uses are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Neil Campbell MacLeold Clelland, Robert Dudley
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Publication number: 20210324305Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and systems for the removal of starch. The methods include: providing cleaning solution and rinsing fluid along supply line(s); connecting the supply line(s) to one or more cleaning applicators positioned to apply the cleaning solution or the rinsing fluid to one or more surfaces of a starch applicator system; and providing a controller which is able to control application of the cleaning solution and the rinsing fluid through the one or more cleaning applicators. The systems include the components described in relation to the methods. The compositions include about 5 to 15% w/w alpha amylase to break down the starch into water-soluble units; and non-ionic surfactant(s) and/or solvent(s) to react at the interface of the starch and surface it is attached to as well as liquefy the resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Geoffrey Grant Literski, Malcolm Robert Dudley
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Patent number: 11085007Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and systems for the removal of starch. The methods include: providing cleaning solution and rinsing fluid along supply line(s); connecting the supply line(s) to one or more cleaning applicators positioned to apply the cleaning solution or the rinsing fluid to one or more surfaces of a starch applicator system; and providing a controller which is able to control application of the cleaning solution and the rinsing fluid through the one or more cleaning applicators. The systems include the components described in relation to the methods. The compositions include about 5 to 15% w/w alpha amylase to break down the starch into water-soluble units; and non-ionic surfactant(s) and/or solvent(s) to react at the interface of the starch and surface it is attached to as well as liquefy the resins.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: ECOCHEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: Geoffrey Grant Literski, Malcolm Robert Dudley
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Patent number: 11034918Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and systems for the removal of starch. The methods include: providing cleaning solution and rinsing fluid along supply line(s); connecting the supply line(s) to one or more cleaning applicators positioned to apply the cleaning solution or the rinsing fluid to one or more surfaces of a starch applicator system; and providing a controller which is able to control application of the cleaning solution and the rinsing fluid through the one or more cleaning applicators. The systems include the components described in relation to the methods. The compositions include about 5 to 15% w/w alpha amylase to break down the starch into water-soluble units; and non-ionic surfactant(s) and/or solvent(s) to react at the interface of the starch and surface it is attached to as well as liquify the resins.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: ECOCHEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: Geoffrey Grant Literski, Malcolm Robert Dudley
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Publication number: 20210017472Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and systems for the removal of starch. The methods include: providing cleaning solution and rinsing fluid along supply line(s); connecting the supply line(s) to one or more cleaning applicators positioned to apply the cleaning solution or the rinsing fluid to one or more surfaces of a starch applicator system; and providing a controller which is able to control application of the cleaning solution and the rinsing fluid through the one or more cleaning applicators. The systems include the components described in relation to the methods. The compositions include about 5 to 15% w/w alpha amylase to break down the starch into water-soluble units; and non- ionic surfactant(s) and/or solvent(s) to react at the interface of the starch and surface it is attached to as well as liquefy the resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: ECOCHEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: Geoffrey Grant LITERSKI, Malcolm Robert DUDLEY
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Publication number: 20210008604Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Publication number: 20200377828Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and systems for the removal of starch. The methods include: providing cleaning solution and rinsing fluid along supply line(s); connecting the supply line(s) to one or more cleaning applicators positioned to apply the cleaning solution or the rinsing fluid to one or more surfaces of a starch applicator system; and providing a controller which is able to control application of the cleaning solution and the rinsing fluid through the one or more cleaning applicators. The systems include the components described in relation to the methods. The compositions include about 5 to 15% w/w alpha amylase to break down the starch into water-soluble units; and non-ionic surfactant(s) and/or solvent(s) to react at the interface of the starch and surface it is attached to as well as liquify the resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: ECOCHEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventors: Geoffrey Grant LITERSKI, Malcolm Robert DUDLEY
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Patent number: 10835935Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Ecochem Australia Pty LtdInventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Publication number: 20180104722Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Patent number: 9873139Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply (10a) adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve (11a) to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply (20a) adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve (21a) to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller (70) programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves (11a,21a) so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Ecochem Australia Pty LtdInventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Publication number: 20150190849Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply (10a) adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve (11a) to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply (20a) adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve (21a) to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller(70) programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves (11a,21a) so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Publication number: 20140216502Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply (10a) adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve (11a) to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply (20a) adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve (21a) to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller (70) programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves (11a,21a) so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Ecochem Australia Pty LtdInventors: Malcolm Robert Dudley, Geoffrey Grant Literski
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Patent number: 7699019Abstract: An apparatus for safely locating an elevated-end of a ramp includes a center strip that hangs down from an overhead location proximate the elevated-end. The center strip aligns with a center of the ramp and is used as a visual or tactile aide to guide a person toward the elevated end. A variation includes a pair of lateral strips that are each disposed proximate the elevated-end and also proximate opposite outer edges of the ramp. Another variation includes the use of two parallel strips to more accurately indicate either the center of the ramp or one of its edges. Fixed, detachable, and retractable versions are described that are attached to either a ceiling of a truck or to an inside surface of an overhead door of the truck.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventors: Eugene Lee Tresenfeld, Robert Dudley Reid
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Publication number: 20090117297Abstract: An apparatus for safely locating an elevated-end of a ramp includes a center strip that hangs down from an overhead location proximate the elevated-end. The center strip aligns with a center of the ramp and is used as a visual or tactile aide to guide a person toward the elevated end. A variation includes a pair of lateral strips that are each disposed proximate the elevated-end and also proximate opposite outer edges of the ramp. Another variation includes the use of two parallel strips to more accurately indicate either the center of the ramp or one of its edges. Fixed, detachable, and retractable versions are described that are attached to either a ceiling of a truck or to an inside surface of an overhead door of the truck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Eugene Lee Tresenfeld, Robert Dudley Reid
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Publication number: 20070154533Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, kits, combinations, and compositions for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing a testosterone-deficient disorder, or the symptoms associated with, or related to a testosterone-deficient disorder in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a method of administering a steroid in the testosterone synthetic pathway to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventor: Robert Dudley
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Publication number: 20060211664Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal hydroalcoholic testosterone gel formulation that overcomes the problems associated with other testosterone delivery mechanisms by providing, among other things, a desirable pharmacokinetic hormone profile with little or no skin irritation. In addition, the gel is used in conjunction with pharmaceuticals aimed at treating erectile dysfunction, such as VIAGRA©, to enhance their effectiveness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventor: Robert Dudley
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Publication number: 20060167084Abstract: Methods are provided for, inter alia, treating and/or preventing symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis and MS relapse.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dudley
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Publication number: 20050152956Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, kits, combinations, and compositions for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing a testosterone deficient disorder, or the symptoms associated with, or related to a testosterone deficient disorder in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a method of administering a steroid in the testosterone synthetic pathway to a subject in need thereof. In addition, the methods, kits, combinations and compositions may be used in conjunction with other pharmaceutical agents effective at treating, preventing, or reducing the risk of developing a testosterone deficient disorder. The present invention also can also be used in conjunction with a pharmacologically effective amount of an estrogenic hormone. Furthermore, the methods, kits, combinations and compositions can be used in conjunction with a pharmacologically effective amount of another steroid or pharmaceutical agent that increases serum testosterone levels in a mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventor: Robert Dudley