Patents by Inventor Todd Kirby

Todd Kirby 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: 20210220347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Publication number: 20210187084
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of treating cellulite on a thigh or buttock in a human subject by administering an effective amount of collagenase, and then assessing the reduction in the severity of cellulite by one or more scales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Saji VIJAYAN, Matthew W. DAVIS, Michael MCLANE, George OMBURO, Todd KIRBY
  • Patent number: 10965488
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for monitoring a property using a system of sensor units in one or more premises on the property that can interface with respective utilities entering the premises or being generated by appliances on the premises with a minimal of effort and without requiring modification of the utility's equipment or the appliance. The systems and methods are connectable to a cloud-based monitoring, analytics and notification system via a long range network connection directly from one or more of the sensor units. The system of sensors can also incorporate primary and secondary units with at least one primary unit capable of communicating directly to the cloud-based system/server via a long-range connection with the secondary units sending data to the cloud via the primary unit by communicating at the property via a short-range communication connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alert Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Robertson Wright, Terrance Carl Schmidt, George Tsintzouras, Christopher Todd Kirby
  • Patent number: 10876753
    Abstract: An integrated sensor and service port for HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment or an HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Watsco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Mario A. Cruz, Charles Peter Harland, Christopher Todd Kirby
  • Publication number: 20200215054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Publication number: 20200069676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Publication number: 20190275029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Publication number: 20190249892
    Abstract: An integrated sensor and service port for HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) equipment or an HVAC system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Watsco Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Mario A. Cruz, Charles Peter Harland, Christopher Todd Kirby
  • Publication number: 20180375680
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for monitoring a property using a system of sensor units in one or more premises on the property that can interface with respective utilities entering the premises or being generated by appliances on the premises with a minimal of effort and without requiring modification of the utility's equipment or the appliance. The systems and methods are connectable to a cloud-based monitoring, analytics and notification system via a long range network connection directly from one or more of the sensor units. The system of sensors can also incorporate primary and secondary units with at least one primary unit capable of communicating directly to the cloud-based system/server via a long-range connection with the secondary units sending data to the cloud via the primary unit by communicating at the property via a short-range communication connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Robertson WRIGHT, Terrance Carl SCHMIDT, George TSINTZOURAS, Christopher Todd KIRBY
  • Publication number: 20180333407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Patent number: 10086157
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide respiratory therapy may determine a target pressure level in a current therapy session on the successful completion and/or compliance of a patient (for example for at least a threshold amount of respiratory therapy) during one or more prior therapy sessions. By gradually increasing the provided pressure level, patients may improve compliance, comfort, and/or other indicators of how well-tolerated the respiratory therapy is for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Todd Kirby, Erik Witt
  • Patent number: 10076655
    Abstract: A vestibular stimulation system and method that includes a housing, a power supply disposed in the housing, an electrode assembly adapted to be coupled to the housing, and a controller disposed in the housing and operatively coupled to the power supply. The controller controls the delivery of energy from the power supply to the electrode assembly. An input element is also disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The input element is manually manipulated to control the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A display disposed on an exterior surface of the housing provides visual information regarding the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A mounting assembly is coupled to the housing to mount the housing on such a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Zachary D. Paul, Stefanie Lattner, Benjamin A. Giovannelli, Michael E. Colbaugh, Todd Kirby, Kevin Wells, William H. Broadley, Al Vangura, Michael Cessna
  • Publication number: 20170065580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pain in a subject and safely transitioning a subject from a full ?-opioid receptor agonist to a partial ?-opioid receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Finn, Todd Kirby, Lynn R. Webster
  • Patent number: 9352144
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system configured to stimulate a vestibular system of a user while the user is in a sleeping position. The system comprises a housing; a power supply; an electrode assembly; a controller that controls stimulation of the vestibular system through delivery of energy from the power supply to the electrode assembly; an input element configured to control operation of the system; an auditory output device that provides auditory output to the user, wherein the auditory output is synchronized with the stimulation of the vestibular system to enhance an effect of the stimulation; a mounting assembly for mounting the housing on the user; and a sensor adapted to generate an output signal related to a physiological parameter of the user, wherein the controller controls the electrode assembly to cease delivery of the energy responsive to the output signal indicating that the user is leaving the sleeping position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: RIC INVESTMENTS, LLC
    Inventors: Zachary D. Paul, Stefanie Lattner, Benjamin A. Giovannelli, Michael E. Colbaugh, Todd Kirby, Kevin Wells, William H. Broadley, Al Vangura, Michael Cessna
  • Publication number: 20150174347
    Abstract: Systems and methods to provide respiratory therapy may determine a target pressure level in a current therapy session on the successful completion and/or compliance of a patient (for example for at least a threshold amount of respiratory therapy) during one or more prior therapy sessions. By gradually increasing the provided pressure level, patients may improve compliance, comfort, and/or other indicators of how well-tolerated the respiratory therapy is for a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Todd Kirby, Erik Witt
  • Patent number: 8523758
    Abstract: A system configured to provide breathing cues to a patient to alleviate insomnia or sleeplessness. In one embodiment, the system comprises a pressure support apparatus, a patient monitor, and a processor. The pressure support apparatus is configured to provide a pressurized flow of gas for delivery to an airway of the patient. The patient monitor configured to generate one or more signals that convey information related to one or more physiological functions of the patient. The processor in operative communication with each of the pressure support apparatus and the patient monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Kirby, Erik K. Witt, Smita Garde
  • Publication number: 20120016431
    Abstract: A vestibular stimulation system and method that includes a housing, a power supply disposed in the housing, an electrode assembly adapted to be coupled to the housing, and a controller disposed in the housing and operatively coupled to the power supply. The controller controls the delivery of energy from the power supply to the electrode assembly. An input element is also disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The input element is manually manipulated to control the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A display disposed on an exterior surface of the housing provides visual information regarding the operation of the vestibular stimulation system. A mounting assembly is coupled to the housing to mount the housing on such a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: ZACHARY D. PAUL, STEFANIE LATTNER, BENJAMIN A. GIOVANNELLI, MICHAEL E. COLBAUGH, TODD KIRBY, KEVIN WELLS, WILLIAM H. BROADLEY, AL VANGURA, MICHAEL CESSNA
  • Patent number: 8041429
    Abstract: A system and method for regulating one or more physiological functions controlled by a hypothalamus of an individual. In one embodiment, a stimulation is applied to at least a portion of a vestibular system of the individual, a subjective input is received from the individual based upon the individual's perceived response of the hypothalamus in regulating the one or more physiological functions, and the stimulation is adjusted based on the received subjective input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventor: Todd Kirby
  • Patent number: 8024044
    Abstract: A method of treating sleep disordered breathing in a patient includes the steps of monitoring the patient for a pre-inspiratory drive signal indicative of the breathing cycle by sensing electroneurogram activity of a hypoglossal nerve of the patient; and electrically stimulating the hypoglossal nerve of the patient following each detection of the pre-inspiratory drive signal. An implantable apparatus for stimulating a hypoglossal nerve of a patient for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing includes an electrode positioned at least partially around the hypoglossal nerve with a monitoring contact and a stimulation contact and a controller operatively coupled to the monitoring contact and the stimulation contact. The monitoring contact monitors the electroneurogram activity of the hypoglossal nerve for a pre-inspiratory drive signal indicative of the onset of inspiration and sends a signal to the controller which in turn causes the stimulating electrode to electrically stimulate the hypoglossal nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Todd Kirby, Erik K. Witt
  • Patent number: 7798143
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a patient treatment system that delivers a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient. The system comprises a baseline module, a treatment measurement module, and a report module. The baseline module determines a baseline amount of treatment the patient should receive from the patient treatment system during a first time interval. The treatment measurement module measures an amount of treatment received by the patient during a second time interval. The report module generates a treatment report based upon the measured amount of treatment received by the patient during the second time interval and the baseline amount of treatment the patient should receive during the first time interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: RIC Investments, LLC
    Inventor: Todd Kirby