Patents by Inventor William A. Brett

William A. Brett 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).

  • Patent number: 11969409
    Abstract: Provided herein are oral dosage forms comprising a) a core tablet comprising (i) a drug layer comprising apremilast and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) in an amorphous solid dispersion; and (ii) a swellable layer comprising one or more swellable polymers; and b) a coating layer disposed on the core tablet, wherein the oral dosage form surface comprises at least one drug release orifice. The disclosed oral dosage forms provide once-a-day dosing of apremilast and are suitable for treating diseases or disorders ameliorated by inhibiting phosphodiesterase subtype IV (PDE4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Bennette, William Brett Caldwell, Christi Hostetler, Kazden Ingram, Dory King, Kyle Kyburz, Alison Viles
  • Patent number: 11903640
    Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Australian Institute of Robotic Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Raymond Ka-Man Sheh, Charles Ironside, Richard Chipper
  • Patent number: 11752129
    Abstract: Provided herein are oral dosage forms comprising a) a core tablet comprising (i) a drug layer comprising apremilast and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) in an amorphous solid dispersion; and (ii) a swellable layer comprising one or more swellable polymers; and b) a coating layer disposed on the core tablet, wherein the oral dosage form surface comprises at least one drug release orifice. The disclosed oral dosage forms provide once-a-day dosing of apremilast and are suitable for treating diseases or disorders ameliorated by inhibiting phosphodiesterase subtype IV (PDE4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Nathan Bennette, William Brett Caldwell, Christi Hostetler, Kazden Ingram, Dory King, Kyle Kyburz, Alison Viles
  • Publication number: 20230277502
    Abstract: Provided herein are oral dosage forms comprising a) a core tablet comprising (i) a drug layer comprising apremilast and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) in an amorphous solid dispersion; and (ii) a swellable layer comprising one or more swellable polymers; and b) a coating layer disposed on the core tablet, wherein the oral dosage form surface comprises at least one drug release orifice. The disclosed oral dosage forms provide once-a-day dosing of apremilast and are suitable for treating diseases or disorders ameliorated by inhibiting phosphodiesterase subtype IV (PDE4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Bennette, William Brett Caldwell, Christi Hostetler, Kazden Ingram, Dory King, Kyle Kyburz, Alison Viles
  • Publication number: 20230130247
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibition compositions and methods useful for inhibiting corrosion are provided. The corrosion inhibition compositions comprise at least one filming agent and at least one promoting agent and the methods for inhibiting corrosion on metal surfaces utilize the disclosed corrosion inhibiting compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Yiyan Chen, William Brett Cardwell, Alyn Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20230132051
    Abstract: Corrosion inhibition compositions and methods useful for inhibiting corrosion are provided. The corrosion inhibition compositions comprise at least one coupling agent and at least one corrosion inhibitor, wherein the at least one coupling agent is at least one of one or more ether amines, one or more ether amine oxides, and at least one combination thereof, and the at least one corrosion inhibitor is at least one selected from one or more thiophosphates, one or more polyphosphate esters, one or more imidazolines, one or more quinolines, one or more alkynols, one or more alkynol derivatives, and at least one combination thereof. The methods for inhibiting corrosion on metal surfaces utilize the disclosed corrosion inhibiting compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Yiyan Chen, William Brett Cardwell, Alyn Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20230000825
    Abstract: Provided herein are oral dosage forms comprising a) a core tablet comprising (i) a drug layer comprising apremilast and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) in an amorphous solid dispersion; and (ii) a swellable layer comprising one or more swellable polymers; and b) a coating layer disposed on the core tablet, wherein the oral dosage form surface comprises at least one drug release orifice. The disclosed oral dosage forms provide once-a-day dosing of apremilast and are suitable for treating diseases or disorders ameliorated by inhibiting phosphodiesterase subtype IV (PDE4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Nathan Bennette, William Brett Caldwell, Christi Hostetler, Kazden Ingram, Dory King, Kyle Kyburz, Alison Viles
  • Publication number: 20220346875
    Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Raymond Ka-Man Sheh, Charles Ironside, Richard Chipper
  • Patent number: 11369435
    Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Australian Institute of Robotic Orthopaedics Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Raymond Ka-Man Sheh, Charles Ironside, Richard Chipper
  • Publication number: 20220068496
    Abstract: A method for intraoperative state analysis and classification of articular tissue comprising the steps of: sensing data of the articular tissue via a plurality of sensors situated in proximity to the articular tissue for detecting a response to a stimulus; determining state analysis and classification information through a verified means; processing the sensed data into a form adapted to be evaluated against a comparator; generating a means of predicting the state analysis and classification utilizing a historical dataset of processed information; and performing the state analysis and classification using the generated means based on processing the stimulus response obtained intraoperatively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Richard Chipper, Joshua Goncalves
  • Publication number: 20210128247
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intraoperative implant fit analysis and longevity prediction for a prosthetic implant to be integrated with the physiological tissue of a patient, the method comprising the steps of: collection of data via a plurality of sensors situated in proximity to the tissue and implant and a plurality of data sources; determining tissue and implant state and morphology based on the collected data; generating compatibility information between the tissue and implant based on the determined tissue and implant state and morphology; processing compatibility information into a form adapted for evaluation against a pre-determined comparator; generating a means of predicting postoperative implant performance and longevity utilising the historical dataset of comparison information and postoperative results; and generating and providing corrective information for alteration of the tissue state and morphology for improved postoperative implant performance and longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Richard Chipper, Joshua Goncalves
  • Patent number: 10755591
    Abstract: An electronic device for collecting evidence during training sessions. The electronic device comprises a communications module for acquiring real-time training session data during a training session; a real-time data acquisition module for generating time-stamped training session data; an input unit for acquiring instructor rating data input by an instructor during the training session; a real-time instructor rating module for generating time-stamped instructor rating data; a storing module for storing real-time data of the training session in a data repository, including the time-stamped training session data and the time-stamped instructor rating data; a debriefing module for retrieving real-time data of a training session from the data repository, replay the real-time data on a display, and update the instructor rating data in the data repository with updated instructor rating data received from an instructor during the replay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Bruno Jorge Correia Gracio, Lars Fucke, Martyn Townsend-Smith, William Brett Martin
  • Publication number: 20190175272
    Abstract: A system for working biological tissue, the system comprising: a tool comprising a laser operable to perform at least one action of work; positioning means for positioning the tool relative to the biological tissue to perform the at least one action of work; a controller; storage storing electronic program instructions for controlling the controller; and an input means; wherein the controller is operable, under control of the electronic program instructions, to: receive input via the input means; process the input and, on the basis of the processing, control the positioning means and the tool to work the biological tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Daniel Paul Fick, William Brett Robertson, Raymond Ka-Man Sheh, Charles Ironside, Richard Chipper
  • Patent number: 10293755
    Abstract: A handrail system for a work vehicle has a handrail including a first rail member configured to extend in first direction and a second rail member coupled to the first rail member and configured to extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The handrail system also has a fold structure configured to couple the handrail to the work vehicle and move the handrail between an upright position and a folded position with respect to the work vehicle. When in the folded position, the handrail has a support surface that is elevated along a central area of the handrail higher than at least one side of the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: William A. Brett, Kevin A. Thelen
  • Publication number: 20180165979
    Abstract: An electronic device for collecting evidence during training sessions. The electronic device comprises a communications module for acquiring real-time training session data during a training session; a real-time data acquisition module for generating time-stamped training session data; an input unit for acquiring instructor rating data input by an instructor during the training session; a real-time instructor rating module for generating time-stamped instructor rating data; a storing module for storing real-time data of the training session in a data repository, including the time-stamped training session data and the time-stamped instructor rating data; a debriefing module for retrieving real-time data of a training session from the data repository, replay the real-time data on a display, and update the instructor rating data in the data repository with updated instructor rating data received from an instructor during the replay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Bruno Jorge Correia Gracio, Lars Fucke, Martyn Townsend-Smith, William Brett Martin
  • Patent number: 9901021
    Abstract: Embodiments include a tactile guidance system and various mechanisms for orienting and mounting the tactile guidance system on motorized vehicles such as agricultural spray vehicles. For example, a rod-shaped tactile guidance detector is positioned protruding out sideways from the inner side of each of the front wheels of a self-propelled sprayer vehicle or a tractor. The guidance system is used to detect the location of objects including crops and plants and determine a path of travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Austin H. Phan, Bin Shi, William A. Brett, Brandon C. Carlson, Tyler D. Schleicher
  • Patent number: 9895308
    Abstract: Provided are certain pharmaceutical formulations of omecamtiv mecarbil and methods for their preparation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventor: William Brett Caldwell
  • Patent number: D968610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: William Brett Robertson, Daniel Paul Fick, Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Richard Chipper
  • Patent number: D968611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: William Brett Robertson, Daniel Paul Fick, Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Richard Chipper
  • Patent number: D968612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: William Brett Robertson, Daniel Paul Fick, Riaz Jan Kjell Khan, Richard Chipper