Patents by Inventor Andrew McBain

Andrew McBain 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: 20230088050
    Abstract: The invention provides probiotic bacteria and lysates thereof for use in methods of medical and cosmetic treatment. Use in the treatment of infections, including skin infections and methods involving regeneration or repair of the skin barrier are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Catherine O'Neill, Andrew McBain
  • Patent number: 10797482
    Abstract: An active limiting switch includes a comparator and a power switch. The comparator is configured to compare a reference voltage with a sense voltage. The sense voltage is representative of a proportional approximation to power in a load being driven by a battery. The power switch is configured to be, in response to the reference voltage being less than the sense voltage, in an open state. The power switch is also configured to be, in response to the reference voltage being greater than the sense voltage, in a closed state creating a closed circuit between the battery and the load allowing the battery to provide a first amount of power to the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew David Becker, Andrew McBain
  • Patent number: 10702562
    Abstract: The invention relates to probiotic bacteria and particularly, although not exclusively, to anti-bacterial compositions derived from probiotic bacteria. Disclosed are compositions comprising material secreted from probiotic bacteria, uses thereof, and methods using the compositions. Particularly contemplated are compositions comprising material secreted from Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Skinbiotherapeutics PLC
    Inventors: Catherine O'Neill, Andrew McBain
  • Publication number: 20190036330
    Abstract: An active limiting switch includes a comparator and a power switch. The comparator is configured to compare a reference voltage with a sense voltage. The sense voltage is representative of a proportional approximation to power in a load being driven by a battery. The power switch is configured to be, in response to the reference voltage being less than the sense voltage, in an open state. The power switch is also configured to be, in response to the reference voltage being greater than the sense voltage, in a closed state creating a closed circuit between the battery and the load allowing the battery to provide a first amount of power to the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Matthew David Becker, Andrew McBain
  • Publication number: 20170196919
    Abstract: The invention relates to probiotic bacteria and particularly, although not exclusively, to anti-bacterial compositions derived from probiotic bacteria. Disclosed are compositions comprising material secreted from probiotic bacteria, uses thereof, and methods using the compositions. Particularly contemplated are compositions comprising material secreted from Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Catherine O'NEILL, Andrew MCBAIN
  • Publication number: 20150079040
    Abstract: The invention provides probiotic bacteria and lysates thereof for use in methods of medical and cosmetic treatment. Use in the treatment of infections, including skin infections and methods involving regeneration or repair of the skin barrier are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Catherine O'Neill, Andrew McBain