Patents by Inventor Benjamin Nichols

Benjamin Nichols 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: 20240373192
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods and systems for object location tracking of one object from among many objects in a same vicinity. An example method includes: affixing a location tracking device to each of the one object and the many objects, the location tracking device being configured to: detect a movement state of the location tracking device; in response to detecting the movement state, establish a connection to identify itself to an external server and to identify a location of the location tracking device and the one object; and if the connection is established, then allow connection with one or more other location tracking devices, so that the one or more other location tracking devices can be identified to the external server to identify the location of the one or more location tracking devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: James Cattermole, Bart Drew, Benjamin Nicholls, Vaughn Coetzee
  • Publication number: 20240329989
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating an event type and extending event message streaming. The generating an event type includes receiving event definition data. The disclosed technology includes an event type generator that generates scripts in a variety of languages for processing an event of the event type and event dictionary data including event schema associated with the event type. The event dictionary data represents a lightweight library package for merging into a micro service. The event type generator further registers the event type in an event message streamer thereby extending the event message streaming with the event type. The event message streamer provides an event bus that receives an event of the registered event type from a micro service for publishing. The event message streamer delivers the event in an event message to one or more micro services that subscribes to the event type for consuming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: Better Holdco, Inc.
    Inventors: Raed Shomali, Benjamin Nicholes
  • Publication number: 20240105042
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including fall detection and alerts. The system comprises a body, a user input/output module, and a processor. The body is operable to be mounted on a surface. The user input/output module is operable to communicate with a user regarding operation of the system and includes a fall sensor and at least one of a communication device and a monitor. The fall sensor is operable to be mounted on the body, define a detection zone, and detect a fall of a user in the detection zone. The communication device is operable to be mounted within a first proximity to the body. The monitor is operable to be mounted within a second proximity to the body. The processor is operable to communicate with the fall sensor and at least one of the communication device and the monitor regarding the operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew J. Lance, Matthew Benjamin Nicholls
  • Patent number: 11782712
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating an event type and extending event message streaming. The generating an event type includes receiving event definition data. The disclosed technology includes an event type generator that generates scripts in a variety of languages for processing an event of the event type and event dictionary data including event schema associated with the event type. The event dictionary data represents a lightweight library package for merging into a micro service. The event type generator further registers the event type in an event message streamer thereby extending the event message streaming with the event type. The event message streamer provides an event bus that receives an event of the registered event type from a micro service for publishing. The event message streamer delivers the event in an event message to one or more micro services that subscribes to the event type for consuming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Better Holdco, Inc.
    Inventors: Raed Shomali, Benjamin Nicholes
  • Publication number: 20230304272
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing system including sensor control. The system comprises a body, an electronic valve, a user input/output module, and a processor. The body is operable to be mounted on a surface and includes a discharge outlet. The discharge outlet is operable to deliver water. The electronic valve is operable to control a parameter for water flowing through the discharge outlet. The user input/output module is operable to communicate with a user regarding a selected value of the parameter for water. The user input/output module includes an activation sensor. The activation sensor is operable to define an activation zone. The activation sensor is operable to detect at least one of a position, movement, and motion of an object in the activation zone. Each position, movement, or motion of the object in the activation zone corresponds to a value of the parameter for water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew J. Lance, Matthew Benjamin Nicholls
  • Publication number: 20230244486
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating an event type and extending event message streaming. The generating an event type includes receiving event definition data. The disclosed technology includes an event type generator that generates scripts in a variety of languages for processing an event of the event type and event dictionary data including event schema associated with the event type. The event dictionary data represents a lightweight library package for merging into a micro service. The event type generator further registers the event type in an event message streamer thereby extending the event message streaming with the event type. The event message streamer provides an event bus that receives an event of the registered event type from a micro service for publishing. The event message streamer delivers the event in an event message to one or more micro services that subscribes to the event type for consuming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Better Holdco, Inc.
    Inventors: Raed Shomali, Benjamin Nicholes
  • Patent number: 11246958
    Abstract: A sterile, ready-to-use, flowable haemostatic composition comprises a soluble haemostatic agent comprising a plurality of carriers and a plurality of fibrinogen binding peptides immobilised to the carrier; a biocompatible liquid; and particles of biocompatible cross-linked polysaccharide suitable for use in haemostasis and which are insoluble in the biocompatible liquid. Such compositions may be used for the control of bleeding, especially in surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: HAEMOSTATIX LIMITED
    Inventors: Renata Zbozien, John Benjamin Nichols
  • Publication number: 20200316267
    Abstract: A bioresorbable haemostatic foam sponge for adhering to a wound. The sponge has a tissue-contacting surface divided into a plurality of closely-spaced tissue contacting elements. Also disclosed are methods for forming the haemostatic sponge and methods of using the sponge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: John Benjamin Nichols
  • Patent number: 10653821
    Abstract: A bioresorbable haemostatic foam sponge for adhering to a wound. The sponge has a tissue-contacting surface divided into a plurality of closely-spaced tissue contacting elements. Also disclosed are methods for forming the haemostatic sponge and methods of using the sponge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: SELENTUS SCIENCE LIMITED
    Inventor: John Benjamin Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180303980
    Abstract: A bioresorbable haemostatic foam sponge for adhering to a wound. The sponge has a tissue-contacting surface divided into a plurality of closely-spaced tissue contacting elements. Also disclosed are methods for forming the haemostatic sponge and methods of using the sponge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: John Benjamin Nichols
  • Patent number: 9815013
    Abstract: A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy Vanderlinden, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Erwin Jean Marie Verbelen
  • Patent number: 9079132
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Publication number: 20150052860
    Abstract: A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jimmy Vanderlinden, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Erwin Jean Marie Verbelen
  • Patent number: 8956434
    Abstract: A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jimmy Vanderlinden, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Erwin Jean Marie Verbelen
  • Publication number: 20140033664
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Patent number: 8518142
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Publication number: 20110067368
    Abstract: A filter element includes a single seamless media pack having first and second opposite ends and first and second lateral sides extending between the first and second ends. The media pack also has pleats extending between the first and second ends and a first cross-section defined between the first and second lateral sides. The first cross-section having at least one outward projection that defines an internal radius of at least ¼ inch wherein a plurality of pleats of the media pack are fanned around the internal radius. A first end cap is secured to the first end of the media pack while a second end cap secured to the second end of the media pack. Additionally, a frame member is secured to the first end cap, second end cap, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side. A pre-filter is usable with described filter arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Sporre
  • Publication number: 20100326024
    Abstract: A filter element support assembly for mounting a filter element to a tube sheet includes a plurality of elongated rods; a first clamp having a through-hole; the first clamp defining a plurality of rod seats sized to receive a first end of one of the rods; a clamp rod extending through the through-hole in the first clamp; a second clamp having a through-hole; the clamp rod extending through the second clamp through-hole; the second clamp being mounted against the first clamp; the second clamp having radially projecting bumps mounted against the rods adjacent to the first clamp to hold the rods in the rod seats; a plurality of feet; each foot being secured to a second end of one of the rods; and a handle secured to an end of the clamp rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Jimmy Vanderlinden, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Erwin Jean Marie Verbelen
  • Patent number: D677370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Handley, Dominique Renwart, Benjamin Nichols, Herman Vanormelingen, Jimmy Vanderlinden, Timothy Spore