Patents by Inventor Bernard Francis
Bernard Francis 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: 9606621Abstract: An interactive method and system include at least one detector (210) configured to detect glazes of at least one viewer (250) looking at items (230, 232, 234). A processor (130) is configured to calculate gaze durations, such as cumulative gaze durations per item of the items, identify the most looked at item(s) in accordance with the cumulative gaze durations, and provide information related to the most looked at items. A display device (240) displays the information, a list of the most looked at items, representations of the most looked at items, and/or audio/visual show related to at least one item of the most looked at items. At least one item (290) and/or item representation may be displayed more prominently than others ones of the most looked at items and/or item representations.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: PHILIPS LIGHTING HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Tatiana Aleksandrovna Lashina, Kero Van Gelder, Sander Bernard Francis Van De Wijdeven, Gerrit Hollemans, Vincentius Paulus Buil
-
Publication number: 20160310561Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient and a coating. The invention also relates to the use of the formulation in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma LimitedInventors: Ivan Coulter, Vincenzo Aversa, Bernard Francis McDonald, Monica Rosa
-
Publication number: 20160143989Abstract: A composition comprises a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising an active principle. The invention includes embodiments in which the active principle is included in at least some of the oil droplets as well as embodiments in which the oil droplets are free of active principle. The oil droplets are released as the matrix containing them dissolves in an aqueous medium. In one embodiment, the oil droplets are substantially immobilized in or by the matrix and the immobilizing feature is lost as the matrix dissolves in aqueous media. In certain embodiments, the oil drops may collectively be referred to as the oil phase of the composition of the invention. The product may be in the form of mini-beads. The oil phase and/or the polymer matrix may each include a surfactant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma LimitedInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
-
Patent number: 9336700Abstract: A highlighting method and an interaction system (100) include at least one controllable light emitting source (110) linked to an item (120); and a processor (140) configured to turn on the controllable light emitting source (110) in response to user selection of the item (120). The controllable light emitting source (110) may be embedded in a mat (210) or a strip (430). The mat (210) may include a matrix of photo detectors or pressure sensors configured to detect the base or footprint of the item (120) when placed on the mat (210). The periphery of the product or the footprint may be illuminated upon selecting the product. Alternatively or additionally, a background surface behind the product may be illuminated upon selection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Tatiana Lashina, Gerrit Hollemans, Evert Jan Van Loenen, Sander Bernard Francis Van De Wijdeven, Kero Van Gelder, Markus Gerardus Leonardus Maria Van Doorn, Vincentius Paulus Buil
-
Patent number: 9278070Abstract: A composition comprises a water-soluble polymer matrix in which are dispersed droplets of oil, the composition comprising an active principle. The invention includes embodiments in which the active principle is included in at least some of the oil droplets as well as embodiments in which the oil droplets are free of active principle. The oil droplets are released as the matrix containing them dissolves in an aqueous medium. In one embodiment, the oil droplets are substantially immobilized in or by the matrix and the immobilizing feature is lost as the matrix dissolves in aqueous media. In certain embodiments, the oil drops may collectively be referred to as the oil phase of the composition of the invention. The product may be in the form of mini-beads. The oil phase and/or the polymer matrix may each include a surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Sigmoid Pharma LimitedInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
-
Publication number: 20160059043Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods of percutaneously treating an ulcerated wound using ultrasonic energy. Some methods include delivering ultrasonic energy to a target tissue located at a position subcutaneous to the ulcerated wound. In some methods, the ultrasonic energy is delivered using an ultrasonic energy delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Jagjit Singh Gill, Lewis Hillel Freed, Bernard Francis Morrey
-
Publication number: 20160045585Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for delivering one or more active ingredients, and more particularly to compositions, e.g. beads, comprising a matrix material which matrix material comprises a microorganism. In particular, the invention relates to compositions comprising a microorganism selected from live, killed, attenuated and inactivated microorganisms. The matrix material may also comprise a surfactant and may further comprise an adjuvant. The invention further relates to the manufacture and use of such compositions, and to other subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITEDInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Monica Torres Rosa
-
Patent number: 9220681Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for delivering one or more active ingredients, and more particularly to compositions, e.g. beads, comprising a matrix material which matrix material comprises a microorganism. In particular, the invention relates to compositions comprising a microorganism selected from live, killed, attenuated and inactivated microorganisms. The matrix material may also comprise a surfactant and may further comprise an adjuvant. The invention further relates to the manufacture and use of such compositions, and to other subject matter.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Sigmoid Pharma LimitedInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa
-
Publication number: 20150342893Abstract: An oral celecoxib formulation, the formulation being a multiple minibead formulation wherein the minibeads comprise a hydrogel-forming polymer matrix in which are distributed celecoxib, a polyoxyethylated non-ionic surfactant and an anionic surfactant, the minibeads when combined with water being capable of releasing self-assembly structures comprising surfactant and celecoxib. The formulation may be used for treating colorectal cancer, e.g. for inhibiting, reducing or delaying the initiation and/or progression of colorectal cancer, or for use in reversing colorectal cancer, reducing the burden of colorectal cancer and/or inducing remission of colorectal cancer, or for inhibiting, reducing or delaying metastasis of a colorectal cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITEDInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
-
Patent number: 9197953Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: QSC Audio Products, LLCInventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
-
Publication number: 20150215690Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
-
Publication number: 20150182456Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for delivering one or more active ingredients, and more particularly to compositions, e.g. beads, comprising a matrix material which matrix material comprises a microorganism. In particular, the invention relates to compositions comprising a microorganism selected from live, killed, attenuated and inactivated microorganisms. The matrix material may also comprise a surfactant and may further comprise an adjuvant. The invention further relates to the manufacture and use of such compositions, and to other subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma Ltd.Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Torres Rosa
-
Publication number: 20150132396Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient and a coating. The invention also relates to the use of the formulation in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITEDInventors: Ivan Coulter, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa, Bernard Francis McDonald
-
Patent number: 9016645Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: QSC Audio Products, LLCInventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
-
Patent number: 8985966Abstract: A jet pump apparatus for mixing a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas, includes an inlet section, an outlet section, a diffuser section and a mixing section. Inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet and a lower pressure inlet. Mixing section includes a plurality of separated mixing chambers. The diffuser section includes diffusers for receiving mixed gases from the mixing chambers. The outlet section receives mixed gases from the diffuser section and conveys those gases to an outlet. The inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet which receives higher pressure gas, and a lower pressure gas inlet which receives lower pressure gas. Each of the mixing chambers has a primary nozzle for introducing primarily higher pressure gas from to a respective mixing chamber, and a secondary inlet for introducing primarily lower pressure gas to each of the mixing chambers.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: Bernard Francis Sampson, Robert John Harvey
-
Publication number: 20140191098Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
-
Publication number: 20140164263Abstract: Jury Deliberation Selection Measure is a method utilizing a secure interne cloud or device specific application secure graphical user interface gateway from anywhere on numerous mobile or non-mobile devices either wired or wireless. This includes a specific process for attorneys to set critical case parameters pre-trial, adding potential juror's name and address, then searching millions of public and social records in real time in order to obtain a Jury Deliberation Selection Measure numerical and color score, which can be updated by attorneys in real time during Voir Dire with updated Jury Deliberation Selection Measure numerical and color scoring, facilitating a final focused selection or deselection of potential jurors for the jury box. Finally, a composite jury box Jury Deliberation Selection Measure numerical and color score is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Inventors: Bernard Francis Pettingill, Nils Westerlund, Kaushik Chatterjee, Rajagopal Yadavalli
-
Patent number: 8749482Abstract: A highlighting method and an interaction system (100) include a switchable mirror (110) facing a first side of an item (120) having a second side facing a viewer (130); and a processor (220) configured to perform switching the mirror from a transparent or non-transparent state to a reflective state so that said first side of said item (120) becomes visible to the viewer (130) through reflection from the switchable mirror (110). A light source (170) is configured to provide incident light to the switchable mirror (110) for reflection from the switchable mirror (110) in the reflective state for illuminating the first side of the item (120).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Tatiana Aleksandrovna Lashina, Evert Jan Van Loenen, Sander Bernard Francis Van De Wijdeven, Gerrit Hollemans, Kero Van Gelder
-
Publication number: 20140017313Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for delivering one or more active ingredients, and more particularly to compositions, e.g. beads, comprising a matrix material which matrix material comprises a microorganism. In particular, the invention relates to compositions comprising a microorganism selected from live, killed, attenuated and inactivated microorganisms. The matrix material may also comprise a surfactant and may further comprise an adjuvant. The invention further relates to the manufacture and use of such compositions, and to other subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma LimitedInventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa
-
Publication number: 20130343919Abstract: A jet pump apparatus for mixing a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas, includes an inlet section, an outlet section, a diffuser section and a mixing section. Inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet and a lower pressure inlet. Mixing section includes a plurality of separated mixing chambers. The diffuser section includes diffusers for receiving mixed gases from the mixing chambers. The outlet section receives mixed gases from the diffuser section and conveys those gases to an outlet. The inlet section includes a higher pressure inlet which receives higher pressure gas, and a lower pressure gas inlet which receives lower pressure gas. Each of the mixing chambers has a primary nozzle for introducing primarily higher pressure gas from to a respective mixing chamber, and a secondary inlet for introducing primarily lower pressure gas to each of the mixing chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Bernard Francis SAMPSON, Robert John HARVEY