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: 9606621
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: 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: 20160310561
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Vincenzo Aversa, Bernard Francis McDonald, Monica Rosa
  • Publication number: 20160143989
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
  • Patent number: 9336700
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: 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: 9278070
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
  • Publication number: 20160059043
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jagjit Singh Gill, Lewis Hillel Freed, Bernard Francis Morrey
  • Publication number: 20160045585
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITED
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Monica Torres Rosa
  • Patent number: 9220681
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa
  • Publication number: 20150342893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITED
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa
  • Patent number: 9197953
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: QSC Audio Products, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
  • Publication number: 20150215690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
  • Publication number: 20150182456
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma Ltd.
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Torres Rosa
  • Publication number: 20150132396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITED
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa, Bernard Francis McDonald
  • Patent number: 9016645
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: QSC Audio Products, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
  • Patent number: 8985966
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Bernard Francis Sampson, Robert John Harvey
  • Publication number: 20140191098
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
  • Publication number: 20140164263
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Bernard Francis Pettingill, Nils Westerlund, Kaushik Chatterjee, Rajagopal Yadavalli
  • Patent number: 8749482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: 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: 20140017313
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Bernard Francis McDonald, Vincenzo Aversa, Mónica Rosa
  • Publication number: 20130343919
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Bernard Francis SAMPSON, Robert John HARVEY