Patents by Inventor Bill Kane

Bill Kane 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: 20230103577
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Patent number: 11484638
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Patent number: 11452439
    Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello, Justin Morse
  • Publication number: 20190321523
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Patent number: 10307516
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Publication number: 20180263481
    Abstract: A device may be configured for white balancing a medical videoscopic camera system prior to videoscopic medical procedures, as well as optionally simultaneously or non-simultaneously applying a fog-prohibiting agent to the distal lens of a medical videoscope such as an endoscope or laparoscope. The device combines a white balancing mechanism, protective mechanism, and defogging mechanism in one simple easy to use device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Muratori, Bill Kane, David Fink, Joe Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Paul Bertram, Paul Puniello
  • Publication number: 20170258971
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Paul ACETO, Kealoha Young DEUTCH, Joseph GORDON, Luke HAGAN, William Joseph JAECKLEIN, Bill KANE, Dino KASVIKIS, Corey LIBBY, Jacob A. MARKS, Michael SALAME, Jared SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 9610388
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Publication number: 20140309600
    Abstract: Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Aceto, Kealoha Young Deutch, Joseph Gordon, Luke Hagan, William Joseph Jaecklein, Bill Kane, Dino Kasvikis, Corey Libby, Jacob A. Marks, Michael Salame, Jared Schneider
  • Patent number: D480127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Kaz, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Cox, Bill Kane, Charles W. Sears, Trent Kahute, David Pitcher