Patents by Inventor Brendan Smith

Brendan Smith 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: 20170151854
    Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module, for a HVAC system, mountable to a work machine, the HVAC module comprising a housing having at least one air outlet and at least one air inlet communicable with ducting on the work machine for conveying air into and out of the operator cab of the work machine. The module also includes a mounting assembly for pivotably attaching the housing to the work machine. The housing is moveable between an operating position where the outlet and inlet are in contact with a ducting interface on the work machine, and a maintenance position, where the housing is pivoted upwards to disconnect from ducting interface of the work machine to allow access to underlying components of the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Brendan Smith, Michael Wolfert, Leon White
  • Patent number: 9597241
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a wheelchair drive mechanism adapted to mount to a wheelchair includes a drive lever adapted to be rotated forward and rearward by a user of the wheelchair, a clutch mechanism associated with the drive lever, wherein actuation of the clutch mechanism causes the drive lever to be coupled to a wheel of the wheelchair such that they rotate together, and a clutch actuation device provided on the drive lever that is operable by the wheelchair user to actuate the clutch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Daniel Zondervan, David Reinkensmeyer, Brendan Smith
  • Publication number: 20160015497
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen HALLAHAN, Nicholas McHARDY, Brendan SMITH, Louis VAN VESSEM
  • Publication number: 20160015580
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a wheelchair drive mechanism adapted to mount to a wheelchair includes a drive lever adapted to be rotated forward and rearward by a user of the wheelchair, a clutch mechanism associated with the drive lever, wherein actuation of the clutch mechanism causes the drive lever to be coupled to a wheel of the wheelchair such that they rotate together, and a clutch actuation device provided on the drive lever that is operable by the wheelchair user to actuate the clutch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Zondervan, David Reinkensmeyer, Brendan Smith
  • Publication number: 20150351703
    Abstract: A method of blood flow monitoring for a patient, the method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a first signal indicative of the real time cardiac output for the patient; b) processing the continuous wave Doppler signal to provide an estimate of blood flow velocity as a function of time; c) receiving a pressure measurement indicative of the blood flow resistance through the patient; and d) calculating an Inotropy measure indicative of the potential and kinetic energy of the cardiac output of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Allan PHILLIPS, Brendan SMITH
  • Patent number: 9180249
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: BIMEDA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Patent number: 8353877
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Bimeda Research & Development Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Publication number: 20120296760
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for initiating an online auction, wherein a defined quantity of users have registered to participate in the online action and the online auction includes a plurality of timed rounds. At the expiry of one of the plurality of timed rounds of the online auction, determining whether any additional rounds of the online auction need to be completed. If additional rounds of the online auction need to be completed, reducing the pool of registered users participating in the online action by a defined amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: BRENDAN A. SMITH, PATRICK B. GILLIS
  • Publication number: 20120296758
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining an entry fee for an online auction for an auctioned product. One or more users are registered for participation in the online auction. The entry fee is collected from each of the registered user, wherein payment of the entry fee is required to participate in the online auction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Brendan A. Smith, Patrick B. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120296757
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing system for defining one or more auction parameters for an online auction. If it is determined that the one or more auction parameters were met, the online auction is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Brendan A. Smith, Patrick B. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120058979
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering to the patient a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, either alone or in combination with one or more additional agents. The invention also features a composition containing a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine in combination with one or more additional agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Zalicus Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Keith, Alexis Borisy, Grant R. Zimmermann, Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Nicole Hurst, Michael A. Foley, Michael S. Slavonic, Brendan Smith, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Patent number: 8080553
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering to the patient a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, either alone or in combination with one or more additional agents. The invention also features a composition containing a tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine in combination with one or more additional agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Zalicus Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Keith, Alexis Borisy, Grant R. Zimmermann, Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Nicole Hurst, Michael A. Foley, Michael S. Slavonic, Brendan Smith, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Publication number: 20110022000
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas Mchardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van vessem
  • Patent number: 7828765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for treating or preventing or suppressing a disease or condition in a non-human animal. The method comprises the steps of providing a single delivery device containing two components for sequential delivery from the delivery device. A first component is delivered from the single delivery device into a teat canal of a non-human animal and subsequently the second component is delivered from the single delivery device into the teat canal. The components are delivered without substantial mixing of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Bimeda Research & Development Ltd
    Inventors: Stephen Hallahan, Nicholas McHardy, Brendan Smith, Louis Van Vessem
  • Publication number: 20100210606
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating an immunoinflammatory administering a compound of formula (I), e.g., ibudilast or KC-764, alone or in combination with a corticosteroid, tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, or other compound. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions including the combination above for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Brendan Smith, Michael S. Slavonic, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Patent number: 7709495
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating an immunoinflammatory administering a compound of formula (I), e.g., ibudilast or KC-764, alone or in combination with a corticosteroid, tetra-substituted pyrimidopyrimidine, or other compound. The invention also features pharmaceutical compositions including the combination above for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: CombinatoRx, Incorporated
    Inventors: Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Brendan Smith, Michael S. Slavonic, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Publication number: 20090169978
    Abstract: A multi-cell battery in which a plurality of electrochemical cells are disposed in a battery case. The battery case includes one or more partitions which divide the interior of the case into a plurality of cell compartments that house the electrochemical cells. The battery case includes at least one gas channel have a tortuous pathway designed to trap electrolyte which may escape from the cell compartments. A unique battery terminal may be molded into the battery case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Brendan Smith, Richard Bendert, Steve Bronczyk
  • Patent number: 7547487
    Abstract: A multi-cell battery in which a plurality of electrochemical cells are disposed in a battery case. The battery case includes one or more partitions which divide the interior of the case into a plurality of cell compartments that house the electrochemical cells. The battery case includes at least one gas channel have a tortuous pathway designed to trap electrolyte which may escape from the cell compartments. A unique battery terminal may be molded into the battery case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Ovonic Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan Smith, Richard Bendert, Steve Bronczyk
  • Publication number: 20090075951
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering a tricyclic compound and, optionally, a corticosteroid or other compound to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing a tricyclic compound and a corticosteroid or other compound for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: CombinatoRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Auspitz, Alexis Borisy, Jason Fong, Nicole Hurst, Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Curtis T. Keith, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Robyn Sackeyfio, Michael S. Slavonic, Brendan Smith, Grant R. Zimmermann
  • Patent number: D686924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Minelab Electronics Pty Limited
    Inventors: Skye McQuillen, Brendan Smith, Richard Escane, Liam Gall, Evan Pryce, Cosmo Luppino