Patents by Inventor Brian Gray

Brian Gray 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: 12290266
    Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device embodiments utilize an inflatable balloon or expandable element used to occlude the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Brian Gray, Maricela Walker, Frida San, Michael Martel
  • Publication number: 20250104138
    Abstract: A computer implemented continuous dual auction system consisting of a computer, server, and a process for creating a real-time, or substantially real-time, online marketplace for the sale of goods and services. The system allows a buyer to define parameters of one or more items that the buyer wishes to purchase and place a bid on all of the items that satisfy those parameters. The system automatically takes any fees to be paid by the buyer and the seller into account for a buyer's bid and a seller's offer. The system may be accessed via a web browser or a remote application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventor: Jeffrey Brian Gray
  • Patent number: 12151080
    Abstract: A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Larry Brian Gray, Dean Kamen, Eric Yeaton
  • Publication number: 20240358374
    Abstract: System and methods of delivering adhesive material are described for occluding target locations within a patient. The systems include a catheter configured to deliver adhesive to a target location and one or more of a light source to harden the adhesive, a retention structure to contain the adhesive prior to curing, a balloon to occupy a target location, and an open cell foam plug to occupy a target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Shawn O'Leary, Maricela D. Walker, Brian Gray, Michael Martel
  • Publication number: 20240285284
    Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device utilizes an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal portion to inflate with an inflation fluid delivered by an outer catheter body and conform to a shape of the left atrial appendage and a distal portion to fill with an adhesive delivered by an inner catheter body. The distal portion of the inflatable balloon sticks to the tissue wall of the left atrial appendage. The outer catheter body is configured to position the inner catheter body inside the outer catheter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Applicant: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Gray, Anup Dasnurkar, Maricela Walker, Michael Martel, Hiroki Kamiuchi
  • Publication number: 20240244296
    Abstract: A user may have preferences regarding types of content that the user likes, or does not like, to see. The user may enter a trick play command to skip a current segment of a content item that the user is viewing, and the user's preferences may be used to cause output of a subsequent segment of the content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Patent number: 12023035
    Abstract: System and methods of delivering adhesive material are described for occluding target locations within a patient. The systems include a catheter configured to deliver adhesive to a target location and one or more of a light source to harden the adhesive, a retention structure to contain the adhesive prior to curing, a balloon to occupy a target location, and an open cell foam plug to occupy a target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Shawn O'Leary, Maricela D. Walker, Brian Gray, Michael Martel
  • Patent number: 12011174
    Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device utilizes an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal portion to inflate with an inflation fluid delivered by an outer catheter body and conform to a shape of the left atrial appendage and a distal portion to fill with an adhesive delivered by an inner catheter body. The distal portion of the inflatable balloon sticks to the tissue wall of the left atrial appendage. The outer catheter body is configured to position the inner catheter body inside the outer catheter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Gray, Anup Dasnurkar, Maricela Walker, Michael Martel, Hiroki Kamiuchi
  • Patent number: 11974016
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for providing audio assistance during trick play. Users, for example, visually-impaired users, may enable audio assistance features for trick play operations and customize audio assistance settings. The audio assistance may comprise outputting one or more audio cues during trick play. The audio cues may be associated with one or more types of scenes may indicate the progress of a trick play content item. The audio cues may also indicate automatic skipping of an objectionable scene or commercial and the output of a next scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Publication number: 20240066214
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a therapeutic fluid from a line includes providing an inlet line connectable to an upstream fluid source. The inlet line is in downstream fluid communication with a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber has a pump outlet. The method also includes actuating a force application assembly so as to restrict retrograde flow of fluid through the inlet while pressurizing the pumping chamber to urge flow through the pump outlet. A corresponding system employs the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Larry Brian Gray, Eric Yeaton
  • Patent number: 11813427
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a therapeutic fluid from a line includes providing an inlet line connectable to an upstream fluid source. The inlet line is in downstream fluid communication with a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber has a pump outlet. The method also includes actuating a force application assembly so as to restrict retrograde flow of fluid through the inlet while pressurizing the pumping chamber to urge flow through the pump outlet. A corresponding system employs the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Larry Brian Gray, Eric Yeaton
  • Publication number: 20230190294
    Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device embodiments utilize an inflatable balloon or expandable element used to occlude the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Brian Gray, Maricela Walker, Frida San, Michael Martel
  • Publication number: 20230130386
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for providing audio assistance during trick play. Users, for example, visually-impaired users, may enable audio assistance features for trick play operations and customize audio assistance settings. The audio assistance may comprise outputting one or more audio cues during trick play. The audio cues may be associated with one or more types of scenes may indicate the progress of a trick play content item. The audio cues may also indicate automatic skipping of an objectionable scene or commercial and the output of a next scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Patent number: 11630939
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method may be used for semantic navigation of content. The method may include determining a first content complexity level for a user, and presenting a first content to a user device operated by the user. The first content may be presented at the first content complexity level of the user. Additionally, the method may include receiving a navigation command from the user on a portion of the first content via the user device; and determining a second content at a second content complexity level based on the navigation command. The second content may convey the same information as the first content. Additionally, the method may include replacing the first content with the second content on the user device. The second content may be presented at the second content complexity level, and the second content complexity level may be different than the first content complexity level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Publication number: 20230066732
    Abstract: A covering retention assembly including first and second clips. Each clip includes a base plate and a top plate. The base plate extends from a rear end to a forward end with at least one base plate tooth extending from an inner surface thereof proximate the forward end. The top plate extends from a rear end to a forward end with at least one top plate tooth extending from an inner surface thereof proximate the forward end. A hinge assembly interconnects the base plate and top plate such that the forward end of the top plate is biased toward the forward end of the base plate and wherein one of the teeth contacts the inner surface of the other plate and each tooth of the base plate and is laterally and longitudinally spaced from each tooth of the top plate. A strap extends between first and second free ends, with the first free end connected with the first clip and the second free end connected with the second clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Patent number: 11564692
    Abstract: An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device embodiments utilize an inflatable balloon or expandable element used to occlude the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo Corporation
    Inventors: Anup Dasnurkar, Brian Gray, Maricela Walker, Frida San, Michael Martel
  • Patent number: 11534543
    Abstract: A method for making a fluid delivery device including a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion is adapted to be secured to a user and includes a conduit fluidly connecting a reservoir containing a fluid and a moveable pumping member. The moveable pumping member can expand an expandable structure with the fluid. The reusable portion is selectively engageable to the disposable portion and contains a drive device for engaging the moveable pumping member of the disposable portion. The drive device has a rotatable pumping actuation member with a plurality of projections for engaging the moveable pumping member and thereby moving the fluid to expand the expandable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Larry Brian Gray
  • Patent number: 11523183
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for providing audio assistance during trick play. Users, for example, visually-impaired users, may enable audio assistance features for trick play operations and customize audio assistance settings. The audio assistance may comprise outputting one or more audio cues during trick play. The audio cues may be associated with one or more types of scenes may indicate the progress of a trick play content item. The audio cues may also indicate automatic skipping of an objectionable scene or commercial and the output of a next scene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Gray
  • Publication number: 20220340448
    Abstract: A water vapor distillation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan K. LaRocque, John M. Kerwin, Michael A. Baker, Aaditya Ravindran, Prashant Bhat, Sean T. McCauley, Benjamin E. Colburn, Shannon Prescott, Brian Gray
  • Publication number: 20220275796
    Abstract: A method of dispensing a therapeutic fluid from a line includes providing an inlet line connectable to an upstream fluid source. The inlet line is in downstream fluid communication with a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber has a pump outlet. The method also includes actuating a force application assembly so as to restrict retrograde flow of fluid through the inlet while pressurizing the pumping chamber to urge flow through the pump outlet. A corresponding system employs the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Dean Kamen, Larry Brian Gray, Eric Yeaton