Patents by Inventor Bryce Smith
Bryce 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).
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Patent number: 11350838Abstract: This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for detecting pressure changes within a cavity of a patient. A pressure-sensing catheter comprises an elongate member and a monitor lumen. The pressure-sensing catheter may have a hollow pressure-compliant member in fluid communication with the monitor lumen and thereby define a fluid column. A connector apparatus can be in fluid communication with the monitor lumen, and can comprise a first complementary connector and a second complementary connector. One of the first complementary connector and the second complementary connector can have a pressurizing device that can displace a volume of fluid located within a bore of the other complementary connector into the fluid column, wherein the ratio of the volume of displaced fluid to the volume of the fluid column ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:4. The pressure catheter can comprise a radio-opaque band circumscribing the exterior of the elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.Inventor: Bryce Smith
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Publication number: 20210085199Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
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Patent number: 10918831Abstract: A connector apparatus for a pressure sensing catheter having a pressure-compliant member is disclosed. A first complementary connector has an aligning portion and a charging portion, with the aligning portion having a cross-sectional area less than a cross-sectional area of the charging portion. A second complementary connector has a proximal coupler with an alignment section and a charging section wherein, the alignment section having a cross-sectional area complementary to the cross-sectional area of the aligning portion to receive the alignment portion therein, the charging section having a cross-sectional area complementary to receive the charging portion and a resilient member therein. The first complementary connector can displace a volume of fluid from the proximal coupler into the pressure compliant member when the alignment section receives the aligning portion, the charging section receives the charging portion, and the resilient member forms the fluid tight seal within the charging section.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.Inventors: Bryce Smith, Ing Han Goping
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Publication number: 20190282109Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
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Patent number: 10238307Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies Canada ULCInventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmerman, Bryce Smith
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Publication number: 20170265762Abstract: An anatomical manometry catheter system, comprising a plurality of balloons on the distal end and being configured to be inflatable and/or deflatable. The system includes a connector assembly coaxially aligned with the catheter assembly, the connector assembly being connectable to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may have a connector interface connected to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector assembly may include a manifold comprising a plurality of channels configured to deliver the pressure transmission medium therethrough toward a respective catheter lumen for inflating one or more balloons. The connector assembly may include a charging mechanism fluidly coupled to the catheter that facilitates inflating each balloon of the plurality of balloons by a common actuating mechanism so as to simultaneously charge each balloon of the plurality of balloons.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Peter Schlumpf, Ing Han Goping, Matthias Stadler, Tristan Zimmermann, Bryce Smith
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Publication number: 20170259035Abstract: A connector apparatus for a pressure sensing catheter having a pressure-compliant member is disclosed. A first complementary connector has an aligning portion and a charging portion, with the aligning portion having a cross-sectional area less than a cross-sectional area of the charging portion. A second complementary connector has a proximal coupler with an alignment section and a charging section wherein, the alignment section having a cross-sectional area complementary to the cross-sectional area of the aligning portion to receive the alignment portion therein, the charging section having a cross-sectional area complementary to receive the charging portion and a resilient member therein. The first complementary connector can displace a volume of fluid from the proximal coupler into the pressure compliant member when the alignment section receives the aligning portion, the charging section receives the charging portion, and the resilient member forms the fluid tight seal within the charging section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Bryce Smith, Ing Han Goping
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Publication number: 20170258345Abstract: This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for detecting pressure changes within a cavity of a patient. A pressure-sensing catheter comprises an elongate member and a monitor lumen. The pressure-sensing catheter may have a hollow pressure-compliant member in fluid communication with the monitor lumen and thereby define a fluid column. A connector apparatus can be in fluid communication with the monitor lumen, and can comprise a first complementary connector and a second complementary connector. One of the first complementary connector and the second complementary connector can have a pressurizing device that can displace a volume of fluid located within a bore of the other complementary connector into the fluid column, wherein the ratio of the volume of displaced fluid to the volume of the fluid column ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:4. The pressure catheter can comprise a radio-opaque band circumscribing the exterior of the elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventor: Bryce Smith
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Publication number: 20140351108Abstract: A renewable energy sponsorship and funding model may allow an entity (“sponsor”) to sponsor creation and/or operation of a renewable energy source without necessarily receiving power directly from the renewable energy source. The sponsor may engage in a contract for differences (CFD) with the renewable energy source through a service provider. The sponsor may periodically make payments or receive payments resulting from the differences determined under the CFD. The amounts of the differences are variable based at least on the production of renewable energy by the renewable energy source and the wholesale market rates used in the purchase of power produced by the renewable energy source. These variances may be difficult to accommodate in a financial budget implemented by the sponsor. Various techniques and systems are disclosed to offset and/or smooth these variances, including making purchases on a wholesale spot market, using a credit facility, and/or creating a forward contract.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Bryce Smith, Scott Ward Bixby, Travis Jonathan Bryan, William Michael Eddie, II, Christopher John Watmore
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Patent number: 8717108Abstract: A coaxial resonator device includes a substrate including a chip-and-wire circuit. A resonator is coupled to the substrate using a conductive epoxy. A system includes a resonator device. The resonator device includes a housing having one or more connectors, a resonator coupled to the housing a conductive epoxy, and a chip-and-wire circuit connecting the resonator to the one or more connectors.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul G. Rosadiuk, Walid M. Al-Bondak, Bruce A. Igawa, Bryce Smith
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Publication number: 20120262253Abstract: A coaxial resonator device includes a substrate including a chip-and-wire circuit. A resonator is coupled to the substrate using a conductive epoxy. A system includes a resonator device. The resonator device includes a housing having one or more connectors, a resonator coupled to the housing a conductive epoxy, and a chip-and-wire circuit connecting the resonator to the one or more connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul G. Rosadiuk, Walid M. Al-Bondak, Bruce A. Igawa, Bryce Smith
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Patent number: 8091579Abstract: A level sensor for providing an indication of liquid level in a container. The level sensor including an ultrasonic transducer for emitting an ultrasonic signal to the surface of the liquid and for detecting a return signal, reflected from the surface. A controller instructs the transducer to emit ultrasonic signals and receives an indication that a return signal has been detected. The controller including a timer for measuring the time period between emission of the ultrasonic signal and receipt of a return signal, the determined time period providing an indication of the liquid level. A radio transmitter receives an indication of the liquid level and transmits a radio liquid level signal to a remote output unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: Hugh Corum Sintes, Mario Brian Daniel Becroft, Raymond John Pryor, Andrew Bryce Smith
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Patent number: 6994194Abstract: A carrying case for storing and transporting various items. The carrying case is especially useful as a flight bag. The carrying case includes an organizing flap hinged to the carrying case, and one or more organizing pockets or internal flaps that are hinged to the organizing flap. The organizing pockets can thus be opened and rotated like pages of a book for convenient storage of particular items or papers. The organizing pockets may be sized to hold Sectional Aeronautical Charts published by the Federal Aviation Administration for use by aircraft pilots. The rotatable organizing pockets are easily accessible to pilots to allow a pilot to direct more of his or her attention to piloting an aircraft and less time fumbling through files or pockets to locate maps and papers.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Eastern Shores, Inc.Inventor: J. Bryce Smith
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Patent number: 6361731Abstract: A method for forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The method includes mixing bone cement during a surgical procedure. An appropriately sized cement mold is selected which is translucent and includes an input port. The cement mold is filled with bone cement to form the temporary implant. A surgeon determines that the cement mold is fully filled by viewing through the translucent cement mold. The surgeon further fills the cement mold by directing a nozzle within the input port of the cement mold. The cement mold may further be pierced to relieve any air pockets formed in the cement mold. The temporary implant is then subsequently implanted into a patient. The temporary implant may also include a re-enforcement member included into the temporary implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Bryce Smith, Mark V. Vandewalle, Frank Ebert
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Patent number: 6300374Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions and their use in the treatment of skin disorders, particularly, but not limited to, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, and also compositions and their use in treatment of cancer, particularly skin cancer.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Kappa Pharmaceuticals LimitedInventor: Derek Bryce-Smith
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Patent number: 6288115Abstract: The invention is related to a pharmaceutical composition for use in treating skin disorders comprising substantially the zinc salt of at least one conjugated linoleic acid, wherein the composition is comprising at least 50% the zinc salt of at least one conjugated linoleic acid.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Kappa Pharmaceuticals LimitedInventor: Derek Bryce-Smith
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Patent number: 6155812Abstract: A cement mold for use in forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The cement mold includes a first mold to define a first portion of the temporary implant and a second mold to define a second portion of the temporary implant. A coupling mechanism joins the first mold to the second mold such that the cement mold is substantially sealed to define the temporary implant. The cement mold further defines an input port which is operable to receive a delivery nozzle to supply antibiotic loaded bone cement within an inner sidewall of the cement mold. At least one ventilation port is defined by the cement mold which is operable to vent trapped air upon filling the cement mold with the antibiotic loaded bone cement through the input port. The cement mold further includes a removal mechanism which is operable to assist in tearing and separating the cement mold from the temporary implant.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Biomet, IncInventors: Daniel Bryce Smith, Mark V. Vandewalle, Frank Ebert
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Patent number: 5792449Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for the treatment of skin disorders comprising zinc linoleate and free linoleic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Kappa Pharmaceuticals LimitedInventor: Derek Bryce-Smith
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Patent number: D503279Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Eastern Shores, Inc.Inventor: J. Bryce Smith
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Patent number: D794184Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Laborie Medical Technologies, Corp.Inventors: Steven Smith, Bryce Smith, Landon Smith