Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Howard

Christopher B. Howard 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: 11957307
    Abstract: Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Golden, John O. McWeeney, Christopher A. Benning, Robert Castoldi, John F. Howard, Brian Intoccia, Gary Kappel, William L. Churchill
  • Publication number: 20230133175
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for object detection for a work machine. In an embodiment, data may be received from at least one sensor associated with the work machine and corresponding to a field of view extending from the main frame. Objects are classified in respective locations in the field of view, and at least one segmentation mask is generated corresponding to contours for at least one portion of, or attachment to, the work machine as determined to be in the field of view, wherein each of the at least one segmentation mask defines a respective masked zone in the field of view. One or more of the classified objects may then be determined as separate from the portion/attachment, wherein the at least one segmentation mask is applied to the portion/attachment independently of the one or more separate objects in the field of view. The at least one segmentation mask may be dynamic in nature to account for detected movements of, e.g., attachments to the work machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Nathaniel M. Czarnecki, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Rachel Bruflodt, Christopher B. Howard
  • Publication number: 20220333353
    Abstract: An indicator positioned in proximity to an implement coupled to equipment is provided. The indicator provides a visual output to an operator of the equipment. The visual output indicates a status of the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Aniruddha Patil, Giovanni A. Wuisan, Surya Pratap Ponnana, Christopher B. Howard
  • Publication number: 20220105803
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a chassis having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a prime mover supported by the chassis. The operator cab is supported by the chassis and includes at least one window. An operator interface is positioned in an operator cab and configured to display information about operation of the work vehicle. A projector is configured to project the information from the operator interface onto at least one window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: GIOVANNI A. WUISAN, Christopher B. Howard
  • Patent number: 9457062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating Toll-like receptor signalling in a subject, or in at least one cell, tissue or organ thereof, methods for treating or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, methods for modulating the production and/or secretion of one or more immunomodulators in a subject, or at least one cell, tissue or organ thereof, wherein said methods involve the administration of chaperonin 10, and wherein the chaperonin 10 associates with a Toll-like receptor in an activation cluster. Also contemplated are associated compositions and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: CBIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Barbara J. Johnson, Caroline A. Dobbin, Dean J. Naylor, Linda A. Ward, Inge E. A. Flesch, Christopher B. Howard
  • Publication number: 20090047240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating Toll-like receptor signalling in a subject, or in at least one cell, tissue or organ thereof, methods for treating or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, methods for modulating the production and/or secretion of one or more immunomodulators in a subject, or at least one cell, tissue or organ thereof, wherein said methods involve the administration of chaperonin 10, and wherein the chaperonin 10 associates with a Toll-like receptor in an activation cluster. Also contemplated are associated compositions and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: CBio LIMITED
    Inventors: Barbara J. Johnson, Caroline A. Dobbin, Dean J. Naylor, Linda A. Ward, Inge E.A. Flesch, Christopher B. Howard