Patents by Inventor Christopher O'Keefe
Christopher O'Keefe 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: 11213460Abstract: Improved feeding set connectors and cassettes are disclosed for use with peristaltic infusion pumps for safely delivering enteral nutritional fluids to a patient. The connectors provide an easy to use “pump-to-set” integration or “keying” system for specific reusable infusion pumps and their matching feeding sets, and can be utilized by medical professionals having various skill levels. The inventive feeding set cassettes can prevent accidental free flow of enteral fluids into a patient, even upon inadvertent release of the connector from the pumping mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: VESCO MEDICAL LLCInventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Joseph Ryan, Rachel Kunzweiler, Aaron Szabo
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Publication number: 20210353507Abstract: Improved feeding set connectors and cassettes are disclosed for use with peristaltic infusion pumps for safely delivering enteral nutritional fluids to a patient. The connectors provide an easy to use “pump-to-set” integration or “keying” system for specific reusable infusion pumps and their matching feeding sets, and can be utilized by medical professionals having various skill levels. The inventive feeding set cassettes can prevent accidental free flow of enteral fluids into a patient, even upon inadvertent release of the connector from the pumping mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Joseph Ryan, Rachel Kunzweiler, Aaron Szabo
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Publication number: 20210212903Abstract: Feed and flush delivery devices are described for use in switching between delivery of enteral feeding fluid and flushing/hydration fluid to a patient, with both fluids being delivered through the same closed system. The delivery devices are simpler, easier to use, and are more cost effective than known prior art valves and control devices. Independent feed and flush lines are typically received by the delivery device, which merges the two lines into a single end delivery line so that either feeding or flushing fluid, but not both at the same time, can be conveyed through the end line, as desired and selected by the user. The delivery device is loaded onto the pumping mechanism of an enteral infusion pump, and can be part of a cassette which is used in combination with a particular brand of infusion pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Rachel Kunzweiler, Aaron Szabo
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Publication number: 20200085695Abstract: Improved feeding set connectors and cassettes are disclosed for use with peristaltic infusion pumps for safely delivering enteral nutritional fluids to a patient. The connectors provide an easy to use “pump-to-set” integration or “keying” system for specific reusable infusion pumps and their matching feeding sets, and can be utilized by medical professionals having various skill levels. The inventive feeding set cassettes can prevent accidental free flow of enteral fluids into a patient, even upon inadvertent release of the connector from the pumping mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Joseph Ryan, Rachel Kunzweiler, Aaron Szabo
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Publication number: 20160331321Abstract: Electrode placement devices are provided. An electrode placement device includes a harness configured to be positioned on a patient and an elongated slot disposed within the harness. The elongated slot includes one or more electrode receiving portions configured to provide an electrode coupling location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Daniel Waites, Peter Bielecki, Terry Finklea, James Dages
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Patent number: 8738717Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for delivering a message to a communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a probability that the message is spam; in dependence upon the probability that the message is spam, determining a variable message size; and sending the message to the communication device in dependence upon the determined variable message size. In an embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a user response whether the message is spam; and if the message is verified as being spam, then filtering the message from the communication device.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Daryl Martin, John F. Wilson, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20120302260Abstract: A calendar application for use with a first portable electronic device includes time-dependent events having a start time and an end time and proximity-dependent events having a specified device ID that corresponds to a second portable electronic device. Both the time-dependent events and the proximity-dependent events are stored in the calendar application and the proximity-dependent event is convertible into a time-dependent event. A proximity reminder is generated when the second portable electronic device is in short range radio frequency communication range of the first portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Daryl MARTIN, Ahmed E. Hassan, Christopher O'Keefe
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Patent number: 8285206Abstract: A calendar application for use with a first portable electronic device includes time-dependent events having a start time and an end time and proximity-dependent events having a specified device ID that corresponds to a second portable electronic device. Both the time-dependent events and the proximity-dependent events are stored in the calendar application and the proximity-dependent event is convertible into a time-dependent event. A proximity reminder is generated when the second portable electronic device is in short range radio frequency communication range of the first portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Daryl Martin, Ahmed E. Hassan, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20120254335Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for delivering a message to a communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a probability that the message is spam; in dependence upon the probability that the message is spam, determining a variable message size; and sending the message to the communication device in dependence upon the determined variable message size. In an embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a user response whether the message is spam; and if the message is verified as being spam, then filtering the message from the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Daryl MARTIN, John F. WILSON, Christopher O'KEEFE
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Patent number: 8230025Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for delivering a message to a communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a probability that the message is spam; in dependence upon the probability that the message is spam, determining a variable message size; and sending the message to the communication device in dependence upon the determined variable message size. In an embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a user response whether the message is spam; and if the message is verified as being spam, then filtering the message from the communication device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Daryl Martin, John F. Wilson, Christopher O'Keefe
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Patent number: 7809803Abstract: A method of transferring data to a portable electronic device includes providing a link for pushing data to the portable electronic device, receiving a selection of the push link, receiving an identifier of the portable electronic device for delivery of the data thereto, and transmitting the data to the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Daryl Martin, John F. J. F. (Sean) Wilson, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20090083758Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for delivering a message to a communication device. In an embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a probability that the message is spam; in dependence upon the probability that the message is spam, determining a variable message size; and sending the message to the communication device in dependence upon the determined variable message size. In an embodiment, the method further comprises receiving a user response whether the message is spam; and if the message is verified as being spam, then filtering the message from the communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Daryl Martin, John F. Wilson, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20090006530Abstract: A method of transferring data to a portable electronic device includes providing a link for pushing data to the portable electronic device, receiving a selection of the push link, receiving an identifier of the portable electronic device for delivery of the data thereto, and transmitting the data to the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Daryl Martin, John F. Wilson, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20080301567Abstract: A calendar application for use with a first portable electronic device includes time-dependent events having a start time and an end time and proximity-dependent events having a specified device ID that corresponds to a second portable electronic device. Both the time-dependent events and the proximity-dependent events are stored in the calendar application and the proximity-dependent event is convertible into a time-dependent event. A proximity reminder is generated when the second portable electronic device is in short range radio frequency communication range of the first portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Daryl Martin, Ahmed E. Hassan, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20080097619Abstract: A urethral prosthesis with prostatic and bulbar segments connected by two types of ties allows the prosthesis to assume at least two configurations different with inter-segmental distances adapted to situations where the patient either has or does not have normal control of the external sphincter. This is particularly useful for a patient undergoing an anesthetic procedure that affects the external sphincter muscles. When the muscles are anesthetized, the prosthesis may provide constant urine voiding, and when the anesthetic effects wear off, the prosthesis may assume a different configuration to allow the sphincter to reassert control over urinary voiding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Robert Rioux, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20080028533Abstract: This disclosure described a patient support having an air permeable layer, a plurality of inflatable bladders, a pressure-sensing assembly and a controller. In one embodiment, a combination of transverse bladders and vertically oriented can-shaped bladders is provided. In one embodiment, one or more angle sensors are provided in articulatable sections of the patient support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Richard Stacy, Daniel Stevens, Karen Janoff, Thomas Uzzie, Jonathan Mueller, John Bobay, Dennis Flessate, Reza Hakamiun, Charles Lachenbruch, Sohrab Soltanl, Gregory Branson, Kenith Chambers, Rebecca Ginther, Stephen Douglas, Eric Meyer, Christopher O'Keefe, Bradley Wilson, Darrell Borgman, Rachel King
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Publication number: 20070266499Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes a mattress assembly supported on a frame, the mattress assembly including a coverlet configured to provide low-airloss therapy to a patient supported on the patient-support apparatus. The patient-support apparatus is articulable to a number of positions and includes a control network which is responsive to movement of portions of the frame to alter operational parameters of the frame and mattress assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, Bradley Wilson, Sandy Richards, Eric Meyer
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Publication number: 20060009859Abstract: A urethral prosthesis with prostatic and bulbar segments connected by two types of ties allows the prosthesis to assume at least two configurations different with inter-segmental distances adapted to situations where the patient either has or does not have normal control of the external sphincter. This is particularly useful for a patient undergoing an anesthetic procedure that affects the external sphincter muscles. When the muscles are anesthetized, the prosthesis may provide constant urine voiding, and when the anesthetic effects wear off, the prosthesis may assume a different configuration to allow the sphincter to reassert control over urinary voiding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventors: Robert Rioux, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20050273158Abstract: A stent for assisting urinary release in a male patient includes a first segment, a second segment, and a connecting member disposed between the first and second segments. The first segment includes a multi-winged malecot. When the stent is properly positioned within the patient's urinary system, the first segment is located on one side of the external sphincter with the multi-winged malecot located within the bladder to inhibit migration of the stent, and the second segment is located on the other side of the external sphincter and also tends to inhibit migration of the stent. The connecting segment is sized to extend through the external sphincter to couple the first and second segments together while not interfering with the normal operation of the external sphincter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Robert Rioux, Christopher O'Keefe
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Publication number: 20050246038Abstract: An anti-reflux drainage device includes an elongated member defining a lumen, and a valve disposed along the elongated member. The valve can include one or more lumens in fluid connection with the lumen of the elongated member, a socket, a shaft disposed in the socket, and a stopper connected to the shaft that occludes the second lumen when exposed to retrograde pressure. Another such device includes an elongated member and a ball valve. The ball valve can include a seat and a shoulder defined by the elongated member, and a ball disposed in the elongated member between the seat and shoulder that occludes lumen when exposed to retrograde pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Inventors: Christopher O'Keefe, John McWeeney