Patents by Inventor Colin Forde

Colin Forde 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: 12152229
    Abstract: An electroporation apparatus has an electroporation probe terminals for linking with electrodes. A foam is injected at the treatment site to displace blood rather than mixing with it, increasing the contact time of a higher concentration of active agent with the tissue and thus resulting in greater efficacy. With foam solutions, a lower concentration of agent can be used to obtain the same therapeutic effect as in their liquid counterpart, reducing the prevalence of side effects associated with higher concentrations. A foam solution compared to an equivalent liquid solution enables more efficient cell electroporation particularly where bipolar pulses have been employed by mitigating an increase in tissue conductivity as would normally be observed with a comparable liquid solution. A more efficient cell permeabilisation would result in better results where electroporation is being delivered alone or as a tool to aid in the uptake of molecules into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: MIRAI MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Declan Soden, Colin Forde, Sean Kinsella, Tony Moore
  • Patent number: 11912975
    Abstract: An electroporation apparatus has an electroporation probe terminals for linking with electrodes. A foam is injected at the treatment site to displace blood rather than mixing with it, increasing the contact time of a higher concentration of active agent with the tissue and thus resulting in greater efficacy. With foam solutions, a lower concentration of agent can be used to obtain the same therapeutic effect as in their liquid counterpart, reducing the prevalence of side effects associated with higher concentrations. A foam solution compared to an equivalent liquid solution enables more efficient cell electroporation particularly where bipolar pulses have been employed by mitigating an increase in tissue conductivity as would normally be observed with a comparable liquid solution. A more efficient cell permeabilization would result in better results where electroporation is being delivered alone or as a tool to aid in the uptake of molecules into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: MIRAI MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Declan Soden, Colin Forde, Sean Kinsella, Tony Moore
  • Publication number: 20230210538
    Abstract: A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Embo Medical Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson, William Sheridan
  • Patent number: 11684371
    Abstract: Provided is a device for delivery into a body lumen having a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally radially outwardly from the stem. The device includes at least two different groups or types of bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Embo Medical Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson
  • Patent number: 11602349
    Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Clearstream Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Sean Wall, Conor Brady, Colin Forde, Michael Whelan
  • Patent number: 11571218
    Abstract: A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Embo Medical Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson, William Sheridan
  • Patent number: 11377248
    Abstract: A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Frank N. Moncrief, David F. Warner, Colin Ford
  • Publication number: 20210393269
    Abstract: A bristle device 8 for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments 96 and there are flexible sections 95 between the segments 96. The flexible sections 95 articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments 96 are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Embo Medical Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson, William Sheridan
  • Patent number: 11090057
    Abstract: A bristle device (8) for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may beat least two bristle segments (96) and there are flexible sections (95) between the segments (96). The flexible sections (95) articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments (96) are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: EMBO MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Paul Gilson, Liam Mullins, William Sheridan
  • Publication number: 20210161538
    Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Clearstream Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Sean Wall, Conor Brady, Colin Forde, Michael Whelan
  • Patent number: 10952738
    Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Clearstream Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Sean Wall, Conor Brady, Colin Forde, Michael Whelan
  • Patent number: 10906691
    Abstract: A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Schmal, O'Neal Alexander, Mark Baldino, Michael Cerio, John Murdick Holley, Jr., Frank N. Moncrief, Raymond S. Kastanek, Colin Ford
  • Patent number: 10807746
    Abstract: A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Frank N. Moncrief, David F. Warner, Colin Ford
  • Publication number: 20200297349
    Abstract: Provided is a device for delivery into a body lumen having a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally radially outwardly from the stem. The device includes at least two different groups or types of bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson
  • Publication number: 20200289122
    Abstract: A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Embo Medical Limited
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson, William Sheridan
  • Patent number: 10675039
    Abstract: A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: EMBO MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Paul Gilson, Liam Mullins, William Sheridan
  • Patent number: 10660645
    Abstract: Provided is a device for delivery into a body lumen having a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally radially outwardly from the stem. The device includes at least two different groups or types of bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: EMBO MEDICAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Wayne Allen, Colin Forde, Liam Mullins, Paul Gilson
  • Publication number: 20200078022
    Abstract: There is provided a laminate membrane for an implant, comprising: an inner layer having an inner layer thickness; a first covering layer disposed on one side of the inner layer, the first covering layer having a first covering layer thickness; and a second covering layer disposed on another side of the inner layer, the second covering layer having a second covering layer thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Clearstream Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Sean Wall, Conor Brady, Colin Forde, Michael Whelan
  • Patent number: 10526103
    Abstract: A method of forming a carton. The method includes obtaining a blank having at least one panel and at least one article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The method includes positioning the at least one panel to at least partially form an interior space of the carton, loading at least one article in the interior space, and folding the at least one article protection flap relative to the at least one panel after the loading the at least one article. The folding includes moving the article protection flap from a first position that is substantially parallel to the at least one panel to a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Schmal, O'Neal Alexander, Mark Baldino, Michael Cerio, John Murdick Holley, Jr., Frank N. Moncrief, Raymond S. Kastanek, Colin Ford
  • Publication number: 20190359362
    Abstract: A packaging system for the selection, grouping and loading of varying size and/or configuration product packs into cartons as provided. The packaging system includes a selection area having a primary selector for forming an initial product pack configuration, and a secondary selector adapted to select and direct an additional grouping of products into a nested arrangement against the initial product pack so as to form a nested product pack. The nested product packs thereafter can be engaged by loader arms of a pair of opposed loading assemblies, which move the nested product packs into a series of cartons moving through the packaging machine. Thereafter, the ends of the cartons can be closed and sealed to complete the packaging of the product packs therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Frank N. Moncrief, David F. Warner, Colin Ford