Patents by Inventor Colin John
Colin John 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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Publication number: 20240082477Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Tyler H. SIMMONS, Colin John HALL, Jeanette LOSOLE
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Patent number: 11896462Abstract: In some examples, a dressing filler for treating a tissue site may include a plurality of filler elements and a tissue interface layer. Each of the filler elements may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and separated from the first surface by a thickness. The tissue interface layer may include a first side configured to be positioned facing the tissue site and a second side positioned opposite the first side. The first surface of each of the filler elements may be coupled to the second side of the tissue interface layer. Also provided are other apparatuses, dressings, systems, and methods suitable for treating a tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: James Killingworth Seddon, Colin John Hall
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Patent number: 11878102Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: IC SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Edward Sy Griffey, Erin Black, Colin John Hall, Jonathan Kagan
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Patent number: 11850351Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site on a patient includes a distribution manifold that adheres to a tissue site to allow retention without external support. The distribution manifold includes a porous member and a tissue-fixation element. The tissue-fixation element maintains the porous member substantially adjacent to the tissue site while a sealing member is applied. In one instance, the tissue-fixation element is a soluble adhesive that partially covers either the tissue-facing side of the porous member or a tissue-facing side of a fluid-permeable substrate layer that is on the tissue-facing side of the porous member. Other systems, distributions manifolds, and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Tyler H. Simmons, Colin John Hall, Jeanette Losole
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Patent number: 11822810Abstract: In one embodiment, a network switch for an information handling system includes: a central processing unit (CPU); and a fan module removably coupled to the network switch, the fan module including: a housing having a front end and a back end; a plurality of fans disposed within the housing proximate to the back end; a memory interface disposed within the housing proximate to the front end, the memory interface communicably coupled to the CPU; a memory device disposed within the housing proximate to the memory interface, the memory device storing information associated with the networking operations and communicably coupled to the memory interface, the memory device removably coupled to the fan module.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Robert Neal Beard, Colin John Montgomery, Shree Ramakrishna Rathinasamy, Padmanabhan Narayanan
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Patent number: 11806466Abstract: A negative pressure wound treatment (NPWT) system including a NWPT therapy unit and a wound dressing configured to overlay a wound bed. The NPWT system includes a first length of tubing comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the first length of tubing coupled to the NWPT therapy unit and the second end of the first length of tubing having a first coupling half, as well as a second length of tubing having a first end and second end, the first end of the second length of tubing coupled to the wound dressing and the second end of the second length of tubing having a second coupling half. The NPWT system includes an inline filter comprising a sintered polymer and a superabsorbent material, and an inline coupling, wherein the inline coupling is configured to operably couple and de-couple the NPWT therapy unit and wound dressing.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Mark Robinson, Christopher Brian Locke, Colin John Hall
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Publication number: 20230338194Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to devices and systems for providing negative-pressure therapy, instillation, and/or pressure-sensing at a tissue site, and to methods of manufacturing such devices and systems. In some embodiments, a fluid bridge may comprise a first layer of foam with a plurality of supports extending from at least an inner surface, and a second layer. The first and second layers may be coupled together around the perimeter to form one or more enclosed fluid pathways, for example extending from a port to an aperture. In some embodiments, at least the first layer may be formed of closed-cell foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: James Killingworth SEDDON, Christopher Brian LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Colin John HALL, Justin RICE
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Patent number: 11779718Abstract: An aerosol forming component for volatilizing a liquid in an aerosol delivery device is disclosed. The aerosol forming component includes a first aerosol-forming member configured to be heated up to a first operating temperature and thereafter to a second higher operating temperature, and a second aerosol-forming member configured to be heated up to at least the first operating temperature as the first aerosol-forming member reaches the second higher operating temperature so that liquid volatilized from the two aerosol-forming members mix with one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Helmut Buchberger, Colin John Dickens, Rory Fraser
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Patent number: 11766362Abstract: A treatment system for applying negative pressure therapy and fluid instillation treatment to a tissue site, particularly an abdominal tissue site, is disclosed. In some embodiments, the treatment system may include a dressing member, a plurality of fluid removal pathways, a fluid instillation matrix, a drape, a negative-pressure source, and a fluid instillation source. Instillation fluid may be delivered from the fluid instillation source to the tissue site through the fluid instillation matrix, and negative pressure may be communicated and fluid withdrawn from the tissue site through the plurality of fluid removal pathways.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: David Richard Mercer, James Killingworth Seddon, Braden King-fung Leung, Thomas Edwards, Colin John Hall, Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Tyler H. Simmons
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Publication number: 20230297052Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating parameters associated with at least one consumption event within a domicile, the method having the steps of identifying at least one consumption event selected from the group consisting of water usage, energy usage, and product usage, generating data by at least one input data source within the domicile, collecting the data, and, processing the data with the computer to calculate the parameters associated with the at least one consumption event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Colin John CLARKE, Kejia TANG, Michael Edward PRAKSTI
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Publication number: 20230297053Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating parameters associated with at least one consumption event within a domicile, the method having the steps of identifying at least one consumption event selected from the group consisting of water usage, energy usage, and product usage, generating data by at least one input data source within the domicile, collecting the data, and, processing the data with the computer to calculate the parameters associated with the at least one consumption event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Colin John CLARKE, Kejia TANG, Michael Edward PRAKSTI
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Publication number: 20230290614Abstract: Embodiments of heat shield assemblies for a processing chamber are provided herein. In some embodiments, a heat shield assembly for a processing chamber includes: a first shield comprising a circular plate; a second shield coupled to the first shield and in a parallel configuration with the first shield, wherein the second shield has an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the first shield and the second shield includes a central opening having a diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the first shield; and a third shield coupled to and in a parallel configuration with the second shield, wherein an outer diameter of the third shield is greater than the diameter of the central opening of the second shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Dinkesh HUDERI SOMANNA, Ala MORADIAN, Colin John DICKINSON, Manjunath SUBBANNA
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Patent number: 11718520Abstract: A hydrogen storage system includes a pressure-sealed sleeve defining an interior and having an outlet, a shaft extending through the interior of the sleeve, a set of porous chambers arranged axially along and concentric to the shaft, and a hydrogen storage, wherein at least some hydrogen gas is supplied to the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LimitedInventors: Colin John Halsey, Alexander James Rainbow
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Publication number: 20230226265Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: IC Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. CORNET, Michael MANWARING, Edward Sy GRIFFEY, Erin BLACK, Colin John HALL, Jonathan KAGAN
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Patent number: 11648373Abstract: A processing system includes methods to promote sleep. The system may include a monitor such as a non-contact motion sensor from which sleep information may be determined. User sleep information, such as sleep stages, hypnograms, sleep scores, mind recharge scores and body scores, may be recorded, evaluated and/or displayed for a user. The system may further monitor ambient and/or environmental conditions corresponding to sleep sessions. Sleep advice may be generated based on the sleep information, user queries and/or environmental conditions from one or more sleep sessions. Communicated sleep advice may include content to promote good sleep habits and/or detect risky sleep conditions. In some versions of the system, any one or more of a bedside unit 3000 sensor module, a smart processing device, such as a smart phone or smart device 3002, and network servers may be implemented to perform the methodologies of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventors: Redmond Shouldice, Colin John Lawlor, Matthew Norton, David Mulligan, Stephen McMahon, Paul Phillips, Damien O'Rourke, Luke Gahan, Marc Lavelle, Conor Heneghan, Alberto Zaffaroni, Gareth McDarby
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Patent number: 11638779Abstract: Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: IC SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Cornet, Michael Manwaring, Edward Sy Griffey, Erin Black, Colin John Hall, Jonathan Kagan
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Publication number: 20230126639Abstract: In one embodiment, a network switch for an information handling system includes: a central processing unit (CPU); and a fan module removably coupled to the network switch, the fan module including: a housing having a front end and a back end; a plurality of fans disposed within the housing proximate to the back end; a memory interface disposed within the housing proximate to the front end, the memory interface communicably coupled to the CPU; a memory device disposed within the housing proximate to the memory interface, the memory device storing information associated with the networking operations and communicably coupled to the memory interface, the memory device removably coupled to the fan module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Robert Neal Beard, Colin John Montgomery, Shree Ramakrishna Rathinasamy, Padmanabhan Narayanan
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Publication number: 20230128611Abstract: An adapter for a deposition chamber includes an adapter body extending longitudinally about a central axis between an upper side and lower side opposite the upper side. The adapter body has a central opening about the central axis. The adapter body has a radially outer portion having a connection surface on the lower side and a radially inner portion having a coolant channel and a stepped surface on the lower side. At least a portion of the coolant channel is spaced radially inwardly from a radially inner end of the connection surface. At least the portion of the coolant channel is disposed longitudinally below the connection surface between the connection surface and the stepped surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Vishwas Kumar PANDEY, Colin John DICKINSON, Dinkesh HUDERI SOMANNA, Ala MORADIAN, Kartik Bhupendra SHAH
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Publication number: 20230031384Abstract: A seal is disclosed having a pair of side walls, a base extending between the side walls, a first concave surface extending inwardly from one of the side walls, a second concave surface extending inwardly from the other side wall, and a convex surface extending between the first concave and second concave surface to form a rounded peak having an apex. The seal has a seal width defined between the seal side walls, and a seal height defined between the apex of the rounded peak and the base. The width is at least twice the height of the seal. The seal is located in a channel recess of a first component opposite a second component to seal between the first component and the second component, the channel recess having a floor and a height defined between the floor and a surface of the first component in which the channel recess is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Stephan Olexander SCHNEIDER, Colin John WEST
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Publication number: 20220325459Abstract: A water use management system may be installed in a setting that contains a primary infrastructure for water use to provide an alternate, modular infrastructure for water use. Fresh water used at various points of use, such as a shower or sink, may be diverted into the modular infrastructure prior to draining into the primary infrastructure. Once diverted, the precedent use water is received at a reservoir system where it is treated for a subsequent use. Treatment may include filtration and/or chemical treatment, and may be based upon sensor feedback from the reservoir system. Once treated, the water is ready for subsequent use and may flow from the reservoir system, via the modular infrastructure, to a subsequent point of use, such as a toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Anna L. Connolly, Colin John Clarke, Robert Webbink, Nathalie Sophie Letzelter