Patents by Inventor Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts 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).

  • PATIENT INTERFACE AND ASPECTS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170072155
    Abstract: A patient interface has a single loop headstrap and a mask for covering at least the nostrils of the user. The single loop headstrap extends from the mask at either end. A short length of supple conduit is coupled to the mask by a swivel or ball joint to allow rotation of the conduit relative to the mask through different angles and orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Olivia Marie Allan, Arvin San Jose Gardiola, Lewis George Gradon, Wen Dong Huang, Alastair Edwin McAuley, Mark Arvind McLaren, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Silas Sao Jin Siew
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STEAMING MILK
    Publication number: 20170055764
    Abstract: A device for steaming and/or foaming milk primarily for, but not limited to, coffee beverages. The device attaches via machined threads to a standard coffee machine steam wand, but nonstandard sizes can be accommodated via a thread adapter. The device consists of two machined stainless pieces each with crescent shaped apertures that, when rotated relative to each other, allow for the increase or decrease in effective hole size to adjust the volume and pressure of steam being expunged. This adjustability allows for the user to decrease the aperture when foaming a small amount of milk (e.g. for a macchiato), or to increase the aperture for foaming more milk (e.g. for a latte).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Strategic Exits LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Joseph Weber, Craig Robert Lyn
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 9550038
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swiveling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 9539405
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 9517317
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Context-based security policy evaluation using weighted search trees
    Patent number: 9514286
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for evaluating a context-based (e.g., XACML) policy having a set of attributes using a weighted index tree having one or more leaves extending from a root node. Each leaf of the tree represents a policy rule. A depth-first path down the leaf represents one or more attributes of the set of attributes that must be present in a request for the rule to be applicable. An input is evaluated against the weighted index tree to generate a response. One type of input is an authorization request, in which case the response is an authorization decision (e.g., permit or deny). Another type of input is a query for a set of entitlements, in which case the response is a set of entitlements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Craig Robert William Forster
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRECISE COFFEE BEAN DISPENSING
    Publication number: 20160340065
    Abstract: A device for precise dispensation of whole coffee beans. The device may consist of a coffee bean hopper attached to an incremental dispensation device such as a toothed gear rotated by a stepper motor, whereby the rotation of the gear precisely dispenses whole coffee beans into a receptacle mounted upon a load cell or other weighing device. As the beans are dispensed into the receptacle, a PCB or other electronic component controls a feedback loop from the weighing device to the motor such that the dispensed amount is within +/?one coffee bean in weight. The desired weight may be input via buttons attached to the PCB with a readout that allows 0.1 g accuracy, or roughly the weight of one coffee bean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Strategic Exits LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Joseph Weber, Craig Robert Lyn
  • RESPIRATORY INTERFACE
    Publication number: 20160325067
    Abstract: Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user's head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan David HARWOOD, Christopher Earl NIGHTINGALE, Gregory James OLSEN, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Daniel John SMITH, Brett John HUDDART, Andrew Paul Maxwell SALMON, Olivia Marie ALLAN
  • CRANIAL POSITION ORIENTATION DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20160287425
    Abstract: A force distribution apparatus and method are presented. Various embodiments of the disclosed apparatus include a plurality of layers configured and oriented to be deployed on a subject in a manner that disperses forces and lowers peak pressures experienced by the subject when resting on a surface, which tends to minimize risks of deformation and local ischemia. An innovative combination of novel construction methods, material selections, and sensors produce an apparatus that possesses an inherent three-dimensional shape despite being built from essentially flat components, while also retaining an ability to effectively distribute forces and reduce pressures. Further embodiments of the disclosed apparatus are adapted to detect and monitor motion and position of the subject, providing retrospective or real-time data for caregivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Loring Gilmer, Thomas Craig Roberts, III, Samuel Alexander, George Martin Hutchinson, Daniel V. Mendez
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160256653
    Abstract: Breathing assistance apparatus for treating sleep apnoea are described. More specifically, nasal interface for the supply of respiratory gases, but most particularly positive pressure gases are described. The nasal interfaces may include various forms of nasal pillows or nasal plugs. Associated elements such as manifolds or housings to hold or secure the pillows or plugs, or headgear are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
  • HEADGEAR
    Publication number: 20160250436
    Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory interface comprising multiple separate sections of material joined to form the headgear and different levels of resilient extensibility or stretchability in at least four different parts or straps of the headgear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle Gregory BROWN, Mark Arvind MCLAREN, Bernard Tsz Lun IP, Mark Richard TOMLINSON, Chris Onin Limpin HIPOLITO, Craig Robert PRENTICE, Melissa Catherine BORNHOLDT, Neil Gray DUTHIE
  • Engine assembly and waste heat recovery system
    Patent number: 9416727
    Abstract: An engine assembly includes an internal combustion engine and a waste heat recovery system. The waste heat recovery system is configured to direct refrigerant around a loop. The loop includes a heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from engine exhaust gases to the refrigerant such that the refrigerant is vaporized; a turbine configured to receive and be driven by the vaporized refrigerant; and a condenser configured to cool and condense the refrigerant for subsequent delivery in liquid form to the heat exchanger. The turbine includes a turbine wheel connected to a shaft which is held in a shaft housing, a bearing lubricated by liquid refrigerant being provided between the shaft and the shaft housing, and squeeze film dampers which utilize the liquid refrigerant are provided between the bearing and the shaft housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: CUMMINS LTD.
    Inventor: Craig Robert Arthur Lancaster
  • Chain winder for a window or door
    Patent number: 9404303
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain winder which has a casing, a chain housed at least partially within the casing and extension means operable to cause the chain to extend out from the casing and also to retract back into the casing. The chain winder also includes a clutch mechanism which is operable to allow the chain to be extended out from the casing, or retracted back into the casing, without operating the extension means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Martin Charles Potts, Craig Robert Jeffrey
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160213877
    Abstract: Headgear for use with a respiratory mask is described. The headgear comprises a continuous and substantially curved elongate member extending in use below a user's nose and at least two headgear straps capable of attachment to the ends of the elongate member. A mask attachment on the elongate member is disposed to sit below or on one of said user's nose, mouth, upper lip and an inlet to the mask. The attachment is capable of receiving the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160213876
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a nasal cannula is shaped to fit within a user's nares, where the nasal cannula includes at least one prong allowing high flow delivery of humidified gases and creates positive airway pressure in the patient's airway. The prongs have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body is partially swivelling and preferably has a ball joint connector. In another embodiment the nasal cannula may have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Determining turning radius of coupled vehicles
    Patent number: 9389613
    Abstract: Turning radius of a tractor-trailer is calculated by certain dimensional relationships in the tractor-trailer and rotational velocities of axle wheel groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Craig Robert Czlapinski, Ilya Sagalovich
  • Headgear assembly for a patient interface
    Patent number: D762844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon
  • Cranial wrap
    Patent number: D767775
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Invictus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loring Gilmer, Thomas Craig Roberts, Samuel Alexander, George Martin Hutchinson, Daniel V. Mendez
  • Seal
    Patent number: D770035
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Richard John Boyes, Thomas Mark Richardson, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Jonathan Mark Downey, Matthew Roger Stephenson
  • Face mask
    Patent number: D782030
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Craig Robert Prentice, Bernard Tsz Lun Ip, Mark Arvind McLaren, Kyle Gregory Brown, Chris Onin Limpin Hipolito, Mark Richard Tomlinson, Melissa Catherine Bornholdt