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).

  • FABRIC BLEND CONTAINING BAMBOO AND MERINO WOOL
    Publication number: 20160024694
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a fabric blend for insulating, wicking moisture, and preventing bacterial growth. The fabric blend may include bamboo yarn, merino wool yarn, and elastane thread, wherein the bamboo yarn, the merino wool yarn, and the elastane thread are blended together to form a fabric. The materials may be woven or knitted together. In a particular embodiment, the fabric blend may include about 67% bamboo, about 28% merino wool, and about 5% elastane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Craig Robert Moffitt Woods, Jessica Lynne Woods
  • Punch for powder press
    Patent number: 9242395
    Abstract: A punch for simultaneously pressing two or more different powder formulas has a punch body with a first region and second region. The first region is comprised of a first material and configured to apply a first predetermined pressure to a first powder formula when a ram force is placed on the punch body. The second region is at least partially comprised of a second material and is configured to apply a second predetermined pressure to a second powder formula when the ram force is placed on the punch body. The second material is less hard than the first material such that the second predetermined pressure is less than the first predetermined pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Kolmar Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Robert Onofry, Frank E. Casey, Matthew M. Abbadessa, Christopher G. Baker
  • Dynamic policy-based entitlements from external data repositories
    Patent number: 9231974
    Abstract: A machine-implemented method for evaluating a context-based (e.g., XACML) policy having a set of attributes formulates a search against one or more existing external repositories using a query that is dynamically-generated based on the security policy being evaluated. The approach shifts the building of a candidate set of potentially-allowable resources to the authorization engine (e.g., a Policy Decision Point (PDP)). In operation, an application calls the PDP using an entitlement request and, in response, the PDP builds the candidate set of values based on the defined security policy by generating a query to an external data repository and receiving the results of that query. This approach enables a policy-driven entitlement query at runtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Miguel Pedroza, Craig Robert William Forster, Umesh Prithviraj Adtani, Yogesh Suresh Shukla
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150374946
    Abstract: A nasal cannula can be 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 can have angled ends such that, in use, gases flowing through the prongs are directed to the user's nasal passages. The nasal cannula body can be partially swiveling and preferably has a ball joint connector. The nasal cannula can have at least one flared end prong that preferably seals within a patient's nare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Compound
    Patent number: 9221782
    Abstract: There is provided a compound which is (a) a pyrimidine sulfonamide of formula (I) or (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, crystalline forms of the compound, processes for obtaining the compound, pharmaceutical intermediates used in the manufacture of the compound, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound. The compound is useful in the treatment of a disease/condition in which modulation of chemokine receptor activity is beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Stephen Connolly, Mark Richard Ebden, Iain Alastair Stewart Walters, Thomas Langer, Alan Robert Steven, Craig Robert Stewart, Paula Margaret Tomlin, Andrew John Williams
  • Piston-based extrusion for viscous products
    Patent number: 9216536
    Abstract: A system for preparing a dry viscous material for packaging comprises a tank containing the dry viscous material, the tank having a nozzle at one end. A piston in the tank is configured to exert pressure on the dry viscous material in order to extrude the dry viscous material through the nozzle. A mold is movably positioned at a first position at an exit end of the nozzle, the mold having rigid sides surrounding a hollow and configured to accept the dry viscous material extruded from the nozzle so as to form the dry viscous material into a molded portion. A mold moving mechanism is configured to move the mold from the first position to a second position once a predefined amount of dry viscous material is received therein. Finally, an ejection mechanism is configured to remove the molded portion from the mold at the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Kolmar Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Canfield, Allen Joseph DeGarmo, Jeffrey William Swaine, Craig Robert Onofry
  • Devices and methods related to flat gas discharge tubes
    Patent number: 9202682
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods related to flat gas discharge tubes (GDTs). In some embodiments, a plurality of GDTs can be fabricated from an insulator plate having a first side and a second side, with the insulator plate defining a plurality of openings. Each opening can be covered by first and second electrodes on the first and second sides of the insulator plate to thereby define an enclosed gas volume configured for GDT operation. Various examples related to such GDTs, including electrode configurations, opening configurations, pre-ionization features, grouping of a GDT with another GDT or device, and packaging configurations, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Bourns, Inc.
    Inventors: John Kelly, Johan Schleimann-Jensen, Jan Heath, Craig Robert Shipley, Gordon L. Bourns
  • PUNCH FOR POWDER PRESS
    Publication number: 20150328805
    Abstract: A punch for simultaneously pressing two or more different powder formulas has a punch body with a first region and second region. The first region is comprised of a first material and configured to apply a first predetermined pressure to a first powder formula when a ram force is placed on the punch body. The second region is at least partially comprised of a second material and is configured to apply a second predetermined pressure to a second powder formula when the ram force is placed on the punch body. The second material is less hard than the first material such that the second predetermined pressure is less than the first predetermined pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: KOLMAR LABS GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Robert Onofry, Frank E. Casey, Matthew M. Abbadessa, Christopher G. Baker
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150328424
    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: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Oliver Gleeson, Evan Stuart Erstich, Simon Eric Freeman, Neil Glen Davies, Stephen John Schoenberg, Kamman Law, Craig Robert Prentice
  • Force distribution method and apparatus for neonates at risk of cranial molding
    Patent number: 9173763
    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 and material selections 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Invictus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Loring Gilmer, Thomas Craig Roberts, Samuel Alexander, George Martin Hutchinson, Daniel V. Mendez
  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150297855
    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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Oliver Gleeson
  • Illuminating Vessel Sink Ring
    Publication number: 20150292693
    Abstract: A dual purpose illuminating device providing base support for bowls, vessel basin sinks, or the like for use in the plumbing industries. The apparatus consisting of metal circular alloy containing an interior and exterior housing metrics with advanced electronic circuits and energy efficient “chip style” light emitting diodes, commonly referred to as SMD's Surface Mount Diodes. The light source situated as such to make up the outer and inter sidewalls of the ring structure providing a conspicuous amount of illumination both interior and exterior to the vessel sink and surroundings. The multi-colored & static-color lighting effects provide a delightfully & bedazzling display while providing a utilitarian base mounting ring for vessel sink bowls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Craig Robert Franke
  • PANEL ASSEMBLY AND BUTTON TREE THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20150279584
    Abstract: Panel assemblies and button trees for panel assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a button tree includes a frame, and a plurality of arms extending from the frame. At least one of the plurality of arms includes a plurality of branches. The button tree further includes a button connected to the frame by the plurality of arms, wherein each branch of the plurality of branches contacts the button. In another embodiment, a button tree includes a frame, and a plurality of arms extending from the frame. The button tree further includes a button defining a central axis, the button connected to the frame by the plurality of arms, the button including a face surface and an edge surface. The button tree further includes a locating feature extending on the edge surface generally co-axially with the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Craig Robert Vitan, Raghavendra Eshwarappa, Praveen Kumar Nandigama
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 9138555
    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: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    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
  • CRANIAL POSITION ORIENTATION DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20150230959
    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: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Loring Gilmer, Thomas Craig Roberts, III, Samuel Alexander, George Martin Hutchinson, Daniel V. Mendez
  • PISTON-BASED EXTRUSION FOR VISCOUS PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150202812
    Abstract: A system for preparing a dry viscous material for packaging comprises a tank containing the dry viscous material, the tank having a nozzle at one end. A piston in the tank is configured to exert pressure on the dry viscous material in order to extrude the dry viscous material through the nozzle. A mold is movably positioned at a first position at an exit end of the nozzle, the mold having rigid sides surrounding a hollow and configured to accept the dry viscous material extruded from the nozzle so as to form the dry viscous material into a molded portion. A mold moving mechanism is configured to move the mold from the first position to a second position once a predefined amount of dry viscous material is received therein. Finally, an ejection mechanism is configured to remove the molded portion from the mold at the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: KOLMAR LABS GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Canfield, Allen Joseph DeGarmo, Jeffrey William Swaine, Craig Robert Onofry
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 9072855
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Alastair Edwin McAuley, Craig Robert Prentice, Rory Alexander Monro, Isaac Tristram Tane Mason, Nadjean Maurice Gabriel Geslain
  • Flexible database schema
    Patent number: 9031901
    Abstract: Various systems and methods can provide a flexible database schema. One method can store information identifying a first entity in a first table. A unified data model includes several tables, including the first table and a metadata table. Each of the tables stores information describing one or more entities belonging to a respective archetype. The first table already stores information identifying a second entity when the information identifying the first entity is stored. The second entity is already related to another entity when the information identifying the first entity is stored. The first entity is a new type of entity not already stored in the first table when the information identifying the first entity is stored. The method then stores metadata associated with the first entity in a metadata table. The metadata then identifies the new type of entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Symantec Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Robert King, Richard K. Freeman
  • Ice box housing assembly and related refrigeration appliance
    Patent number: 9021828
    Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated cabinet with a cooled storage compartment, a door movable between a closed position closing the cooled storage compartment and an opened position allowing access to an interior of the cooled storage compartment, the door having an outer panel and a thermoformed liner attached to an inside of the outer panel, and an ice box frame attached to the thermoformed liner, the ice box frame being formed of injection molded plastic more rigid than the thermoformed liner and defining an ice compartment therein. At least one of an ice maker, an ice storage bin, and a motor for driving an ice storage bin auger is located in the ice compartment and attached to the door via the ice box frame. A related refrigeration appliance is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Craig Robert Vitan, Umakant Suresh Katu, Steven D. Paul, Eric Lloyd Scalf, Andrew Reinhard Krause, Edward Philip Strauss, Danister Abeygunawardana
  • Seal for a patient interface
    Patent number: D740409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Silas Sao Jin Siew, Wen Dong Huang, Craig Robert Prentice, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon