Patents by Inventor David E. Collins

David E. Collins 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).

  • Publication number: 20180055984
    Abstract: An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Jason A. Demers, James D. Dale, Arun D. Chawan, David E. Collins
  • Publication number: 20180056985
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Stewart M. Coulter, Brian G. Gray, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Bob D. Peret, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, David B. Doherty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, David J. Couture, Matthew J. Myers, Matthew B. Kinberger, Constance D. Pitenis, Allison E. Lepine, David E. Collins, Erik N. Sabin, Katie A. DeLaurentis, Catharine N. Flynn, Elizabeth Rousseau, Thomas A. Doyon, Dale B. McGrath, Ryan J. Adams, Prashant Bhat, Trevor A. Conway, David J. Meehan, Tania M. F. Zirn
  • Patent number: 9870648
    Abstract: A central computing system is configured to monitor quotas for multiple different classifications of vehicles that park in a parking facility. License plate reading (LPR) cameras read the license information of each vehicle entering and exiting a parking facility. The vehicle images or identifications are communicated to the central computing system which updates its database and monitors each virtual lot in the parking facility according to quotas, prices and other parameters for each corresponding class of vehicles. Control gates can be provided at entrances and exits to the parking facility. A parking kiosk can be provided to the parking facility that is networked with the central computing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Municipal Parking Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Moran, Richard. W. Kelley, II, Marcus N. Schmidt, David E. Collins, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170368252
    Abstract: A drain cassette for a dialysis unit has a fluid channel between venous and arterial connection ports, and a valve may controllably open and close fluid communication between a drain outlet port and the venous connection port or the arterial connection port. A blood circuit assembly and drain cassette may be removable from the dialysis unit, e.g., by hand and without the use of tools. A blood circuit assembly may include a single, unitary member that defines portions of a pair of blood pumps, control valves, channels to accurately position flexible tubing for an occluder, an air trap support, and/or other portions of the assembly. A blood circuit assembly engagement device may assist with retaining a blood circuit assembly on the dialysis unit, and/or with removal of the assembly. An actuator may operate a retainer element and an ejector element that interact with the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Michael J. Wilt, Brian D. Tracey, Brett A. Rudolf, David E. Collins, Lisa A. Gustin, James D. Dale, Jesse T. Bodwell
  • Patent number: 9795728
    Abstract: An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, James A. Demers, James D. Dale, Arun D. Chawan, David E. Collins
  • Publication number: 20170259811
    Abstract: A powered balancing mobility device that can provide the user the ability to safely navigate expected environments of daily living including the ability to maneuver in confined spaces and to climb curbs, stairs, and other obstacles, and to travel safely and comfortably in vehicles. The mobility device can provide elevated, balanced travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Stewart M. Coulter, Brian G. Gray, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Susan D. Dastous, Daniel F. Pawlowski, Bob D. Peret, Dean Kamen, Derek G. Kane, David B. Doherty, Matthew A. Norris, Alexander D. Streeter, David J. Couture, Matthew J. Myers, Matthew B. Kinberger, Constance D. Pitenis, Allison E. Lepine, David E. Collins, Erik N. Sabin, Katie A. DeLaurentis, Catharine N. Flynn, Elizabeth Rousseau, Thomas A. Doyon, Dale B. McGrath, Ryan J. Adams, Prashant Bhat, Trevor A. Conway
  • Patent number: 9724458
    Abstract: A drain cassette for a dialysis unit has a fluid channel between venous and arterial connection ports, and a valve may controllably open and close fluid communication between a drain outlet port and the venous connection port or the arterial connection port. A blood circuit assembly and drain cassette may be removable from the dialysis unit, e.g., by hand and without the use of tools. A blood circuit assembly may include a single, unitary member that defines portions of a pair of blood pumps, control valves, channels to accurately position flexible tubing for an occluder, an air trap support, and/or other portions of the assembly. A blood circuit assembly engagement device may assist with retaining a blood circuit assembly on the dialysis unit, and/or with removal of the assembly. An actuator may operate a retainer element and an ejector element that interact with the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Kevin L. Grant, Michael J. Wilt, Brian D. Tracey, Brett A. Rudolf, David E. Collins, Lisa A. Gustin, James D. Dale, Jesse T. Bodwell
  • Publication number: 20170213262
    Abstract: Parking validation systems and methods are disclosed for managing parking events and providing a merchant the ability to validate parking for their customer. A network of intelligent parking meters is networked with a central control computer system. The merchant sets up a validation account. The merchant can set alterable parameters of their account. The parker can scan a QR code, provided by a merchant, using a mobile parking application or can scan a parking coupon at the parking meter or kiosk. The merchant's point of sale system in other embodiments can interface with the central computer over the network to validate the parking of a customer of that merchant. The merchant's validation account is debited the validation amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Richard W. KELLEY, II, David E. COLLINS, JR., Marcus N. SCHMIDT, Steven B. LANE, Umarani PANDIAN, John J. LEIER, Mark J. MORAN
  • Publication number: 20170112989
    Abstract: An enclosure for containing a portable hemodialysis unit includes a housing suitable to support components for performing hemodialysis including a dialyzer, one or more pumps to circulate blood through the dialyzer, a source of dialysate, and one or more pumps to circulate the dialysate through the dialyzer. The housing may have a front panel at which blood circuit connections and dialysate fluidic connections are located, e.g., blood line connections for patient blood access, connections for a reagent supply, dialyzer connections for both blood flow and dialysate, etc. The enclosure may also include a pair of vertical, side-by-side doors hingedly mounted to the housing. With the doors in the closed position, access to the patient access and dialysate fluidic connections may be blocked, and the doors may allow for the retention of heat in the housing suitable for disinfection during a disinfection cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: KEVIN L. GRANT, JASON A. DEMERS, JAMES D. DALE, ARUN D. CHAWAN, DAVID E. COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20170032583
    Abstract: A central computing system is configured to monitor quotas for multiple different classifications of vehicles that park in a parking facility. License plate reading (LPR) cameras read the license information of each vehicle entering and exiting a parking facility. The vehicle images or identifications are communicated to the central computing system which updates its database and monitors each virtual lot in the parking facility according to quotas, prices and other parameters for each corresponding class of vehicles. Control gates can be provided at entrances and exits to the parking facility. A parking kiosk can be provided to the parking facility that is networked with the central computing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark J. MORAN, Richard W. KELLEY, II, Marcus N. SCHMIDT, David E. COLLINS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170032584
    Abstract: A mobile computing device executing software code interacts with a smart parking meter to permit the user to complete a parking transaction without the need to exit their car. The transaction proceeds digitally and confirmation of the purchase is sent to the user's smartphone or via other electronic message means. The user can access an interactive map via the parking application to provide real time status of the networked parking meters in a specific area. The user can view all meters meeting certain criteria, such as pricing and time to availability. The user can also reserve a particular parking space through the application. The user can further be directed to their car via map directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark J. MORAN, Richard W. KELLEY, II, David E. COLLINS, JR., Steven B. LANE, Christopher W. BALDWIN, Marcus N. SCHMIDT, John J. LEIER, Ian T. BUI, Umarani PANDIAN
  • Publication number: 20170032582
    Abstract: A software application executing on a parking enforcement officer's (PEO's) computing device (e.g. smart phone, tablet, laptop or personal computer) communicates with a central computing system networked with a plurality of smart parking meters, directs the PEO to the location of a violation, and facilitates generation of a parking citation to be issued by the PEO, wherein the citation has at least some of the data fields prefilled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark J. MORAN, Richard W. KELLEY, II, David E. COLLINS, JR., Steven B. LANE, Christopher W. BALDWIN, Marcus N. SCHMIDT, John J. LEIER, Ian T. BUI, Umarani PANDIAN
  • Patent number: D799025
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Matthew J. Johnson, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael J. Slate, Michael S. Place, David E. Collins
  • Patent number: RE46577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: David E. Collins, Matthew R. Gill, Matthew J. Johnson
  • Patent number: RE46578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventor: David E. Collins
  • Patent number: RE46591
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Matthew J. Johnson, David E. Collins
  • Patent number: RE46597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventor: David E. Collins
  • Patent number: D807235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: David E. Collins, Katie A. DeLaurentis
  • Patent number: D807236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: David E. Collins, Katie A. DeLaurentis
  • Patent number: D813376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Bob D. Peret, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Matthew J. Johnson, Thomas S. Schnellinger, Michael S. Place, Michael J. Slate, David E. Collins