Patents by Inventor David J. Burke
David J. Burke 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: 20240074486Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Andrew Nathan CARROLL, Shannon Maxwell BLACK, Yan Helen SUN, William J. BURKE, Christopher Joseph DINOVI, David PHILLIPS, Jason Andrew MACKO, Robert SMITH
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Publication number: 20210292419Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Patent number: 10954303Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: BIOGEN MA INC.Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Patent number: 10350342Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
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Publication number: 20180194843Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Patent number: 9999299Abstract: A storage system has retractable cells used for with storing and transporting articles in totes. A plurality of spaced apart shelves extends transversely between left and right flexible vertical panels. Left and right hangers extend upward from a distal end attached to a shelf to a proximal end at a structural support. A plurality of guide members are attached to the vertical panels, juxtaposed with the shelves. Each guide member slidingly engages a hanger. Means is provided for pulling the left and right hangers upward to raise the shelves upward. The hangers can be secured either to the support or to a shelf above. The left and right panels will fold inwardly between the shelves. The space beneath the shelves will increase to receive an article larger than a tote.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: UNEX MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Mark F. Neuwirth, David J. Burke
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Publication number: 20170333611Abstract: In one general aspect, a method includes measuring blood flow through a right rotary blood pump, measuring blood flow through a left rotary blood pump, and controlling a speed of one of the rotary blood pumps using a controller that calculates the speed of one of the rotary blood pumps based on the measured blood flow through the other rotary blood pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: David J. Burke, Kevin Bourque
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Patent number: 9782527Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: TC1 LLCInventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
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Patent number: 9757502Abstract: In one general aspect, a method includes measuring blood flow through a right rotary blood pump, measuring blood flow through a left rotary blood pump, and controlling a speed of one of the rotary blood pumps using a controller that calculates the speed of one of the rotary blood pumps based on the measured blood flow through the other rotary blood pump.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TCI LLCInventors: David J. Burke, Kevin Bourque
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Patent number: 9656010Abstract: A blood pump controller includes a microcontroller and a communication interface. The microcontroller is configured to communicate with various types of blood pump communication modules. The microcontroller is further configured to determine, based on communication with a particular type of blood pump communication module, the particular type of blood pump communication module communicated with. The microcontroller is further configured to select, based on the determination of the particular type of blood pump communication module, control logic used to control the particular type of blood pump communication module. The microcontroller is further configured to generate, based on the selected control logic, commands for controlling the blood pump communication module. The communication interface is configured to connect the microcontroller to the particular type of blood pump communication module.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: TC1 LLCInventor: David J. Burke
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Publication number: 20170055699Abstract: A storage system has retractable cells used for with storing and transporting articles in totes. A plurality of spaced apart shelves extends transversely between left and right flexible vertical panels. Left and right hangers extend upward from a distal end attached to a shelf to a proximal end at a structural support. A plurality of guide members are attached to the vertical panels, juxtaposed with the shelves. Each guide member slidingly engages a hanger. Means is provided for pulling the left and right hangers upward to raise the shelves upward. The hangers can be secured either to the support or to a shelf above. The left and right panels will fold inwardly between the shelves. The space beneath the shelves will increase to receive an article larger than a tote.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mark F. Neuwirth, David J. Burke
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Publication number: 20150250936Abstract: This document relates to continuity monitoring of electrical conductors. For example, materials and methods for continuity monitoring of conductors for use providing power to a blood pump (e.g., an assist device) are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
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Publication number: 20150044206Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: BIOGEN IDEC MA INC.Inventors: David J. BURKE, Shaun E. BUCKLEY, Sherwood Russ LEHRMAN, Barbara Horsey O'CONNOR, James CALLAWAY, Christopher P. PHILLIPS
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Patent number: 8900577Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Biogen Idec Ma Inc.Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Publication number: 20140324165Abstract: A blood pump controller includes a microcontroller and a communication interface. The microcontroller is configured to communicate with various types of blood pump communication modules. The microcontroller is further configured to determine, based on communication with a particular type of blood pump communication module, the particular type of blood pump communication module communicated with. The microcontroller is further configured to select, based on the determination of the particular type of blood pump communication module, control logic used to control the particular type of blood pump communication module. The microcontroller is further configured to generate, based on the selected control logic, commands for controlling the blood pump communication module. The communication interface is configured to connect the microcontroller to the particular type of blood pump communication module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: THORATEC CORPORATIONInventor: David J. Burke
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Patent number: 8815236Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Patent number: 8721719Abstract: A blood pump controller includes a microcontroller and a communication interface. The microcontroller is configured to communicate with various types of blood pump communication modules. The microcontroller is further configured to determine, based on communication with a particular type of blood pump communication module, the particular type of blood pump communication module communicated with. The microcontroller is further configured to select, based on the determination of the particular type of blood pump communication module, control logic used to control the particular type of blood pump communication module. The microcontroller is further configured to generate, based on the selected control logic, commands for controlling the blood pump communication module. The communication interface is configured to connect the microcontroller to the particular type of blood pump communication module.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Thoratec CorporationInventor: David J. Burke
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Patent number: 8549817Abstract: Each mounting clamp of a lower most pair of mounting clamps for mounting a glass panel, includes a horizontal ledge for receiving the weight of the glass panel during assembly. After positioning of the glass panel on the horizontal ledges, the mounting clamps are tightened to clamp the glass panel in place.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.Inventors: David J. Burke, Martin P. Burns
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Patent number: 8349321Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
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Publication number: 20120328614Abstract: A stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, polysorbate 80, a buffer which inhibits polysorbate oxidation is described along with methods of making the preparation. Also described are formulations with high antibody concentrations which maintain fixed volumes and which may be used on patients of variable weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips