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).

  • Publication number: 20240074486
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Nathan CARROLL, Shannon Maxwell BLACK, Yan Helen SUN, William J. BURKE, Christopher Joseph DINOVI, David PHILLIPS, Jason Andrew MACKO, Robert SMITH
  • Publication number: 20210292419
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Patent number: 10954303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: BIOGEN MA INC.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Patent number: 10350342
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Publication number: 20180194843
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Patent number: 9999299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: UNEX MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Mark F. Neuwirth, David J. Burke
  • Publication number: 20170333611
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Kevin Bourque
  • Patent number: 9782527
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Patent number: 9757502
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TCI LLC
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Kevin Bourque
  • Patent number: 9656010
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TC1 LLC
    Inventor: David J. Burke
  • Publication number: 20170055699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark F. Neuwirth, David J. Burke
  • Publication number: 20150250936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas C. Thomas, David J. Burke, Steven H. Reichenbach, Bryce A. Stammerjohan, Thomas C. Rintoul
  • Publication number: 20150044206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: BIOGEN IDEC MA INC.
    Inventors: David J. BURKE, Shaun E. BUCKLEY, Sherwood Russ LEHRMAN, Barbara Horsey O'CONNOR, James CALLAWAY, Christopher P. PHILLIPS
  • Patent number: 8900577
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Biogen Idec Ma Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20140324165
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: THORATEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: David J. Burke
  • Patent number: 8815236
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Patent number: 8721719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Burke
  • Patent number: 8549817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Component Hardware Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Martin P. Burns
  • Patent number: 8349321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20120328614
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Burke, Shaun E. Buckley, Sherwood Russ Lehrman, Barbara Horsey O'Connor, James Callaway, Christopher P. Phillips