Patents by Inventor David Nichol

David Nichol 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).

  • Patent number: 11944742
    Abstract: A method for veterinary administration of medication to an animal, particularly a horse, is disclosed. The method involves inserting a capsule containing the medication, which is a liquid formulation, into a device connected to a tubular chamber. An atomizer is activated to atomize the medication, producing atomized medication. Before administration, a force is applied to a mask placed over the animal's muzzle, connected to the chamber. The atomized medication is then delivered to the animal. The liquid formulation, in some instances, comprises cells, cellular byproducts, or cell-derived products such as stem cells or products from human mesenchymal stem cells. This formulation may lack preservatives and may encompass peptides, proteins, growth factors, cytokines, exosomes, and extracellular vesicles. The delivery mechanism may involve deflating an air bladder to convey the atomized medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Pradeep Albert, Christine Nichols, David J. Condron, Brian Artze, Fadi Saba, Jesse Klein, Vijay Vad
  • Patent number: 11939086
    Abstract: A fuel tank comprises an interior wall, a sump, and a baffle that comprises a center fitting, a full-length containment petal, a partial-length containment petal, a dump tube. The full-length containment petal comprises a full-length side edge, extending radially outward from the center fitting. The partial-length containment petal comprises a partial-length side edge, extending radially outward from the center fitting. The dump tube is connected to the sump. The full-length side edge of the full-length containment petal is longer than the partial-length side edge of the partial-length containment petal. All of the partial-length side edge of the partial-length containment petal is attached to a linear portion of the full-length side edge of the full-length containment petal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jonathan David Embler, Tin Anh Luu, Morgan Ashley Lewis, John Matthew Nichols, Keith Charles Kreutztrager, Chinh Manh Cao, Jonathan Edward Toomey, Martin Edward Lozano, Alfredo Lopez
  • Patent number: 11925748
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a capsule system for use with a medical device designed to administer atomized medication to patients. The system features a chamber containing the medication and an atomizer at a lower end for efficient drug delivery. Notably, the system incorporates a fluid sensor and electrical contacts to ensure proper operation and medication delivery. The capsule's design includes a housing with an asymmetrical transverse cross-sectional shape for unique fitting, and a tapered wall to direct medication towards the atomizer. The capsule may also connect to an external container or include a stopper for refilling medication. A specific embodiment features two chambers with a rupturing element to facilitate medication transfer. Another embodiment includes a removable container, like a vial, within the first chamber. This novel system provides improvements in accuracy, versatility, and user-friendliness, overcoming limitations in prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventors: Pradeep Albert, Christine Nichols, David J. Condron, Brian Artze, Fadi Saba, Jesse Klein, Vijay Vad
  • Publication number: 20240071608
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for a universal indexing scheme for indexing data are provided. The method generally includes generating, via an indexing engine, a plurality of universally unique identifiers for a plurality of descriptive identifiers; querying, via a data-retrieving engine, at least two data sources, the first data source having a different coding scheme than the second data source; harvesting, via the data-retrieving engine, data from the at least two data sources into a database communicatively coupled to a computing device, assigning, via the indexing engine, a descriptive identifier of the plurality of the descriptive identifiers to at least one data item, the descriptive identifier associated with a universally unique identifier, and associating, via the indexing engine, in a database, the universally unique identifier with the at least one data item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Innovative Perioperative Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Walter J. Oko, Wojciech Wojenski, David Nichols
  • Patent number: 11854690
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for a universal indexing scheme for indexing data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Innovative Perioperative Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Walter J. Oko, Wojciech Wojenski, David Nichols
  • Patent number: 11759438
    Abstract: This invention features compositions, methods, and kits for treating conditions associated with pathological ocular neovascularization, reducing scarring in the eye, treating dry eye, treating macular degeneration, and treating keratitis by administering a serotonin receptor agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State
    Inventors: Timothy Paul Foster, Charles David Nichols
  • Publication number: 20230277503
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits for ameliorating or reducing pathogenesis of a disease by administering to a subject a serotonin receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy Paul Foster, Charles David Nichols
  • Patent number: 11740376
    Abstract: A method includes receiving seismic data for a geologic region of the Earth; building a velocity model of the geologic region of the Earth; selecting at least one mode of multiple and corresponding travel time data from a data storage where the travel time data correspond to at least one complex ray signature in the geologic region of the Earth and are based at least in part on the velocity model; performing migration on the seismic data using at least the selected travel time data to generate processed seismic data; and rendering an image of the geologic region of the Earth to a display where the image includes at least a multiple image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pål Kristiansen, David Nichols
  • Patent number: 11623777
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a first transfer station to receive a plurality of products thereon, a staging station comprising a track and a plurality of shuttle members configured to move along a path defined by the track, and a second transfer station comprising a robotic arm coupled to a plurality of gripping members. The plurality of gripping members can be configured to pick up the plurality of products from one or more of the plurality of shuttle members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: David Nichols, Karl Robrock
  • Patent number: 11597953
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Surinder Pal Singh, Stanley Suresh Robert, Peter David Nichols, Susan Irene Ellis Blackburn, Xue-Rong Zhou, James Robertson Petrie, Allan Graham Green
  • Publication number: 20220223263
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for a universal indexing scheme for indexing data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Innovative Perioperative Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Walter J. Oko, Wojciech Wojenski, David Nichols
  • Publication number: 20220193357
    Abstract: A sanitary extubation cover used to cover an endotracheal tube and a patient's face in order to accommodate sanitary extubation. The sanitary extubation cover includes a mask and a cover which covers the endotracheal tube. If the patient coughs, the cough would be directed into the mask and the endotracheal tube (which is covered by the cover) but contaminants from the cough would be suppressed from spreading into the open air. The mask can have an air cushion at the bottom of the mask in order to securely press against the patient's face. The mask can also have a solid silicone base at the bottom of the mask in order to securely press against the patient's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: RTM Medical LLC
    Inventors: Rick Samuel, Todd Burlingame, David Nichols, Doug Crow, William Douglas
  • Publication number: 20220186269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Surinder Pal Singh, Stanley Suresh Robert, Peter David Nichols, Susan Irene Ellis Blackburn, Xue-Rong Zhou, James Robertson Petrie, Allan Graham Green
  • Patent number: 11293751
    Abstract: A manufacturing cell for manufacturing a vehicle component can include an intelligent actuator, a pneumatic rotational cylinder, an arm, a laser scanner, and a controller. The arm can extend downward from the intelligent actuator to the pneumatic rotational cylinder. The laser scanner can be attached to the pneumatic rotational cylinder for movement with the pneumatic rotational cylinder. The laser scanner configured to scan at least a first object and a second object, and create profile data indicative of a 3D profile of the first object and the second object. The controller can be configured to assure that the second object is in a positive condition by using the profile data to determine the positive condition for the second object if the tolerance distance lies within a set range, and determine a flagged condition for the second object if the tolerance distance lies outside the set range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Donovan Johnson, David A. Nichols, Jason D. Hendon, Jasmeen Luckey
  • Patent number: 11220698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Surinder Pal Singh, Stanley Suresh Robert, Peter David Nichols, Susan Irene Ellis Blackburn, Xue-Rong Zhou, James Robertson Petrie, Allan Graham Green
  • Patent number: 11166479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Miller, Christopher Guy Carter, Peter David Nichols, Surinder Pal Singh, Xue-Rong Zhou, Allan Graham Green
  • Publication number: 20210331821
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a first transfer station to receive a plurality of products thereon, a staging station comprising a track and a plurality of shuttle members configured to move along a path defined by the track, and a second transfer station comprising a robotic arm coupled to a plurality of gripping members. The plurality of gripping members can be configured to pick up the plurality of products from one or more of the plurality of shuttle members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: David Nichols, Karl Robrock
  • Publication number: 20210275061
    Abstract: Devices and methods of detecting gas and volatile organic compounds from skin are disclosed. One system for detecting emissions through skin includes a sensing device having a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion having a concave-shaped bottom surface creating a cavity region, the at least one light source arranged to emit a spectral range of wavelengths of light into the cavity region, and at least one sensor disposed to receive light emitted by the at least one sensor after the light propagates through at least a portion of the cavity region, the at least one sensor configured to generate a signal based on the received light. The sensing device may also include a communication module configured wirelessly transmit the spectral information to a mobile device for determining a characteristic, for example, a blood glucose level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: George Anthony McKinney, Glenn Allan Battle, Robert Christopher Walker, David Nichols
  • Publication number: 20210220140
    Abstract: The invention pertains to implants that facilitate tissue expansion while not substantially inhibiting normal anatomical movement. The implants may be made of different materials or made in different configurations such that such that a measured property at a first location on said implant is different than said same measured property at a second location on said implant. In one particular embodiment the implants may be a cosmetic penile implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: AUGMENTA, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Cornell, David Nichols, Hans Mische
  • Patent number: 10977396
    Abstract: A technique includes determining at least one impulse response of a modeling and migration of at least one point scatterer in a target structure and based at least in part on the impulse response(s) and a reflection amplitude image, determining a model for at least part of the target structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stewart Archer, Robin Fletcher, Weijian Mao, David Nichols