Patents by Inventor David Sprague

David Sprague 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: 11520874
    Abstract: A method of authorizing a limited use intravascular device can include determining if the intravascular device is in communication with a clinical system; determining if the intravascular device is authorized for clinical operation without providing the clinical system access to intravascular device data stored on the intravascular device; and providing an authorization signal to the clinical system. An intravascular device can include a flexible elongate member including a sensing component at a distal portion and a connector at a proximal portion, the connector including: a memory component configured to store a parameter value; a processing component; and a charge storage component configured to power the memory component and/or the processing component; wherein the processing component is configured to determine if the flexible elongate member is authorized for clinical operation using the parameter value without providing the parameter value to a clinical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kennedy, David Sprague, Jason Y. Sproul, Andreas Johansson, Francis Harrington, Derek Bruce Eldridge, Todd Bitner
  • Publication number: 20200159906
    Abstract: A method of authorizing a limited use intravascular device can include determining if the intravascular device is in communication with a clinical system; determining if the intravascular device is authorized for clinical operation without providing the clinical system access to intravascular device data stored on the intravascular device; and providing an authorization signal to the clinical system. An intravascular device can include a flexible elongate member including a sensing component at a distal portion and a connector at a proximal portion, the connector including: a memory component configured to store a parameter value; a processing component; and a charge storage component configured to power the memory component and/or the processing component; wherein the processing component is configured to determine if the flexible elongate member is authorized for clinical operation using the parameter value without providing the parameter value to a clinical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy J. KENNEDY, David SPRAGUE, Jason Y. SPROUL, Andreas JOHANSSON, Francis HARRINGTON, Derek Bruce ELDRIDGE, Todd BITNER
  • Patent number: 10546114
    Abstract: A method of authorizing a limited use intravascular device can include determining if the intravascular device is in communication with a clinical system; determining if the intravascular device is authorized for clinical operation without providing the clinical system access to intravascular device data stored on the intravascular device; and providing an authorization signal to the clinical system. An intravascular device can include a flexible elongate member including a sensing component at a distal portion and a connector at a proximal portion, the connector including: a memory component configured to store a parameter value; a processing component; and a charge storage component configured to power the memory component and/or the processing component; wherein the processing component is configured to determine if the flexible elongate member is authorized for clinical operation using the parameter value without providing the parameter value to a clinical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kennedy, David Sprague, Jason Y. Sproul, Andreas Johansson, Francis Harrington, Derek Bruce Eldridge, Todd Bitner
  • Publication number: 20150347744
    Abstract: A method of authorizing a limited use intravascular device can include determining if the intravascular device is in communication with a clinical system; determining if the intravascular device is authorized for clinical operation without providing the clinical system access to intravascular device data stored on the intravascular device; and providing an authorization signal to the clinical system. An intravascular device can include a flexible elongate member including a sensing component at a distal portion and a connector at a proximal portion, the connector including: a memory component configured to store a parameter value; a processing component; and a charge storage component configured to power the memory component and/or the processing component; wherein the processing component is configured to determine if the flexible elongate member is authorized for clinical operation using the parameter value without providing the parameter value to a clinical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy J. Kennedy, David Sprague, Jason Y. Sproul, Andreas Johansson, Frank Harrington, Derek Bruce Eldridge, Todd Bitner
  • Publication number: 20150249652
    Abstract: A processor implemented method of enabling image broadcast of reviews includes connecting social media profiles of a user to a web portal, receiving image options at a user interface, displaying a list of reviews, accepting from the user a selection of from the list of reviews, generating a posting queue and publishing the selected review to the social media profile associated with the user in the form of an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: REAL STRATEGIC INC.
    Inventor: David Sprague
  • Publication number: 20150249873
    Abstract: A processor implemented method of enabling video broadcast of reviews includes connecting social media profiles of a user to a web portal, receiving video settings at a user interface, displaying a list of reviews, accepting from the user a selection of from the list of reviews, creating a review video, generating a posting queue and publishing the selected review to the social media profile associated with the user in the form of the review video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: REAL STRATEGIC INC.
    Inventor: David Sprague
  • Publication number: 20150079235
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of nutrition and in particular a food product formulation based on protein and other nutrients extracted from oil seeds, such as hemp, for a plurality of uses, including, but not limited to an infant or toddler formula, a beverage, baked goods or a protein supplement. Suitable oil seeds include, but are not limited to hemp, flax, chia, pea and spirulina. Accordingly, the present invention provides a food product formulation for human consumption that can provide a complete source of dietary protein and other nutrients through oil seed protein. The formulation may be prepared in a variety of product forms, including but not limited to, a ready-to-serve liquid form, or a powder form that can be reconstituted prior to human consumption into liquid form, or a powder form that can be added to oilier ingredients to produce a baked product for human consumption, or a protein supplement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer WRIGHT, David SPRAGUE
  • Patent number: 7762750
    Abstract: A removable rack mount frame for securing goods within a container while permitting unfettered access to the goods includes forming an inner frame assembly and an outer frame assembly. Nesting the inner frame assembly within the outer frame assembly in a manner that permits the inner frame assembly to slide relative to the outer frame assembly. A biasing mechanism is provided to one of the inner frame assembly or the outer frame assembly so as to arrest the inner frame assembly in a predetermined orientation relative to the outer frame assembly. Selectively operating the biasing mechanism to permit the inner frame assembly to be moved from the predetermined orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sprague, Theodore Lynds, Brian Leduc
  • Publication number: 20060289470
    Abstract: A removable rack mount frame for securing goods within a container while permitting unfettered access to the goods includes forming an inner frame assembly and an outer frame assembly. Nesting the inner frame assembly within the outer frame assembly in a manner that permits the inner frame assembly to slide relative to the outer frame assembly. A biasing mechanism is provided to one of the inner frame assembly or the outer frame assembly so as to arrest the inner frame assembly in a predetermined orientation relative to the outer frame assembly. Selectively operating the biasing mechanism to permit the inner frame assembly to be moved from the predetermined orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: HARDIGG INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Sprague, Theodore Lynds, Brian Leduc
  • Publication number: 20060246880
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for dynamically coordinating collection and distribution of presence information are disclosed. According to one method, presence information is collected for a presentity. An event manager is selected from a plurality of event managers and is dynamically assigned to the presentity. The presence information is then communicated to the assigned event manager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Patricia Baldwin, Seetharaman Khadri, David Sprague
  • Publication number: 20060077978
    Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting user part messages between signaling system seven (SS7) signaling points over an internet protocol (IP) network include receiving, at a signal transfer point, a first SS7 user part message. The first SS7 user part message can be received from a first SS7 signaling point, such as a service switching point (SSP). The first SS7 signaling point is encapsulated in a first IP packet. The first IP packet is transmitted to a second SS7 signaling point over an IP network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: David Sprague, Dan Brendes, Venkatarmaiah Ravishankar, Paul Miller
  • Publication number: 20060013203
    Abstract: A transport adapter layer interface (TALI) includes messages, processes, and packet structures for sending and receiving SS7 information over a stream-oriented connection, such as a TCP/IP connection. For example, the TALI interface includes test messages for testing the status of a connection and allow and prohibit messages for enabling and disabling service data communications without invoking a TCP handshaking procedure. The TALI interface also includes SYNC and LENGTH fields for facilitating extraction of individual message packets over a stream-oriented connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robby Benedyk, David Sprague, Dan Brendes
  • Publication number: 20060013204
    Abstract: A transport adapter layer interface (TALI) includes messages, processes, and packet structures for sending and receiving SS7 information over a stream-oriented connection, such as a TCP/IP connection. For example, the TALI interface includes test messages for testing the status of a connection and allow and prohibit messages for enabling and disabling service data communications without invoking a TCP handshaking procedure. The TALI interface also includes SYNC and LENGTH fields for facilitating extraction of individual message packets over a stream-oriented connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robby Benedyk, David Sprague, Dan Brendes
  • Publication number: 20050286502
    Abstract: A transport adapter layer interface (TALI) includes messages, processes, and packet structures for sending and receiving SS7 information over a stream-oriented connection, such as a TCP/IP connection. For example, the TALI interface includes test messages for testing the status of a connection and allow and prohibit messages for enabling and disabling service data communications without invoking a TCP handshaking procedure. The TALI interface also includes SYNC and LENGTH fields for facilitating extraction of individual message packets over a stream-oriented connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Robby Benedyk, David Sprague, Dan Brendes
  • Publication number: 20050265341
    Abstract: A transport adapter layer interface (TALI) includes messages, processes, and packet structures for sending and receiving SS7 information over a stream-oriented connection, such as a TCP/IP connection. For example, the TALI interface includes test messages for testing the status of a connection and allow and prohibit messages for enabling and disabling service data communications without invoking a TCP handshaking procedure. The TALI interface also includes SYNC and LENGTH fields for facilitating extraction of individual message packets over a stream-oriented connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Robby Benedyk, David Sprague, Dan Brendes
  • Publication number: 20050231592
    Abstract: An imaging box assembly is provided for capturing an image of a sample. The imaging box assembly includes a body having an interior cavity for receiving the sample, and having a front portion defining an opening into the cavity. The body further includes a view port enabling viewing of the sample contained in the interior cavity. A door is mounted to the body that is movable between an opened condition, enabling access to the interior cavity through the cavity opening, and a closed condition, positioning a door rear portion substantially adjacent the body front portion to prevent access through the cavity opening. The box assembly further includes a moveable stage disposed in the cavity interior that supports the sample. The moveable stage is adapted to selectively position the sample at a selected one of a plurality of positions relative to the view hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Xenogen Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Cable, Michael Nelson, Bradley Rice, David Sprague
  • Publication number: 20050219373
    Abstract: An imaging box assembly is provided for capturing an image of a sample. The imaging box assembly includes a body having an interior cavity for receiving the sample, and having a front portion defining an opening into the cavity. A door is mounted to the body that is movable between an opened condition, enabling access to the interior cavity through the cavity opening, and a closed condition, positioning a door rear portion substantially adjacent the body front portion to prevent access through the cavity opening. The box assembly further includes a compressible light-tight seal material disposed on one of the rear portion and the front portion, and a securing device disposed between the body front portion and the door rear portion. In the closed condition, the securing device generates a securing force between the door and the body sufficient to substantially uniformly compress at least a portion of the compressible material to form a light-tight seal about the opening into the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Nelson, Bradley Rice, Christopher Rasco, David Sprague, David Nilson
  • Publication number: 20050219358
    Abstract: An imaging box assembly is provided for capturing an image of a sample. The imaging box assembly includes a body having an interior cavity for receiving the sample, and having a front portion defining an opening into the cavity. The body further includes a view port enabling viewing of the sample contained in the interior cavity. A door is mounted to the body that is movable between an opened condition, enabling access to the interior cavity through the cavity opening, and a closed condition, positioning a door rear portion substantially adjacent the body front portion to prevent access through the cavity opening. The box assembly further includes a stage disposed in the cavity interior that supports the sample, and a gas manifold device in communication with the interior cavity. The manifold is configured to supply a gas to interior cavity proximate the sample. A tube transports the gas from outside the imaging box to the gas manifold device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Cable, Michael Nelson, Badley Rice, David Sprague, Rick Dalgetty
  • Publication number: 20050010101
    Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Cable, Michael Nelson, Bradley Rice, Christopher Rasco, David Sprague, David Nilson, Rick Dalgetty
  • Patent number: 5828234
    Abstract: The pulsed reset single phase dynamic logic of the present invention reorders the conventional modes of operation such that in a single cycle of operation of a domino logic circuit, reset occurs first, followed sequentially by gap2, evaluation and gap1. To reset each domino stage prior to evaluating, a reset pulse is propagated to each domino stage, with an evaluate signal arriving at each stage as the reset pulse is ending. The circuit configuration of the present invention creates a different, but shorter and easier to manage set of race conditions. The present invention permits the creation of faster and more robust circuit designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Milo David Sprague