Patents by Inventor David Sutherland
David Sutherland 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: 20240115781Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for blood oxygenation are disclosed. A system includes a first layer defining a plurality of banks of first channels each extending in a first direction. The plurality of banks of first channels are configured to receive blood via a trunk channel. The system includes a second layer defining a bank of second channels extending in a second direction. The bank of second channels are configured to receive oxygen. The first direction is different from the second direction. The system includes a membrane disposed between the first layer and the second layer and configured to cause the oxygen to permeate from the second layer to the first layer to oxygenate the blood.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.Inventors: Brett Isenberg, Else Vedula, David Sutherland, Diana Lewis, Jose Santos, WeiXuan Lai, Ernie Kim, Beau Landis, Jeffrey Borenstein, Bryan Teece, Samuel Blumenstiel, Joseph Urban
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Publication number: 20240115445Abstract: A patient operating table includes a patient support mattress for supporting a patient's weight. A base frame supports the patient support mattress. A plurality of caster assemblies are connected to the base frame. Each caster assembly includes at least one caster wheel and a strain sensor plate with a first weight bearing side that includes a flex spring with an annular shape that is located at least partially within an outer perimeter of the stain sensor plate and a second weight bearing side. The first weight bearing side is operably coupled to the at least one caster wheel and the second weight bearing side is operably coupled to the base frame support. As such, weight imparted from the base frame passes from the second weight bearing side to the first weight bearing side.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Mark A. Sutherland, David Hitchcock, Juan Nogueira, Heather Kooiker, Timothy A. Lane
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Patent number: 11703312Abstract: The invention relates to an evaluation tool and method for inspecting the integrity of any physical industry connections (hereinafter fittings). The tool comprises a first component (21) provided with a recess (23) to facilitate its engagement with a fitting to be evaluated (see FIG. 10); and a second component (20) connected to, and moveable relative to, the first component (21). Movement of the second component (20) relative to the first component (21) establishes a measurement between two surfaces (32, 33 in FIG. 10) of a fitting (34) to be evaluated, e.g. between an adjustable ferrule or nut (32) and a fixed part (33) of a fitting (34). The measurement is directly (27, 28), or indirectly, indicative of one or more predetermined connection conditions (e.g. over or under tightening of the adjustable component). The predetermined connection conditions may be read directly from the tool, remotely via an electronic device, or by late cross-referencing against entries in a database.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Paragon Inspection LimitedInventor: David Sutherland Phin
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Publication number: 20220270718Abstract: A computer-implemented method of electronically mining medical and scientific datasets to determine a ranking indicating a level of evidence for an association between two entities is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a representation of an entity pair, performing first data mining on one or more unstructured datasets to generate one or more first scores each representing an extent of association between the entities of the entity pair, and performing second data mining on one or more structured datasets to generate one or more second scores each representing an extent of association between the entities of the entity pair. The method also comprises using a classifier to determine a predicted ranking for the entity pair using the one or more first scores and the one or more second scores, and providing the predicted ranking to a user as an indication of the strength of evidence for an association between the entities of the entity pair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: BENEVOLENTAI TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Daniel Lawrence Neil, Alix Mary Benedicte LaCoste, Alexander DeGiorgio, Ian Churcher, Russell David Sutherland, Yingkai Gao
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Publication number: 20200292292Abstract: The invention relates to an evaluation tool and method for inspecting the integrity of any physical industry connections (hereinafter fittings). The tool comprises a first component (21) provided with a recess (23) to facilitate its engagement with a fitting to be evaluated (see FIG. 10); and a second component (20) connected to, and moveable relative to, the first component (21). Movement of the second component (20) relative to the first component (21) establishes a measurement between two surfaces (32, 33 in FIG. 10) of a fitting (34) to be evaluated, e.g. between an adjustable ferrule or nut (32) and a fixed part (33) of a fitting (34). The measurement is directly (27, 28), or indirectly, indicative of one or more predetermined connection conditions (e.g. over or under tightening of the adjustable component). The predetermined connection conditions may be read directly from the tool, remotely via an electronic device, or by late cross-referencing against entries in a database.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: David Sutherland PHIN
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Patent number: 10429324Abstract: A method of inspecting a pipe includes locating a container around a pipe when the container is in an open position and moving the container from the open to a closed position. Then passing radiation through the container and at least a portion of the pipe substantially enclosed by the container. The distance between a source of the radiation and the at least a portion of the pipe being equal to or less than 300 mm. An apparatus comprising a container moveable between an open and a closed position. In the open position the container is locatable around a pipe and in the closed position the container substantially encloses at least a portion of the pipe. In the closed position the distance between a source of radiation enclosed in the container and the at least a portion of the pipe is equal to or less than 300 mm.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Paragon Inspection LimitedInventor: David Sutherland Phin
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Publication number: 20190274275Abstract: A reptile cage liner is formed as a blank having selective cuts and creases to reduce section modulus to provide a stiff but foldable wall (flap) on each side of a rectangular floor. Flaps fold or bend preferentially along creases to form the liner. Residual stiffness of creases urges edges of the flaps to seal by contacting walls of a cage tray. Corner, funnel tabs tilt downward and extend laterally from each side flap across a corner gap to prevent escape of bedding, food, or other debris into corners or behind the liner. Liners may be easily replaceable and disposable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventor: Daniel David Sutherland
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Publication number: 20160266055Abstract: A method of inspecting a pipe, including the steps of providing a container comprising a first and a second portion, locating the container around a pipe when the container is in an open position and moving the container from the open to a closed position. In the closed position the container is located around the pipe and substantially encloses at least a portion of the pipe. Then passing radiation through the container and the at least a portion of the pipe. The distance between a source of the radiation and the at least a portion of the pipe being equal to or less than 300 mm. There is also described an apparatus comprising a container comprising a first and a second portion. The container being moveable between an open and a closed position. In the open position the container is locatable around a pipe and in the closed position the container substantially encloses at least a portion of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: David Sutherland Phin
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Patent number: 7816098Abstract: The present invention describes methods for the preparation of protein arrays of full length proteins. The use of such arrays in screening methods is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Sense Proteomic LimitedInventors: Jonathon Michael Blackburn, John David Sutherland, Mitali Samaddar, Michelle Ann Mulder, Roland Z. Kozlowski
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Patent number: 7428586Abstract: Various embodiments and techniques are described for discovery in a network, and for automatically discovering one or more nodes of the network. In an embodiment a discovery loop may be implemented to detect new nodes that may have been added to the network. The data transmission from the nodes may be paused, and undiscovered nodes may be requested to identify themselves. Each node that identifies itself may then be configured by, for example, having a time slot assigned for data transmission from the node. Separate time slots may be assigned to allow multiple nodes to transmit data over certain types of networks without colliding with each other. Data transmission from the nodes may then be resumed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: David Sutherland, Robert Muir
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Patent number: 7230926Abstract: Various embodiments and techniques are described to isolate a malfunction or faulty node in a network and to perform an action to address the malfunction.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: David Sutherland, Robert Muir
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Patent number: 7138958Abstract: A radome adapted to reduce backlobes of an associated reflector antenna via application of a conductive ring with an inward facing edge about the periphery of the radome. The conductive ring may be applied extending around the radome periphery to an inside and or outside surface of the radome. The conductive ring may be formed upon the radome by metalising, electrodaging, over molding or the like. Further, the conductive ring may be a metal, metallic foil, conductive foam or the like which is coupled to the radome. An absorber in the form of a ring or a surface coating applied to the radome and or the distal end of the reflector may also be added between the radome and the reflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Andrew CorporationInventors: Junaid Syed, Roy Campbell, David Sutherland
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Publication number: 20060190361Abstract: The invention provides one or more displays to assist a user in managing inventory for one or more migration components in a migration. In particular, forecast data for each migration component is generated based on migration data for one or more targets and a plurality of time frames. One or more displays are generated that include the forecast data, migration data, and/or inventory data for the migration components.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Greenbaum, Scott Hicks, Stephen Kimball, James Martin, Jamie Rigoni, David Sutherland
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Publication number: 20050190116Abstract: A radome adapted to reduce backlobes of an associated reflector antenna via application of a conductive ring with an inward facing edge about the periphery of the radome. The conductive ring may be applied extending around the radome periphery to an inside and or outside surface of the radome. The conductive ring may be formed upon the radome by metalising, electrodaging, over molding or the like. Further, the conductive ring may be a metal, metallic foil, conductive foam or the like which is coupled to the radome. An absorber in the form of a ring or a surface coating applied to the radome and or the distal end of the reflector may also be added between the radome and the reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATIONInventors: Junaid Syed, Roy Campbell, David Sutherland
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Patent number: 6823799Abstract: A safety rail system (1) which can be installed on a sloping roof (42) and provides a continuous rail to which a safety rail traveller (62) and associated safety line may be attached comprises one or more longitudinal base units (10) of substantially uniform cross section adapted to be fixed to the surface of a building, and one or more longitudinal rail units (30) of substantially uniform cross section adapted to allow the attachment of a safety rail traveller (62). The base units (10) and rail units (30) are provided with corresponding male and female continuous key portions (12, 36) to permit a base unit and a rail unit to interlockingly engage by longitudinal sliding action.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventor: David Sutherland Gleave
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Publication number: 20040185321Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell stack having a compression plate and a terminal fuel cell includes a current collector plate comprising a substantially solid planar element disposed immediately adjacent the compression plate; an gas-impermeable interconnect plate disposed immediately adjacent and in electrical contact with the terminal fuel cell; and a compressible electrically conductive element in electrical contact with the interconnect plate and the current collector plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: David Sutherland, Vlad Kalika, Scott Sherman
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Publication number: 20040052293Abstract: Apparatus (2) for monitoring thermal events comprises an array of receptacles (4) for containing material to be monitored wherein each receptacle (4) is thermally isolated from each other receptacle. A respective thermistor (6) is provided in each receptacle and each thermistor is linked to a central control unit (10). The thermistors are used to monitor minute changes in temperature of materials within the receptacles. The apparatus may be used to monitor any process, whether physical or chemical, that involves a heat change.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventor: John David Sutherland
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Publication number: 20040007150Abstract: A safety rail system (1) which can be installed on a sloping roof (42) and provides a continuous rail to which a safety rail traveller (62) and associated safety line may be attached comprises one or more longitudinal base units (10) of substantially uniform cross section adapted to be fixed to the surface of a building, and one or more longitudinal rail units (30) of substantially uniform cross section adapted to allow the attachment of a safety rail traveller (62). The base units (10) and rail units (30) are provided with corresponding male and female continuous key portions (12, 36) to permit a base unit and a rail unit to interlockingly engage by longitudinal sliding action.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventor: David Sutherland Gleave
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Publication number: 20030177215Abstract: Various embodiments and techniques are described for discovery in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: David Sutherland, Robert Muir
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Publication number: 20030177216Abstract: Various embodiments and techniques are described to isolate a malfunction or faulty node in a network and to perform an action to address the malfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: David Sutherland, Robert Muir