Patents by Inventor Derek Nichols

Derek Nichols 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: 11542866
    Abstract: An inlet flow distortion control system employs a plurality of flow control devices forming at least one array integrated into an internal surface of the inlet. The at least one array extends over an azimuthal range relative to a normal flow axis of the inlet and has a plurality of circumferential rows spaced at increasing distance from a highlight of the inlet. A control system is operably connected to the flow control devices and adapted to activate flow control devices in selected subarrays of the array responsive to a predetermined flight condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Bradley J. Rafferty, Matthew C. DeFore, Ari Glezer, Bojan Vukasinovic, Derek A. Nichols
  • Publication number: 20210355874
    Abstract: An inlet flow distortion control system employs a plurality of flow control devices forming at least one array integrated into an internal surface of the inlet. The at least one array extends over an azimuthal range relative to a normal flow axis of the inlet and has a plurality of circumferential rows spaced at increasing distance from a highlight of the inlet. A control system is operably connected to the flow control devices and adapted to activate flow control devices in selected subarrays of the array responsive to a predetermined flight condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Bradley J. Rafferty, Matthew C. DeFore, Ari Glezer, Bojan Vukasinovic, Derek A. Nichols
  • Patent number: 10950329
    Abstract: A computer system increases the efficiency with which billing codes may be generated based on a chart, such as a medical chart. The computer system provides the chart to a computer-assisted coding (CAC) module, which produces an initial set of billing codes and an initial assessment of the accuracy and/or completeness of the codes. The computer system decides whether to send the initial set of billing codes to an initial human reviewer. If the computer system sends the initial set of billing codes to the initial human reviewer, then the initial human reviewer reviews the chart and the output of the CAC module, and attempts to fix errors in the CAC output. The system provides the chart and the current (initial or modified) codes to a final human reviewer, who may be more highly skilled than the initial human reviewer, for final verification and modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: MMODAL IP LLC
    Inventors: Detlef Koll, Michael Finke, John McKenna, Derek Nichols
  • Patent number: 10604493
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a beta-lactamase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions including a beta-lactamase inhibitor, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignees: University of South Florida, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Yu Chen, Derek Nichols, Adam R. Renslo, Priyadarshini Jaishankar, Erica M. W. Lauterwasser
  • Publication number: 20170088524
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a beta-lactamase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions including a beta-lactamase inhibitor, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Yu Chen, Derek Nichols, Adam R. Renslo, Priyadarshini Jaishankar, Erica M. W. Lauterwasser
  • Patent number: 9556131
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a beta-lactamase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions including a beta-lactamase inhibitor, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Yu Chen, Derek Nichols, Adam R. Renslo, Priyadarshini Jaishankar, Erica M. W. Lauterwasser
  • Publication number: 20160267232
    Abstract: A computer system increases the efficiency with which billing codes may be generated based on a chart, such as a medical chart. The computer system provides the chart to a computer-assisted coding (CAC) module, which produces an initial set of billing codes and an initial assessment of the accuracy and/or completeness of the codes. The computer system decides whether to send the initial set of billing codes to an initial human reviewer. If the computer system sends the initial set of billing codes to the initial human reviewer, then the initial human reviewer reviews the chart and the output of the CAC module, and attempts to fix errors in the CAC output. The system provides the chart and the current (initial or modified) codes to a final human reviewer, who may be more highly skilled than the initial human reviewer, for final verification and modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: MMODAL IP LLC
    Inventors: Detlef Koll, Michael Finke, John McKenna, Derek Nichols
  • Publication number: 20140378516
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a beta-lactamase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions including a beta-lactamase inhibitor, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Yu Chen, Derek Nichols, Adam R. Renslo, Priyadarshini Jaishankar, Erica M.W. Lauterwasser
  • Patent number: 6357774
    Abstract: A kit for converting a conventional wheelchair into an obstacle-mounting wheelchair, allowing an occupant to glide over obstacles such as sidewalk curbs. After removal of the large rear wheels and smaller front wheels of a conventional wheelchair, a pair of triangular belted support members are fitted to the frame of the wheelchair such that the frame hangs in a pendulum arrangement from the support members. The support members each have a rubber belt extending around their periphery on bearing mounts, and the wheelchair is propelled by an occupant grasping a portion of the two belts at the front of the support members and moving the belts downward. A pair of guide members are attached through spring-biased axles to a forward position on the wheelchair frame or a forward position on the support members. The guide members extend in an upward forward orientation, and rotate against bias when the front of the wheelchair encounters a curb or other obstacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Derek Nichols