Patents by Inventor E. Lloyd
E. Lloyd 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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Patent number: 11911027Abstract: A surgical stapler, or fastening instrument, may generally comprise a layer, such as a tissue thickness compensator, for example, releasably attached to a fastener cartridge and/or anvil by a flowable attachment portion. The flowable attachment portion may be indefinitely flowable. The flowable attachment portion may be flowable from the time that layer is installed to the fastener cartridge to the time in which the layer is implanted to patient tissue. The flowable attachment portion may comprise a pressure sensitive adhesive. The flowable attachment portion may comprise an adhesive laminate comprising a base layer comprising the tissue thickness compensator and an adhesive layer on at least a portion of a surface of the base layer comprising the pressure sensitive adhesive. Articles of manufacture comprising flowable attachment portion and methods of making and using the flowable attachment portion are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Taylor W. Aronhalt, Michael J. Vendely, Lauren S. Weaner, Brandon J. Lloyd, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Michael J. Miller, Michael T. Isaacs, Emily Ann Schellin, John V. Hunt, John E. Feds
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Patent number: 11630948Abstract: A method of processing data of a collaborative electronic document having a tabular structure includes identifying a first cell in the tabular structure of the collaborative electronic document, the first cell having a first cell identifier and including a formula having a first function call, the first function call including an argument comprising a plurality of formula elements, wherein the plurality of formula elements comprise a second cell identifier and a first string.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Google LLCInventors: Joseph J. Kaptur, Zachary E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 11585251Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling an engine assembly comprising an internal combustion engine and an exhaust gas treatment apparatus. The aftertreatment assembly may require cleaning from time to time, and where this involves active thermal management of the aftertreatment assembly, the method involves performing the following steps: (a) imposing a first limit on engine speed; (b) awaiting an engine safe state; and (c) implementing a cleaning process comprising: (i) injecting fuel into the engine such that the fuel passes through the engine without combusting for the fuel to combust in the diesel oxidation catalyst so as to target an increase in exhaust gas temperature in the diesel oxidation catalyst; and (ii) removing the first limit on engine speed and targeting an engine speed set point, wherein the engine speed set point is at a higher speed than the first limit on engine speed.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Antony J. Eager, Thomas E. Lloyd, Peter Moorhouse
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Publication number: 20220010709Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling an engine assembly comprising an internal combustion engine and an exhaust gas treatment apparatus. The aftertreatment assembly may require cleaning from time to time, and where this involves active thermal management of the aftertreatment assembly, the method involves performing the following steps: (a) imposing a first limit on engine speed; (b) awaiting an engine safe state; and (c) implementing a cleaning process comprising: (i) injecting fuel into the engine such that the fuel passes through the engine without combusting for the fuel to combust in the diesel oxidation catalyst so as to target an increase in exhaust gas temperature in the diesel oxidation catalyst; and (ii) removing the first limit on engine speed and targeting an engine speed set point, wherein the engine speed set point is at a higher speed than the first limit on engine speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Antony J. Eager, Thomas E. Lloyd, Peter Moorhouse
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Patent number: 10922482Abstract: A method of processing data represented as an electronic spreadsheet includes identifying a first cell of a first sheet of the electronic spreadsheet, the first cell having a first cell identifier and including a formula having a first function call, the first function call including an argument having a plurality of formula elements that comprise a second cell identifier. The method further includes identifying, based on the second cell identifier, a second cell that includes a function identifier, and identifying a value of the second cell, wherein the value of the second cell is a string corresponding to a function name corresponding to a second function call to be used in the argument of the first function call.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Joseph J. Kaptur, Zachary E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 10372808Abstract: A method and apparatus for passing functional spreadsheet data by reference is provided. Passing functional spreadsheet data by reference may include identifying information associated with a first cell of a first sheet of an electronic spreadsheet, the information associated with the first cell including a formula, the formula including a function call, the function call including an argument, the argument indicating a cell identifier associated with a second cell of the electronic spreadsheet; identifying information associated with the second cell, the information associated with the second cell including a function identifier; determining, by a processor in response to instructions stored on a tangible non-transitory computer readable medium, a result of the formula based on the function identifier; and transmitting information including the result of the formula for display in the first cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Joseph J. Kaptur, Zachary E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 9095802Abstract: A biosafety cabinet includes one or more air filters below the work surface and a system for holding, sealing, replacing and disposing the air filters through the work access opening of the biosafety cabinet. The air filters under the work surface of the biosafety cabinet capture particulates entering the cabinet from the exterior environment and the particulates within the cabinet's work chamber. Instead of a mechanical clamp, the perimeter of the air filters are sealed using a gasket and a tape, eliminating the accumulation of the contaminants around mechanical clamps. The air filters may be accessed through the work access opening of the biosafety cabinet, packaged for disposal and removed from the biosafety cabinet without being exposed to the exterior environment. A filter cover with an adhesive surface is used to cover and lift the used, contaminated air filter within the biosafety cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: THE BAKER COMPANYInventors: Larry A. McCarthy, Robert E. Lloyd, D. Aaron Johnson, Robert A. Thibeault, Martin S. Rogers, Ronald W. Gingras, John Keith Campbell, Gene Klingbeil
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Patent number: 9028437Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Lexion Medical, LLCInventors: Douglas E. Ott, Patrick R. Spearman, Robert I. Gray, Duane E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 8991400Abstract: A back support apparatus intended for use during emergency transport of a patient suffering an actual or suspected spine injury is disclosed. The device provides a solid support for the arched portion of the spine that molds to the shape of the individual patient's back. The device comprises a bag or other container into which a solid curable material and a liquid activator are introduced, which is then placed beneath the patient's spine on a back board or like support. The device may be deployed quickly without the need for additional straps, belts, or the like, and may be treated as disposable due to its low cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Richard E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 8608715Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method to vent gas from a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure. A body cavity is in fluid communication with an exhaust gas inlet of a vacuum break device. The vacuum break device has a chamber in fluid communication with both the inlet and an outlet. The chamber may comprise one or more openings in fluid communication with the atmosphere. A conduit in fluid communication with the exhaust gas outlet may be connected directly or indirectly to a suction source. The suction source may be activated.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Lexion Medical, LLCInventors: Keith A. Roberts, John Henry Burban, Duane E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 8568516Abstract: A biosafety cabinet device includes one or more walls forming a housing, a work area contained within the housing, a filter in fluid communication with the work area for filtering fluid passing through and exiting the work area. The filter includes a primary filtration surface through which a majority of fluid being filtered by the filter passes. A filter removal device is configured to couple to the filter. The filter removal device includes a rigid barrier layer and one or more handling mechanisms adjoined with the rigid barrier layer and extending distal to the rigid barrier layer. When the filter removal device is securely coupled to the filter, the rigid barrier layer extends substantially across a non-peripheral portion of the primary filtration surface of the filter and allows passage of fluid from the work area through the primary filtration surface of the filter.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Baker Company, Inc.Inventors: Ronald W. Gingras, Christopher Hersey, Aaron Johnson, Robert E. Lloyd, Larry A. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20130226153Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method to vent gas from a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure. A body cavity is in fluid communication with an exhaust gas inlet of a vacuum break device. The vacuum break device has a chamber in fluid communication with both the inlet and an outlet. The chamber may comprise one or more openings in fluid communication with the atmosphere. A conduit in fluid communication with the exhaust gas outlet may be connected directly or indirectly to a suction source. The suction source may be activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Keith A. Roberts, John Henry Burban, Duane E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 8414550Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a method to vent gas from a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure. A body cavity is in fluid communication with an exhaust gas inlet of a vacuum break device. The vacuum break device has a chamber in fluid communication with both the inlet and an outlet. The chamber may comprise one or more openings in fluid communication with the atmosphere. A conduit in fluid communication with the exhaust gas outlet may be connected directly or indirectly to a suction source. The suction source may be activated.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Lexion Medical, LLCInventors: Keith A. Roberts, John Henry Burban, Duane E. Lloyd
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Publication number: 20130020249Abstract: A biosafety cabinet device includes one or more walls forming a housing, a work area contained within the housing, a filter in fluid communication with the work area for filtering fluid passing through and exiting the work area. The filter includes a primary filtration surface through which a majority of fluid being filtered by the filter passes. A filter removal device is configured to couple to the filter. The filter removal device includes a rigid barrier layer and one or more handling mechanisms adjoined with the rigid barrier layer and extending distal to the rigid barrier layer. When the filter removal device is securely coupled to the filter, the rigid barrier layer extends substantially across a non-peripheral portion of the primary filtration surface of the filter and allows passage of fluid from the work area through the primary filtration surface of the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Ronald W. Gingras, Christopher Hersey, Aaron Johnson, Robert E. Lloyd, Larry A. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8307537Abstract: A method of using a tooling mandrel for assembling a disk drive is described. The method includes providing a head stack assembly including a shaft with an engagement feature, and providing the tooling mandrel including two tooling fingers, one of which is movable. The movable tooling finger is moved between a first configuration in which respective distal tips of the tooling fingers are insertable into and removable from the engagement feature and a second configuration in which the distal tips engage the engagement feature. The tooling mandrel further includes a tooling finger spreader coupled to the movable tooling finger to selectively move the movable tooling finger between the first and second configurations. The method further includes locating the distal tips at least partially within the engagement feature with the tooling fingers in the first configuration, and moving the movable tooling finger to the second configuration to engage the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Andrew S. Klassen, Robert E. Lloyd, Jr.
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Patent number: 8147442Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Lexion Medical, LLCInventors: Douglas E. Ott, Patrick R. Spearman, Robert I. Gray, Duane E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 8025141Abstract: A contour trimmer apparatus for potted plants includes a crank and connecting rod mechanism for moving a pair of transversely opposed pot engagement heads between open and closed positions. A gap between the pot engagement heads in their closed position may be adjusted via a lead screw arrangement which adjusts an operating position of the crank of the crank and connecting rod assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Bouldin CorporationInventor: E. Lloyd Bouldin
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Publication number: 20110166506Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Douglas E. Ott, Patrick R. Spearman, Robert I. Gray, Duane E. Lloyd
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Publication number: 20110106001Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: LEXION MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Douglas E. Ott, Patrick R. Spearman, Robert I. Gray, Duane E. Lloyd
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Patent number: 7918816Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flows through the chamber so that the gas stream carries the agent to the animal. Also shown, for use with, or without, the chamber, is an agent chamber adapted to be coupled to at least one structure defining at least one fluid flow path extending at least a portion of the distance between an insufflation device and the body cavity, body space or body surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Lexion Medical, LLCInventors: Douglas E. Ott, Patrick R. Spearman, Robert I. Gray, Duane E. Lloyd