Patents by Inventor Edward Armstrong
Edward Armstrong 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: 20180308578Abstract: Embodiments of a negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a pump assembly, canister, and a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound. The pump assembly, canister, and the wound dressing can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to a wound. The pump assembly can be configured to communicate data to a remote computer. The data can include location information, usage information, therapy information, and the like. Remote management and tracking of the pump assembly can be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2015Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Edward Armstrong, Carrie Lee Childress, Tim Warren Dana, William W. Gregory, William Joseph Jaecklein, Michael Mosholder, Felix C. Quintanar
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Publication number: 20170348469Abstract: Embodiments of a reduced pressure system and methods for operating the system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system can include one or more processors responsible for various functions associated with various levels of responsiveness, such as interfacing with a user, controlling a vacuum pump, providing network connectivity, etc. The system can present GUI screens for controlling and monitoring its operation. The system can determine and monitor flow of fluid in the system by utilizing one or more of the following: monitoring the speed of a pump motor, monitoring flow of fluid in a portion of a fluid flow path by using a calibrated fluid flow restrictor, and monitoring one or more characteristics of the pressure pulses. The system can provide external connectivity for accomplishing various activities, such as location tracking of the system, compliance monitoring, tracking of operational data, remote selection and adjustment of therapy settings, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Edward Armstrong, MILES BEGIN, BRIAN P. BJELOVUK, ETHAN R. BLISS, Carrie Lee Childress, GIACOMO F. CIMINELLO, KEALOHA DEUTSCH, WILLIAM W. GREGORY, KORY A. GUNNERSON, William Joseph Jaecklein, KATHRYN ANN LEIGH, KE LI, CHELSEA F. MCLEMORE, BENJAMIN S. MILLER, ANDREW P. MUSER, Felix C. Quintanar, JERAD C. RAINES, BILLY J. RATLIFF, MICHAEL T. ROLLER, ROBERT H. ROTH, VERA N. SOPER, KARL W. VANDERBEEK, LAUREN W. WOODRICK, MICAH C. ZENDER
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Patent number: 9737649Abstract: Embodiments of a reduced pressure system and methods for operating the system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system can include one or more processors responsible for various functions associated with various levels of responsiveness, such as interfacing with a user, controlling a vacuum pump, providing network connectivity, etc. The system can present GUI screens for controlling and monitoring its operation. The system can be configured to determine and monitor flow of fluid in the system by utilizing one or more of the following: monitoring the speed of a pump motor, monitoring flow of fluid in a portion of a fluid flow path by using a calibrated fluid flow restrictor, and monitoring one or more characteristics of the pressure pulses. The system can be configured to provide external connectivity for accomplishing various activities, such as location tracking of the system, compliance monitoring, tracking of operational data, remote selection and adjustment of therapy settings, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Miles Begin, Brian P. Bjelovuk, Ethan R. Bliss, Giacomo F. Ciminello, Kealoha Deutsch, William W. Gregory, Kory A. Gunnerson, Kathryn Ann Leigh, Ke Li, Chelsea F. McLemore, Benjamin S. Miller, Andrew P. Muser, Jerad C. Raines, Billy J. Ratliff, Michael T. Roller, Robert H. Roth, Vera N. Soper, Karl W. Vanderbeek, Lauren W. Woodrick, Micah C. Zender, William Joseph Jaecklein, Edward Armstrong, Carrie Lee Childress, Felix C. Quintanar
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Publication number: 20170216501Abstract: Embodiments of a negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a pump assembly, canister, and a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound. The pump assembly, canister, and the wound dressing can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to a wound. The pump assembly can present graphical user interface screens for controlling and monitoring delivery of negative pressure. The system can be configured to efficiently deliver negative pressure and to detect and indicate presence of certain conditions, such as low pressure, high pressure, leak, canister full, and the like. Monitoring and detection of operating condition can be performed by measuring one or more operational parameters, such as pressure, flow rate, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Edward Armstrong, Carrie Lee Childress, William W. Gregory, William Joseph Jaecklein, Kathryn Ann Leigh, Paul N. Minor, Michael Mosholder, Felix C. Quintanar, Christopher Rouseff, Matthew Smith, W. Len Smith, Anthony G. Trupiano, John Wyatt
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Publication number: 20160040210Abstract: An automated system for identifying in a biological sample microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). The system provided an automated platform for preparing, from a single biological sample, inoculates for both ID and AST. The system loads a plate for ID testing as samples are being prepared for AST testing. The system tracks the sample and the inoculates from the samples to link the test results to the sample and the patients from whom the sample was obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Robert Edward Armstrong, John Thulin Page, Ben Turng, Glen Richard Davis, Strett Roger Nicolson, Timothy Hansen
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Patent number: 9180448Abstract: An automated system for identifying in a biological sample microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). The system provided an automated platform for preparing, from a single biological sample, inoculates for both ID and AST. The system loads a plate for ID testing as samples are being prepared for AST testing. The system tracks the sample and the inoculates from the samples to link the test results to the sample and the patients from whom the sample was obtained.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert Edward Armstrong, John Thuin Page, Ben Turng, Glen Richard Davis, Strett Roger Nicolson, Timothy Hansen
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Publication number: 20120009558Abstract: An automated system for identifying in a biological sample microorganisms and their antimicrobial susceptibility (AST). The system provided an automated platform for preparing, from a single biological sample, inoculates for both ID and AST. The system loads a plate for ID testing as samples are being prepared for AST testing. The system tracks the sample and the inoculates from the samples to link the test results to the sample and the patients from whom the sample was obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Robert Edward Armstrong, John Thuin Page, Ben Turng, Glen Richard Davis, Strett Roger Nicolson, Timothy Hansen
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Patent number: 7970725Abstract: A rules system for creating rules to an expert system is provided, the rules system providing a user-friendly, guided process for creating such rules.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert Edward Armstrong, Raymond John Michels, Glen Richard Davis, John Thuin Page
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Patent number: 7585451Abstract: An improved electroblowing process is provided for forming a fibrous web of nanofibers wherein polymer stream is issued from a spinning nozzle in a spinneret with the aid of a forwarding gas stream, passes an electrode and a resulting nanofiber web is collected on a collector. The process includes applying a high voltage to the spinneret and grounding the electrode such that an electric field is generated between the spinneret and the electrode of sufficient strength to impart an electrical charge on the polymer as it issues from the spinning nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Michael Allen Bryner, Jack Eugene Armantrout, John Edward Armstrong, Benjamin Scott Johnson
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Patent number: 7499995Abstract: A method and system are presented that controls which TPAs are authorized to access user data and execute services provided by a service delivery platform in a telecommunications network. The method defines a level of access authorized for each user to protect the privacy of data that populates the TPA.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Benjamin Edward Armstrong
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Patent number: 7428520Abstract: A rules system for creating rules to an expert system is provided, the rules system providing a user-friendly, guided process for creating such rules.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert Edward Armstrong, Raymond John Michels, Glen Richard Davis, John Thulin Page
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Publication number: 20070088626Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for determining an optimal database refresh rate is provided. The method includes simulating a shopping system that includes a plurality of databases, the simulating including updating the plurality of databases in accordance with a database refresh rate. The method also includes repeating the simulating for each of a number of database refresh rates and calculating error rates for availability of product determinations resulting from each of the simulations. The method further includes estimating customer satisfaction levels for the error rates and comparing the customer satisfaction levels to corresponding costs of implementing database refreshes corresponding to each of the database refresh rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Young Lee, Edward Armstrong, Kenneth Cyprys, Joseph DeMarco
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Publication number: 20070064894Abstract: A method, system and device for relay call transfer services in hearing-impaired communications is described. A voice phone number of a relay service is entered into a voice phone and a first segment of a communication session is established between a hearing-capable user on a voice phone and a relay service. The hearing-capable caller provides the relay service with a contact number of a hearing-impaired user. The relay service accesses the user profile of the hearing-impaired user and determines the user's preferred communication devices listed from most preferred to least preferred. An interpreter or communications assistant attempts to establish a connection to the hearing-impaired user's most preferred communication device. If the relay service fails to establish a connection with the most preferred communication device, the relay service can then transfer the call to a subsequent call service system that corresponds to the hearing-impaired user's next most preferred communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Edward Armstrong, Michael Flathers, Theresa Armstrong
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Publication number: 20070064888Abstract: A method and system for call initiation and the establishment of a communication session in a video relay service are described. A called party number of a voice phone is entered into a video phone and a first segment of a communication session is established between the video phone and a Video Relay Service (VRS) system according to a network address of the VRS system stored within the video phone. The called party number is forwarded to the VRS system over the first segment of the communication session. A second segment of the communication session is established between the VRS system and the voice phone without any additional interaction by a user of the video phone using the called party number of the voice phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Pat Nola, Jon Hodson, Michael Flathers, Glenn Clapp, Edward Armstrong, Scot Brooksby, Theresa Armstrong
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Publication number: 20070061185Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for implementing availability messaging services is provided. The method includes associating a user with an audience type with respect to an entity. The entity provides at least one product or service. The method also includes defining and applying at least one domain to each audience type operable for differentiating among audience types. In response to receiving a request for availability information regarding the product or service, the method includes determining a corresponding schedule date for the product or service. The method further includes converting the schedule date to a lead time to ship date and/or lead time to arrival date, and generating an availability message based upon the audience type of the user. The availability message includes the lead time to ship date and/or the lead time to arrival date.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel Peters, Edward Armstrong, Joseph DeMarco, Robert Glassberg
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Publication number: 20050238144Abstract: A method and system for call restoration in a video relay service are disclosed, including a system that includes a VRS server having a call queue. The VRS server receives at least one call request to establish a communication session between a hearing-impaired user and a hearing-capable user. The VRS server also compares the call request with the plurality of call requests to identify if the call request corresponds to a previous call request corresponding to one in the call queue. The system also includes a VRS client application interactively coupled to the VRS server and configured to monitor availability of interpretive services. When the call request corresponding to the hearing-impaired user and the hearing-capable user is sorted to a top of the call queue and the interpretive services are available, the application establishes the communication session via the interpretive services between the hearing-impaired user and the hearing-capable user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Michael Flathers, Glenn Clapp, Edward Armstrong, Scot Brooksby
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Publication number: 20050238143Abstract: A system and method for electronic communication with the hearing impaired is disclosed, which includes a video relay service having a video relay service application configured to receive the called party number over the first connection and request interpretive services. The video relay service application, initiates when interpretive services are available. The video relay service times a duration of concurrent connection of the first and second connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Glenn Clapp, Michael Flathers, Carlo Bos, Edward Armstrong, Scot Brooksby
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Publication number: 20050237379Abstract: A method and system for distributing video calls includes receiving a plurality of incoming video calls originating from a corresponding plurality of calling endpoints over a data network. A corresponding plurality of first connections is formed with each of the plurality calling endpoints. Data is streamed over the plurality of first connections while the plurality of calling endpoints awaits availability of one answering endpoint. A second connection is then formed between one of the plurality of calling endpoints and the one answering endpoint to replace one of the plurality of first connections when the one answering endpoint is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Scot Brooksby, Michael Flathers, Edward Armstrong, Eugene Christensen, Glenn Clapp
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Publication number: 20050060242Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving demand and supply imbalances. The method comprises identifying at least one excess component inventory liability or constraint in supply capability for an end product by matching current buying patterns for the end product against inventory liability and supply capability based on a previous demand forecast. Where excess component inventory liability exists the method refocuses the excess component inventory liability by determining alternative end products that use components identified in the excess component inventory liability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of the alternative end products. Where constrained supply capability exists, the method determines alternative end products that are functionally equivalent to those identified in the constrained supply capability; and executes sales activities for enticing sales of functionally equivalent alternative end products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Edward Armstrong, Brian Eck, Mark Henderson, Daniel Peters, Howard Porter, Linda Scheib, Elizabeth Szymanowicz
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Patent number: D507105Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Hiphook Inc.Inventor: William Edward Armstrong