Patents by Inventor Eli Nichols

Eli 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: 11963906
    Abstract: A flow control device for a compressible bottle may include a reservoir, the reservoir comprising an ophthalmic formulation disposed therein, the ophthalmic formulation comprising an ophthalmic agent and a preservative; a reservoir interface, disposed at a mouth of the reservoir, the reservoir interface comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface fluidically connecting an interior of the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir; a nozzle, the nozzle comprising: an outlet and a nozzle cap, the nozzle cap comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap fluidically connecting the outlet and a reservoir-facing surface of the nozzle; and an axis of rotation, wherein rotation of the nozzle about the axis of rotation relative to the reservoir aligns the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface with the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: TearClear Corp.
    Inventors: Howard L. Golub, Srini Venkatesh, Edward Browka, Joe Ranalletta, Eli Nichols, Peter Smith, Theodore Mosler, Kristin Benokraitis
  • Publication number: 20230356919
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses and describes a vapocoolant dispenser. Specifically, the dispenser comprises a housing and container of vapocoolant, the dispenser configured to receive a sterilizable dose of high energy radiation and to provide a sterile, hermetically sealed vapocoolant dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: 623 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Eli Nichols, Charles McCall, Andrew Corson, James Fentress
  • Publication number: 20230263659
    Abstract: A flow control device for a compressible bottle may include a reservoir, the reservoir comprising an ophthalmic formulation disposed therein, the ophthalmic formulation comprising an ophthalmic agent and a preservative; a reservoir interface, disposed at a mouth of the reservoir, the reservoir interface comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface fluidically connecting an interior of the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir; a nozzle, the nozzle comprising: an outlet and a nozzle cap, the nozzle cap comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap fluidically connecting the outlet and a reservoir-facing surface of the nozzle; and an axis of rotation, wherein rotation of the nozzle about the axis of rotation relative to the reservoir aligns the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface with the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Howard L. GOLUB, Srini VENKATESH, Edward BROWKA, Joe RANALLETTA, Eli NICHOLS, Peter SMITH, Theodore MOSLER, Kristin BENOKRAITIS
  • Patent number: 11679928
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses and describes a vapocoolant dispenser. Specifically, the dispenser comprises a housing and container of vapocoolant, the dispenser configured to receive a sterilizable dose of high energy radiation and to provide a sterile, hermetically sealed vapocoolant dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: 623 MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Eli Nichols, Charles McCall, Andrew Corson, James Fentress
  • Patent number: 11564832
    Abstract: A flow control device for a compressible bottle may include a reservoir, the reservoir comprising an ophthalmic formulation disposed therein, the ophthalmic formulation comprising an ophthalmic agent and a preservative; a reservoir interface, disposed at a mouth of the reservoir, the reservoir interface comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface fluidically connecting an interior of the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir; a nozzle, the nozzle comprising: an outlet and a nozzle cap, the nozzle cap comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap fluidically connecting the outlet and a reservoir-facing surface of the nozzle; and an axis of rotation, wherein rotation of the nozzle about the axis of rotation relative to the reservoir aligns the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface with the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: TearClear Corp.
    Inventors: Howard L. Golub, Srini Venkatesh, Edward Browka, Joe Ranalletta, Eli Nichols, Peter Smith, Theodore Mosler, Kristin Benokraitis
  • Publication number: 20220356002
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses and describes a vapocoolant dispenser. Specifically, the dispenser comprises a housing and container of vapocoolant, the dispenser configured to receive a sterilizable dose of high energy radiation and to provide a sterile, hermetically sealed vapocoolant dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: 623 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Eli Nichols, Charles McCall, Andrew Corson, James Fentress
  • Patent number: 11352196
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses and describes a vapocoolant dispenser. Specifically, the dispenser comprises a housing and container of vapocoolant, the dispenser configured to receive a sterilizable dose of high energy radiation and to provide a sterile, hermetically sealed vapocoolant dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: 623 MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Eli Nichols, Charles McCall, Andrew Corson, James Fentress
  • Publication number: 20220002072
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses and describes a vapocoolant dispenser. Specifically, the dispenser comprises a housing and container of vapocoolant, the dispenser configured to receive a sterilizable dose of high energy radiation and to provide a sterile, hermetically sealed vapocoolant dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: 623 Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore J. MOSLER, Eli NICHOLS, Charles McCALL, Andrew CORSON, James FENTRESS
  • Publication number: 20200337895
    Abstract: A flow control device for a compressible bottle may include a reservoir, the reservoir comprising an ophthalmic formulation disposed therein, the ophthalmic formulation comprising an ophthalmic agent and a preservative; a reservoir interface, disposed at a mouth of the reservoir, the reservoir interface comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface fluidically connecting an interior of the reservoir and an exterior of the reservoir; a nozzle, the nozzle comprising: an outlet and a nozzle cap, the nozzle cap comprising one or more apertures, the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap fluidically connecting the outlet and a reservoir-facing surface of the nozzle; and an axis of rotation, wherein rotation of the nozzle about the axis of rotation relative to the reservoir aligns the one or more apertures in the reservoir interface with the one or more apertures in the nozzle cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Howard L. GOLUB, Srini VENKATESH, Edward BROWKA, Joe RANALLETTA, Eli NICHOLS, Peter SMITH, Theodore MOSLER, Kristin BENOKRAITIS
  • Patent number: 9884166
    Abstract: A jetless intravenous catheter for the delivery of a fluid into a peripheral vein of a subject includes an elongated body having proximal and distal ends. The body includes a wall defining an internal fluid passageway configured to receive fluid flowing in a longitudinal direction from the proximal end at a first axial velocity and a tip aperture at the distal end configured to allow fluid to exit therethrough. The body comprises at least one flow reducing feature configured to create a laminar-turbulent transitional flow associated with a fluid flowing in the longitudinal direction at the first axial velocity and configured to reduce the flow velocity of fluid exiting the tip to a second axial velocity that is less than the first axial velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Laurens E. Howle, Rendon Nelson, Eli Nichols, Sebastian T. Schindera, Courtney Coursey, Paul W. Weber
  • Publication number: 20130267845
    Abstract: A jetless intravenous catheter for the delivery of a fluid into a peripheral vein of a subject includes an elongated body having proximal and distal ends. The body includes a wall defining an internal fluid passageway configured to receive fluid flowing in a longitudinal direction from the proximal end at a first axial velocity and a tip aperture at the distal end configured to allow fluid to exit therethrough. The body comprises at least one flow reducing feature configured to create a laminar-turbulent transitional flow associated with a fluid flowing in the longitudinal direction at the first axial velocity and configured to reduce the flow velocity of fluid exiting the tip to a second axial velocity that is less than the first axial velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Laurens E. Howle, Rendon Nelson, Eli Nichols, Sebastian T. Schinders, Courtney Coursey, Paul W. Weber
  • Patent number: 5971556
    Abstract: An instrument panel having a light source and a transparent cover in front of the light source. The transparent cover has a first surface at the front side of the cover and a second surface at the back side of the cover, and is formed of a polymeric wall and a polymeric film. The polymeric film has a reflection-reduction layer thereon and is bonded by intermolecular forces to the wall so that the polymeric film is on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the cover and the reflection-reduction layer is sandwiched between the film and the wall. The reflection-reduction layer is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of (a) oxides of magnesium, zinc, or aluminum, or alloys thereof, (b) hydroxides of magnesium, zinc, or aluminum, or alloys thereof, and (c) semi-metals and metals which are non-alkali metals and non-alkaline earth metals, alloys thereof, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Carter, Richard Megregian, Eli Nichols
  • Patent number: 5964514
    Abstract: An illuminating instrument panel gauge has a movable indicator, a front side for positioning toward a viewer and a back side for positioning away from the viewer. The gauge includes a light source, a subdial surface in front of the light source, a transparent gauge cover in front of and spaced apart from the subdial surface, and graphics corresponding to the movable indicator. The gauge cover has a first surface at the front side of the gauge cover and a second surface at the back side of the gauge cover. Either or both of the first and second surfaces of the gauge cover may be randomly textured. The movable indicator is positioned between the subdial surface and the gauge cover and is preferably closer to the gauge cover than it is to the subdial surface. The graphics are on either the first or second surface of the gauge cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Carter, Richard Megregian, Eli Nichols
  • Patent number: 5829861
    Abstract: An instrument panel has a front side for facing toward a driver and a back side for facing away from the driver, a light source, a subdial surface in front of the light source, and a transparent cover in front of and spaced away from the subdial surface. The transparent cover is substantially (preferably, at least 50%) rounded outwardly toward the driver. The instrument panel may include graphics on or in the cover. Due to the curvature of the cover, the graphics may have an outermost portion which is closest to the driver and an innermost portion which is further from the driver. Preferably, the outermost portion of the graphics is narrower relative to the innermost portion so that the graphics appear to be in a plane parallel with the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventors: James C. Carter, Richard Megregian, Eli Nichols
  • Patent number: D1015533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: 623 MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Pete Smith, Theodore J. Mosler, Jonathan Lozevski, Eli Nichols