Patents by Inventor Eric Saunders

Eric Saunders 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).

  • Publication number: 20240341622
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems that analyze one or more analytes in a fluid, such as breath, emitted from a user. The methods and systems can detect one or more analytes in the breath of a user to provide alerts in response to discrepancies in medications taken by a user, verify one or more medications taken by a user, manage a medication regime of a user, and various other functions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Francis Eric Saunders, Jose Ricardo Dos Santos
  • Patent number: 11918344
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems that analyze one or more analytes in a fluid, such as breath, emitted from a user. The methods and systems can detect one or more analytes in the breath of a user to provide alerts in response to discrepancies in medications taken by a user, verify one or more medications taken by a user, manage a medication regime of a user, and various other functions disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ResMed Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Eric Saunders, Jose Ricardo Dos Santos
  • Publication number: 20240033164
    Abstract: A compression garment for implementing circulatory-related disorder therapy includes a plurality of chambers. In some implementations, the compression garment further includes air supply tubes and tube guides for maintaining the air supply tubes on a predetermined pathway in or on the garment. In some implementations, the compression garment further includes three or more layers forming the macro-chambers and air supply channels for supplying air to the macro-chamber. In some implementations, the compression garment further includes a flexible foot chamber support assembly that allows bending around a periphery of a user's foot. In some implementations, the compression garment further includes chamber valves and a main air supply valve pneumatically connected to a central air supply line and configured to control the supply of pressurized air to at least two of the chamber valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Dinesh Ramanan, Matthew Backler, Gaetano Caldarola, Charles Andrew William Hartson, Luke Klinkenberg, Blythe Rees-Jones, Francis Eric Saunders, Tzu-Chin Yu
  • Publication number: 20240009067
    Abstract: A compression garment for circulatory-related disorder therapy includes a skin contacting layer, a second layer coupled to the skin contacting layer, and connectors disposed on the second layer. The skin contacting layer and the second layer form one or more macro-chambers. Each macro-chamber is partitioned into a plurality of micro-chambers. Each of the micro-chambers is in direct fluid communication with at least one other of the micro-chambers. Each of the connectors is configured to supply pressurized air directly into at least a corresponding one of the macro-chambers such that the pressurized air is delivered to at least one of the micro-chambers within the macro-chamber. The coupling of the skin contacting layer and the second layer is along a layer attachment profile that defines the macro-chambers and the micro-chambers. At least one of the micro-chambers is linked to another of the micro-chambers by way of a plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Dinesh Ramanan, Blythe Guy Rees-Jones, Tzu-Chin Yu, Matthew John Backler, Francis Eric Saunders
  • Publication number: 20220226600
    Abstract: An exemplary device, according to the present disclosure, provides a housing, an AR lens, a projector, a memory, and a control system. The control system and memory determine when the user is confused. The control system then provides for projecting a reorientation graphic via the projector directed at the AR lens. In some implementations, the reorientation graphic provides real time information and reminders to a user as they proceed through life. The exemplary device enables a user to maintain greater independence and a more normal lifestyle with the assistance of the reorientation graphic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Bodiyabaduge Dimithri Joseph Perera, Lisa Nicole Matthews, Clare Donker, Peter James Dassos, Corey Anthony Spink, Francis Eric Saunders
  • Publication number: 20210219867
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems that analyze one or more analytes in a fluid, such as breath, emitted from a user. The methods and systems can detect one or more analytes in the breath of a user to provide alerts in response to discrepancies in medications taken by a user, verify one or more medications taken by a user, manage a medication regime of a user, and various other functions disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Francis Eric Saunders, Jose Ricardo Dos Santos
  • Patent number: 8098157
    Abstract: A zoned interactive control area (10) wherein an architectural space is divided in to a plurality of zones (16), each having its own sensor (22) and zone lights (18). In a normal operating mode (50) the sensors (22) are used to detect the presence of a person such that the zone lights (18) can be turned on and/or adjusted for light level. Each zone light (18) also has a light sensor (24) used, at least in part, for communication with the other zone lights (18), such that the light level can be adjusted not just in response to a presence in the respective zone (16) but also in response to presence in other zones (16). According to a security method (70) when the zone lights (18) are not in use for normal lighting (as when they are turned off) then if the sensors (22) detect the presence of an intruder the zone lights (18) flash to deter the intruder and also communicate the fact of the presence of the intruder to the other zone lights (18) via the light sensors (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: VNS Portfolio LLC
    Inventors: F. Eric Saunders, Gregory V. Bailey, Nicholas A. Antonopoulos
  • Publication number: 20100271205
    Abstract: A zoned interactive control area (10) wherein an architectural space is divided in to a plurality of zones (16), each having its own sensor (22) and zone lights (18). In a normal operating mode (50) the sensors (22) are used to detect the presence of a person such that the zone lights (18) can be turned on and/or adjusted for light level. Each zone light (18) also has a light sensor (24) used, at least in part, for communication with the other zone lights (18), such that the light level can be adjusted not just in response to a presence in the respective zone (16) but also in response to presence in other zones (16). According to a security method (70) when the zone lights (18) are not in use for normal lighting (as when they are turned off) then if the sensors (22) detect the presence of an intruder the zone lights (18) flash to deter the intruder and also communicate the fact of the presence of the intruder to the other zone lights (18) via the light sensors (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: F. Eric Saunders, Gregory V. Bailey, Nicholas A. Antonopoulos
  • Publication number: 20100123570
    Abstract: A zoned interactive control area (10) wherein an architectural space is divided into a plurality of zones (16), each having its own sensor(s) and zone lights (18). The zone lights (18) are controlled by a controller (20) such that there are different lighting levels (55, 57, 59) depending upon whether a zone (16) is occupied, whether an adjacent zone (16)is occupied, whether some other zone (16)is occupied, and the like. A variable control method (50) is adaptable such that fine control and adaptation for special circumstances can be achieved. Other types of devices can also be controlled according to the present inventive method and apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: VNS PORTFOLIO LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Antonopoulos, F. Eric Saunders, Charles H. Moore
  • Publication number: 20050072014
    Abstract: The drill bit and stabilizer gauge is a flexible, elongate strip that is wrapped about the circumference of a drill bit or drill bit stabilizer to measure the diameter. The strip has a rectangular tab at one end with a slot defined therein so that the opposite end of the strip can be inserted through the slot after being wrapped around the drill bit or stabilizer. A zero pointer is stamped on the tab adjacent the slot to ensure accurate measurement. A scale is imprinted on the strip with markings at each interval of ? times the dimensional unit and fractions thereof for reading the diameter directly. The gauge is made from spring steel, a thermoplastic material, or other suitable, inextensible, flexible material which has sufficient elasticity, but also sufficient stiffness, that the strip may be bent into a loop retaining a nearly perfect circular form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventor: Eric Saunders