Patents by Inventor Francis J. Doyle

Francis J. Doyle 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: 20100174228
    Abstract: A system for predicting hypoglycemia based on continuous blood glucose monitor values is provided. The hypoglycemia detection algorithm is a set of individual alarms that are combined through a voting system into one combined alarm. The system could have five components and an overall voting algorithm that produces a binary alarm outcome depending on the number of constituent algorithms that report an alarm. A controller system automatically shuts off the insulin pump when pending or real hypoglycemia has been reached. The algorithms operate in a closed loop and automatically take action when the subject is asleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Buckingham, Günter Niemeyer, Darrell M. Wilson, Fraser Cameron, H. Peter Chase, Eyal Dassau, Hyunjin Lee, B. Wayne Bequette, Francis J. Doyle, III
  • Patent number: 7651845
    Abstract: A computer implemented method and associated apparatus for the combined control of insulin bolus dosing and basal delivery for the goal of achieving normal glycemic response to meals, exercise, stressors, and other perturbations to blood glucose levels. A run-to-run algorithm is used to monitor blood glucose levels and adjust insulin delivery as conditions are varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Francis J. Doyle, III, Lois Jovanovic
  • Patent number: 4130527
    Abstract: Residual unreacted monomer, such as vinyl chloride monomer, is removed from an aqueous latex of polymer, such as polyvinyl chloride, by allowing the latex to flow as a thin liquid film down the inner surface of a substantially vertical column at subatmospheric pressure countercurrent to an ascending flow of steam. If desired, packing may be inserted in the column to enhance the removal of residual monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1978
    Assignee: Stauffer Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Miller, Francis J. Doyle