Patents by Inventor H. Silver

H. Silver 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).

  • Monochromatic X-ray methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9326744
    Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Eric H. Silver
  • Container with sealed cap and venting system
    Patent number: 9296531
    Abstract: A bulk feed adapter cap for a collection container comprises: (a) a housing defining both at least one fluid-communication opening and one or more air-release openings and (b) a membrane defining an annular, self-sealing fluid-valve for sealing said fluid-communication opening, where the fluid-valve defines at least one aperture. The bulk feed adapter cap may further comprise at least one fluid-communication cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Mark A. Luzbetak, Timothy D. Killinger, Ryan Bauer, Brian H. Silver
  • Process for Use with Breastpump to Initiate Milk in Breastfeeding, Particularly for Premature Infants
    Publication number: 20160082164
    Abstract: The present invention provides a suction sequence which is considered to produce advantageous results, particularly for mothers with newborn infants. The sequence comprises a process of stimulation, expression, and pausing to closely mimic a newborn's sucking pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Brian H. Silver, Paula Meier
  • MONOCHROMATIC X-RAY METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150366526
    Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Eric H. Silver
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING INFORMATION REGARDING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION USING X-RAY RADIATION
    Publication number: 20150369758
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising generating first monochromatic x-ray radiation at a first energy, directing at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation to irradiate subject matter of interest, detecting at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation transmitted through the subject matter of interest, and determining information about a chemical composition of the subject matter of interest based, at least in part, on the detected first monochromatic x-ray radiation and the first energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventor: Eric H. Silver
  • SENSORS FOR DETECTING SUBSTANCES IN BODILY FLUIDS
    Publication number: 20150230742
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that extracts bodily fluid to a reaction chamber for monitoring a substance or property of the patient fluid. In one embodiment, a pump is used to advance the sample of bodily fluid through a filter to produce a filtrate. Another pump advances filtrate into the reaction chamber, while another pump advances reactant into the reaction chamber. A sensor in communication with the reaction chamber determines a concentration of nitric oxide or one of its metabolic products. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: James H. Silver
  • Monochromatic X-ray methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9066702
    Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Inventor: Eric H. Silver
  • Process for use with breastpump to initiate milk in breastfeeding, particularly for premature infants
    Patent number: 9050404
    Abstract: The present invention provides a suction sequence which is considered to produce advantageous results, particularly for mothers with newborn infants. The sequence comprises a process of stimulation, expression, and pausing to closely mimic a newborn's sucking pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Brian H. Silver, Paula Meier
  • Sensors for detecting substances in bodily fluids
    Patent number: 9044182
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that extracts bodily fluid to a reaction chamber for monitoring a substance or property of the patient fluid. In one embodiment, a pump is used to advance the sample of bodily fluid through a filter to produce a filtrate. Another pump advances filtrate into the reaction chamber, while another pump advances reactant into the reaction chamber. A sensor in communication with the reaction chamber determines a concentration of nitric oxide or one of its metabolic products. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: James H. Silver
  • MONOCHROMATIC X-RAY METHODS AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150003581
    Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Eric H. Silver
  • SMALL-VOLUME COLLECTION FOR A BREASTPUMP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140276629
    Abstract: Exemplary systems for small volume collection for a breastpump system are provided. The systems allow breast milk to flow directly from the breastshield to the collection container without leaving the control volume. A valve is present outside of the milk flow path that does not contact breast milk prior to the milk reaching a collection vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Ryan Bauer, Jahi Gist, Brian H. Silver, David Cho, Ron Sallade, Kathryn Holshouser
  • Hybrid X-ray optic apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 8831175
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a hybrid optic is provided. The hybrid optic comprises a capillary optic for receiving x-rays from an x-ray source at an entrance portion of the capillary optic and for providing x-rays at an exit portion of the capillary optic, and a grazing incidence multi-shell optic (GIMSO) coupled, at an entrance portion of the GIMSO, to the exit portion of the capillary optic to receive x-rays emerging from the exit portion of the capillary optic, the GIMSO including an exit portion for providing x-rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Eric H. Silver, Gerald Austin, David Caldwell, Ting Lin
  • PUMPING DEVICE, AS FOR ENTERAL FEEDING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140207068
    Abstract: A pumping device is disclosed, as for use with an enteral feeding assembly. In one form the pumping device is a diaphragm pump including a first dome portion, a second dome portion, and a flexible membrane located between the first and second dome portions. A pressure differential is created between the two chambers thus created by membrane, so as to meter fluid (to be delivered) to a patient. The fluid to be delivered may be located in one of the chambers. A portable fluid pump is also provided including a syringe and spring pump drive mechanism mounted in a casing. The spring pump drive mechanism has two piston devices in fluid communication with each other. As one piston device moves in one direction within its associated driving barrel, it serves to drive the other piston device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: MEDELA HOLDING AG
    Inventor: Brian H. Silver
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171860
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171857
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171858
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171859
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171917
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Breastpump with Letdown Feature
    Publication number: 20140171916
    Abstract: Breastpumps and methods for use in extracting breastmilk, which can be used to generate, among other things, both a letdown or stimulation phase and a milk expression phase, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Medela Holding AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, Richard S. Weston, Brian H. Silver, Michael Larsson
  • Soft breastshield
    Patent number: 8747349
    Abstract: A breastshield is constructed of a low Durometer material. The breastshield includes a nipple tunnel that generally accommodates the shape of a nipple and an aperture that conveys fluids through the breastshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventor: Brian H. Silver