Patents by Inventor J. Field

J. Field 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).

  • Steerable Dual Filter Cerebral Protection System
    Publication number: 20120172917
    Abstract: Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CLARET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Fifer, Randall T. Lashinski, Antony J. Fields, Michael Lee
  • Method of Isolating the Cerebral Circulation During a Cardiac Procedure
    Publication number: 20120172916
    Abstract: Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CLARET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Fifer, Randall T. Lashinski, Antony J. Fields, Michael Lee
  • Aortic Embolic Protection Device
    Publication number: 20120172919
    Abstract: Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CLARET MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Fifer, Randall T. Lashinski, Antony J. Fields, Michael Lee
  • Methods and devices for blocking flow through collateral pathways in the lung
    Patent number: 8206684
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of regulating fluid flow for a targeted lung region. The method comprises injecting a therapeutic agent into the targeted lung region. The therapeutic agent induces a reaction in lung tissue of the targeted lung region or in a collateral pathway to the lung region to reduce collateral fluid flow into the targeted lung region. In one aspect, the method additionally comprises deploying a bronchial isolation device in the direct pathway to regulate fluid flow to the targeted lung region through the direct pathway. The therapeutic agent can comprise, for example, a sclerosing agent that induces a reaction that causes sclerosis in the lung tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: John McCutcheon, Antony J. Fields, David Peter Shaw
  • System and method for differentiating between incoming and outgoing messages and identifying correspondents in a TTY communication
    Patent number: 8190183
    Abstract: A method and system are provided that examine incoming and outgoing TTY transmissions to determine an identifier for distinguishing between correspondents in a TTY call. The system may utilize contact information associated with an incoming or outgoing call to provide visual distinctions, and/or flow control, to the text from each party as it is displayed on a TTY device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Gregory J. Fields, Gerhard D. Klassen, David J. Dougall, Mohamed Farid
  • Method to maintain towed dipole source orientation
    Patent number: 8183868
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for a steerable horizontal electric dipole source system for underwater deployment as a moving source in electromagnetic surveying of subsurface regions for hydrocarbons. Position locating sensors (195) are placed near each electrode (26, 27), and means (197, 198) are provided for correcting the electrodes to be at the same elevation with azimuth aligned with the source tow line (11) and the electrode mid-point positioned over the source tow line, based on instantaneous location information from the sensors. The streamer (28) connecting the electrodes may also be monitored for shape by sensors, with corrections made by lateral and vertical control means disclosed herein. The invention can be applied to any marine streamer used in geophysical surveys, including a towed streamer (191) of electromagnetic or seismic receivers (192).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Philip J. Summerfield, Brian J. Fielding, Larry S. Gale
  • METHODS FOR TREATING DISEASES USING A BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20120093776
    Abstract: Described herein are methods, uses, and pharmaceutical compositions for treating heart disease that include a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP). In addition, described herein are methods, uses, and compositions for preventing or slowing fibrosis in diseased or injured tissue, and/or for preventing or slowing cell death in diseased or injured tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Weinian Shou, Hanying Chen, Loren J. Field
  • Aerogel particles and methods of making same
    Patent number: 8142843
    Abstract: Aerogel particles having a mean particle size less than 1 micron, products containing the same, processes of making the same, and uses thereof are described. A process of making the particle is also described wherein starting aerogel particles are homogenized or wet milled. The starting aerogel particles can be surface treated during the milling process to prevent agglomeration or aggregation. The aerogel particles can be used in a variety of products and applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich Bauer, Michael S. Darsillo, Rex J. Field, Joachim K. Floess, Jens Fründt, Stephane Rouanet, Dhaval A. Doshi
  • Vertical annular separation and pumping system with integrated pump shroud and baffle
    Patent number: 8136600
    Abstract: A Vertical Annular Separation and Pumping System (VASPS) utilizing an isolation baffle to replace a standard pump shroud associated with an electrical submersible pump. The isolation baffle may be a one piece plate positioned so as to direct produced wellbore liquids around the electrical submersible pump motor to provide a cooling medium to prevent overheating and early failure of the electrical submersible pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Tracy A. Fowler, Brian J. Fielding
  • System and method for differentiating between incoming and outgoing messages and identifying correspondents in a TTY communication
    Patent number: 8135376
    Abstract: A method and system are provided that examine incoming and outgoing TTY transmissions to determine an identifier for distinguishing between correspondents in a TTY call. The system may utilize existing contact information associated with an incoming call to provide context to a user for accepting incoming calls and during conversations and may apply various display settings. For TTY users, the additional context simplifies the ability to conduct critical reasoning, especially those with cognitive impairments. In particular, a picture from the user's address book is provided to assist in identifying the caller. The other display settings may include modified font styles, colors, multi-line display etc. to differentiate between incoming and outgoing messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Gregory J. Fields, Gerhard D. Klassen, David J. Dougall, Mohamed Farid
  • Marine Well Containment System and Method
    Publication number: 20120018165
    Abstract: A system and method for rapidly responding to and regaining control of uncontrolled flow from offshore hydrocarbon wells, comprising a subsea containment assembly, optionally including a capture caisson assembly installed around the assembly, riser systems for production of hydrocarbons to capture vessels on the surface of the sea, and modularized subsystems facilitating communication between and fluid flow from the subsea containment assembly through the riser to the capture vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Calvin W. Crossley, Jeffrey W. Jones, Allen P. Allegra, Jonathan Bowman, Lloyd Brown, John Dagleish, Brian J. Fielding, Mitch Guinn, Joe Q. Jin, Wan Cai Kan, Roald T. Lokken, Mario R. Lugo, Peter G. Noble, Matthew J. Obernuefemann, Murray Smith, Paul M. Sommerfield, Charlie Tyrell, Richard Weser, Stephen Wetch
  • IMPLANTED BRONCHIAL ISOLATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110226238
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Barrett, Michael Hendricksen, Alan R. Rapacki, Ronald R. Hundertmark, Jeffrey J. Dolin, Robert M. George, Antony J. Fields, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Ronald French, Douglas Sutton
  • COLLATERAL PATHWAY TREATMENT USING AGENT ENTRAINED BY ASPIRATION FLOW CURRENT
    Publication number: 20110220104
    Abstract: A method and system for increasing the flow resistance of collateral pathways in the lung by employing aspiration to establish an artificial convective flow current between compartments in the lung in order to entrain and deliver a clogging agent preferentially to the collateral pathways. The method may sometimes be performed after lung has been assessed for the presence of collateral pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Wondka, Peter Soltesz, John McCutcheon, Antony J. Fields
  • System and Method for Differentiating Between Incoming and Outgoing Messages and Identifying Correspondents in a TTY Communication
    Publication number: 20110201366
    Abstract: A method and system are provided that examine incoming and outgoing TTY transmissions to determine an identifier for distinguishing between correspondents in a TTY call. The system may utilize existing contact information associated with an incoming call to provide context to a user for accepting incoming calls and during conversations and may apply various display settings. For TTY users, the additional context simplifies the ability to conduct critical reasoning, especially those with cognitive impairments. In particular, a picture from the user's address book is provided to assist in identifying the caller. The other display settings may include modified font styles, colours, multi-line display etc. to differentiate between incoming and outgoing messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Research in Motion Limited
    Inventors: Gregory J. Fields, Gerhard D. Klassen, David J. Dougall, Mohamed Farid
  • MICRO-SCALE ENGINES, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING POWER
    Publication number: 20110154822
    Abstract: Heat engines suitable for large-scale or micro-scale fabrication supply power from a power turbine. The power turbine is driven in part by an ejector in which a working fluid is utilized as a motive flow. Fuel utilized for combustion may also be utilized as a phase-changing working fluid and as the motive flow driving the ejector. Heat exchangers particularly suitable for micro-scale implementation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Protz, William G. Gardner, Justin W. Jaworski, Andrew P. Camacho, Hardy S. Shen, David J. Fields, Stefan Oliver Pelekies
  • System and method for differentiating between incoming and outgoing messages and identifying correspondents in a TTY communication
    Patent number: 7957717
    Abstract: A method and system are provided that examine incoming and outgoing TTY transmissions to determine an identifier for distinguishing between correspondents in a TTY call. The system may utilize existing contact information associated wit an incoming call to provide context to a user for accepting incoming calls and during conversations and may apply various display settings. For TTY users, the additional context simplifies the ability to conduct critical reasoning, especially those with cognitive impairments. In particular, a picture from the user's address book is provided to assist in identifying the caller. The other display settings may include modified font styles, colors, multi-line display etc. to differentiate between incoming and outgoing messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Gregory J. Fields, Gerhard D. Klassen, David J. Dougall, Mohamed Farid
  • BRONCHIAL FLOW CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20110130834
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lung volume reduction of a patient are described. The methods include implanting a flow control device in a bronchial passageway of the lung. The flow control device regulates fluid flow through the bronchial passageway and includes a valve protector that at least partially surrounds a valve member. The valve protector has sufficient rigidity to maintain the shape of the valve member against compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Peter M. Wilson, Antony J. Fields, Hanson S. Gifford, III, John G. McCutcheon, Michael J. Hendricksen, Alan R. Rapacki, David R. Tholfsen, Michael S. Barrett, Ronald Hundertmark, Douglas Sutton
  • BRONCHIAL FLOW CONTROL DEVICES WITH MEMBRANE SEAL
    Publication number: 20110017207
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flow control device for a bronchial passageway. The device can includes a valve member that regulates fluid flow through the flow control device, a frame coupled to the valve member, and a membrane attached to the frame. At least a portion of the flow control device forms a seal with the interior wall of the bronchial passageway when the flow control device is implanted in the bronchial passageway. The membrane forms a fluid pathway from the seal into the valve member to direct fluid flowing through the bronchial passageway into the valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hendricksen, Peter Wilson, Ronald Hundertmark, Antony J. Fields
  • Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use
    Patent number: 7854228
    Abstract: Methods and systems for lung volume reduction of a patient are described. The methods include implanting a flow control device in a bronchial passageway of the lung. The flow control device regulates fluid flow through the bronchial passageway and includes a valve protector that at least partially surrounds a valve member. The valve protector has sufficient rigidity to maintain the shape of the valve member against compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Peter M. Wilson, Antony J. Fields, Hanson S. Gifford, III, John G. McCutcheon, Michael J. Hendricksen, Alan R. Rapacki, David R. Tholfsen, Michael S. Barrett, Ronald Hundertmark, Douglas Sutton
  • Bronchial flow control devices with membrane seal
    Patent number: 7798147
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flow control device for a bronchial passageway. The device can includes a valve member that regulates fluid flow through the flow control device, a frame coupled to the valve member, and a membrane attached to the frame. At least a portion of the flow control device forms a seal with the interior wall of the bronchial passageway when the flow control device is implanted in the bronchial passageway. The membrane forms a fluid pathway from the seal into the valve member to direct fluid flowing through the bronchial passageway into the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pulmonx Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hendricksen, Peter Wilsor, Ronald Hundertmark, Antony J. Fields