Patents by Inventor James A. Wilkie
James A. Wilkie 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).
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Publication number: 20230103727Abstract: A collar assembly that couples the pin end of a first pipe with the box end of a second pipe and provides for a visual inspection of the alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Hunting Energy Services Ltd.Inventors: Alexander James Wilkie, Daniel O'brien
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Patent number: 11332993Abstract: A tool for penetrating a tubular as described. The tool comprises at least one length of linear shaped charge, a carrier adapted to support the/each length of linear shaped charge, and at least one detonation mechanism for detonating the/each length of linear shaped charge. Upon detonation of the/each length of linear shaped charge, a length of material is projected outwardly from the/each length of linear shaped charge towards an internal surface of die tubular, which is thereby penetrated. The at least one length of linear shaped charge is arranged such that, upon detonation, the trajectory of at least one portion of the projected material intersects the trajectory of at least one other portion of projected material at or adjacent the internal surface of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: SPEX CORPORATE HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Jamie Oag, Rae Younger, Andrew Pettitt, Barry Chapman, Simon McKay, David James Wilkie, Sidney Dantuma Johnston, John Fox
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Patent number: 11193344Abstract: A tool for fracturing at least one tubular is described. The tool comprises a plurality of parallel columns of explosives and a detonation system configured to detonate the columns of explosives. The columns are arranged such that upon detonation, at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from one column combines with at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from another column to create a combined Shockwave of greater intensity than either of the Shockwaves which formed the combined Shockwave.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SPEX CORPORATE HOLDINGS LTD.Inventors: Barry Chapman, David James Wilkie
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Publication number: 20210369665Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a viral infection comprising administering a protease inhibitor, optionally conjointly with an anticoagulant therapy and/or antiviral agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: James A. Wilkie, Lakhmir Chawla, Peter Jordan, Elaine C. Liong, Michelle M. Merrigan, Martha C. Farmer
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Publication number: 20210353301Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method for the treatment of lithiasis, which mitigates the risk of damage to surrounding body tissue when removing a calculi (e.g., biological concretions, such as urinary, biliary, and pancreatic stones) that obstructs or may otherwise be present within a body's anatomical lumen. In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method of using a polymer plug to occlude a lumen distal to a calculi, whereby calculi fragments resulting from lithotripsy are prevented from traveling up the lumen. In certain embodiments, a dual lumen catheter is utilized to inject two solutions proximal to the calculi, the mixing of said solutions causing a polymer plug to form.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Jean-Marie Vogel, James A. Wilkie
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Publication number: 20200131876Abstract: A tool for penetrating a tubular as described. The tool comprises at least one length of linear shaped charge, a carrier adapted to support the/each length of linear shaped charge, and at least one detonation mechanism for detonating the/each length of linear shaped charge. Upon detonation of the/each length of linear shaped charge, a length of material is projected outwardly from the/each length of linear shaped charge towards an internal surface of die tubular, which is thereby penetrated. The at least one length of linear shaped charge is arranged such that, upon detonation, the trajectory of at least one portion of the projected material intersects the trajectory of at least one other portion of projected material at or adjacent the internal surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Jamie Oag, Rae Younger, Andrew Pettitt, Barry Chapman, Simon McKay, David James Wilkie, Sidney Dantuma Johnston, John Fox
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Publication number: 20200115981Abstract: A tool for fracturing at least one tubular is described. The tool comprises a plurality of parallel columns of explosives and a detonation system configured to detonate the columns of explosives. The columns are arranged such that upon detonation, at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from one column combines with at least a portion of the Shockwave propagating in a direction outwardly from the tool from another column to create a combined Shockwave of greater intensity than either of the Shockwaves which formed the combined Shockwave.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Barry CHAPMAN, David James WILKIE
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Patent number: 10550656Abstract: A tool for penetrating a tubular as described. The tool comprises at least one length of linear shaped charge, a carrier adapted to support the/each length of linear shaped charge, and at least one detonation mechanism for detonating the/each length of linear shaped charge. Upon detonation of the/each length of linear shaped charge, a length of material is projected outwardly from the/each length of linear shaped charge towards an internal surface of the tubular, which is thereby penetrated. The at least one length of linear shaped charge is arranged such that, upon detonation, the trajectory of at least one portion of the projected material intersects the trajectory of at least one other portion of projected material at or adjacent the internal surface of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SPEX CORPORATE HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Jamie Oag, Rae Younger, Andrew Pettitt, Barry Chapman, Simon McKay, David James Wilkie, Sidney Dantuma Johnston, John Fox
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Publication number: 20180291697Abstract: A tool for penetrating a tubular as described. The tool comprises at least one length of linear shaped charge, a carrier adapted to support the/each length of linear shaped charge, and at least one detonation mechanism for detonating the/each length of linear shaped charge. Upon detonation of the/each length of linear shaped charge, a length of material is projected outwardly from the/each length of linear shaped charge towards an internal surface of the tubular, which is thereby penetrated. The at least one length of linear shaped charge is arranged such that, upon detonation, the trajectory of at least one portion of the projected material intersects the trajectory of at least one other portion of projected material at or adjacent the internal surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Jamie OAG, Rae YOUNGER, Andrew PETTITT, Barry CHAPMAN, Simon McKAY, David James WILKIE, Sidney Dantuma JOHNSTON, John FOX
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Publication number: 20180117211Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and kits to control bleeding through the use of an internal occluder based on polymeric solutions, including use of reverse thermosensitive polymers in nephron-sparing surgeries, which produces a completely bloodless surgical field, allowing speedy resection. In certain embodiments, after a certain amount of time, the flow gradually resumes, with no apparent adverse consequences to the kidney. In certain embodiments, return of blood flow may be accelerated by cooling the kidney. The compositions, methods and kits for perfusive organ hemostasis can also be used to simplify or to enable other organ surgeries or interventional procedures, including liver surgery, prostate surgery, brain surgery, surgery of the uterus, spleen surgery and any surgery on any highly vascularized organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Jean-Marie Vogel, James A. Wilkie, Peter N. Madras
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Publication number: 20170238938Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method for the treatment of lithiasis, which mitigates the risk of damage to surrounding body tissue when removing a calculi (e.g., biological concretions, such as urinary, biliary, and pancreatic stones) that obstructs or may otherwise be present within a body's anatomical lumen. In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method of using a polymer plug to occlude a lumen distal to a calculi, whereby calculi fragments resulting from lithotripsy are prevented from traveling up the lumen. In certain embodiments, a dual lumen catheter is utilized to inject two solutions proximal to the calculi, the mixing of said solutions causing a polymer plug to form.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jean-Marie Vogel, James A. Wilkie
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Patent number: 9682224Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer
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Publication number: 20170043050Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and kits to control bleeding through the use of an internal occluder based on polymeric solutions, including use of reverse thermosensitive polymers in nephron-sparing surgeries, which produces a completely bloodless surgical field, allowing speedy resection. In certain embodiments, after a certain amount of time, the flow gradually resumes, with no apparent adverse consequences to the kidney. In certain embodiments, return of blood flow may be accelerated by cooling the kidney. The compositions, methods and kits for perfusive organ hemostasis can also be used to simplify or to enable other organ surgeries or interventional procedures, including liver surgery, prostate surgery, brain surgery, surgery of the uterus, spleen surgery and any surgery on any highly vascularized organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Jean-Marie Vogel, James A. Wilkie, Peter N. Madras
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Patent number: 8984202Abstract: A data processing assembly includes one or more hosts connected to one or more I/O Expansion Drawers. Assignment state information is stored on the Expansion Drawer to convey the assignment state of Expansion Drawer(s) resources to the hosts. The host retrieves the assignment state and, from it, determines, for each Expansion Buss cable connected to the host, the number of Expansion Cards in the Expansion Drawer to configure. A change in the number of Expansion Cards in the expansion apparatus may necessitate a change in the assignment state, which can be electronically accommodated (as opposed to a manual reconfiguration). Similarly, a failure of an Expansion Buss cable is addressed by electronically reassigning resources to another host or to the same host over a different Expansion Buss cable without the need for further manual intervention. The assembly is capable of verifying correct cable connection between a host and the Expansion Drawer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Lawrence Joseph Grasso, Barney Louis Hallman, Bruce James Wilkie
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Publication number: 20150025476Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer
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Publication number: 20150018872Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method to control biological fluid flow at a site in a mammal by use of an in situ formed polymer plug. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a method to control bleeding following a catheterization procedure, a method to control leakage of cerebral spinal fluid following a lumbar puncture, a method to seal a fistula, or a method to control the flow of serous fluid after a lymphadenectomy. In certain embodiments, the polymer plug is generated in situ by temperature changes, pH changes or ionic interactions. In certain embodiments, the polymer plug comprises at least one optionally purified reverse thermosensitive polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: James A. Wilkie
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Patent number: 8858533Abstract: A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Downing, James Wilkie, Ronald Court, Steven Jacques, Michael W. Gauderer
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Publication number: 20140205542Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and kits to control bleeding through the use of an internal occluder based on polymeric solutions, including use of reverse thermosensitive polymers in nephron-sparing surgeries, which produces a completely bloodless surgical field, allowing speedy resection. In certain embodiments, after a certain amount of time, the flow gradually resumes, with no apparent adverse consequences to the kidney. In certain embodiments, return of blood flow may be accelerated by cooling the kidney. The compositions, methods and kits for perfusive organ hemostasis can also be used to simplify or to enable other organ surgeries or interventional procedures, including liver surgery, prostate surgery, brain surgery, surgery of the uterus, spleen surgery and any surgery on any highly vascularized organs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicants: Lahey Clinic, Inc., Genzyme CorporationInventors: Jean-Marie Vogel, James A. Wilkie, Peter N. Madras
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Patent number: 8484398Abstract: A data processing assembly includes one or more hosts connected to one or more I/O Expansion Drawers. Assignment state information is stored on the Expansion Drawer to convey the assignment state of Expansion Drawer(s) resources to the hosts. The host retrieves the assignment state and, from it, determines, for each Expansion Buss cable connected to the host, the number of Expansion Cards in the Expansion Drawer to configure. A change in the number of Expansion Cards in the expansion apparatus may necessitate a change in the assignment state, which can be electronically accommodated (as opposed to a manual reconfiguration). Similarly, a failure of an Expansion Buss cable is addressed by electronically reassigning resources to another host or to the same host over a different Expansion Buss cable without the need for further manual intervention. The assembly is capable of verifying correct cable connection between a host and the Expansion Drawer.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Lawrence Joseph Grasso, Barney Louis Hallman, Bruce James Wilkie
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Patent number: 8306652Abstract: In one embodiment, a communication system for a multi-blade server system includes a multi-drop serial bus network interconnecting a management module with each of a plurality of servers in a multi-server chassis. A first transceiver subsystem is configured for communicating over the serial bus network between the management module and each server within a first frequency band. A second transceiver subsystem is configured for simultaneously communicating over the serial bus network between the management module and the servers within a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band. A first signal-filtering subsystem substantially filters out signals in the second frequency band from the first transceiver subsystem. A second signal-filtering subsystem substantially filters out the signals in the first frequency band from the second transceiver subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Justin Potok Bandholz, Clifton Ehrich Kerr, Pravin Patel, Bruce James Wilkie