Patents by Inventor James Mitchell White
James Mitchell White 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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Patent number: 11881289Abstract: A virtual assistant/chatbot to improve clinical workflow for home renal replacement therapies is disclosed herein. A virtual assistant/chatbot includes a patient-facing user interface configured to enable a patient to engage in a virtual chat session by typing, speaking, or otherwise providing information regarding a patient request or issue related to their renal replacement therapy. The virtual assistant/chatbot also includes a backend server-based system configured to provide logic to respond to a patient's requests. The logic defines a sequence of questions and answers for resolving patient queries. The sequence of assistant/chatbot questions and patient answers may be configured in a node arrangement such that certain patient answers/requests lead to additional questions for additional information from a patient.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SAInventors: James Mitchell White, Isaac Dean Martis, Brian James Connell, Kent Alan Williams, Judy Danek
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Patent number: 11851222Abstract: A method for producing sterile solution product bags includes positioning a manifold assembly onto a filling machine. The manifold assembly includes a plurality of bags, a first filter, and a connection line in fluid communication with the first filter. Each of the plurality of bags includes a bladder and a stem in fluid communication with the bladder and with the connection line. The method includes activating a pump and at least partially filling one or more of the bladders by pumping fluid through the feed line, the first filter, and the connection line. The method includes sealing the stem of each of the filled product bags at a location between the connection line and the bladder, thereby creating one or more at least partially filled and sealed product bags. The method includes separating each of the at least partially filled and sealed product bags from the connection line.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignees: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE SAInventors: Joseph John Kircher, Karl Hans Cazzini, James Mitchell White, Julien Beauquet
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Publication number: 20230187031Abstract: A virtual assistant/chatbot to improve clinical workflow for home renal replacement therapies is disclosed herein. A virtual assistant/chatbot includes a patient-facing user interface configured to enable a patient to engage in a virtual chat session by typing, speaking, or otherwise providing information regarding a patient request or issue related to their renal replacement therapy. The virtual assistant/chatbot also includes a backend server-based system configured to provide logic to respond to a patient's requests. The logic defines a sequence of questions and answers for resolving patient queries. The sequence of assistant/chatbot questions and patient answers may be configured in a node arrangement such that certain patient answers/requests lead to additional questions for additional information from a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: James Mitchell White, Isaac Dean Martis, Brian James Connell, Kent Alan Williams, Judy Danek
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Publication number: 20230103883Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for peritoneal catheter placement are disclosed herein. An example method includes using a puncture device to create an access hole to a patient's peritoneal cavity. The puncture device includes a lumen that enables a guidewire to be inserted into the peritoneal cavity. The puncture device is then replaced with a catheter, which is inserted along the guidewire. A surgical seal is next applied to connect the catheter to adjacent patient muscle tissue. After the guidewire is removed, a tunneling device creates a pathway through fat tissue to anchor the catheter. An end of the tunneling device is aligned with an external piercing device to pierce the patient's skin from the outside, creating a catheter exit hole. An end of the catheter is connected to the tunneling device and pulled through the exit hole, thereby enabling the catheter to be connected to peritoneal dialysis tubing for a treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Shawn Collin Oppegard, Unberto Garcia, Jorge Augusto Del Castillo, Kent Alan Williams, Carlos Alberto Corrales, Mary Kate Nowak, Shashanka Belur Shanthakumar Jain, Kedar Kulkarni, James Mitchell White, Brian James Connell, Leah Ann Swanson, Nicole Alexandra Chen, Eajer Toh, Joanna Rita Yanaga
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Publication number: 20210309398Abstract: A method for producing sterile solution product bags includes positioning a manifold assembly onto a filling machine. The manifold assembly includes a plurality of bags, a first filter, and a connection line in fluid communication with the first filter. Each of the plurality of bags includes a bladder and a stem in fluid communication with the bladder and with the connection line. The method includes activating a pump and at least partially filling one or more of the bladders by pumping fluid through the feed line, the first filter, and the connection line. The method includes sealing the stem of each of the filled product bags at a location between the connection line and the bladder, thereby creating one or more at least partially filled and sealed product bags. The method includes separating each of the at least partially filled and sealed product bags from the connection line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Joseph John Kircher, Karl Hans Cazzini, James Mitchell White, Julien Beauquet
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Patent number: 8646106Abstract: An optical article for playback in a player includes a first file comprising a first control logic; and a second file comprising a second control logic. The first file is configured to direct the player to play a first content data stored on the optical article, when the first control logic is read by the player. The player is directed to read the second file if the player cannot read the first file. The second file is configured to direct the player to play a second content data stored on the article when the second control logic is read by the player. The optical article includes a mark containing an optical state change material disposed on at least a portion of the first file, wherein the mark is in one of a first optical state or a second optical state, and wherein the first control logic can be read only when the mark is in the second optical state.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: James Mitchell White, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Kasiraman Krishnan, Mark Rogers Johnson
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Patent number: 8512566Abstract: Disclosed herein is a disposable fluid path for processing complex materials. The disposable fluid path comprises a gravity assisted disposable system for separating a biological sample into two or more distinct submaterials through sedimentation. The fluid path is comprised of a sample delivery conduit and bag-set wherein the bag set comprising a tubing assembly, a separation assembly, and a filter assembly. Methods of using the system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Weston Blaine Griffin, Jaydeep Roy, Eric Douglas Williams, Philip Alexander Shoemaker, James Mitchell White
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Patent number: 8492474Abstract: Methods of making miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The polymer blends have a polyimide as a component. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures. The polymer blends may optionally include one or more fillers.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Robert Russell Gallucci, Tara J. Mullen, Roy Ray Odle, Kapil Chandrakant Sheth, James Mitchell White
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Patent number: 8488428Abstract: An optical article comprising a first file encoded on the optical article comprising data structure information; a second file encoded on the optical article comprising a backup of the first file; wherein at least one of the first file or the second file must be fully readable for the player to read the data on the optical article; and a mark disposed on at least a portion of the optical article where the first file is encoded and at least a portion of the optical article where the second file is encoded; wherein the mark comprises an optical state change material; wherein the optical state change material undergoes a change in its optical state when exposed to an activation signal selected from one or more of a laser, thermal energy, infrared rays, X-rays, gamma rays, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet light, ultrasound waves, radio frequency waves, electrical energy, chemical energy, magnetic energy, and mechanical energy; wherein the optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an activType: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: Marc Brian Wisnudel, Ben Purushotam Patel, Kasiraman Krishnan, James Mitchell White, Andrea Jeannine Peters, Matthew Jeremiah Misner, Mark Rogers Johnson
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Patent number: 8361587Abstract: An optical article comprising a primary mark disposed on the optical article and a secondary mark disposed on the optical article in close proximity to the primary mark. The primary mark comprises a first optical-state change material and the secondary mark comprises a second optical-state change material. The optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an activated state when a localized authorized activation method is used that selectively activates the primary mark. The optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an deactivated state when a non-localized unauthorized activation method is used that activates the secondary mark along with the primary mark resulting in the second optical-state change material undergoing a reverse color change when compared to the first optical-state change material. An optical article with a single mark including multiple color change optical-state change material is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: James Anthony Cella, David Gilles Gascoyne, Ben Purushotam Patel, Paul Michael Smigelski, Jr., James Mitchell White, Gregory Allen O'Neil, Andrea Jeannine Peters, Matthew Jeremiah Misner, Trevor James Dale, Whitney Jeanne Olson, Marc Brian Wisnudel
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Patent number: 8278383Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer-organoclay composite composition comprises combining a solvent and an unexfoliated organoclay to provide a first mixture, wherein the unexfoliated organoclay comprises alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, and has an initial spacing between the silicate layers; exposing the first mixture to an energized condition of a sufficient intensity and duration to increase the initial spacing of the inorganic silicate layers, to provide a second mixture; contacting the second mixture with a polymer composition so that the polymer composition fills at least one region located between at least one pair of silicate layers, wherein the polymer composition is at least partially soluble in the solvent; and removing at least a portion of the solvent from the second mixture, wherein the inorganic silicate layers remain separated by the polymer after removal of the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kwok Pong Chan, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Erik C. Hagberg, David Bruce Hall, John Lester Maxam, Tara J. Mullen, Roy Ray Odle, Albert Santo Stella, James Mitchell White
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Patent number: 8243570Abstract: An optical article for playback in a player, the optical article including at least one sector having data, and a mark disposed in a predetermined relationship with the at least one sector, wherein the mark renders a portion of the data generally unreadable. The optical article further includes error correction code associated with the at least one sector, wherein data within the error correction code is configured as partially corrupted. The inclusion of partially corrupted error correction code reduces the size of the mark or spot required to render the data sector uncorrectable.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: James Mitchell White, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Kasiraman Krishnan
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Publication number: 20120190791Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer-organoclay composite composition comprises combining a solvent and an unexfoliated organoclay to provide a first mixture, wherein the unexfoliated organoclay comprises alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, and has an initial spacing between the silicate layers; exposing the first mixture to an energized condition of a sufficient intensity and duration to increase the initial spacing of the inorganic silicate layers, to provide a second mixture; contacting the second mixture with a polymer composition so that the polymer composition fills at least one region located between at least one pair of silicate layers, wherein the polymer composition is at least partially soluble in the solvent; and removing at least a portion of the solvent from the second mixture, wherein the inorganic silicate layers remain separated by the polymer after removal of the solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP BVInventors: Kwok Pong Chan, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Erik C. Hagberg, David Bruce Hall, John Lester Maxam, Tara J. Mullen, Roy Ray Odle, Albert Santo Stella, James Mitchell White
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Patent number: 8229276Abstract: An optical article for playback in a player includes at least one sector comprising a first control logic configured to set the value of a first register, the first register having a default value before it is set, and a non-default value after it is set, and a first command to be read sequentially after the sector. The first command is configured to direct the player to play a first content on the article if the first register is set to the default value and to direct the player to play a second content on the article if the first register is set to the non-default value. The optical article includes a mark containing an optical state change material disposed on the sector, wherein the mark is in one of a first optical state or a second optical state, and wherein the first control logic can be read only when the mark is in the second optical state.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: James Mitchell White, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Kasiraman Krishnan, Mark Rogers Johnson
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Patent number: 8216409Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a housingless hollow fiber filtration apparatus using batch, continuous, and semi-continuous processes. Also provided is manufacturing methods to increase rigidity of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Mitchell White, Nichole Lea Wood, Weston Blaine Griffin, Ryan Austin Hutchinson, Owen Scott Quirion, Philip Alexander Shoemaker, Eric Douglas Williams
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Publication number: 20120147072Abstract: A method of printing comprising, placing a plurality of optically detectable marks on an optical article using a ink-jet printing method, wherein a mark of the plurality of marks has a thickness of less than or equal to about 1 micrometer, and wherein the plurality of optically detectable marks have uniform thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLCInventors: James Mitchell White, Katherine Lee Jackson, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Kasiraman Krishnan, David Gilles Gascoyne
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Patent number: 8158243Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer-organoclay composite composition comprises combining a solvent and an unexfoliated organoclay to provide a first mixture, wherein the unexfoliated organoclay comprises alternating inorganic silicate layers and organic layers, and has an initial spacing between the silicate layers; exposing the first mixture to an energized condition of a sufficient intensity and duration to increase the initial spacing of the inorganic silicate layers, to provide a second mixture; contacting the second mixture with a polymer composition so that the polymer composition fills at least one region located between at least one pair of silicate layers, wherein the polymer composition is at least partially soluble in the solvent; and removing at least a portion of the solvent from the second mixture, wherein the inorganic silicate layers remain separated by the polymer after removal of the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.Inventors: Kwok Pong Chan, Sarah Elizabeth Genovese, Erik C. Hagberg, David Bruce Hall, John Lester Maxam, Tara J. Mullen, Roy Ray Odle, Albert Santo Stella, James Mitchell White
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Patent number: 8118229Abstract: An optical article with a plurality of optically detectable marks on a first surface of the optical article, wherein a mark of the plurality of marks has a thickness of less than or equal to about 1 micrometer, and wherein the plurality of optically detectable marks have uniform thickness.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: Kasiraman Krishnan, Marc Brian Wisnudel, James Mitchell White, David Gilles Gascoyne, Katherine Lee Jackson, Swapnil Girish Bondre
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Patent number: 8097324Abstract: An optical article comprising a mark disposed on the optical article; wherein the mark comprises an optical state change material; wherein the optical state change material undergoes a change in its optical state when exposed to an activation signal selected from one or more of a laser, thermal energy, infrared rays, X-rays, gamma rays, microwaves, visible light, ultraviolet light, ultrasound waves, radio frequency waves, electrical energy, chemical energy, magnetic energy, and mechanical energy; wherein the optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an activated state when an authorized activation method is used; and wherein the optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an incorrectly activated state when an unauthorized activation method is used. A method and a system for changing the functionality of the optical article are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: Marc Brian Wisnudel, Ben Purushotam Patel, Kasiraman Krishnan, James Mitchell White, Andrea Jeannine Peters, Matthew Jeremiah Misner
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Patent number: 8051441Abstract: An optical article for playback in a player includes a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on a surface of the optical article; wherein the plurality of optically detectable marks are in a pre-determined combination of a first state and a second state; and at least one first control logic comprising at least one sector; wherein each optically detectable mark is associated with a particular first control logic; wherein each first control logic is executed only when its associated optically detectable mark is in a pre-determined state; and wherein a customized player-readable code is determined using a combination of the plurality of optically detectable marks and their associated first control logic. A method of making the optical article, a method of customizing the optical article, a method and a system for the playback of the optical article are also included.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: NBCUniversal Media, LLCInventors: James Mitchell White, Marc Brian Wisnudel, Mark Rogers Johnson