Patents by Inventor Joel Edwards
Joel Edwards 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: 20130032154Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid
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Publication number: 20130008446Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mask assembly including a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, and optionally an elbow provided to the frame. Headgear is removably attached to the mask assembly to maintain the mask assembly in a desired position on a patient's face. The headgear includes a top strap, crown straps which cooperate to form a round shape adapted to accommodate a crown of the patient's head, and bottom straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Fiona Catherine CARROLL, Joel Edward Gibson, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bryony Louise Marshall, Bruce Richard Davies
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Patent number: 8291906Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive. Another patient interface system includes a first component including adhesive on a first side and hook or loop fastener material on a second side, wherein the adhesive is configured to adhere the component to the face of the patient; and a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's airways.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Michiel Kooij, Scott Alexander Howard, Justin Formica, Gerard Michael Rummery, Renee Frances Flower, Adam Barlow, Joel Edward Gibson, Damien Julian Mazzone, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Bernd Christoph Lang, Achim Biener, Michael John Reid
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Patent number: 8286635Abstract: A mask system for use between a patient and a structure to deliver a breathable gas to the patient includes a mask assembly including a frame, a cushion provided to the frame, and optionally an elbow provided to the frame. Headgear is removably attached to the mask assembly to maintain the mask assembly in a desired position on a patient's face. The headgear includes a back headgear section providing a top strap, a pair of side straps attached to the back headgear section, and an elastic strap attached between the back headgear section and the pair of side straps.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Fiona Catherine Carroll, Joel Edward Gibson, Errol Savio Alex D'Souza, Bryony Louise Marshall, Bruce Richard Davies
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Publication number: 20120194601Abstract: A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes a reservoir for the storage of release agent used by the drum maintenance unit. The reservoir includes a bottle, an end cap, and a float sensor. The float sensor has a buoyant member that is pivotably coupled to a proboscis extending from the end cap into the bottle and movement of the buoyant member enables detection of the release agent in the bottle reaching a predetermined level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Edward F. Burress, Michael Joel Edwards, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Michael Cameron Gordon, Devin Richard Bailly, Frank Alexander Weissig, Barry Daniel Reeves
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Patent number: 8227661Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO227, PRO233, PRO238, PRO1328, PRO4342, PRO7423, PRO10096, PRO21384, PRO353 or PRO1885 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Lexicon Genetics, Inc.Inventors: Joel A. Edwards, Wenhu Huang, Charles Montgomery, Ni Nancy Qian, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Peter Vogel, Mindy Oox
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Publication number: 20120174239Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO224, PRO9783, PRO1108, PRO34000, PRO240, PRO943, hu A33, PRO230, PRO178, PRO1199, PRO4333, PRO1336, PRO19598, PRO1083, hu TRPM2 or PRO1801 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Stephen Jay Anderson, Jane Brennan, Frederic J. de Sauvage, Zhiyong Ding, Joel Edwards, Nelda A. Fikes, Wenhu Huang, Wenjun Ouyang, Carolina Rangel, Mamta Sangha, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Joseph Trackey, Melissa Vetter, Ching-Yun Wang, Jessica Woodings
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Publication number: 20120138061Abstract: A mask system includes a frame (20) adapted to attach headgear, a sealing arrangement (40) releasably connectable to the frame, and an elbow (70) provided to the sealing arrangement and adapted to be connected to an air delivery tube that delivers breathable gas to the patient. The sealing arrangement defines a breathing chamber and is adapted to form a seal with the patient's face. The sealing arrangement includes structure (50) to establish a positive connection with the frame and with the elbow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: RESMED LIMITEDInventors: Brent James Dravitzki, Enrico Brambilla, Lemmy Nga, Nigel Quarmby, Aaron Samuel Davidson, Joel Edward Gibson, Anthony Paul Barbara, Justin John Formica, Marie Angelene Ozolins, Robert Thomas Burnham, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
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Patent number: 8152293Abstract: A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes a reservoir for the storage of release agent used by the drum maintenance unit. The reservoir includes a bottle, an end cap, and a float sensor. The float sensor operates to detect the release agent in the bottle reaching a predetermined minimum level.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Edward F. Burress, Michael Joel Edwards, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Michael Cameron Gordon, Devin Richard Bailly, Frank Alexander Weissig, Barry Daniel Reeves
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Publication number: 20120080035Abstract: An adjustable mask system (100) includes a cushion with a seal (130) having the ability to change size and/or shape. The seal is preferably a one-piece, continuous member without interruptions. To effect adjustment of the size and/or shape of the seal, an actuator may be provided, which may take the form of a dial (190).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: ResMed LimitedInventors: Memduh Guney, David Anthony Pidcock, Joel Edward Gibson, Gerard Michael Rummery, Lachlan Richard Goldspink, Craig David Edwards, Andrew Hung, Renee Frances Flower, Rupert Christian Scheiner
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Publication number: 20120030776Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Katherin E. Combs, Ling Ling Culbertson, Frederic de Sauvage, Zhiyong Ding, Joel Edwards, Rosemary Girgis, Allison Anne Byers Horner, Harald Junge, Jagath Reddy Junutula, Erin Marie Massey, Dina Rebecca McLain, Charles Montgomery, Bobby Joe Payne, Heidi Phillips, Ni Nancy Qian, Carolina Rangel, Tracy Ellen Willis Sevaux, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Joy Anne Stala, Peter Vogel, Weilan Ye
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Patent number: 8101010Abstract: A porous structure sealed at both ends for use in a gas separation module; and a method for separating components of a gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Joel Edward Clinton, Curtis Robert Fekety, Yunfeng Gu, Zhen Song
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Patent number: 8094911Abstract: We describe a method of determining deformation data for an imaged object, the method comprising: inputting first and second sets of image data corresponding to different deformations of the imaged object, each comprising imaging signal data for an imaging signal, said imaging signal data including at least signal phase data; and determining, for at least one point in said first set of image data, a corresponding displacement for said point in said second set of image data; wherein the displacement determining comprises: initialising a value of displacement; determining an adjusted value for said displacement to provide said corresponding displacement, said determining of an adjusted value comprising: determining an average of differences in signal phase between corresponding positions in said first and second sets of image data, said corresponding positions being determined by a current value of said displacement; and using said average to determine said adjusted displacement value.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Cambridge Enterprise LimitedInventors: Joel Edward Lindop, Graham Michael Treece
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Publication number: 20120005766Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO188, PRO235, PRO266, PRO337, PRO361, PRO539, PRO698, PRO717, PRO846, PRO874, PRO98346, PRO1082, PRO1097, PRO1192, PRO1268, PRO1278, PRO1303, PRO1308, PRO1338, PRO1378, PRO1415, PRO1867, PRO1890, PRO3438, PRO19835, PRO36915, PRO36029, PRO4999, PRO5778, PRO5997, PRO6079, PRO6090, PRO7178, PRO21184, PRO7434, PRO9822, PRO9833, PRO9836, PRO9854, PRO9862, PRO10284, PRO37510, PRO35444, PRO20473, PRO21054 or PRO35246 genes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Kristi Rae Bollinger, Katherin E. Combs, Jaime-Jo Cunningham, Ling Ling Culbertson, Frederic J. de Sauvage, Joel Edwards, Leslie Jane Green, Rosemary Girgis, Allison Anne Byers Horner, Dina Rebecca McLain, Charles Montgomery, Laurie Jeanette Minze, Bobby Joe Payne, Heidi Phillips, Tracy Ellen Willis Sevaux, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Joy Anne Stala, Tracy Tzu-Ling Tang, Teresa Gail Townsend, Peter Vogel
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Publication number: 20110300335Abstract: Described herein is a cordierite membrane coated on a monolith substrate formed from cordierite. The membrane coating is formed from cordierite particles which have been processed to have a median particle size diameter of between 1 and 3 microns with a narrow particle size distribution suitable for forming a cordierite membrane on a cordierite monolith substrate. After the cordierite membrane is formed on the cordierite monolith substrate, the cordierite membrane monolith has a pore size of less than 1 micron.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Joel Edward Clinton, Kenneth Joseph Drury, Yunfeng Gu, Michael Elwyn Saunders
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Patent number: 8042930Abstract: A method of servicing a customer replaceable unit of an imaging device includes providing a customer replaceable unit configured for insertion and removal from an imaging device. The customer replaceable unit includes at least an applicator configured to apply a release agent to a surface of an intermediate transfer drum of the imaging device, a reservoir including a supply of the release agent for the applicator, a delivery pump configured to pump release agent from the reservoir to the applicator, a recirculation pump configured to pump release agent from the applicator to the reservoir, and a memory including operational data for the customer replaceable unit. A maintenance procedure is then performed on the customer replaceable unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Edward F. Burress, Michael Joel Edwards, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Michael Cameron Gordon, Devin Richard Bailly, Frank Alexander Weissig, Barry Daniel Reeves
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Publication number: 20110197669Abstract: A drum maintenance system for use in an imaging device includes a reservoir for the storage of release agent used by the drum maintenance unit. The reservoir includes a bottle, an end cap, and a float sensor. The float sensor operates to detect the release agent in the bottle reaching a predetermined minimum level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Edward F. Burress, Michael Joel Edwards, Joseph Benjamin Gault, Michael Cameron Gordon, Devin Richard Bailly, Frank Alexander Weissig, Barry Daniel Reeves
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Publication number: 20110191865Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO227, PRO233, PRO238, PRO1328, PRO4342, PRO7423, PRO10096, PRO21384, PRO353 or PRO1885 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicants: Genentech, Inc., Lexicon Genetics IncorporatedInventors: Joel A. Edwards, Wenhu Huang, Charles A. Montgomery, Ni Nancy Qian, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Peter Vogel, Mindy Westbrook
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Publication number: 20110097330Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO179, PRO181, PRO244, PRO247, PRO269, PRO293, PRO298, PRO339, PRO341, PRO347, PRO531, PRO537, PRO718, PRO773, PRO860, PRO871, PRO872, PRO813, PRO828, PRO1100, PRO1114, PRO115, PRO1126, PRO1133, PRO1154, PRO1185, PRO1194, PRO1287, PRO1291, PRO1293, PRO1310, PRO1312, PRO1335, PRO1339, PRO2155, PRO1356, PRO1385, PRO1412, PRO1487, PRO1758, PRO1779, PRO1785, PRO1889, PRO90318, PRO3434, PRO3579, PRO4322, PRO4343, PRO4347, PRO4403, PRO4976, PRO260, PRO6014, PRO6027, PRO6181, PRO6714, PRO9922, PRO7179, PRO7476, PRO9824, PRO19814, PRO19836, PRO20088, PRO70789, PRO50298, PRO51592, PRO1757, PRO4421, PRO9903, PRO1106, PRO1411, PRO1486, PRO1565, PRO4399 or PRO4404 genes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2006Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicants: Genentech, Inc., Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Allison Anne Byers Horner, Catherine Batac Clarke, Katherin E. Combs, Frederic J. de Sauvage, Joel Edwards, Paul Godowski, Deanna Grant Wilson, Wenhu Huang, Lorelei Diane Ketcherside, Erin Marie Massey, Charles Montgomery, Bobby Joe Payne, Andrew Peterson, Ni Nancy Qian, Jeffrey J. Schrick, Zheng-Zheng Shi, Mary Jean Sparks, Joy Anne Stala, Colleen M. Viator, Peter Vogel, Weilan Ye, Jung-Hua Yeh, Zhiyong Ding
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Patent number: D653746Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: ResMed LimtiedInventors: Joel Edward Gibson, Angelene Marie Ozolins, David Anthony Pidcock, Anthony Paul Barbara, Memduh Guney