Patents by Inventor John A. Sims
John A. Sims 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: 11969386Abstract: A patient slider device configured to move a patient from a first bed surface to a second bed surface positioned adjacent thereto. The patient slider device includes a frame, a bed engagement assembly and a patient pulling assembly. The bed engagement assembly includes a bumper with the bumper being adjustable relative to the frame. The patient pulling assembly includes a winch assembly, preferably positioned proximate a lower end of the frame, and a sheet engaging clamp assembly. The sheet engaging clamp assembly includes a base member and a locking member structurally configured to clamp a sheet therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignees: Grand Valley State University, Spectrum Health Innovations, LLCInventors: Andrew Heuerman, Eric VanMiddendorp, Michael Czechowskyj, Jason Barr, Mark C Celmer, Vaughn Gerber, Dylan DiGiovanni, Michael Matusiak, Taylor Rieckhoff, Dan Scheske, Justin Dykstra, Ashley Meitz, Garrett Goodwin, Colin Jack, Taylor Sims, Benjamin Vander Wal, John Farris, Chris Pung, Dan Switzer
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Patent number: 11951038Abstract: Lacrimal implants for treating diseases or disorders are disclosed. More particularly, lacrimal implants, methods of making such implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration, inner ear or other diseases or disorders using such implants are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Mati Therapeutics Inc.Inventors: Alan R. Rapacki, Valery Rubinchik, John B. Holds, Sylvie Sim, Danny Shen
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Publication number: 20240109063Abstract: An apparatus includes a flow cell, an imaging assembly, and a processor. The flow cell includes a channel and a plurality of reaction sites. The imaging assembly is operable to receive light emitted from the reaction sites in response to an excitation light. The processor is configured to drive relative movement between at least a portion of the imaging assembly and the flow cell along a continuous range of motion to thereby enable the imaging assembly to capture images along the length of the channel. The processor is also configured to activate the imaging assembly to capture one or more calibration images of one or more calibration regions of the channel, during a first portion of the continuous range of motion. The processor is also configured to activate the imaging assembly to capture images of the reaction sites during a second portion of the continuous range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Dustin BLAIR, Patrick WEN, John EARNEY, Anmiv PRABHU, Rachel ABASKHARON, Gregory HOLST, Chia-Hsi LIU, Ravi THAKUR, Dakota WATSON, Kevin BARTIG, Daeyong SIM
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Publication number: 20240108844Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
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Publication number: 20240114243Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure relate to an imaging system including one or more image sensors and a Z-stage. The imaging system is configured to perform operations including: capturing, using the one or more image sensors, a first image of a first pair of spots projected at a first sample location of a sample; determining whether or not the first image of the first pair of spots is valid; and when the first image is determined to be valid: obtaining, based on the first image, a current separation distance measurement of the first pair of spots; and controlling, based at least on the current separation distance measurement, the Z-stage to focus the imaging system at the first sample location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Yu Chen, Gregory Holst, John Earney, Patrick Wen, Chia-Hsi Liu, Daeyong Sim
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Publication number: 20240082286Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of treating T-cell lymphomas with combination therapies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Martin John Sims, George Albert Ward, Harold Keer, Aram Oganesian
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Publication number: 20240075236Abstract: New medical circuit components and methods for forming such components are disclosed. These components include microstructures for humidification and/or condensate management. The disclosed microstructures can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes (e.g., inspiratory breathing tubes and expiratory breathing tubes and other tubing between various elements of a breathing circuit, such as ventilators, humidifiers, filters, water traps, sample lines, connectors, gas analyzers, and the like), Y-connectors, catheter mounts, humidifiers, and patient interfaces (e.g., masks for covering the nose and face, nasal masks, cannulas, nasal pillows, etc.), floats, probes, and sensors in a variety of medical circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Laith Adeeb Hermez, David John Sims
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Patent number: 11844905Abstract: A medical tube has a tube wall, a first end and a second end. At least one heater wire is wrapped around the wall. Near or at one of the first end or the second end, there is at least one recess in an outer surface of the wall. The heater wire passes over the at least one tube recess such that the wire does not contact the wall in the area of the tube recess. Also disclosed are methods of making the tube and components used in making the tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventor: David John Sims
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Patent number: 11801358Abstract: New medical circuit components and methods for forming such components are disclosed. These components include microstructures for humidification and/or condensate management. The disclosed microstructures can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes (e.g., inspiratory breathing tubes and expiratory breathing tubes and other tubing between various elements of a breathing circuit, such as ventilators, humidifiers, filters, water traps, sample lines, connectors, gas analyzers, and the like), Y-connectors, catheter mounts, humidifiers, and patient interfaces (e.g., masks for covering the nose and face, nasal masks, cannulas, nasal pillows, etc.), floats, probes, and sensors in a variety of medical circuits.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Laith Adeeb Hermez, David John Sims
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Publication number: 20220175749Abstract: The present application relates to affecting weight loss comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of (1r,1?R,4R)-4-methoxy-5?-methyl-6?-[5-(prop-1-yn-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-3?H-dispiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-indene-1?,2?-imidazol]-4?-amine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., the camsylate salt of (1r,1?R,4R)-4-methoxy-5?-methyl-6?-[5-(prop-1-yn-1-yl)pyridin-3-yl]-3?H-dispiro[cyclohexane-1,2?-indene-1?,2?-imidazol]-4?-amine).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Craig SHERING, John SIMS
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Publication number: 20220096773Abstract: An adaptor for a respiratory assistance system delivers aerosols to a patient. The adaptor is lightweight with a small footprint to increase patient comfort. The adaptor has a nozzle and a sealing mechanism to maintain pressure therein regardless of whether the nozzle is inserted into the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to connect to medical tubing and a medicament delivery device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: David John Sims, David Robert Kemps
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Publication number: 20210386957Abstract: A medical tube has a tube wall, a first end and a second end. At least one heater wire is wrapped around the wall. Near or at one of the first end or the second end, there is at least one recess in an outer surface of the wall. The heater wire passes over the at least one tube recess such that the wire does not contact the wail in the area of the tube recess. Also disclosed are methods of making the tube and components used in making the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: David John SIMS
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Publication number: 20210361901Abstract: A connector and tubing combination includes a tubing segment with an end piece, such as a tubing flange. The tubing flange can be secured within the connector by an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve of the connector. Both of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are located outside of the tubing flange and the tubing segment. In addition, the inner sleeve, outer sleeve and the tubing flange are mechanically connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Brent Ian Laing, David John Sims, Mark Thomas O'Connor
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Patent number: 11173269Abstract: An adaptor for a respiratory assistance system delivers aerosols to a patient. The adaptor is lightweight with a small footprint to increase patient comfort. The adaptor has a nozzle and a sealing mechanism to maintain pressure therein regardless of whether the nozzle is inserted into the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to connect to medical tubing and a medicament delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: David John Sims, David Robert Kemps
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Patent number: 11110243Abstract: A connector and tubing combination includes a tubing segment with an end piece, such as a tubing flange. The tubing flange can be secured within the connector by an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve of the connector. Both of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are located outside of the tubing flange and the tubing segment. In addition, the inner sleeve, outer sleeve and the tubing flange are mechanically connected.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Brent Ian Laing, David John Sims, Mark Thomas O'Connor
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Publication number: 20210260330Abstract: Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Po-Yen Liu, Peter Alan Seekup, Anthony James Newland, Malcolm David Smith, Ping Si, Helgard Oosthuysen, Matthew Robert Wilson, Ian Lee Wai Kwan, Sinaa Alnashi, Paul James Tonkin, Kiel Anthony McCool, David Robert Kemps, Yayi Lin, Callum McDonald Ross, David John Sims
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Patent number: 11052215Abstract: A medical tube has a tube wall, a first end and a second end. At least one heater wire is wrapped around the wall. Near or at one of the first end or the second end, there is at least one recess in an outer surface of the wall. The heater wire passes over the at least one tube recess such that the wire does not contact the wall in the area of the tube recess. Also disclosed are methods of making the tube and components used in making the tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventor: David John Sims
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Patent number: 10960167Abstract: Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Po-Yen Liu, Peter Alan Seekup, Anthony James Newland, Malcolm David Smith, Ping Si, Helgard Oosthuysen, Matthew Robert Wilson, Ian Lee Wai Kwan, Sinaa Alnashi, Paul James Tonkin, Kiel Anthony McCool, David Robert Kemps, Yayi Lin, Callum McDonald Ross, David John Sims
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Publication number: 20210069447Abstract: This invention relates to a medical tube comprises an elongate conduit having a first opening, a second opening, a longitudinal axis, a lumen extending between the first opening and the second opening along the longitudinal axis, and a corrugated wall, formed from an extruded material, extending between the first opening and the second opening and surrounding the lumen. The wall is stiffer in a first length of the conduit adjacent the first opening than in a second length of the conduit adjacent the second opening. The variable stiffness of the tube wall can improve the thermal profile of the tube as well as improve drain-back of condensation into a humidifier providing humidified gas to the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Peter Kenneth Graham, Enrico Alvarez Garcia, David John Sims
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Patent number: D1006981Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare LimitedInventors: Liam James Berney, Jason Allan Klenner, Andrew Chi Lup Lau, Rachel Nicole Mosen, Emma Louise Nasimi, David John Sims, Andrew William White, Rachel Helen Barker