Patents by Inventor John Shanahan
John Shanahan 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: 10961992Abstract: An example apparatus includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet. The example apparatus also includes a rotor defining a bore. The rotor is disposed in the housing. The example apparatus further includes a piston disposed in the bore. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotor to rotate the rotor from a first position to a second position. The bore is to be in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet when the rotor is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Pentair Filtration Solutions, LLCInventors: Michael Saveliev, John Shanahan, Eric White, Patrick Callaghan
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Publication number: 20200355172Abstract: An example apparatus includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet. The example apparatus also includes a rotor defining a bore. The rotor is disposed in the housing. The example apparatus further includes a piston disposed in the bore. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotor to rotate the rotor from a first position to a second position. The bore is to be in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet when the rotor is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Michael Saveliev, John Shanahan, Eric White, Patrick Callaghan
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Publication number: 20190219042Abstract: An example apparatus includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet. The example apparatus also includes a rotor defining a bore. The rotor is disposed in the housing. The example apparatus further includes a piston disposed in the bore. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotor to rotate the rotor from a first position to a second position. The bore is to be in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet when the rotor is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Michael Saveliev, John Shanahan, Eric White, Patrick Callaghan
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Publication number: 20170153197Abstract: A contamination meter (1) for measuring salt concentration on a surface by measuring the electrical resistance of a test medium which has been applied to the surface is disclosed. The meter (1) has at least two electrodes (9) arranged to be brought into contact with the test medium. A measuring device is arranged to measure the electrical resistance of the test medium between one or more pairs of electrodes (9), thereby to measure the electrical resistance of the test medium between the or each pair of electrodes (9) when the electrodes (9) are brought into contact with the test medium. The electrodes (9) are arranged such that, in use, the resistance of the test medium is measurable between pairs of electrodes (9) at different positions on the medium without any relative movement between the medium and the contamination meter (1). The electrodes (9) may be arranged in a grid, and an electrical resistance measurement may be made between any pair of electrodes (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Michael John Shanahan, John Joseph Maguire
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Publication number: 20170152154Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reverse osmosis system including a feed water inlet, a reverse osmosis module coupled to the feed water inlet, and at least one blend valve. The blend valve can be coupled to a permeate outlet and the feed water inlet can be capable of blending the feed water and the permeate water to produce mixed water. The blend valve can be adjusted to achieve a desired TDS level in the mixed water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Michael Saveliev, Kevin Carlson, Steven T. Jersey, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, David J. Averbeck, Tyler L. Adam, Kenneth A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20160377067Abstract: An example apparatus includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet. The example apparatus also includes a rotor defining a bore. The rotor is disposed in the housing. The example apparatus further includes a piston disposed in the bore. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotor to rotate the rotor from a first position to a second position. The bore is to be in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet when the rotor is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Michael Saveliev, John Shanahan, Eric White, Patrick Callaghan
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Patent number: 8974524Abstract: A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Hubert Yeung, John Shanahan, Joshua Dwork, Adam Shipley, Jeffrey Allen, Susheel Deshmukh, Kishore Udipi, Ya Guo
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Publication number: 20140046435Abstract: A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Hubert Yeung, John Shanahan, Joshua Dwork, Adam Shipley, Jeffrey Allen, Susheel Deshmukh, Kishore Udipi, Ya Guo
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Patent number: 8623215Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a membrane module including a first plurality of fibers capable of filtering fluids that are helically wound in layers creating a mono helix. Fluids to be treated can flow radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mono helix or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mono helix. The membrane module can further include a second plurality of fibers that are helically wound with the first plurality of fibers to create a dual helix. The second plurality of fibers can have different properties than the first plurality of fibers in order to achieve different filtering functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Porous Media CorporationInventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder
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Patent number: 8562673Abstract: A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Hubert Yeung, John Shanahan, Joshua Dwork, Adam Shipley, Jeffrey Allen, Susheel Deshmukh, Kishore Udipi, Ya Guo
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Patent number: 8061513Abstract: A device, including a substantially hollow container, a flash memory data storage medium selectively enclosed by the container and a substantially enclosed cavity disposed within the container configured to selectively receive and dispense a portion of a medication. A method for using the device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Very Special Hearts, LLCInventors: John Shanahan, Sr., Joshua Ho
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Patent number: 8050831Abstract: A vehicle and a method for controlling a vehicle transmission is provided. The vehicle has at least one wheel and a positionable acceleration device. The vehicle includes an engine being responsive to the position of the acceleration device, wherein the engine provides torque to the wheel. In one embodiment, a transmission is coupled to the engine and the wheel, wherein the transmission provides multiple speed ratios and is configured to operate in a continuously variable mode. The vehicle also includes a controller that communicates with the engine and the transmission. The controller senses the position of the acceleration device, determine a shift schedule based on the position of the acceleration device, and set an engine speed limit for the engine. The controller also generates signals for the transmission to provide the speed ratio based on the engine speed limit while the transmission operates in the continuously variable mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Martin, Edward Badillo, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20110163016Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a reverse osmosis system including a feed water inlet, a reverse osmosis module coupled to the feed water inlet, and at least one blend valve. The blend valve can be coupled to a permeate outlet and the, feed water inlet and can be capable of blending the feed water and the permeate water to produce mixed water. The blend valve can be adjusted to achieve a desired TDS level in the mixed water.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael Saveliev, Kevin Carlson, Steven T. Jersey, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, David J. Averbeck, Tyler L. Adam, Kenneth A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20110100895Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a membrane module including a first plurality of fibers capable of filtering fluids that are helically wound in layers creating a mono helix. Fluids to be treated can flow radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mono helix or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mono helix. The membrane module can further include a second plurality of fibers that are helically wound with the first plurality of fibers to create a dual helix. The second plurality of fibers can have different properties than the first plurality of fibers in order to achieve different filtering functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder
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Publication number: 20110098804Abstract: A percutaneous stented valve delivery device including an inner shaft, a sheath, and a delivery capsule. The sheath slidably receives the inner shaft. A capsule proximal zone is attached to the sheath. A capsule distal zone is configured to transition between normal and flared states. A diameter of the distal zone is greater in the flared state, and the capsule includes a shape memory component that naturally assumes the normal state. The device is operable to perform a reversible partial deployment procedure in which a portion of the prosthesis is exposed distal the capsule and allowed to radially expand. Subsequently, with distal advancement of the capsule, the distal zone transitions to the flared state and imparts a collapsing force onto the prosthesis, causing the prosthesis to radially collapse and become recaptured within the delivery capsule. The capsule can include a laser cut tube encapsulated by a polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Hubert Yeung, John Shanahan, Joshua Dwork, Adam Shipley, Jeffrey Allen, Susheel Deshmukh, Kishore Udipi, Ya Guo
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Patent number: 7875176Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a membrane module including a first plurality of fibers capable of filtering fluids that are helically wound in layers creating a mono helix. Fluids to be treated can flow radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mono helix or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mono helix. The membrane module can further include a second plurality of fibers that are helically wound with the first plurality of fibers to create a dual helix. The second plurality of fibers can have different properties than the first plurality of fibers in order to achieve different filtering functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Porous Media CorporationInventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder
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Publication number: 20100274243Abstract: An elongated probe member is disclosed. The elongated probe member comprises proximal and distal ends, an outer wall, and a guidable region. The elongated probe member includes an internal lumen and a longitudinal axis defined therethrough. The guidable region is adjacent the distal end of the elongated probe member. The guidable region includes a plurality of undulating grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Raymond Fredricks, John Shanahan
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Publication number: 20100224545Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a membrane module including a first plurality of fibers capable of filtering fluids that are helically wound in layers creating a mono helix. Fluids to be treated can flow radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mono helix or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mono helix. The membrane module can further include a second plurality of fibers that are helically wound with the first plurality of fibers to create a dual helix. The second plurality of fibers can have different properties than the first plurality of fibers in order to achieve different filtering functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder
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Publication number: 20100224540Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a membrane module including a first plurality of fibers capable of filtering fluids that are helically wound in layers creating a mono helix. Fluids to be treated can flow radially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the mono helix or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mono helix. The membrane module can further include a second plurality of fibers that are helically wound with the first plurality of fibers to create a dual helix. The second plurality of fibers can have different properties than the first plurality of fibers in order to achieve different filtering functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder
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Publication number: 20100224562Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an ultraviolet disinfection system for use with a chamber containing fluid to be treated. The ultraviolet disinfection system includes an ultraviolet light source positioned outside of the chamber, a light manifold, and light fibers extending into the chamber. The light fibers radially disperse the ultraviolet light in order to provide a substantially uniform distribution of ultraviolet light along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Philip M. Rolchigo, John H. Burban, John Shanahan, Robert O. Crowder