Patents by Inventor John Skidmore

John Skidmore 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).

  • Patent number: 11950677
    Abstract: Devices and methods for electrostatic application of cosmetics are described. In one embodiment, a system for electrostatic deposition of cosmetic material on a surface includes: a housing; a nozzle configured for breaking the cosmetic material into cosmetic particles and for directing the cosmetic particles out of the housing and toward the surface; and a reservoir configured for holding the cosmetic material. The reservoir is connected to the nozzle. The system also includes an airflow conduit configured to provide air to the nozzle; and a nozzle electrode configured proximately to the nozzle. The nozzle electrode is configured to charge the cosmetic particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventors: Zane Bowman Allen Miller, Kyle Harris Yeates, Sam Benjamin Goldberg, Joseph Eric Skidmore, Lily Truong, Julian John Trowbridge
  • Patent number: 9262588
    Abstract: The disclosure describes improved systems and methods for configuring the layout of a graphical display in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present methods provide a user interface for configuring one or more layout categories associated with data on the graphical display. Upon selection of a layout category, a clinician is provided with a preview of the layout of the layout category. The preview consists of one or more parameter positions. Each parameter position is associated with a parameter. The clinician is also provided with a listing of possible parameters. The parameter positions in the preview and the possible parameters in the listing are selectable elements. Once a parameter position is selected, a possible parameter can be chosen to replace the parameter associated with the selected parameter position. If this replacement is acceptable to the clinician, the clinician can access an accept button to implement the replacement in the graphical display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: John Skidmore
  • Publication number: 20130283197
    Abstract: The disclosure describes improved systems and methods for configuring the layout of a graphical display in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present methods provide a user interface for configuring one or more layout categories associated with data on the graphical display. Upon selection of a layout category, a clinician is provided with a preview of the layout of the layout category. The preview consists of one or more parameter positions. Each parameter position is associated with a parameter. The clinician is also provided with a listing of possible parameters. The parameter positions in the preview and the possible parameters in the listing are selectable elements. Once a parameter position is selected, a possible parameter can be chosen to replace the parameter associated with the selected parameter position. If this replacement is acceptable to the clinician, the clinician can access an accept button to implement the replacement in the graphical display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: John Skidmore
  • Publication number: 20130239038
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for displaying alarms to a clinician in a ventilatory system. Specifically, embodiments described herein seek to optimize the informative presentation of alarms on a ventilator interface. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide one or more selection elements, each selection element indicating a ranked alarm event. The ranking of an alarm event may be determined by alarm level. If two alarm events are associated with the same alarm level, the ranking of the alarm events may be determined by parameter priority. Alarm event ranking is communicated by display in a hierarchical structure. When an alarm event ranking changes, the alarm event may shift up or down the hierarchical structure, depending on whether the ranking increased or decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: John Skidmore, Mark Brecht, Jim Fissel
  • Patent number: 8499252
    Abstract: The disclosure describes improved systems and methods for configuring the layout of a graphical display in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present methods provide a user interface for configuring one or more layout categories associated with data on the graphical display. Upon selection of a layout category, a clinician is provided with a preview of the layout of the layout category. The preview consists of one or more parameter positions. Each parameter position is associated with a parameter. The clinician is also provided with a listing of possible parameters. The parameter positions in the preview and the possible parameters in the listing are selectable elements. Once a parameter position is selected, a possible parameter can be chosen to replace the parameter associated with the selected parameter position. If this replacement is acceptable to the clinician, the clinician can access an accept button to implement the replacement in the graphical display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: John Skidmore
  • Patent number: 8443294
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for displaying alarms to a clinician in a ventilatory system. Specifically, embodiments described herein seek to optimize the informative presentation of alarms on a ventilator interface. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide one or more selection elements, each selection element indicating a ranked alarm event. The ranking of an alarm event may be determined by alarm level. If two alarm events are associated with the same alarm level, the ranking of the alarm events may be determined by parameter priority. Alarm event ranking is communicated by display in a hierarchical structure. When an alarm event ranking changes, the alarm event may shift up or down the hierarchical structure, depending on whether the ranking increased or decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: John Skidmore, Mark Brecht, Jim Fissel
  • Patent number: 8329730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Daniel Heightman, John Skidmore, Hailong Wang, Colin David Eldred, Jag Paul Heer
  • Patent number: 8222245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Emmanuel Hubert Demont, Jag Paul Heer, John Skidmore, Ian David Wall, Jason Witherington, Thomas Daniel Heightman, David Nigel Hurst, Christopher Norbert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120030611
    Abstract: The disclosure describes improved systems and methods for configuring the layout of a graphical display in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present methods provide a user interface for configuring one or more layout categories associated with data on the graphical display. Upon selection of a layout category, a clinician is provided with a preview of the layout of the layout category. The preview consists of one or more parameter positions. Each parameter position is associated with a parameter. The clinician is also provided with a listing of possible parameters. The parameter positions in the preview and the possible parameters in the listing are selectable elements. Once a parameter position is selected, a possible parameter can be chosen to replace the parameter associated with the selected parameter position. If this replacement is acceptable to the clinician, the clinician can access an accept button to implement the replacement in the graphical display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventor: John Skidmore
  • Publication number: 20110154241
    Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for displaying alarms to a clinician in a ventilatory system. Specifically, embodiments described herein seek to optimize the informative presentation of alarms on a ventilator interface. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide one or more selection elements, each selection element indicating a ranked alarm event. The ranking of an alarm event may be determined by alarm level. If two alarm events are associated with the same alarm level, the ranking of the alarm events may be determined by parameter priority. Alarm event ranking is communicated by display in a hierarchical structure. When an alarm event ranking changes, the alarm event may shift up or down the hierarchical structure, depending on whether the ranking increased or decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: John Skidmore, Mark Brecht, Jim Fissel
  • Publication number: 20110138323
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein seek to optimize the informative presentation of alarms on a ventilator user interface. Embodiments may provide a first level of display that provides a summary of an alarm event and, upon selection, a second level of display that provides additional detailed information regarding the alarm event. Further embodiments may provide access, via hyperlink or otherwise, to settings and/or display screens for resetting the alarm, for reconfiguring alarm settings as appropriate, or for gathering additional information regarding the alarm event. For multiple simultaneous alarm events, a plurality of alarm messages may be prioritized for a clinician on a designated area of the user interface. Prioritization may be communicated via the presentation of various icons, alerts, text, or otherwise, on individual alarm messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC
    Inventors: John Skidmore, Mark Brecht, Jim Fissel
  • Publication number: 20110039889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Colin David Eldred, Jag Paul Heer, Thomas Daniel Heightman, John Skidmore, Hailong Wang
  • Publication number: 20100273770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jag Paul Heer, Thomas Daniel Heightman, David Nigel Hurst, Christopher Norbert Johnson, John Skidmore, Ian David Wall
  • Publication number: 20100273771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Emmanuel Hubert Demont, Jag Paul Heer, John Skidmore, Ian David Wall, Jason Witherington, Thomas Daniel Heightman, David Nigel Hurst, Christopher Norbert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100261767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Jag Paul Heer, Thomas Daniel Heightman, John Skidmore
  • Publication number: 20100174065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Jag Paul HEER, Thomas Daniel HEIGHTMAN, David Nigel HURST, Christopher Norbert JOHNSON, John SKIDMORE, Ian David WALL
  • Publication number: 20090105217
    Abstract: Novel oxadiazole derivatives of formula (I) having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of neurological, psychiatric disorders and gastrointestinal disorders through modulation of the nicotinic ?7 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Teen Coppo, Emma S.L. Maskell, Sally Redshaw, John Skidmore, Robert William Ward, David Matthew Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080300748
    Abstract: A GPS enabled datalogging system for a non-destructive test/non-destructive inspection instrument. GPS obtained location data is used to geographically stamp inspection data entries, which provides for more efficient and accurate data collection, organization, and analysis. The GPS enabled datalogging system also provides a method for detecting when the instrument has entered a specific inspection zone and performing location specific tasks to aid the operator in that inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Drummy, Fabrice Cancre, John Skidmore, Jason Toomey
  • Patent number: 7446117
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are potent and selective inhibitors of COX-2 and are of use in the treatment of the pain, fever and inflammation of a variety of conditions and diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Paul Beswick, Neil Pegg, Martin Swarbrick, John Skidmore, Sandeep Modi
  • Publication number: 20060040988
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are potent and selective inhibitors of COX-2 and are of use in the treatment of the pain, fever and inflammation of a variety of conditions and diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Paul Beswick, Neil Pegg, Martin Swarbrick, John Skidmore, Sandeep Modi