Patents by Inventor Jonathan D. Gibbs

Jonathan D. Gibbs 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: 9168335
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Gary S. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20150025374
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Gary S. Wagner
  • Patent number: 8277416
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, Gary S. Wagner
  • Patent number: 8180434
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks
  • Publication number: 20100198060
    Abstract: A ram assembly (110) for a power injector (10) is disclosed having an inner ram (120) that is movable relative to an outer ram (140). One or more ram couplers (158) each include a cam slot (164) and are slidably interconnected with an end (150) of the outer ram (140). The inner ram (120) includes a cam (128) that is disposed within a cam slot (164) of its corresponding ram coupler (158). Relative movement between the inner ram (120) and the outer ram (140) moves the various ram couplers (158) relative to the outer ram end (150) by the camming effect between the cams (128) and the cam slots (164). The ram couplers (158) may be used to establish both a coupled state and an uncoupled state or condition with a syringe plunger coupler (34) of a syringe plunger (32) for a power injector syringe (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Jonathan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7725168
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Gary S. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100097451
    Abstract: A sensor for sensing inclusions in a containerized medical fluid. In certain embodiments, the sensor may include an image capture device and an image processor communicatively interconnected to the image capture device. The image processor may include an inclusion identifier configured to detect data in an image indicative of inclusions in the medical fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: John K. Bruce, Jonathan D. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 7609261
    Abstract: The present invention models hairs by generating hairs by interpolation and then further modifying the interpolated hairs to form clumps. The modified hairs can be iteratively reprocessed to generate more hairs and thereby produce a greater level of detail in the resulting hairstyle. The invention can be used to model any tubular structures protruding from a surface, such as strands of fur protruding from an animal's skin and blades of grass or stems of plants protruding from the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Pacific Data Images LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart
  • Publication number: 20090163803
    Abstract: A contrast media injection system includes detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Mallinckrodt Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Gary S. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20080170069
    Abstract: The present invention models hairs by generating hairs by interpolation and then further modifying the interpolated hairs to form clumps. The modified hairs can be iteratively reprocessed to generate more hairs and thereby produce a greater level of detail in the resulting hairstyle. The invention can be used to model any tubular structures protruding from a surface, such as strands of fur protruding from an animal's skin and blades of grass or stems of plants protruding from the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Pacific Data Images LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart
  • Patent number: 7348973
    Abstract: The present invention models hairs by generating hairs by interpolation and then further modifying the interpolated hairs to form clumps. The modified hairs can be iteratively reprocessed to generate more hairs and thereby produce a greater level of detail in the resulting hairstyle. The invention can be used to model any tubular structures protruding from a surface, such as strands of fur protruding from an animal's skin and blades of grass or stems of plants protruding from the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Pacific Data Images LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart