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).
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Patent number: 9168335Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLCInventors: Charles S. Neer, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Gary S. Wagner
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Publication number: 20150025374Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: MALLINCKRODT LLCInventors: Charles S. Neer, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Gary S. Wagner
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Patent number: 8277416Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, Gary S. Wagner
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Patent number: 8180434Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks
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Publication number: 20100198060Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Jonathan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7725168Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Gary S. Wagner
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Publication number: 20100097451Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: John K. Bruce, Jonathan D. Gibbs
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Patent number: 7609261Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Pacific Data Images LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart
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Publication number: 20090163803Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Neer, Jonathan D. Gibbs, John Kevin Bruce, Robert J. Ziemba, David M. Brooks, James R. Small, Gary S. Wagner
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Publication number: 20080170069Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: Pacific Data Images LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart
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Patent number: 7348973Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Pacific Data Images LLCInventors: Jonathan D. Gibbs, David A. Hart