Patents by Inventor Keith Gibbons
Keith Gibbons 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: 11920821Abstract: A dual configuration ERV can be connected directly to an east facing wall or west facing wall without requiring unnecessary conduit to accommodate the different configurations. Ports 1 and 2 are interchangeable so that Port 1 can be configured as a outside air port or a return air port, and port 2 can be configured oppositely and similarly. Each of these ports has associated therewith a temperature sensor and a fan. A controller interrupts a fan when the temperature is below a predetermined value so thereby preventing or lessening frost buildup on the heat exchanger core.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Nu-Air Ventilation Systems IncorporatedInventor: Brian Keith Gibbon
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Publication number: 20120234321Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a micro pump 27 or a micro valve with a vibrating mesh nebuliser 2. This is powered by a controller 3. The controller 3 may have modifications to provide the electrical drive mechanism for the pump 27 in addition to fulfilling the aerosol/nebuliser drive requirements. In one case the system is used for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit. A humidifying agent (sterile water or sterile saline) is aerosolised and then delivered to a ventilator circuit 100 coupled to the respiratory system of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: John Sylvester Power, Keith Gibbons, Conor Paul Duffy, Niall Smith, Dermot Clancy
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Publication number: 20120192863Abstract: A method for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit 100, 101, 102, 105, 106 comprises aerosolising a humidifying agent such as water or saline using an aerosol generator 2 and delivering the aerosolised humidifying agent to the inspiration line 101 of the ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of a patient. The aerosol generator 2 comprises a vibratable member 40 having a plurality of apertures extending between a first surface and a second surface. A controller 3 controls the operation of aerosol generator 2, for example in response to the flow of air in the inspiration line 101 as detected by a sensor 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: John Sylvester Power, Niall Scott Smith, Conor Paul Duffy, Keith Gibbons, Dermot Joseph Clancy
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Patent number: 8196573Abstract: A system for intermittent delivery of an aerosolized medicament is disclosed. The system may include an aerosol generator, a controller and a conduit. The aerosol generator may be configured to aerosolize a medicament. The controller may be configured to receive physiological characteristic information about a patient, and control the aerosol generator based at least in part on the physiological characteristic information. The conduit may be configured to supply the aerosolized medicament to the patient's airway.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: James B. Fink, John Power, Ehud Ivri, Niall Smith, Paul Dunne, Gavan O'Sullivan, Declan Moran, Keith Gibbons
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Publication number: 20110178458Abstract: Apparatus used in insufflation comprises an insufflator 12 for generating an insufflation gas such as carbon dioxide and an aerosol generator 2 for aerosolising a fluid and entraining the aerosol with the insufflation gas. The aerosol generator 2 comprises a vibratable member 40 having a plurality of apertures extending between a first surface and a second surface. The fluid may comprise a therapeutic or prophylactic agent. A controller 3 is used to control the operation of the aerosol generator 2. The controller 3 controls operation of the aerosol generator 2 responsive to the flow of insufflation gas such as detected by a flow sensor 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Stamford Devices LimitedInventors: John Sylvester Power, Niall Scott Smith, Conor Paul Duffy, Keith Gibbons, Pierre Auguste Diemunsch
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Patent number: 7971588Abstract: A method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes delivering a dose of aerosolized medicament intermittently to a ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of the patient. Also, a method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes taking the patient off a ventilator, and administering to the patient, a nebulized aerosol comprising from about 100 ?g to about 500 mg of a medicament. Additionally, an aerosolized medicament for the treatment of a pulmonary disease, where the medicament includes amikacin mixed with an aqueous solution having an adjusted pH from about 5.5 to about 6.3. The pH is adjusted by adding hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to the aqueous solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: James B. Fink, John Power, Ehud Ivri, Niall Smith, Paul Dunne, Gavan O'Sullivan, Declan Moran, Keith Gibbons
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Publication number: 20090241948Abstract: A method for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit 100, 101, 102, 105, 106 comprises aerosolising a humidifying agent such as water or saline using an aerosol generator 2 and delivering the aerosolised humidifying agent to the inspiration line 101 of the ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of a patient. The aerosol generator 2 comprises a vibratable member 40 having a plurality of apertures extending between a first surface and a second surface. A controller 3 controls the operation of aerosol generator 2, for example in response to the flow of air in the inspiration line 101 as detected by a sensor 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Dermot Joseph Clancy, Conor Paul Duffy, Keith Gibbons, John Sylvester Power, Niall Scott Smith
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Publication number: 20090240192Abstract: Apparatus used in insufflation comprises an insufflator 12 for generating an insufflation gas such as carbon dioxide and an aerosol generator 2 for aerosolising a fluid and entraining the aerosol with the insufflation gas which is delivered during surgery. The aerosol generator 2 comprises a vibratable member 40 having a plurality of apertures extending between a first surface and a second surface. The fluid may comprise a therapeutic or prophylactic agent. A controller 3 is used to control the operation of the aerosol generator 2. The controller 3 controls operation of the aerosol generator 2 responsive to the flow of insufflation gas such as detected by a flow sensor 11. The pulse rate at a set frequency of vibration of the vibratable member 40 is controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: John Sylvester Power, Niall Scott Smith, Conor Paul Duffy, Keith Gibbons, Pierre Auguste Diemunsch
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Publication number: 20090235925Abstract: The invention provides a combination of a micro pump 27 or a micro valve with a vibrating mesh nebuliser 2. This is powered by a controller 3. The controller 3 may have modifications to provide the electrical drive mechanism for the pump 27 in addition to fulfilling the aerosol/nebuliser drive requirements. In one case the system is used for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit. A humidifying agent (sterile water or sterile saline) is aerosolised and then delivered to a ventilator circuit 100 coupled to the respiratory system of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: John Sylvester Power, Keith Gibbons, Conor Paul Duffy, Niall Smith, Dermot Clancy
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Publication number: 20080236577Abstract: A method for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit 100, 101, 102, 105, 106 comprises aerosolising a humidifying agent such as water or saline using an aerosol generator 2 and delivering the aerosolised humidifying agent to the inspiration line 101 of the ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of a patient. The aerosol generator 2 comprises a vibratable member 40 having a plurality of apertures extending between a first surface and a second surface. A controller 3 controls the operation of aerosol generator 2, for example in response to the flow of air in the inspiration line 101 as detected by a sensor 11.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: John Sylvester Power, Niall Scott Smith, Conor Paul Duffy, Keith Gibbons, Dermot Joseph Clancy
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Publication number: 20080142002Abstract: A system for intermittent delivery of an aerosolized medicament is disclosed. The system may include an aerosol generator, a controller and a conduit. The aerosol generator may be configured to aerosolize a medicament. The controller may be configured to receive physiological characteristic information about a patient, and control the aerosol generator based at least in part on the physiological characteristic information. The conduit may be configured to supply the aerosolized medicament to the patient's airway.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2008Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Aerogen, Inc.Inventors: James B. Fink, John Power, Ehud Ivri, Niall Smith, Paul Dunne, Gavan O'Sullivan, Declan Moran, Keith Gibbons
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Publication number: 20050217666Abstract: A method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes delivering a dose of aerosolized medicament intermittently to a ventilator circuit coupled to the respiratory system of the patient. Also, a method of treating a patient with a pulmonary disease, where the method includes taking the patient off a ventilator, and administering to the patient, a nebulized aerosol comprising from about 100 ?g to about 500 mg of a medicament. Additionally, an aerosolized medicament for the treatment of a pulmonary disease, where the medicament includes amikacin mixed with an aqueous solution having an adjusted pH from about 5.5 to about 6.3. The pH is adjusted by adding hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide to the aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: Aerogen, Inc.Inventors: James Fink, John Power, Ehud Ivri, Niall Smith, Paul Dunne, Gavan O'Sullivan, Declan Moran, Keith Gibbons