Patents by Inventor Kevin Andrew Auton
Kevin Andrew Auton 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: 10729358Abstract: We describe a user exercise-tolerance measuring pulse oximeter system, for determining the exercise tolerance or capacity of a user undergoing exercise, the system comprising: a wireless fingerband comprising an optical sensor to provide an oxygen saturation signal, a chargeable power supply, and a wireless transmitter/receiver; a motion detector to provide a user motion signal; and a signal processor coupled to said wireless fingerband to data from said optical sensor, and coupled to said motion detector; wherein said signal processor is configured to: process a combination of said oxygen saturation signal and said user motion signal to determine exercise tolerance data, wherein said exercise tolerance data is dependent upon said oxygen saturation signal and a level of exertion of said user determined from said user motion signal; and to time or count a period or quantity of user motion or movements, during said exercise, identified by said motion detector, to determine said level of exertion; to measure a dType: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Aseptika LtdInventors: Paul Thomas Ryan, Kevin Andrew Auton
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Publication number: 20170296104Abstract: We describe a user exercise-tolerance measuring pulse oximeter system, for determining the exercise tolerance or capacity of a user undergoing exercise, the system comprising: a wireless fingerband comprising an optical sensor to provide an oxygen saturation signal, a chargeable power supply, and a wireless transmitter/receiver; a motion detector to provide a user motion signal; and a signal processor coupled to said wireless fingerband to data from said optical sensor, and coupled to said motion detector; wherein said signal processor is configured to: process a combination of said oxygen saturation signal and said user motion signal to determine exercise tolerance data, wherein said exercise tolerance data is dependent upon said oxygen saturation signal and a level of exertion of said user determined from said user motion signal; and to time or count a period or quantity of user motion or movements, during said exercise, identified by said motion detector, to determine said level of exertion; to measure a dType: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Aseptika LtdInventors: Paul Thomas Ryan, Kevin Andrew Auton
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Patent number: 9012210Abstract: A mixing vessel (10) for containing a liquid, comprises a chamber having a lower chamber portion and an upper chamber portion wider than the lower portion, gas inlet means (14) for supplying gas to the lower portion and means for redirecting rising gas (24), such that, in use, rising gas in the form of bubbles, initially rises substantially vertically and is redirected in a substantially horizontal direction by the means for redirecting rising gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Cellexus LimitedInventor: Kevin Andrew Auton
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Patent number: 8980623Abstract: A mixing vessel (10) for containing a liquid, comprises a chamber having a lower chamber portion and an upper chamber portion wider than the lower portion, gas inlet means (14) for supplying gas to the lower portion and means for redirecting rising gas (24), such that, in use, rising gas in the form of bubbles, initially rises substantially vertically and is redirected in a substantially horizontal direction by the means for redirecting rising gas.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2009Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Cellexus LimitedInventor: Kevin Andrew Auton
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Patent number: 8980566Abstract: Methods of determining levels of activity of bacteria in the lungs of patients are described, in which levels of a marker of a bacterial iron scavenging processes (for example, siderophores) and levels of a secreted bacterial protein are measured over time. Changes in the measured levels over time allow levels of bacterial activity to be determined, and exacerbations of bacterial infection to be predicted and/or monitored. Additional markers may also be used. The methods of the invention may also be used for monitoring effectiveness of antibiotic treatment of lung infection. The invention is particularly useful for monitoring P. aeruginosa levels in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. Kits for use in the methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Aseptika LtdInventor: Kevin Andrew Auton
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Publication number: 20140227716Abstract: Methods of determining levels of activity of bacteria in the lungs of patients are described, in which levels of a marker of a bacterial iron scavenging processes (for example, siderophores) and levels of a secreted bacterial protein are measured over time. Changes in the measured levels over time allow levels of bacterial activity to be determined, and exacerbations of bacterial infection to be predicted and/or monitored. Additional markers may also be used. The methods of the invention may also be used for monitoring effectiveness of antibiotic treatment of lung infection. The invention is particularly useful for monitoring P. aeruginosa levels in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. Kits for use in the methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: ASEPTIKA LTDInventor: Kevin Andrew Auton
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Publication number: 20120312458Abstract: We describe a peel and present mechanism (10) for use with labelling apparatus such as a label stock cartridge or cassette, or a label printer. The peel and present mechanism is configured to peel labels (18) from label stock (14) having a backing liner (16). The mechanism comprises a first, label stock carrying face bounded by a label-detachment edge (12,20) wherein, in use, said label stock passes in a longitudinal direction over said label stock carrying face and around said label-detachment edge (20) to peel and present labels (18), and wherein said label stock carrying face has a bent transverse surface profile (24) in a transverse direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction such that, in use, said label stock is bent in said transverse direction whereby, as said label stock passes over said-label detachment edge, said longitudinal direction of said label stock defines a projected path for a label peeled from said label stock by said label-detachment edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Kevin Andrew Auton, Michael Andrew Beadman, Jeremy Peter Clements
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Publication number: 20090181452Abstract: A mixing vessel (10) for containing a liquid, comprises a chamber having a lower chamber portion and an upper chamber portion wider than the lower portion, gas inlet means (14) for supplying gas to the lower portion and means for redirecting rising gas (24), such that, in use, rising gas in the form of bubbles, initially rises substantially vertically and is redirected in a substantially horizontal direction by the means for redirecting rising gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventor: Kevin Andrew Auton
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Publication number: 20080311665Abstract: An assay device in which to carry out a fluid-phase chemical assay, comprising means for supporting a test substrate, a sample chamber for receiving a fluid sample and at least one fluid control device for controlling the movement of fluid into and/or out of the sample chamber, wherein the fluid control device comprises a fluid outlet chamber in fluid communication with the sample chamber, and a displaceable flexible diaphragm the displacement of which alters the volume of the outlet chamber so as to allow and/or restrict fluid flow between the outlet and sample chambers. The invention also provides assay apparatus incorporating such a device, an assay station for use as part of such apparatus, a fluid control unit for use as part of the assay device and a method of conducting an assay which may involve the use of such apparatus and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Paul Thomas Ryan, Kevin Andrew Auton, Sergei M. Schurov, David John Wigley
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Patent number: 7431884Abstract: An assay device in which to carry out a fluid-phase chemical assay, comprising means for supporting a test substrate, a sample chamber for receiving a fluid sample and at least one fluid control device for controlling the movement of fluid into and/or out of the sample chamber, wherein the fluid control device comprises a fluid outlet chamber in fluid communication with the sample chamber, and a displaceable flexible diaphragm the displacement of which alters the volume of the outlet chamber so as to allow and/or restrict fluid flow between the outlet and sample chambers. The invention also provides assay apparatus incorporating such a device, an assay station for use as part of such apparatus, a fluid control unit for use as part of the assay device and a method of conducting an assay which may involve the use of such apparatus and devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: PerkinElmer LAS, Inc.Inventors: Paul Thomas Ryan, Kevin Andrew Auton, Sergei M Schurov, David John Wigley
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Publication number: 20040129567Abstract: Electrophoretic separation device comprising first and second separation zones for containing first and second separation media, and barrier means, preferably automatically operable, by which fluid communication between the two zones may be reversibly prevented, the barrier means comprising a sealing element which is deformable between two positions to allow or prevent the fluid communication. The sealing element may comprise a flexible sheet carrying the first separation medium. Also provided are apparatus comprising such a separation device, and methods of electrophoretic separation, in one of which a first dimension separation is carried out in a chamber in the absence of any other separation medium, followed by introduction into the same chamber of a second separation medium, adjacent or in contact with the first, the analytes being allowed to migrate from the fist to the second separation medium prior to conducting the second dimension separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Kevin Andrew Auton, Paul Thomas Ryan
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Publication number: 20030096423Abstract: An assay device in which to carry out a fluid-phase chemical assay, comprising means for supporting a test substrate, a sample chamber for receiving a fluid sample and at least one fluid control device for controlling the movement of fluid into and/or out of the sample chamber, wherein the fluid control device comprises a fluid outlet chamber in fluid communication with the sample chamber, and a displaceable flexible diaphragm the displacement of which alters the volume of the outlet chamber so as to allow and/or restrict fluid flow between the outlet and sample chambers. The invention also provides assay apparatus incorporating such a device, an assay station for use as part of such apparatus, a fluid control unit for use as part of the assay device and a method of conducting an assay which may involve the use of such apparatus and devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Paul Thomas Ryan, Kevin Andrew Auton, Sergei M Schurov, David John Wigley