Patents by Inventor Kevin Peters

Kevin Peters 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).

  • BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS WITH A MANIFOLD TO ADD AUXILIARY GASES TO AMBIENT GASES
    Publication number: 20200376228
    Abstract: The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Simon James Quill, Matthew Jon Payton
  • DEVICE-TO-DEVICE COMMUNICATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20200363935
    Abstract: Techniques to facilitate communication between users in an industrial application associated with an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the industrial application is displayed on a display system of the computing system. The computing system engages in a peer-to-peer communication session with a remote computing system, wherein the peer-to-peer communication session is displayed within the GUI of the industrial application. Industrial data associated with the industrial application is displayed within the peer-to-peer communication session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew R. Ericsson, Ashish Anand, Michael Ohlsen, Kevin Peters, Milosz Scelina, Kyle Reissner
  • COMPOSITIONS, FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OCULAR DISEASES
    Publication number: 20200361926
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds effective for activation of Tie-2 and inhibition of HPTP-beta. The compounds can provide effective therapy for conditions associated with angiogenesis, for example, ocular conditions. Formulations for increased solubility are disclosed. Combination therapy with antibodies and PK/PD data are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Robert Shalwitz, John Janusz, Alexander Smith
  • METHODS OF TREATING HYPERTENSION WITH ACTIVATORS OF TIE-2
    Publication number: 20200352914
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, and associated conditions using activators of Tie-2 and inhibitors of HPTP?. The methods include decreasing systolic blood pressure, decreasing diastolic blood pressure, decreasing mean arterial pressure, and modulating vascularization in the lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin PETERS
  • Connector for multiple sized connections
    Patent number: 10823319
    Abstract: A connector is used to connect a gases supply to a user. The user can be fitted with an interface, such as a cannula, while the gases supply can include a conduit. The connector interfaces between the conduit and the interface. The connector has a female assembly and a male assembly that connect together, such as by push fit. The male assembly includes an inner portion sized and configured to mate with a first female connector and an outer portion sized and configured to alternatively mate with a second female connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Samuel Robertson Frame, Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Graham Douglas Gourd
  • TIE-2 ACTIVATORS TARGETING THE SCHLEMM'S CANAL
    Publication number: 20200338048
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds effective for activation of Tie-2 and inhibition of HPTP-beta. The compounds can provide effective therapy for eye conditions, for example, intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension, and glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Kevin Peters
  • Methods for treating vascular leak syndrome and cancer
    Patent number: 10815300
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome and preventing cancer metastasis. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, sepsis, cancer or the presence of pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: AERPIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Robert Shalwitz
  • APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF GASES SUPPLIED TO A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20200330716
    Abstract: The gases temperature supplied to a patient when the patient is undergoing treatment such as oxygen therapy or positive pressure treatment for conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is often measured for safety and to enable controlling of the humidity delivered to the patient. The invention disclosed is related to measurement of properties, particularly temperature (thermister), of gases flowing through a heated tube, supplying gases to a patient, which utilises the heating wire within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Andrew Baden Clark, Christopher Simon James Quill, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Controller for, and method of, controlling a breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 10792521
    Abstract: A controller for controlling a breathing apparatus that comprises a plurality of oxygen sensors, each for sensing an oxygen content of a gas in the breathing apparatus, the controller being configured to control the operation of the breathing apparatus based on the output of one or more of the oxygen sensors and additional information relating to the operation of the breathing apparatus. Also a breathing apparatus comprising the controller and the plurality of oxygen sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: AVON POLYMER PRODUCTS LIMITED
    Inventor: Kevin Peter Gurr
  • Multi-directional, low-profile rack mounting system
    Patent number: 10791646
    Abstract: Systems and devices for mounting servers are provided. In one aspect, a rack mounting system includes a first mounting bracket attached to a rack. The rack comprises a rack front side and a rack rear side opposite the rack front side. The first mounting bracket is attached to the rack rear side. A rail bracket is attached to a server component mounted in the rack. A second mounting bracket comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the first mounting bracket. The second end is coupled to the rail bracket. The second mounting bracket comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface of the second mounting bracket contacts the first mounting bracket. The second surface of the second mounting bracket contacts the rail bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: Kevin Peter Bold, Andrew Nathan Bulgerin, Minh H. Nguyen
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYPOXIC GAS DELIVERY FOR ALTITUDE TRAINING AND ATHLETIC CONDITIONING
    Publication number: 20200297960
    Abstract: A flow therapy apparatus can provide a hypoxic flow of gases to a user, for altitude training, athletic performance training, and other indications. The system can include an apparatus that can include a gas conduit, an ambient air inlet, and a hypoxic gas source inlet configured to connect to a hypoxic gas source and configured to create a hypoxic gas composition upon mixing of ambient air and the hypoxic gas. The system can also include a user interface, and a gas flow generation element configured to deliver the hypoxic gas composition to nares of the user at a predetermined flow rate of at least about 10 liters/minute. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Charles Kamolins, Robert Stuart Kirton
  • Breathing assistance apparatus with serviceability features
    Patent number: 10758692
    Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus is configured with features that improve serviceability of the apparatus. The apparatus can include animations to provide instruction regarding correcting easily-identified fault conditions and to provide instruction regarding routine maintenance routines. The apparatus also can be configured with top level control menus that are obscured in a manner to limit manipulation of the top level control elements by unauthorized users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Samuel Robertson Frame, Christopher Malcolm Crone, Christopher Simon James Quill, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Jack Che-Wei Hsu, Jae Chul Han
  • HUMANIZED MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES THAT TARGET VE-PTP (HPTP-Beta)
    Publication number: 20200270342
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular conditions associated with angiogenesis comprising administering an antibody that targets a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin PETERS, Michael Allen FLYNN
  • DETERMINISTICALLY CONTROLLED HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200269006
    Abstract: A respiratory humidification system for providing humidification to gases that pass through a gas passage way before being provided to an airway of a patient is disclosed. The respiratory humidification system may include a liquid flow controller providing a controlled flow of liquid, a heating system including a heating surface configured to be located in a gases passage way and provide humidification to gases passing through the passage way, wherein the heating system receives the controlled flow of liquid, and one or more hardware processors providing deterministic control of a humidity level of gases passing through the gas passage way by instructing the liquid flow controller to adjust the controlled flow of liquid received at the heating system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Russel William BURGESS, Dean Antony BARKER, Laith Adeeb HERMEZ, Joel Michael LAWSON, Robert Stuart KIRTON, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL
  • Apparatus for supplying gases to a patient
    Patent number: 10744294
    Abstract: An apparatus for the supply of humidified gases to a patient is disclosed that comprises a gases supply passage downstream of a humidified gases supply, and upstream of a patient in use, where at least one sensor is embedded in or located on the outside of the wall of the passage. In preferred forms the wall of the passage divides the sensor(s) from a flow of gases in the passage. In use, a controller receives an output of the sensor(s) and derives from the output of the sensor(s) an estimation of a property of gases flowing through the passage or provides a control output to the humidified gases supply according to the output of the sensor(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Dean Antony Barker, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Stanislav Tatkov, Therese Clark
  • Device-to-device communication in an industrial automation environment
    Patent number: 10732804
    Abstract: Techniques to facilitate communication between users in an industrial application associated with an industrial automation environment are disclosed herein. In at least one implementation, a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with the industrial application is displayed on a display system of the computing system. The computing system engages in a peer-to-peer communication session with a remote computing system, wherein the peer-to-peer communication session is displayed within the GUI of the industrial application. Industrial data associated with the industrial application is displayed within the peer-to-peer communication session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew R. Ericsson, Ashish Anand, Michael Ohlsen, Kevin Peters, Milosz Scelina, Kyle Reissner
  • NASAL INTERFACES FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY
    Publication number: 20200238037
    Abstract: Patient interfaces for respiratory therapy in the form of nasal interfaces or nasal masks include features that enhance or provide lateral stability of the interface. At least some of the embodiments provide multiple facial contact points or areas located in the general areas of the user's cheeks and/or upper lip. Some embodiments of the nasal interfaces provide advantageous sealing characteristics. The nasal interfaces may provide a controlled expiratory flow to reduce noise. Some embodiments include nasal pillows instead of or in addition to nasal prongs. The nasal pillows can have exhaust vents or can change in length in response to a pressure level within the nasal pillow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan David Harwood, Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Kevin Peter O'Donnell
  • HUMANIZED MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES THAT TARGET VE-PTP (HPTP-Beta)
    Publication number: 20200239567
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment of ocular conditions associated with angiogenesis comprising administering an antibody that targets a tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Peters, Michael Allen Flynn
  • Breathing assistance apparatus with a manifold to add auxiliary gases to ambient gases
    Patent number: 10722675
    Abstract: The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Simon James Quill, Matthew Jon Payton
  • Nasal cannula body
    Patent number: D897523
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Sean Joel Babbage, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Jason Allan Klenner, Mark Thomas O'Connor, Milanjot Singh Assi