Patents by Inventor Leigh Canham
Leigh Canham 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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Publication number: 20230376014Abstract: Systems and methods are described for autonomously recovering a machine comprising one or more modules. An error message from the machine is received and, based on the error message, a first module of the one or more modules to replace is determined, wherein the first module has a first type. An autonomous vehicle is instructed to remove, from the machine, the first module. The autonomous vehicle is instructed to install, at the machine, a second module of the first type.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Paul Michael Kane, Leigh Canham, Leslie Lee
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Patent number: 11755001Abstract: Systems and methods are described for autonomously recovering a machine comprising one or more modules. An error message from the machine is received and, based on the error message, a first module of the one or more modules to replace is determined, wherein the first module has a first type. An autonomous vehicle is instructed to remove, from the machine, the first module. The autonomous vehicle is instructed to install, at the machine, a second module of the first type.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Michael Kane, Leigh Canham, Leslie Lee
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Publication number: 20220374000Abstract: Systems and methods are described for autonomously recovering a machine comprising one or more modules. An error message from the machine is received and, based on the error message, a first module of the one or more modules to replace is determined, wherein the first module has a first type. An autonomous vehicle is instructed to remove, from the machine, the first module. The autonomous vehicle is instructed to install, at the machine, a second module of the first type.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Paul Michael Kane, Leigh Canham, Leslie Lee
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Patent number: 10090513Abstract: A method of forming a particulate material comprising silicon, the method comprising the step of reducing a particulate starting material comprising silica-containing particles having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and a smallest dimension of less than 15 microns, or reducing a particulate starting material comprising silica-containing particles comprising a plurality of elongate structural elements, each elongate structural element having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and a smallest dimension of less than 15 microns.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Nexeon LimitedInventors: Leigh Canham, Christopher Michael Friend, William James Macklin, Scott Brown
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Publication number: 20160308205Abstract: A method is provided for the manufacture of an electrode for a metal-ion battery. The method comprises sintering porous silicon-containing particles at a temperature of 500 to 1200° C. and in an oxygen-free atmosphere to obtain particles of reduced BET surface area which are suitable for use as the active material of a metal ion battery when disposed onto a current collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: NEXEON LIMITEDInventors: Leigh Canham, Christopher Michael Friend
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Patent number: 9243144Abstract: A consumer care composition or a food composition comprising a mesoporous microparticulate material wherein at least some of the pores of the material are loaded with at least one ingredient and the loaded mesoporous microparticulate material is encapsulated by a capping layer is described.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Leigh Canham, Qurrat Ul Ain Shabir, Armando Loni
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Patent number: 9023896Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable drug-eluting particle useful for the delivery of diagnostic or therapeutic agents. In certain embodiments, the drug-eluting particle of the invention comprises a biodegradable porous silicon body, a reservoir formed within the porous silicon body having at least one opening to an exterior of the body, wherein the reservoir contains a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and an agent-permeable seal disposed over the at least one opening. The invention further provides a method for treating a patient to obtain a desired local or systemic physiological or pharmacological effect comprising administering a sustained release drug delivery particle of the invention. The invention also provides methods of fabricating a drug-eluting particle for releasing therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: pSivida US, Inc.Inventors: Paul Ashton, Hong Guo, Jianbing Chen, Leigh Canham
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Publication number: 20150104705Abstract: A method of forming a particulate material comprising silicon, the method comprising the step of reducing a particulate starting material comprising silica-containing particles having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and a smallest dimension of less than 15 microns, or reducing a particulate starting material comprising silica-containing particles comprising a plurality of elongate structural elements, each elongate structural element having an aspect ratio of at least 3:1 and a smallest dimension of less than 15 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Leigh Canham, Christopher Michael Friend, William James Macklin, Scott Brown
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Patent number: 8647603Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of cancer. In particular the invention relates to an internal therapeutic product comprising: (i) an anti-cancer component selected from one or both of: a radionucleotide, a cytotoxic drug; and (ii) a silicon component selected from one or more of: resorbable silicon, biocompatible silicon, bioactive silicon, porous silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, and bulk crystalline silicon, the internal therapeutic product being for the treatment of cancer.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Enigma Therapeutics LimitedInventors: Roger Aston, Leigh Canham
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Patent number: 8088401Abstract: The invention provides a composite material comprising a porous semiconductor impregnated with at least one beneficial organic substance, wherein the beneficial organic substance is present in an amount of at least 15% by weight, based on the weight of the material. Also provided are methods for the preparation of such materials, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in methods of treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Psimedica LimitedInventors: Roghieh Saffie, Leigh Canham
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Publication number: 20110250252Abstract: A method for masking the appearance of silicon in a range of compositions is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Leigh Canham, Armando Loni, Alastair Godfrey
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Publication number: 20110236493Abstract: A consumer care composition or a food composition comprising a mesoporous microparticulate material wherein at least some of the pores of the material are loaded with at least one ingredient and the loaded mesoporous microparticulate material is encapsulated by a capping layer is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: INTRINSIQ MATERIALS GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: Leigh Canham, Qurrat Ul Ain Shabir, Armando Loni
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Publication number: 20110229540Abstract: A cosmetic formulation comprising porous silicon is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Leigh Canham, Tanya Monga
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Publication number: 20100278931Abstract: The invention provides a biodegradable drug-eluting particle useful for the delivery of diagnostic or therapeutic agents. In certain embodiments, the drug-eluting particle of the invention comprises a biodegradable porous silicon body, a reservoir formed within the porous silicon body having at least one opening to an exterior of the body, wherein the reservoir contains a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and an agent-permeable seal disposed over the at least one opening. The invention further provides a method for treating a patient to obtain a desired local or systemic physiological or pharmacological effect comprising administering a sustained release drug delivery particle of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: pSivida US, Inc.Inventors: Paul Ashton, Hong Guo, Jianbing Chen, Leigh Canham
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Publication number: 20080138602Abstract: A fibre or fabric comprising silicon for use as a medical fibre or fabric. The silicon present can be biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable material and may also be able to act as an electrical conductor. In addition, porous silicon may be used as a slow release means for example for drugs or fragrances, or as a collector for example for sweat. Novel fibres, fabrics and methods of preparation of these are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Leigh Canham, Roger Aston
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Publication number: 20080034801Abstract: A fiber or fabric comprising silicon for use as a medical fiber or fabric. The silicon present can be biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable material and may also be able to act as an electrical conductor. In addition, porous silicon may be used as a slow release means for example for drugs or fragrances, or as a collector for example for sweat. Novel fibers, fabrics and methods of preparation of these are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Leigh Canham, Roger Aston
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Publication number: 20070265354Abstract: The invention concerns a silicon structure comprising a metallic component and a silicon component, the metallic component and the silicon component being arranged such that at least part of the silicon component is in electrical contact with at least part of the metallic component, characterised in that the silicon component comprises nanocrystalline silicon and the metallic component comprises nanocrystalline metal. The silicon structure may be used for medical applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2004Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventor: Leigh Canham
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Patent number: 7294406Abstract: A fibre or fabric comprising silicon for use as a medical fibre or fabric. The silicon present can be biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable material and may also be able to act as an electrical conductor. In addition, porous silicon may be used as a slow release means for example for drugs or fragrances, or as a collector for example for sweat. Novel fibres, fabrics and methods of preparation of these are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Psimedica LimitedInventors: Leigh Canham, Roger Aston
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Publication number: 20070255198Abstract: The present invention relates to a substance delivery device comprising: (a) an electronic component, (b) a carrier component, and (c) a beneficial substance, the electronic component comprising: (i) a timer means for generating a carrier activation electrical signal that is time dependent; (ii) an electronic carrier activation means for releasing the beneficial substance in response to the carrier activation electrical signal; (iii) a power supply; and (iv) a substance delivery device activation means, for activating the device, having a construction such that once the substance delivery device is activated the electronic carrier activation means releases the beneficial substance in response to the carrier activation electrical signal. The substance delivery device is of particular value in the treatment of circadian, infradian, or ultradian cycle conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2005Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Weng Leong, Leigh Canham
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Publication number: 20070071787Abstract: The invention provides a composite material comprising a porous semiconductor impregnated with at least one beneficial organic substance, wherein the beneficial organic substance is present in an amount of at least 15% by weight, based on the weight of the material. Also provided are methods for the preparation of such materials, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in methods of treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2004Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Roghieh Saffie, Leigh Canham