Patents by Inventor Michael D. Ryan
Michael D. Ryan 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: 11694788Abstract: Systems and methods may use healthcare protocols for use with distributed ledger technology. The healthcare protocols may be used to, among other things, classify event data items as distributed ledger data items such that record of such classified event data items may be stored in a distributed ledger. Further, the healthcare protocols may be modified over time, and record of such modifications may also be stored in a distributed ledger.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Paffel, Michael D. Ryan, Jake Schutz, Tracy E. Kootsikas, Kurt R. Smith
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Publication number: 20210061531Abstract: A tamper-evident structure for securing a lid to a container of a carton for holding a food product includes a plurality of panels having a top panel and at least one side panel, and at least one panel of the plurality of panels is for being attached to at least one of the lid and the container of the carton. At least one indicating feature provides indication that the lid has been at least partially removed from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Felicia A. Pinkstone, Michael D. Ryan
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Publication number: 20190371457Abstract: Systems and methods may use healthcare protocols for use with distributed ledger technology. The healthcare protocols may be used to, among other things, classify event data items as distributed ledger data items such that record of such classified event data items may be stored in a distributed ledger. Further, the healthcare protocols may be modified over time, and record of such modifications may also be stored in a distributed ledger.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Timothy D. Paffel, Michael D. Ryan, Jake Schutz, Tracy E. Kootsikas, Kurt R. Smith
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Patent number: 10493794Abstract: A system for providing a way for painters to load a roller or brush with paint directly from the can/bucket with reduced dripping, ease of clean-up and storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Michael D. Ryan
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Publication number: 20140158116Abstract: This disclosure describes novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting the TRPA1 ion channel and/or medical conditions related to TRPA1, such as asthma.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jayhong A. Chong, Scott C. Coleman, Rory Curtis, Donato del Camino, Yu Gui Gu, Qingyi Li, Blaise S. Lippa, Chester A. Metcalf, III, Magdalene M. Moran, Michael D. Ryan, Dong Zou
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Patent number: 8192332Abstract: A rowing machine or rowing machine attachment with an energy absorbing component configured to add responsive and compliant roll, pitch, and yaw motions to the rowing machine. The energy absorbing component is also configured to change shape so as to absorb energy in response to a compressive force by the user. Said energy absorption component returns substantially to its first shape in response to the removal of the compressive force. The energy-absorbing apparatus is configured to reduce a reaction force exerted on the user of the rowing machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Blackstone Automation, LLCInventors: David Gardner Baker, Patrick Michael Guida, Laurie A. Smith, Michael D. Ryan
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Patent number: 8002171Abstract: A package having a dispenser with reclosable features. The package has a reclosable flap that is positionable between an open position for accessing products within the package and a closed position preventing access to products within the package.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Ryan, Angela E. Learn, Felicia A. Pinkstone
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Patent number: 7882952Abstract: A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrinkable but unshrunken film, wrapping the film in an unheated condition around at least a portion of the carton including at least a portion of the movable section of the carton, and moving the movable section from the first position to the second position to form a shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrinkable film to shrink the heat-shrinkable film into contact with at least a portion of the movable section.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Publication number: 20100224526Abstract: A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrinkable but unshrunken film, wrapping the film in an unheated condition around at least a portion of the carton including at least a portion of the movable section of the carton, and moving the movable section from the first position to the second position to form a shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrinkable film to shrink the heat-shrinkable film into contact with at least a portion of the movable section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Publication number: 20100190615Abstract: An exercise device or exercise device attachment with an energy absorbing component configured to change shape so as to absorb energy in response to a compressive force by the user. Said energy absorption component returns substantially to its first shape in response to the removal of the compressive force. The energy-absorbing apparatus is configured to reduce a reaction force exerted on the user of said exercise equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Accelerate Inc.Inventors: David Gardner Baker, Patrick Michael Guida, Laurie A. Smith, Michael D. Ryan
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Patent number: 7752827Abstract: A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrinkable but unshrunken film, wrapping the film in an unheated condition around at least a portion of the carton including at least a portion of the movable section of the carton, and moving the movable section from the first position to the second position to form a shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrinkable film to shrink the heat-shrinkable film into contact with at least a portion of the movable section.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Publication number: 20100019022Abstract: A package having a dispenser with recloseable features. The package has a recloseable flap that is positionable between an open position for accessing products within the package and a closed position preventing access to products within the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Ryan, Angela E. Learn, Felicia A. Pinkstone
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Publication number: 20080263998Abstract: A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrinkable but unshrunken film, wrapping the film in an unheated condition around at least a portion of the carton including at least a portion of the movable section of the carton, and moving the movable section from the first position to the second position to form a shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrinkable film to shrink the heat-shrinkable film into contact with at least a portion of the movable section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Patent number: 7398632Abstract: A method for applying a heat shrinkable film to a carton for forming a shape of the carton is provided. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one side panel extending between the top panel and the bottom panel, and a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The method includes providing a heat-shrinkable but unshrunken film, wrapping the film in an unheated condition around at least a portion of the carton including at least a portion of the movable section of the carton, and moving the movable section from the first position to the second position to form a shape of the carton by heating the heat-shrinkable film to shrink the heat-shrinkable film into contact with at least a portion of the movable section.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Altivity Packaging, LLCInventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Patent number: 7293652Abstract: An assembly for packaging a product includes a carton having a top, a bottom, and a side extending between the top and the bottom. At least one of the top, the bottom, and the side includes a movable section that is movable between a first position and a second position. The movable section is biased to the first position. The assembly also includes a heat-shrunk layer overlapping at least a portion of the carton for sealing the carton. The heat-shrunk layer holds the movable section in the second position against the bias.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Altivity Packaging, LLCInventors: Angela E. Learn, Michael D. Ryan
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Patent number: 5468330Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of manufacturing vacuum cleaner bags with a unique tri-lock top and bottom seal. The paper end of at the end of the open bag length is sealed onto itself with seam-paste glue three times providing an extra strong seam to accommodate the ever increasing air pressure created by today's powerful cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1994Date of Patent: November 21, 1995Inventors: Michael D. Ryan, Lowell H. Ryan
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Patent number: 5393788Abstract: Novel oxamide derivatives are described which inhibit the production of TNF and are useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated by TNF production. The compounds of the present invention are also useful as inhibitors of PDE IV and are therefor useful in the treatment of disease states mediated or exacerbated thereby.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Paul E. Bender, Siegfried B. Christensen, IV, Klaus M. Esser, Cornelia J. Forster, Michael D. Ryan, Philip L. Simon
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Patent number: 4843324Abstract: A system for locating a buried structure in which a signal radiating from the structure is measured by its reception on the surface of the earth with the signal being attenuated by a selected amount and then measured by reception at varying distances above the earth with a lesser attenaution, whereby the depth of the object below ground is indicated as a function of signal level differences and attenuation.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1988Date of Patent: June 27, 1989Assignee: R. Donald PlosserInventors: Thomas G. Humphreys, Jr., George G. Plosser, Michael D. Ryan, Jr.