Patents by Inventor Michael Parris
Michael Parris 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: 20240390191Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to wound therapy apparatuses and methods for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Such wound therapy apparatuses and methods may reduce maceration during NPWT. The wound therapy apparatus may include a porous hydrophobic layer surrounded by a hydrophilic ring. The hydrophilic ring may serve to prevent passage of liquid while negative pressure is applied to the wound, but allow liquid passage to an absorbent ring when negative pressure is no longer applied. A transmission layer may also be included, underlying the absorbent layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
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Patent number: 12064319Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to wound therapy apparatuses and methods for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Such wound therapy apparatuses and methods may reduce maceration during NPWT. The wound therapy apparatus may include a porous hydrophobic layer surrounded by a hydrophilic ring. The hydrophilic ring may serve to prevent passage of liquid while negative pressure is applied to the wound, but allow liquid passage to an absorbent ring when negative pressure is no longer applied. A transmission layer may also be included, underlying the absorbent layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: T.J.Smith and Nephew, LimitedInventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
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Publication number: 20240074910Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure system and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to a system that utilizes a wound dressing with at least three layers. These embodiments are directed toward improved distribution of negative pressure to a wound and periwound site surrounding the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Ben Alan Askem, Victoria Beadle, Maximilien Henri Czech, David Michael Elder, Adam John Fisher, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Marcus Damian Phillips, Hannah Bailey Weedon, Fraser George Weedon
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Publication number: 20230201445Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure system and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to a system that utilizes a wound dressing with at least three layers. These embodiments are directed toward improved distribution of negative pressure to a wound and periwound site surrounding the wound. Some embodiments are directed to a fixation strip for sealing a wound dressing to a wound and periwound site. The fixation strip can comprise multiple layers including an adhering layer, a wound sealing layer and at least one protective liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Michael Earl, Danielle Susan Johnson, William Kelbie, David Lloyd, Samuel John Mortimer, Luke Michael Parry, Daniel Lee Steward, Rhianna Ward, Hannah Bailey Weedon
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Publication number: 20230165724Abstract: Disclosed embodiments related to a wound dressing for treating circumferential wounds for use in a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). The wound dressing can include a cover layer, a plurality of spacer sections, and a wound contact layer. The wound dressing can further include a port for connection to a source of negative pressure and a connector for fluidically connecting each of the plurality of sections with the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Victoria Beadle, Varuni Rachindra Brownhill, Brian Gilchrist, Danielle Susan Johnson, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
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Publication number: 20220362061Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to wound therapy apparatuses and methods for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Such wound therapy apparatuses and methods may reduce maceration during NPWT. The wound therapy apparatus may include a porous hydrophobic layer surrounded by a hydrophilic ring. The hydrophilic ring may serve to prevent passage of liquid while negative pressure is applied to the wound, but allow liquid passage to an absorbent ring when negative pressure is no longer applied. A transmission layer may also be included, underlying the absorbent layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
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Patent number: 10574464Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing blockchain transactions, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for securing a blockchain with proof-of-transactions. In various embodiments, the blockchain system utilizes a proof-of-transactions approach that is based on a multi-player voting system and that is not susceptible to a free-rider problem that affects many other cryptocurrencies. The proof-of-transactions approach allows the cryptocurrency network to divide revenue between the nodes in the peer-to-peer network that provides bandwidth and connectivity and a set of other nodes that solve computational puzzles that safeguard the security of the blockchain system.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Proclus Technologies LimitedInventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
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Patent number: 10398826Abstract: A pressure output device (POD) assembly for sensing fluid pressure in a fluid processing system, is provided. This POD assembly includes a shell defining a shell interior, and a movable diaphragm disposed in the shell interior and separating the shell interior into a flow-through chamber and a pressure sensing side. A sensor port is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing side. An inlet port and an outlet port are in fluid communication with the flow-through chamber. The inlet port and the outlet port define an inlet and an outlet, respectively, of a flow-through channel that passes through the flow-through chamber. A boss protrudes from the interior wall of the shell and extends into the flow-through channel to prevent occlusion of flow under different pressure conditions within the flow-through chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
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Publication number: 20190149336Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing blockchain transactions, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for securing a blockchain with proof-of-transactions. In various embodiments, the blockchain system utilizes a proof-of-transactions approach that is based on a multi-player voting system and that is not susceptible to a free-rider problem that affects many other cryptocurrencies. The proof-of-transactions approach allows the cryptocurrency network to divide revenue between the nodes in the peer-to-peer network that provides bandwidth and connectivity and a set of other nodes that solve computational puzzles that safeguard the security of the blockchain system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
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Patent number: 10230530Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing blockchain transactions, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for securing a blockchain with proof-of-transactions. In various embodiments, the blockchain system utilizes a proof-of-transactions approach that is based on a multi-player voting system and that is not susceptible to a free-rider problem that affects many other cryptocurrencies. The proof-of-transactions approach allows the cryptocurrency network to divide revenue between the nodes in the peer-to-peer network that provides bandwidth and connectivity and a set of other nodes that solve computational puzzles that safeguard the security of the blockchain system.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Proclus Technologies LimitedInventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
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Publication number: 20190044734Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing blockchain transactions, and, more particularly, to methods, systems, and apparatuses for securing a blockchain with proof-of-transactions. In various embodiments, the blockchain system utilizes a proof-of-transactions approach that is based on a multi-player voting system and that is not susceptible to a free-rider problem that affects many other cryptocurrencies. The proof-of-transactions approach allows the cryptocurrency network to divide revenue between the nodes in the peer-to-peer network that provides bandwidth and connectivity and a set of other nodes that solve computational puzzles that safeguard the security of the blockchain system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
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Publication number: 20180099135Abstract: A medical fluid line connector includes a main body configured to accept a corresponding connector, where the main body defines an opening permitting fluid communication between an interior region of the medical fluid line connector and the corresponding connector when the corresponding connector is connected to the main body. The connector also includes a breakaway body detachably connected to the main body, such that, when the breakaway body is inserted into an open end of a flexible medical fluid line, the breakaway body has a portion creating an interference fit against an inner surface of the flexible medical fluid line, and the breakaway body is detachable from the maim body such that detachment of the breakaway forms a second opening in the main body that permits fluid communication between the medical fluid line and the interior region of the medical fluid line connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Devon Hall, Michael Parry Smith
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Publication number: 20170340798Abstract: A pressure output device (POD) assembly for sensing fluid pressure in a fluid processing system, is provided. This POD assembly includes a shell defining a shell interior, and a movable diaphragm disposed in the shell interior and separating the shell interior into a flow-through chamber and a pressure sensing side. A sensor port is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing side. An inlet port and an outlet port are in fluid communication with the flow-through chamber. The inlet port and the outlet port define an inlet and an outlet, respectively, of a flow-through channel that passes through the flow-through chamber. A boss protrudes from the interior wall of the shell and extends into the flow-through channel to prevent occlusion of flow under different pressure conditions within the flow-through chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
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Patent number: 9757505Abstract: A pressure output device (POD) assembly for sensing fluid pressure in a fluid processing system, is provided. This POD assembly includes a shell defining a shell interior, and a movable diaphragm disposed in the shell interior and separating the shell interior into a flow-through chamber and a pressure sensing side. A sensor port is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing side. An inlet port and an outlet port are in fluid communication with the flow-through chamber. The inlet port and the outlet port define an inlet and an outlet, respectively, of a flow-through channel that passes through the flow-through chamber. A boss protrudes from the interior wall of the shell and extends into the flow-through channel to prevent occlusion of flow under different pressure conditions within the flow-through chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
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Publication number: 20170031535Abstract: A method includes, determining a target publication, identifying one or more content suggestions associated with the target publication, and causing a user to be prompted to input content. The input content satisfies at least a portion of the one or more content suggestions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa
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Patent number: 9430462Abstract: A method includes, determining a target publication, identifying one or more content suggestions associated with the target publication, and causing a user to be prompted to input content. The input content satisfies at least a portion of the one or more content suggestions.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Edanz Group Ltd.Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa
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Publication number: 20160089484Abstract: A pressure output device (POD) assembly for sensing fluid pressure in a fluid processing system, is provided. This POD assembly includes a shell defining a shell interior, and a movable diaphragm disposed in the shell interior and separating the shell interior into a flow-through chamber and a pressure sensing side. A sensor port is in fluid communication with the pressure sensing side. An inlet port and an outlet port are in fluid communication with the flow-through chamber. The inlet port and the outlet port define an inlet and an outlet, respectively, of a flow-through channel that passes through the flow-through chamber. A boss protrudes from the interior wall of the shell and extends into the flow-through channel to prevent occlusion of flow under different pressure conditions within the flow-through chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
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Publication number: 20150269138Abstract: A system generates visualizations representing publication data for one or more publications. The visualizations present information to support consumer decisions to read, submit, or otherwise interact with the publication. The visualizations may also assist in publisher or other curator decisions related to shaping the content of the publication. In some cases, the publication data may be derived from semantic analysis of the content of the publication or other related publications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Richard Michael Parris, Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw
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Patent number: 8987939Abstract: A hybrid power system is disclosed. The hybrid power system may include a primary power source configured to provide a primary power, and an energy storage device coupled to the primary power source, the energy storage device configured to store excess primary power provided by the primary power source. The hybrid power system may further include a variable speed genset, the variable speed genset including a secondary power source configured to operate at a variable rotor speed to provide a secondary power responsive to power requirements of a load. The hybrid power system may also include a central controller communicatively coupled to the primary power source, the energy storage device, and the variable speed genset, the central controller configured to control the primary power source, the energy storage device, and the variable speed genset based on the power requirements of the load.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Dachuan Yu, Michael Parry Liechty, Mahesh Sitaram Illindala, Matthew Thomas Muller
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Publication number: 20150039297Abstract: A method includes, determining a target publication, identifying one or more content suggestions associated with the target publication, and causing a user to be prompted to input content. The input content satisfies at least a portion of the one or more content suggestions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa