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).

  • Publication number: 20240390191
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Patent number: 12064319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: T.J.Smith and Nephew, Limited
    Inventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Publication number: 20240074910
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230201445
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Earl, Danielle Susan Johnson, William Kelbie, David Lloyd, Samuel John Mortimer, Luke Michael Parry, Daniel Lee Steward, Rhianna Ward, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Publication number: 20230165724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Victoria Beadle, Varuni Rachindra Brownhill, Brian Gilchrist, Danielle Susan Johnson, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Publication number: 20220362061
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Vithushan Jeyakumaran, Camilo Patrick Madriz, Luke Michael Parry, Hannah Bailey Weedon
  • Patent number: 10574464
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Proclus Technologies Limited
    Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
  • Patent number: 10398826
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20190149336
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
  • Patent number: 10230530
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Proclus Technologies Limited
    Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
  • Publication number: 20190044734
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: David Begor Lancashire, Richard Michael Parris
  • Publication number: 20180099135
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Devon Hall, Michael Parry Smith
  • Publication number: 20170340798
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
  • Patent number: 9757505
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20170031535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa
  • Patent number: 9430462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Edanz Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa
  • Publication number: 20160089484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: DeLoy Lindley, Jose Antonio Badillo, Michael Parry Smith, Richard Allen Lasher, Troy Calvin Dayton, Lynn E. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20150269138
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Michael Parris, Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw
  • Patent number: 8987939
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Dachuan Yu, Michael Parry Liechty, Mahesh Sitaram Illindala, Matthew Thomas Muller
  • Publication number: 20150039297
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa