Patents by Inventor Paul Horton

Paul Horton 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: 20250138107
    Abstract: Generally disclosed herein is a method for synthesizing low-voltage power flow in an electrical distribution system. The method may include connecting a generator to the electrical distribution system. The generator may include a voltage regulator and excitation system. The electrical distribution system may be shorted with a shunt. The output voltage of the generator may be manually set using the voltage regulator. The output current of the generator may be set using the excitation system. The generator may then generate a power flow with the set output voltage and the set output current. The power flow may be supplied to the electrical distribution system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Michal Tabor, Jay Robert Prigmore, II, Adam Paul Horton, Paul Edward Gorsky, II
  • Patent number: 12280331
    Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein provide for the efficient separation of gas from fluid comprising liquid. In particular, gas separator systems and methods for use in bioreactor systems and operations are disclosed herein providing an efficient means to remove gaseous waste products, unreacted gaseous substrates, and or inert gas from broth of the biological fermentation of carbon substrates using a microorganism biocatalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: LanzaTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Mayur Sathe, Robert John Conrado, Joss Anton Coombes, Gregory Joseph Morin, Brian Nelson Horton, Curtis Paul Studebaker
  • Publication number: 20250057539
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for occluding cavities or passageways in a subject, such as the left atrial appendage of a subject's heart. The devices, systems, and methods can be used to decrease the rate of thromboembolic events associated with atrial fibrillation by occluding the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: RODNEY PAUL HORTON, MICHAEL DAVID HORTON, FRANCIS JAVIER OTERO
  • Publication number: 20240342478
    Abstract: A method of phrenic nerve pacing. The method comprises positioning an electrical sensor within vasculature of a subject. The method comprises directly sensing, via the electrical sensor during spontaneous respiration of the subject, efferent activity of a phrenic nerve of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Rodney Paul Horton, Francisco Javier Otero
  • Publication number: 20240338986
    Abstract: A security screening system having a secured area and a security screening subsystem. The security screening subsystem having a medical device identifier, a computing device, and a database. The medical device identifier is configured to provide an output indicative of identifying information associated with an implanted medical device of an individual seeking entry into the secured area. The computing device is configured to receive the output from the medical device identifier. The database stores information associated with a plurality of registered medical devices. The computing device is in communication with the database and is configured to determine if the identifying information associated with the medical device corresponds to a registered medical device among the plurality of registered medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventor: Rodney Paul Horton
  • Publication number: 20240335200
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for occluding the LAA of a patient's heart. The methods, systems, and devices can be used to percutaneously occlude the LAA, decreasing the risk of thromboembolic events associated with AF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: F. Javier OTERO, Joseph J. BEAMAN, Rodney Paul HORTON, Andrea NATALE, Joel W. BARLOW
  • Publication number: 20210346033
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for occluding cavities or passageways in a subject, such as the left atrial appendage of a subject's heart. The devices, systems, and methods can be used to decrease the rate of thromboembolic events associated with atrial fibrillation by occluding the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Rodney Paul Horton, Michael David Horton, Francisco Javier Otero
  • Publication number: 20210262310
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton
  • Patent number: 11090056
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for occluding cavities or passageways in a subject, such as the left atrial appendage of a subject's heart. The devices, systems, and methods can be used to decrease the rate of thromboembolic events associated with atrial fibrillation by occluding the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: APPLIED CARDIOVASCULAR SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Rodney Paul Horton, Michael David Horton, Francisco Javier Otero
  • Patent number: 11028662
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Seaboard International LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200360026
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for occluding cavities or passageways in a subject, such as the left atrial appendage of a subject's heart. The devices, systems, and methods can be used to decrease the rate of thromboembolic events associated with atrial fibrillation by occluding the left atrial appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Rodney Paul Horton, MICHAEL DAVID HORTON, FRANCISCO JAVIER OTERO
  • Publication number: 20190264523
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, JR.
  • Patent number: 10316606
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Seaboard International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170074064
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: JERRY KEITH RHODES, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, JR.
  • Patent number: 9534467
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SEABOARD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160017682
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, JR.
  • Patent number: 9175551
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Seaboard International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140151059
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus is adapted to be operably coupled to a subsea blowout preventer and includes a first tubular member defining an internal passage, and a second tubular member extending within the internal passage. A sealing assembly is disposed radially between the first and second tubular members, and includes a sealing element. The second tubular member covers the sealing element and thus facilitates protecting the sealing element from any fluid flow through the internal passage. According to another aspect, a sealing element of a connector is protected before engaging the connector with a subsea casing. The connector is engaged with the casing while the sealing element is protected so that the sealing element is fluidically isolated from any fluid flow through the connector. The sealing element sealingly engages the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Jerry Keith Rhodes, Kenneth Bean, Paul Horton, JR.
  • Patent number: 7597099
    Abstract: A medicament dispenser comprising: (i) a housing having an outlet; (ii) a medicament container locatable within said housing; (iii) an electronic dose counter associated with said outlet, wherein said dose counter comprises a first sensor for directly detecting a medicament release dispensible from said medicament container through said outlet is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Patrick Jones, Andrew Paul Horton, Richard William Hartley
  • Patent number: 7347200
    Abstract: A medicament dispenser comprising: (i) a housing having an outlet; (ii) a medicament container locatable within said housing; (iii) an electronic dose counter associated with said outlet, wherein said dose counter comprises a first sensor for directly detecting a medicament release dispensible from said medicament container through said outlet is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Smithkline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Patrick Jones, Andrew Paul Horton, Richard William Hartley