Patents by Inventor Paul McCormick

Paul McCormick 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: 20240328702
    Abstract: A frost sensor, or a frost/ice/water sensor, and systems and methods of using the same, are provided herein. The frost sensor includes a body including a measurement circuit, and a capacitance sensor including two or more co-planar plates coupled to and extending laterally from the body. The measurement circuit is configured to measure a capacitance sensed by the capacitance sensor, the measurement representing a change of material between the plates over time. The frost sensor also includes at least one mounting component coupled to and extending laterally from the body. In some instances, the frost sensor is coupled to evaporator coils of a cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Mullin, Derrin McCormick, Connor Silva, Joseph Douglas
  • Publication number: 20240328983
    Abstract: A frost sensor, or a frost/ice/water sensor, and systems and methods of using the same, are provided herein. The frost sensor includes a body including a measurement circuit, and a capacitance sensor including two or more co-planar plates coupled to and extending laterally from the body. The measurement circuit is configured to measure a capacitance sensed by the capacitance sensor, the measurement representing a change of material between the plates over time. The frost sensor also includes at least one mounting component coupled to and extending laterally from the body. In some instances, the frost sensor is coupled to evaporator coils of a cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Mullin, Derrin McCormick, Connor Silva, Joseph Douglas
  • Publication number: 20200360294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved therapeutically active nanocomposite microstructure compositions, including nanoparticle compositions and nanoparticle preparations. Preferred embodiments include nanoparticle compositions comprising nanoparticles of a therapeutically active agent dispersed in a carrier matrix. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said compositions and preparations using solid-state mechanochemical synthesis. Further, it relates to therapeutic products produced using said compositions and to methods of treatment using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: iCeutica Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Payne, Felix Meiser, Almar Postma, Raffaele Cammarano, James Williams, Paul McCormick, Aaron Dodd, Frank Caruso
  • Patent number: 10183868
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a zinc oxide powder including synthesizing a mesoporous zinc oxide precursor powder by adding an aqueous solution of zinc chloride to an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate while agitating to cause precipitation of a mesoporous zinc carbonate powder wherein the molar ratio of zinc chloride to sodium carbonate present when the aqueous solution of zinc chloride and the aqueous solution of sodium carbonate are reacted is at least 1:2, heat treating a mesoporous zinc precursor material to form the mesoporous zinc oxide powder at a heat treatment temperature in the range of 250-575° C. The zinc oxide powder includes mesoporous zinc oxide aggregates with a plurality of primary zinc oxide crystallites bonded together at shared interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ANTARIA LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul McCormick, Geoffrey Trotter
  • Publication number: 20180169028
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved therapeutically active nanocomposite microstructure compositions, including nanoparticle compositions and nanoparticle preparations. Preferred embodiments include nanoparticle compositions comprising nanoparticles of a therapeutically active agent dispersed in a carrier matrix. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said compositions and preparations using solid-state mechanochemical synthesis. Further, it relates to therapeutic products produced using said compositions and to methods of treatment using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: iCeutica Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Payne, Felix Meiser, Almar Postma, Raffaele Cammarano, James Williams, Paul McCormick, Aaron Dodd, Frank Caruso
  • Publication number: 20150376025
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a zinc oxide powder including synthesizing a mesoporous zinc oxide precursor powder by adding an aqueous solution of zinc chloride to an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate while agitating to cause precipitation of a mesoporous zinc carbonate powder wherein the molar ratio of zinc chloride to sodium carbonate present when the aqueous solution of zinc chloride and the aqueous solution of sodium carbonate are reacted is at least 1:2, heat treating a mesoporous zinc precursor material to form the mesoporous zinc oxide powder at a heat treatment temperature in the range of 250-575° C. The zinc oxide powder includes mesoporous zinc oxide aggregates with a plurality of primary zinc oxide crystallites bonded together at shared interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Paul McCormick, Geoffrey Trotter
  • Patent number: 8919638
    Abstract: A mailbox display sleeve may include an inside layer and an outside layer joined at a crease. The outside layer may be made of a clear plastic material. An attachment component may attach the inside layer to an outside surface of a mail box. An insert may fit in between the inside layer and the outside layer of the display sleeve, and may thereby be displayed from the mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Paul McCormick
  • Publication number: 20140130388
    Abstract: An interchangeable bumper display is provided. The interchangeable bumper display may include a transparent front sheet and a magnetic rear sheet connected together forming a pocket and an opening to the pocket. A sheet having a design or message may be secured within the pocket. A user may then place the interchangeable bumper display on the rear of their vehicle. If the user would like to change the design or message, the user may remove the sheet and replace the sheet with a new sheet with a new design or message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Paul McCormick
  • Publication number: 20140087103
    Abstract: A mailbox display sleeve may include an inside layer and an outside layer joined at a crease. The outside layer may be made of a clear plastic material. An attachment component may attach the inside layer to an outside surface of a mail box. An insert may fit in between the inside layer and the outside layer of the display sleeve, and may thereby be displayed from the mailbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Paul McCormick
  • Publication number: 20100316582
    Abstract: A broad-spectrum UV photoprotective composition is described. The composition is characterized in that the composition comprises mesoporous zinc oxide aggregates having an average aggregate size of at least 0.8 microns dispersed in a carrier and the composition is visibly transparent. Sufficient zinc oxide is included in the composition to achieve an SPF greater than 15, greater than 25, greater than 30, or greater than 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ANTARIA LIMITED
    Inventors: Takuya Tsuzuki, Geoffrey Trotter, Lauren Butler, Paul McCormick
  • Publication number: 20100310871
    Abstract: A zinc oxide powder is described, which, when used in a dispersion at a concentration of at least 50 wt % of zinc oxide, produces a transparent composition having a total visible transmittance through a path length of 20 microns at 550 nm of at least one of; at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80% or at least 85%. The powder has a number average zinc oxide aggregate size of at least 0.8 microns, at least 1 micron, at least 2 microns or at least 3 microns. Use of the zinc oxide powder reduces the risk of transdermal penetration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ANTARIA LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul McCormick, Geoffrey Trotter
  • Publication number: 20090028948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved therapeutically active nanocomposite microstructure compositions, including nanoparticle compositions and nanoparticle preparations. Preferred embodiments include nanoparticle compositions comprising nanoparticles of a therapeutically active agent dispersed in a carrier matrix. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said compositions and preparations using solid-state mechanochemical synthesis. Further, it relates to therapeutic products produced using said compositions and to methods of treatment using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: ICEUTICA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Trevor Payne, Felix Meiser, Almar Postma, Raffaele Cammarano, James Williams, Paul McCormick, Aaron Dodd, Frank Caruso
  • Publication number: 20070096547
    Abstract: A method is provided for sizing a brake system for an automobile using a processor. The method comprises gathering characteristics of the automobile and then calculating a maximum rotor size based the characteristics. Next, a specific torque required to skid the automobile at a selected deceleration is calculated for the brake system at driver only weight, and then a final brake caliper is selected based on the specific torque requirement and maximum brake rotor size. Finally, the selected rotor and brake caliper is evaluated to determine if thermal dissipation requirements for city driving conditions are met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Gritt, Richard Burns, Paul McCormick, David Case, David Seifrit
  • Publication number: 20070078506
    Abstract: A method of treating an aneurysm comprising placing an aspiration catheter in communication with the aneurysm. A prosthesis is deployed across an opening to the aneurysm to isolate at least a portion of the aneurysm. Material is aspirated from the aneurysm. Embolizing or other material may be introduced into the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Paul McCormick, Stefan Schreck
  • Publication number: 20060153769
    Abstract: A process for producing plate-like alumina particles with a high aspect ratio is described. Nano-sized particles of an aluminium precursor compound, optionally formed by milling, are mixed with a sufficient volume fraction of a diluent and heat treated to form substantially discrete plate-like alpha alumina particles dispersed in the diluent. A mineraliser may be added to lower the effective melting point of the system. Substantially discrete plate-like particles may be formed without agitation when the heat treatment is conducted below the melting point of the diluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: John Robinson, Lara Heatley, Takuya Tsuzuki, David Lee, Paul McCormick
  • Publication number: 20050245891
    Abstract: A method of treating an aneurysm comprising placing an aspiration catheter in communication with the aneurysm. A prosthesis is deployed across an opening to the aneurysm to isolate at least a portion of the aneurysm. Material is aspirated from the aneurysm. Embolizing or other material may be introduced into the aneurysm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Paul McCormick, Stefan Schreck
  • Publication number: 20050005823
    Abstract: The invention relates to a particular additive and method for dispersing an admixture in a cementitious composition comprising a hydraulic cement, to provide activation of the admixture on mixing of the cementitious composition with water wherein the particles of the particulate additive comprise a carrier comprising pozzolanic material and an admixture bound to the particulate carrier wherein the particles of the additive have a median particle size of between one tenth and one half of the median particle size of the cement used in the cementitious composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: John Gourley, Christopher Busck, Paul McCormick, Nathan Chapman, Gregory Johnson
  • Patent number: 6149574
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dual catheter radiation delivery system, for delivering a dose of radiation to a treatment site, typically in a body lumen. The system comprises an outer sheath catheter, having an inflatable balloon thereon. The system further comprises an inner radiation delivery catheter, having a radially expandable structure such as a balloon with a radiation source thereon. The sheath catheter is positioned such that the sheath balloon is at the treatment site, and the radiation delivery catheter is transluminally advanced through the sheath catheter such that the radiation source is positioned within the sheath balloon. The radiation delivery balloon is inflated within the sheath balloon, to position the radioactive source near the vessel wall. The source may comprise a thin film carried by the radiation delivery balloon, having a radioactive isotope implanted therein or chemically bonded thereto. Alternatively, the radioactive isotope may be implanted within or adhered to the radiation delivery balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Radiance Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Trauthen, Paul McCormick, Maurice Buchbinder, Michael Henson
  • Patent number: 5788262
    Abstract: An automotive suspension strut module has an upper mount assembly which includes a unitary plastic upper mount carrier formed with a through passage which is concentrically disposed about the strut principal axis. The passage is formed with a recessed pocket terminating in an internal annular shoulder, on which is seated a composite strut rod isolator having a metal rod connector cup embedded therein. The rod threaded upper end, which is positioned through a cup bottom wall aperture for threaded attachment by a nut, has its isolator annulus bonded to the connector cup by virtue of the side wall of the connector cup being embedded in the annulus of the rod isolator, whereby the strut rod loads may be tuned independently of the suspension travel loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael A. Dazy, Paul McCormick, Mark F. Jacoby