Patents by Inventor Paul Randall

Paul Randall 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).

  • Patent number: 11936807
    Abstract: A Sender Controlled Media (SCM) platform user is presented incentives for performing rewardable platform activities that result in accruing points in a user-specific account from which points can be redeemed by transfer or cryptocurrency conversion to an external user-designated wallet. A reward received for each instance of a rewardable platform activity is determined based on a range of platform context including a target average points payout, an aggregated total points payout over a distribution period, and a type of rewardable platform activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: DIGITAL REEF, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Kats, Jeffrey Chernick, Mark Randall Goldston, Sohrab Pirayesh
  • Patent number: 11936499
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of managing a virtual area based on communicant capabilities are described. The communicant capabilities are updated based on rules in response to events in the virtual area. An action by one communicant can affect the capabilities of another communicant. Communicant capabilities can be stored in respective server-side proxies and the virtual area can be managed without transmitting any of the capabilities to the communicants' client network nodes. Capability-based permissions checks can be performed against communicant capabilities with wildcarded attribute fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Sococo, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Butler, Matthew Leacock, David Van Wie, Paul J. Brody, F. Randall Farmer
  • Publication number: 20230079922
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease that is related to the outbreak node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11500872
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease that is related to the outbreak node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20220336110
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify, for a given host, that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. Additionally, the instructions specify that a rule node is connected to the episode node via a ‘found’ link. The rule node is associated with a workflow, an assignment, and a notification, and includes at least one defined condition. If a condition is satisfied for a case, the rule node is linked to the episode node. This leakage causes the workflow to be added for the episode node, the episode node to be assigned to an individual or a team, and a notification to be generated regarding an association with the rule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Chinemerem Eyetan, Sam Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20220260181
    Abstract: A fluid check-valve for venting gas from a fluidic system comprises a retention body defining a fluid aperture having an upstream side and a downstream side, a hydrophilic porous material held by the retention body and disposed to cover the fluid aperture, and a hydrophobic porous material held by the retention body and disposed to cover the fluid aperture and adjacent the hydrophilic porous material. One face of the hydrophilic porous material is in fluid communication with the upstream side of the aperture, and one face of the hydrophobic porous material is in fluid communication with the downstream side of the aperture. The hydrophilic porous material is configured to retain liquid from the upstream side to hinder passage of gas from the downstream side to the upstream side, and the hydrophobic porous material is configured to hinder passage of liquid from the upstream side to the downstream side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Haemograph Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Steve Michaël BÉGUIN, Alexander Samuel LUBANSKY, Jonathon Luke MIEGEL, Paul Randall STODDART
  • Publication number: 20220257925
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for stimulating neural tissue, where the neural tissue includes one or more neurons genetically modified to express a light-sensitive protein. The method comprises applying a light stimulus and an electrical stimulus to the neural tissue, thereby triggering membrane depolarisation in at least one of the neurons. Also disclosed is an apparatus for applying the disclosed method. The apparatus includes a light-stimulation device for selectively applying a light stimulus and an electrical-stimulation device for selectively applying an electrical stimulus to the neural tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Rachael Scott-Young, James Fallon, Andrew Wise, Alexander Thompson, Paul Randall Stoddart, William Lloyd Hart, Karina Brady
  • Patent number: 11156555
    Abstract: The present application discloses a spectroscopy probe for a Raman spectroscopy system, and methods for preparing filters for the probe. A method for forming an SERS substrate which can optionally be used with the probe is also described. The spectroscopy probe is formed using a double-clad optical fibre probe tip, the double-clad optical fibre (DCF) having a single mode core, multimode inner cladding, and outer cladding, and a micro-filter fixed to the distal end of the optical fibre probe tip. The micro-filter has a short pass or band pass filter configured to align with the DCF core to filter silica Raman background generated by laser excitation in the single mode core, and a long pass filter configured to suppress Rayleigh scattering from the sample while allowing Raman scattered wavelengths to be transmitted through the inner cladding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignees: Swinburne University of Technology, Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Paul Randall Stoddart, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Nerida Anne Cole
  • Publication number: 20210294796
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease that is related to the outbreak node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11023467
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease that is related to the outbreak node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20210041366
    Abstract: The present application discloses a spectroscopy probe for a Raman spectroscopy system, and methods for preparing filters for the probe. A method for forming an SERS substrate which can optionally be used with the probe is also described. The spectroscopy probe is formed using a double-clad optical fibre probe tip, the double-clad optical fibre (DCF) having a single mode core, multimode inner cladding, and outer cladding, and a micro-filter fixed to the distal end of the optical fibre probe tip. The micro-filter has a short pass or band pass filter configured to align with the DCF core to filter silica Raman background generated by laser excitation in the single mode core, and a long pass filter configured to suppress Rayleigh scattering from the sample while allowing Raman scattered wavelengths to be transmitted through the inner cladding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Swinburne University of Technology
    Inventors: Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Paul Randall Stoddart, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Nerida Anne Cole
  • Publication number: 20200004746
    Abstract: A graph database for outbreak tracking and management is disclosed. In an example embodiment, an outbreak management system includes a memory device storing instructions that define a graph database for disease outbreak tracking. The instructions specify for a given host that a host node is created and an episode node is connected to the host node via a ‘case’ link. The episode node is associated with episode parameters that are related to a disease classification of the host. In addition, the instructions specify that an outbreak node is connected to the episode node via a ‘part of’ link to indicate that the host has become part of an outbreak of the disease. The outbreak node is connected to a definition node via a ‘defined as’ link. The definition node specifies disease parameters of the disease that is related to the outbreak node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Randall, Ian Smith, Jonathan Haynes, Sam Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 10183792
    Abstract: The invention provides a container (10) for the packaging of a fluent product (P) which off-gases, the container comprising: a container body (11) for receiving and storing product and a removable lid (12) for closing the container body; in which the lid is provided with a venting assembly (20, 23a, 23b, 24) extending into the container body; in which the venting assembly has a closed position which is effective to close the container body and a venting position permitting the venting of gas from the container body; whereby, when the container body is partially filled with a fluent product which off-gases, the venting assembly moves to the venting position in response to excessive pressure from accumulated gas, and reverts to the closed position upon release of the excessive pressure, thus effecting periodic venting of the container body; and whereby the spatial arrangement of the venting assembly within the container body provides for venting of the container body independently of the orientation of the cont
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Oliver Benjamin Brown, Christopher John Jones, David Moore, Graham Paul Randall
  • Patent number: 10145972
    Abstract: Many embodiments provide a hybrid data processing system (HySDS) of an end-to-end geodetic imaging data system enabling near-real-time science, assessment, response, and rapid recovery. The HySDS may be an operation data processing system that integrates data from many different geodetic data sources and/or sensors, including interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), GPS, pixel tracking, seismology, and/or modeling, and processes the data to generate actionable high quality science data products. The HySDS may provide for an automated imaging and analysis capabilities that is able to handle the imminent increases in raw data from new and existing geodetic monitoring sensor systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Susan Ethel Owen, Angelyn W. Moore, Zhen Liu, Sang Ho Yun, Hook Kian Hua, Gian Franco Sacco, Timothy M. Stough, Costin Radulescu, Eric J. Fielding, Paul A. Rosen, Frank H. Webb, Jennifer W. Cruz, Mark Simons, Piyush Shanker Agram, Paul Randall Lundgren, Gerald John Maramba Manipon, Michael David Starch, Brian Wilson
  • Patent number: 9717446
    Abstract: A method for non-invasive determination of oxygen saturation of blood within a deep vascular structure of a human or animal patient comprising locating on skin of the patient in a vicinity of the deep vascular structure of interest emitter and receiver elements of a light oximeter device, wherein optimal location of said elements is achieved through matching of a plethysmography trace obtained from the oximeter device to known plethysmography characteristics of the deep vascular structure of interest, wherein the emitter element emits light at wavelengths of from about 1045 nm to about 1055 nm and from about 1085 nm to about 1095 nm, and wherein oxygen saturation is determined from a ratio of light absorbed at these two wavelengths by haemoglobin in blood within the vascular structure of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL (MELBOURNE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Barry Dixon, Paul Randall Stoddart
  • Publication number: 20170152083
    Abstract: The invention provides a container (10) for the packaging of a fluent product (P) which off-gases, the container comprising: a container body (11) for receiving and storing product and a removable lid (12) for closing the container body; in which the lid is provided with a venting assembly (20, 23a, 23b, 24) extending into the container body; in which the venting assembly has a closed position which is effective to close the container body and a venting position permitting the venting of gas from the container body; whereby, when the container body is partially filled with a fluent product which off-gases, the venting assembly moves to the venting position in response to excessive pressure from accumulated gas, and reverts to the closed position upon release of the excessive pressure, thus effecting periodic venting of the container body; and whereby the spatial arrangement of the venting assembly within the container body provides for venting of the container body independently of the orientation of the cont
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVER
    Inventors: Oliver Benjamin BROWN, Christopher John JONES, David MOORE, Graham Paul RANDALL
  • Patent number: 9529973
    Abstract: A medicament dispensing cabinet is comprised of a frame, at least one controller, and a plurality of drawers each movably carried by the frame and each defining a plurality of dispensing cells. A plurality of removable dispensing devices is provided with each one carried by one of the dispensing cells. Each of the dispensing cells further comprises a motor for providing rotary motion to one of the removable dispensing devices in response to the controller, a sensor operating in conjunction with the controller for counting medicament dispensed from one of the removable dispensing devices, a chute for receiving medicament dispensed from one of the removable dispensing devices and a chute gate for controlling access to the chute. The cabinet may additionally comprise a chute gate release responsive to the controller for controlling the chute gate and a chute gate sensor connected to the controller and responsive to the position of the chute gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Parata Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Randall Shows, Eric Lamont Holmes, Stuart Morgan, Matthew Stuart Beale, Michael A. Bergeron, Stan Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20160260035
    Abstract: Pharmacy workflow management with alert integration. A pharmacy workflow management application may obtain alert data from an alert generation platform. In turn, the alert information may be provided to a user of the workflow management application within the application without having to divert from use of the application. The user may further utilize the pharmacy workflow application to access the alert generation platform. In this regard, the user of the pharmacy workflow management application may be in bidirectional communication with the alert generation platform to, for example, exchange resolution information in relation to an alert. The alert data may comprise any pertinent data related to pharmacy activity managed by the pharmacy workflow management application and in particular may include data related to infection control or antimicrobial stewardship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Crooks, Robert Hammond, Paul Randall, Jon Haynes
  • Patent number: 9312801
    Abstract: A brushless electrical machine has at least one phase winding which produces torque to drive a load. The control system for the machine is able to vary the flux and current supplied to a phase so as to vary the torque output as a function of the rotor position. The energization is reduced at particular angles to produce a dip in the torque profile, thus ensuring that, if the drive stalls, it does so at a predetermined position, for example where the losses in the drive are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: NIDEC SR DRIVES, LTD
    Inventors: Steven Paul Randall, Mark John Cherney
  • Publication number: 20160047940
    Abstract: Many embodiments provide a hybrid data processing system (HySDS) of an end-to-end geodetic imaging data system enabling near-real-time science, assessment, response, and rapid recovery. The HySDS may be an operation data processing system that integrates data from many different geodetic data sources and/or sensors, including interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR), GPS, pixel tracking, seismology, and/or modeling, and processes the data to generate actionable high quality science data products. The HySDS may provide for an automated imaging and analysis capabilities that is able to handle the imminent increases in raw data from new and existing geodetic monitoring sensor systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Susan Ethel Owen, Angelyn W. Moore, Zhen Liu, Sang Ho Yun, Hook Kian Hua, Gian Franco Sacco, Timothy M. Stough, Costin Redulescu, Eric J. Fielding, Paul A. Rosen, Frank H. Webb, Jennifer W. Cruz, Mark Simons, Piyush Shanker Agram, Paul Randall Lundgren, Gerald John Maramba Manipon, Michael David Starch, Brian Wilson