Patents by Inventor Peter Andrews

Peter Andrews 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: 8149771
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for transmitting data in a broadcast mode to multiple devices operating in a network. The invention enables the efficient utilization of bandwidth while providing a desired level of quality of service for the applications executing on the devices that utilize the broadcasted data. The invention utilizes a set of bandwidth constraints in combination with a set of heuristics and rules for the allocation and re-allocation of bandwidth among multiple applications in a manner that minimizes the impact on the quality of service metrics of importance to the affected applications when contention exists for the network resources. The present invention implements processes to cause the quality of service provided to each application to degrade smoothly, with certain priorities and guarantees being maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Roundbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Khivesara, Xiaofeng Liu, Peter Andrew Mataga, Cary Torkelson, Vinod Valloppillil, Edgar Villanueva
  • Patent number: 8140501
    Abstract: An attribute presenter of object attributes from at least one object includes an attribute controller for determining which attributes to select; an attribute collector for collecting and normalizing the determined attributes from the at least one object; an attribute organizer for organizing the collected and normalized attributes for display; and an attribute viewer for displaying the organized object attributes. A method for presenting object attributes using an attribute presenter includes the steps of determining which object attributes to select using an attribute controller; collecting and normalizing the determined object attributes from at least one object using an attribute collector; organizing the collected and normalized object attributes for display by an attribute organizer; and displaying the organized object attributes by an attribute viewer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Song Wu, Peter Andrew Nicholls
  • Patent number: 8138000
    Abstract: A submount for a semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor substrate having a cavity therein configured to receive the light emitting device. A first bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a first node of a light emitting device received in the cavity. A second bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a second node of a light emitting device positioned therein. Light emitting devices including a solid wavelength conversion member and methods for forming the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Keller, James Ibbetson, Peter Andrews, Gerald H. Negley, Norbert Hiller
  • Publication number: 20120053777
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 for detecting inadequate maintenance of a system 12 of an aircraft or other vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises: computer readable medium or media 14 configured to store data 18 relating to operation or non-operation of the system 12 over a period of time; and a data processing unit 16 configured to evaluate the data to identify at least one event indicative of the inadequate maintenance of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: David Benjamin Meisels, Peter Andrew Boyd
  • Patent number: 8127041
    Abstract: A datacast system, and associated apparatus and method for automatically managing a data object or objects within a hierarchical carousel structure by enabling, among other functions, the dynamic allocation of bandwidth to each carousel within the structure. The dynamic bandwidth allocation enables a server platform to redistribute the bandwidth allocated to a carousel or set of data objects to adjust to desired changes in object transmission policies or priorities of a datacast application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Roundbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu Man Leung, Xiaofeng Liu, Peter Andrew Mataga, Igor Slepchin
  • Patent number: 8102864
    Abstract: Applications in a broadcast environment distribute events in real-time to a large number of receivers within specified geographic locations while efficiently sharing bandwidth resources with other applications using the same broadcast network. Applications need not be aware of the other applications sharing the resources, nor of the methods, protocols, and other mechanisms used to actually broadcast the data over the broadcast medium. Server-side applications that serve data, send notifications, or distribute events to specific locations within the network use a broadcast location manager. Client applications that receive such data, notifications, or events use a client location filter to obtain events that are relevant based on the location of the device. The broadcast location manager and client location filter work together to reliably and efficiently transmit data, notifications, and events to specific locations over the broadcast network for all applications involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Roundbox, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Khivesara, Xiaofeng Liu, Peter Andrew Mataga, Igor Slepchin, Cary Torkelson, Vinod Valloppillil, Edgar Villanueva
  • Publication number: 20120016178
    Abstract: A pump assembly 1, 33, 200 adapted for continuous flow pumping of blood. In a particular from the pump 1, 200 is a centrifugal pump wherein the impeller 100, 204 is entirely sealed within the pump housing 2, 201 and is exclusively hydrodynamically suspended therein as the impeller rotates within the fluid 105 urged by electromagnetic means external to the pump cavity 106, 203. Hydrodynamic suspension is assisted by the impeller 100, 204 having deformities therein such as blades 8 with surfaces tapered from the leading edges 102, 223 to the trailing edges 103, 224 of bottom and top edges 221, 222 thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventors: John Campbell Woodard, Peter Andrew Watterson, Geoffrey Douglas Tansley
  • Publication number: 20110301318
    Abstract: Mixed polycycloaliphatic amines (MPCA) and alkylates thereof (MPCA alkylates), methods for making mixed polycycloaliphatic MPCA amines and MPCA alkylates thereof, as well as polymeric compositions, such as spray-applied polyurea coating compositions, comprising said mixed amines MPCA and MPCA alkylates thereof are described herein. In one embodiment, the polymeric composition comprises an isocyanate component, and a resin component comprising an organic compound having the following Formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group comprising from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group comprising from 3 to 12 carbon atoms and combinations thereof, provided that there is at least one alkyl group within Formula I, and X is a methylene bridged polycycloaliphatic amine (MPCA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark David Conner, Gamini Ananda Vedage, Peter Andrew Lucas, Courtney Thompson Thurau, RIchard V.C. Carr
  • Publication number: 20110285338
    Abstract: A torque amplifying apparatus mounted to a non-driven component of a vehicle comprises a plurality of permanent armature magnets and a plurality of electromagnets, the permanent armature magnets arranged to interact with the plurality of electromagnets. The interaction of the electromagnets and the permanent armature magnets causes a repulsion force, which creates a force in the direction of the motion of the vehicle to reduce fuel consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Andrew John May, Jo-Ann May, Denver May, Billie May
  • Publication number: 20110288141
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations and methods useful in eradicating ectoparasites on a domestic animal, decreasing the number of ectoparasites on a domestic animal, and/or preventing ectoparasite infestation on a domestic animal, using a local topical formulation comprising fiproniland a veterinarily acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTERVET INC. AND INTERVET INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Keith A. Freehauf, Chen-Chao Wang, Peter Andrew O'neill
  • Publication number: 20110250264
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. More specifically, the present invention includes apparatus and devices for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles, such as multivesicular liposomes, methods for preparing such formulations, and the use of specific formulations for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof. Formation and use of the pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles produced by using the apparatus and devices for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: ERNEST GEORGE SCHUTT, RONALD WARREN MCGUIRE, PETER ANDREW WALTERS, KATHLEEN D.A. LOS
  • Patent number: 8033281
    Abstract: There is provided a patient care and treatment platform that is connectable to a plurality of modules capable of providing medical functionality. The platform includes a housing and a patient support surface. The platform also includes a power receiver for receiving power. The platform further includes a module interface including power, data, and pneumatic spines having power data and pneumatic ports, respectively. The spines are operative to transfer data, power, and fluid within the platform. The ports are connectable to the modules to integrate the modules into the platform. The platform also includes a head fairing having a patient interface panel. The head fairing includes an inner surface that is substantially concave in shape and slopes away from the patient support surface to allow access to the head of a patient. The patient interface panel includes a plurality of ports connectable to electrical and pneumatic apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventors: Todd Douglas Kneale, Steven Bruce Alexander, Terrance Paul Domae, John William Quillen, Richard Anthony Bongiovanni, Peter Andrew Barnett
  • Patent number: 8026318
    Abstract: Mixed polycycloaliphatic amines (MPCA) and alkylates thereof (MPCA alkylates), methods for making mixed polycycloaliphatic MPCA amines and MPCA alkylates thereof, as well as polymeric compositions, such as spray-applied polyurea coating compositions, comprising said mixed amines MPCA and MPCA alkylates thereof are described herein. In one embodiment, the polymeric composition comprises an isocyanate component, and a resin component comprising an organic compound having the following Formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group comprising from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group comprising from 3 to 12 carbon atoms and combinations thereof, provided that there is at least one alkyl group within Formula I, and X is a methylene bridged polycycloaliphatic amine (MPCA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark David Conner, Gamini Ananda Vedage, Peter Andrew Lucas, Courtney Thompson Thurau, Richard V. C. Carr
  • Publication number: 20110224682
    Abstract: Electrode leads for providing neuromuscular stimulation of the spinal muscles, and methods of implantation of electrode leads, are provided that reduce injury to target muscles, and avoid extended recuperation period, by enabling a clinician to visualize and confirm the implantation site of the electrode leads during an implantation procedure
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Randy W. Westlund, Peter Andrew Crosby, Dan Sachs
  • Publication number: 20110224665
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for treating back pain are provided, in which an implantable stimulator is configured to communicate with an external control system, the implantable stimulator providing a neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy designed to cause muscle contraction to rehabilitate the muscle, restore neural drive and restore spinal stability; the implantable stimulator further including one or more of a number of additional therapeutic modalities, including a module that provides analgesic stimulation; a module that monitors muscle performance and adjusts the muscle stimulation regime; and/or a module that provides longer term pain relief by selectively and repeatedly ablating nerve fibers. In an alternative embodiment, a standalone implantable RF ablation system is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Andrew Crosby, Dan Sachs, Prashant Brijmohansingh Rawat, Jason Alan Shiroff, Johannes Petrus Heemels
  • Patent number: 8002518
    Abstract: A pump assembly adapted for continuous flow pumping of blood. In a particular form the pump is a centrifugal pump wherein the impeller is entirely sealed within the pump housing and is hydrodynamically suspended therein as the impeller rotates within the fluid urged by electromagnetic means external to the pump cavity. Hydrodynamic suspension is assisted by the impeller having deformities therein such as blades with surfaces tapered from the leading edges to the trailing edges of bottom and top edges thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventors: John Campbell Woodard, Peter Andrew Watterson, Geoffrey Douglas Tansley
  • Patent number: 8002691
    Abstract: A fluid pressure generating means (10) for a heart assist device having blood pumping means. The pressure generating means (10) includes a housing (11), defining an interior volume (18), and having a substantially rigid first housing portion (12), a substantially rigid second housing portion (14), a flexible third housing portion (16) extending between the first (12) and second (14) housing portions and an inlet/outlet port (15) adapted for fluid communication with the blood pumping means. The pressure generating means (10) also includes a fluid filling the housing and a motor (20) disposed within the housing (11) and connected between the first (12) and second (14) housing portions. Actuation of the motor (20) moves the first (12) and second (14) housing portions relative to one another to generate fluid pressure changes at the inlet/outlet port (15). A related heart assist device and method for the treatment of congestive heart failure, myocardial ischemia and like conditions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Sunshine Heart Company Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Suttle Peters, Hans Hansforth Henrichsen, Peter Andrew Watterson
  • Publication number: 20110193958
    Abstract: A system for determining radio frequency identification (RFID) performance includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) system comprising at least one antenna and at least one reader configured to receive an RF indication from an RFID tag, the RFID system configured to provide RFID data and an RFID time stamp relating to the at least one antenna. The system also includes a motion capture video system comprising at least one camera and a processing system. The motion capture video system also includes a recognizable element located proximate to the RFID tag, the motion capture video system also configured to provide position data relating to the position of the recognizable element and a motion capture time stamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Ernest Lloyd Martin, John David Worrall, Peter Andrew Stepniewicz
  • Publication number: 20110180834
    Abstract: Packaged semiconductor light emitting device are provided including a reflector having a lower sidewall portion defining a reflective cavity. A light emitting device is positioned in the reflective cavity. A first quantity of cured encapsulant material having a first index of refraction is provided in the reflective cavity including the light emitting device. A second quantity of cured encapsulant material having a second index of refraction, different from the first index of refraction, is provided on the first quantity of cured encapsulant material. The first and second index of refraction are selected to provide a buried lens in the reflective cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Andrews, Thomas G. Coleman, James Ibbetson, Michael Leung, Gerald H. Negley, Eric Tarsa
  • Publication number: 20110175303
    Abstract: The Foldable/Flexible sled is a lightweight circular sled that folds up into itself, with two quick hand motions, for quick and easy transport. Made of soft, flexible material it is also less dangerous in the case of sledding accidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Peter Andrew Van Dyke