Patents by Inventor Peter O'Connell

Peter O'Connell 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: 12156970
    Abstract: The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air. The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Simon James Quill, Matthew Jon Payton
  • Patent number: 12140938
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a product. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a product, based on a causal model that measures causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of the product; ii) determining the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the product manufactured using the configuration of input settings, the causal model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Brett R. Hemes, Thomas J. Strey, Jonathan B. Arthur, Nathan J. Herbst, Aaron K. Nienaber, Sarah M. Mullins, Mark W. Orlando, Cory D. Sauer, Timothy J. Clemens, Scott L. Barnett, Zachary M. Schaeffer, Patrick G. Zimmerman, Gregory P. Moriarty, Jeffrey P. Adolf, Steven P. Floeder, Andreas Backes, Peter J. Schneider, Maureen A. Kavanagh, Glenn E. Casner, Miaoding Dai, Christopher M. Brown, Lori A. Sjolund, Jon A. Kirschhoffer, Carter C. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20240369981
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining causal models for controlling environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson
  • Publication number: 20240358951
    Abstract: A tracheostomy guard (10, 30, 40, 50) for a patient interface is provided. The tracheostomy guard (10, 30, 40, 50) comprises a first portion (11) arranged to connect to a patient interface, in use, a second portion (12) attached to the first portion and configured to be in fluid communication with the patient interface and/or the first portion (11), in use. The second portion (12) comprising at least one first member (121) and/or second member (122) forming at least one aperture in fluid communication with the ambient environment, wherein the aperture (13) has a size that is variable in response to a force applied to at least part of the second portion, in use. An assembly (100) comprising the tracheostomy guard, a valve unit, a valve component, and a kit of parts, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Andre VAN SCHALKWYK, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL
  • Patent number: 12121661
    Abstract: A respiratory mask or other sealing interface can be used in combination with a nasal cannula or other unsealing interface in providing respiratory therapies for the treatment of COPD or OSA. The mask can act as a pressure vessel over the top of a nasal cannula, with the intention of increasing expiratory pressure whilst allowing the nasal cannula to provide a user with breathing gases of a high humidity and temperature. The ability to selectively apply increased expiratory pressure may be effective in reducing a user's breathing rate and thus beneficial in the treatment of respiratory distress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Robert Stuart Kirton, Sean Joel Babbage, Dean Antony Barker, Stanislav Tatkov
  • Publication number: 20240335158
    Abstract: A software-based diagnostic tool and a diagnostic system for diagnosing a chronic neurological disorder. The diagnostic tool includes a speech analysis module for identifying characteristic values of a vocal biomarker in a speech signal of a subject, a further module for identifying characteristic values of a second biomarker, and an evaluation unit. The speech analysis module includes: a speech-signal-triggering which displays image data on an image display to trigger a speech signal in the subject; a speech recording unit which records the speech signal; and a speech signal analyzer that evaluates the speech signal to determine first at what point in time which pitch level is present, and subsequently determine a frequency distribution of the pitch levels among a number of frequency bands of a selected frequency spectrum, with this frequency distribution forming the characteristic values of the vocal biomarker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Peter O. OWOTOKI, Leah W. OWOTOKI, David LEHMANN, Diana WANJIKU, Moriah-Jane LORENTZ
  • Publication number: 20240328999
    Abstract: Apparatus and device for testing within a metal pipe are described. The apparatus includes an exciter for generating an electromagnetic (EM) field for exciting a wall of the metal pipe; an extendable and retractable sensor assembly comprising a plurality of sensor bars arranged in an angled manner with respect to an axis of the pipe for sensing residue EM field on a wall of the pipe; a plurality of guide wheel assemblies for supporting and moving the apparatus along the axis of the pipe; and a control unit for recording sensed data from the sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Peter O. Paulson, Jeffrey Chak-Fai Kwan, Eric Nicholas Toffin
  • Patent number: 12102757
    Abstract: Systems and method for conducting respiratory therapy in a respiratory system can adjust a flow of respiratory gases to a patient based upon a detected patient breath cycle. The respiratory system can include a non-sealed patient interface. The respiratory system can be configured to deliver a high flow therapy. A patient breath cycle may be determined using one or more measured parameters, such as a flow rate, a blower motor speed, and/or a system pressure. A flow source may be adjusted to have a phase matching that of the patient's breath cycle, such that flow in increased in response to the patient inhaling, and decreased in response to the patient exhaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Russel William Burgess, Dean Antony Barker, Kevin Peter O′Donnell
  • Patent number: 12099046
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing a process of manufacturing a biologic pharmaceutical. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for manufacturing a batch of a biologic pharmaceutical based on a causal model that measures current causal relationships between input settings and a measure of a quality of batches of the biological pharmaceutical; ii) determining a measure of the quality of a batch of the biological pharmaceutical manufactured using the configuration of input settings; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the quality of the batch of the biological pharmaceutical, the causal model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Solventum Intellectual Properties Company
    Inventors: Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Susan L Woulfe, Mark A. Tomai
  • Publication number: 20240307647
    Abstract: A respiratory assistance apparatus has a gases inlet configured to receive a supply of gases, a blower unit configured to generate a pressurised gases stream from the supply of gases; a humidification unit configured to heat and humidify the pressurised gases stream; and a gases outlet for the heated and humidified gases stream. A flow path for the gases stream extends through the respiratory device from the gases inlet through the blower unit and humidification unit to the gases outlet. A sensor assembly is provided in the flow path before the humidification unit. The sensor assembly has an ultrasound gas composition sensor system for sensing one or more gas concentrations within the gases stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Dean Antony Barker, Mikael Douglas Stewart, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Russel William Burgess
  • Publication number: 20240307443
    Abstract: NK cells and NK cell lines are modified to increase their cytotoxicity. proliferation. metabolic profile and persistence. wherein the cells and compositions thereof have a use in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: ONK THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventor: Michael Eamonn Peter O'DWYER
  • Patent number: 12092694
    Abstract: Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance and to determine when to discharge the battery into a power grid in order to return power to the grid in exchange for an economic benefit such as a payment or rebate from a utility company.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Catherine A. Leatherdale, Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Vincent J.L. Chevrier, Don Vincent West, Brandon A. Bartling
  • Patent number: 12090278
    Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus user interface is described which presents animated information related to the management of the apparatus. The user interface is provided on a display screen of the apparatus. The animated illustrations can correspond to operational modes, warnings, user instructions, fault conditions, status, menu options, and the like. The animations can include a sequence of images shown in rapid succession which depict moving icons or objects, scrolling text, flashing colors, or any combination of these or the like. The user interface can combine static information along with animations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Malcolm Crone, Christopher Simon James Quill, Kevin Peter O′Donnell, Jack Che-Wei Hsu, Jae Chul Han
  • Publication number: 20240303881
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for machine learning-based generation of recommended layouts. The method includes receiving a set of design elements for performing generative layout recommendation. A number of each type of design element from the set of design elements is determined. A set of recommended layouts are generated using a trained generative layout model and the number and type of design elements. The set of recommended layouts are output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Adobe Inc.
    Inventors: Sukriti VERMA, Venkata naveen kumar Yadav MARRI, Ritiz TAMBI, Pranav Vineet AGGARWAL, Peter O'DONOVAN, Midhun HARIKUMAR, Ajinkya KALE
  • Publication number: 20240299686
    Abstract: The invention comprises a method of operating a breathing apparatus comprising measuring a baseline breath flow parameter being respiratory rate and/or tidal volume or a parameter derived therefrom, varying the flow rate provided by the breathing apparatus, measuring a current breath flow parameter being respiratory rate and/or tidal volume or a parameter derived therefrom, comparing the baseline and current breath flow parameters, and altering operation of the breathing apparatus based on the comparison. The invention also comprises a breathing apparatus that implements the above method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Sheng Feng
  • Patent number: 12083282
    Abstract: The breathing assistance apparatus of the present invention includes a manifold that is provided with or retrofittable to gases supply and humidifying devices. The manifold allows gases from an oxygen concentrator to be combined with the flow through a gases supply and humidifying device, most usually air. The combined output of oxygen and other breathing gases (air) is then humidified. The breathing assistance apparatus and manifold of the present invention provides a safe method to add oxygen to the input air stream of a gases supply and humidifying device and reduces the amount of accumulation of oxygen within the gases supply device, reducing fire risk should sparking occur within the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Simon James Quill, Matthew Jon Payton
  • Patent number: D1041312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D1041313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D1042140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D1048411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Ellingboe, David Gibbons, Charles L. Hake, Mark Hillam, Peter O'Brien, Anne Baker Oram, Drew Parker, John Pittinger, Taylor Polodna, Evan C. Provan, Dennis Bebie, Davis Benz, Pierre R. Emeric