Patents by Inventor Peter O'Connor

Peter O'Connor 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: 20220040435
    Abstract: The gases temperature supplied to a patient when the patient is undergoing treatment such as oxygen therapy or positive pressure treatment for conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is often measured for safety and to enable controlling of the humidity delivered to the patient. The invention disclosed is related to measurement of properties, particularly temperature (thermistor), of gases flowing through a heated tube, supplying gases to a patient, which utilises the heating wire within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Andrew Baden Clark, Christopher Simon James Quill, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11224713
    Abstract: A mount configured for use within a respiratory system that provides a structure that facilitates coupling of a nebuliser downstream of a humidifier chamber and upstream of a conduit that delivers conditioned breathing gases to a patient or user. The mount can couple together a chamber, a nebulizer and a conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Robert Stuart Kirton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Martin Paul Friedrich Kramer, Stanislav Tatkov
  • Patent number: 11219726
    Abstract: A method of controlling a flow rate of gases supplied to a patient by a respiratory assistance device includes controlling the supply gases flow rate so as to deliver gases to the patient according to a predetermined gases pressure/flow rate profile for at least a portion of the breathing cycle. A profile may be achieved that provides the patient with a particular benefit or therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Stanislav Tatkov, Kevin Peter O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20220004573
    Abstract: A system that is capable of generating a multiplicity of representations from a set of multimedia objects, each with a potentially different form, is disclosed. In addition, a system that is capable of generating representations that include thematic groupings in addition to the traditional purely sequential groupings is disclosed. Analysis of metadata to generate derived metadata creates a more comprehensive repository of information about media assets. Using the abundance of metadata, embodiments of the methods disclosed teach uniquely grouping and prioritizing media assets into a storyboard, which is in turn mapped onto view-based representations based on a selected output modality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Kodak Alaris, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Madirakshi Das, Peter O. Stubler
  • Patent number: 11213643
    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: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Russel William Burgess, Dean Antony Barker, Kevin Peter O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 11185653
    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: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Robert Stuart Kirton, Sean Joel Babbage, Dean Antony Barker, Stanislov Tatkov
  • Publication number: 20210361848
    Abstract: Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating components from multi-component fluids. Embodiments may involve use of separation vessels and movement of components into and out of separation vessels through ports. Embodiments may involve the separation of plasma from whole blood. Also described are embodiments that include methods and devices for positioning portions, e.g., loops, of disposables in medical devices. Embodiments may involve use of surfaces for automatically guiding loops to position them into a predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter O'BRIEN, Brian M. HOLMES
  • Publication number: 20210361902
    Abstract: A nasal cannula assembly is disclosed having a face mount part, in use resting against a user's face, which includes at least one nasal prong capable of being fitted into a person's nares. The cannula assembly also includes a manifold part, in fluid communication with the face mount part, having a single horizontal side gases entry. In particular, this cannula assembly is for supplying heated, humidified gases to a patient suffering from COPD. A tie or lanyard is disclosed for use with a breathing assistance apparatus such as a nasal cannula, face or nasal mask or tracheostomy connector. The tie or lanyard transfers the weight of the conduits supplying gases to the breathing assistance apparatus from the breathing assistance apparatus and distributes it onto the neck of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Craig Karl WHITE, Jason Peter VAN BEURDEN, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL
  • Publication number: 20210349281
    Abstract: High-power light absorbers (HPLAs) can exhibit low back-scattered light, mitigate stray light, and withstand high optical power. The absorbers can be used with or without baffling as beam dumps for high-power lasers. An HPLA may include a substrate made of high thermally conductive material with an anti-reflection (AR) coating formed on the substrate. A thin layer of highly absorbing material may be located between the AR coating and substrate. The substrate can be cooled with a fluid, such as water or air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Steven J. AUGST, Peter O'Brien, Jonathan Wilson
  • Patent number: 11170037
    Abstract: A system that is capable of generating a multiplicity of representations from a set of multimedia objects, each with a potentially different form, is disclosed. In addition, a system that is capable of generating representations that include thematic groupings in addition to the traditional purely sequential groupings is disclosed. Analysis of metadata to generate derived metadata creates a more comprehensive repository of information about media assets. Using the abundance of metadata, embodiments of the methods disclosed teach uniquely grouping and prioritizing media assets into a storyboard, which is in turn mapped onto view-based representations based on a selected output modality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: KODAK ALARIS INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Wood, Madirakshi Das, Peter O. Stubler
  • Publication number: 20210336471
    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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    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: 11156790
    Abstract: The invention provides a photonic package system comprising at least two optical alignment pins integrated on a package substrate. A key feature of this invention is the addition of alignment structures within the package. When combined with the use of micro optics it enables a ‘fiber-less’ photonic package system that requires no physical connection between and optical fiber and the photonic package system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: University College Cork
    Inventor: Peter O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20210322713
    Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus and method of controlling a breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed. Particularly, the breathing assistance apparatus is controlled such that it has a drying cycle to enable drying of the tubing that supplies gases to a user and prevent the harbouring of pathogens within the tube. The drying cycle is preferably operated automatically by internal controllers in the apparatus. However, it may be manually activated by pressing a button on the apparatus. The drying cycle is preferably activated at the end of a user's treatment session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Christopher Simon James Quill, Ian Douglas Makinson, Emily Joy Drake, Craig Karl White, Virginia Louise Owen
  • Publication number: 20210322710
    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: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Dean Antony BARKER, Mikael Douglas STEWART, Peter Geoffrey HAWKINS, Kevin Peter O'DONNELL, Russel William BURGESS
  • Patent number: D932908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D932910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D932911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D932913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D932914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Patent number: D934083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel IP & Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo