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).

  • Photonic subsystem
    Patent number: 11460680
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a photonic subsystem for integrating onto a photonic platform. The subsystem comprises a laser source and a plurality of optical components for focusing and directing a laser beam emitted from the laser source into a photonic platform. The laser source and plurality of optical components are mounted to a substrate and encapsulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, Cork
    Inventor: Peter O'Brien
  • Apparatus for measuring properties of gases supplied to a patient
    Patent number: 11458273
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Andrew Baden Clark, Christopher Simon James Quill, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Instruments and methods for manipulating vertebra
    Patent number: 11446066
    Abstract: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting a first instrument to the receiving member of the first bone anchor, and manipulating the first instrument to rotate first bone anchor and the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Dennis Hubbard, Christopher Rybicki, Ronald Sacher, James R. Donahue, Simon Siu, Randal Betz, Peter O. Newton
  • CONTROL OF HUMIDIFIER CHAMBER TEMPERATURE FOR ACCURATE HUMIDITY CONTROL
    Publication number: 20220273895
    Abstract: A breathing assistance system for delivering a stream of heated, humidified gases to a user, comprising a humidifier unit which holds and heats a volume of water, and which in use receives a flow of gases from a gases source via an inlet port, the flow of gases passing through the humidifier and exiting via an exit port, the system further having a temperature sensor which measures the temperature of the gases exiting the humidifier unit, an ambient temperature sensor which measures the temperature of gases before they enter the humidifier unit, and a flow sensor which measures the flow rate of the gases stream, the system also having a controller which receives data from the temperature and flow sensors, and which determines a control output in response, the control output adjusting the power to the humidifier unit to achieve a desired output at the humidifier unit exit port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: STANISLAV TATKOV, CHRISTOPHER MALCOLM CRONE, PETER GEOFFREY HAWKINS, JAE CHUL HAN, KEVIN PETER O'DONNELL, ANDREW ROBERT DONALD SOMERVELL
  • APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PROPERTIES OF GASES SUPPLIED TO A PATIENT
    Publication number: 20220257896
    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: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Jon Payton, Kevin Peter O'Donnell, Andrew Baden Clark, Christopher Simon James Quill, Peter Geoffrey Hawkins
  • Breathing assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 11400249
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Craig Karl White, Jason Peter Van Beurden, Kevin Peter O'Donnell
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYTE DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20220229016
    Abstract: Described are systems and methods for the simple and rapid measurement of an analyte, such as sulphur dioxide, in liquid samples, including beverages such as wine or beer. The systems and methods utilize voltammetry with a particulate carbon or copper electrode, and may be conducted outside of a laboratory in ten to sixty seconds using a small portable instrument or mobile device using, for example, 2nd harmonic Fourier Transform (FT) AC voltammetry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Conor HOGAN, Darrell ELTON, Peter O'CONGHAILE
  • DEVICE FOR MEASURING A USER'S OXYGEN-CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20220211295
    Abstract: There is provided a device for measuring a user's oxygen-consumption. The device includes a tubular member with a first tapered portion through which an exhalation of air enters into the device, a second tapered portion, and a constriction between the portions thereof. The devices includes a flow sensing mechanism in communication with the first tapered portion of the tubular member. The device includes an oxygen sensor in communication with the first tapered portion of the tubular member. The device is configured such that the oxygen sensor is passively supplied a portion of the exhalation of air by means of positive or negative differential pressure referenced between the first tapered portion and at least one of ambient air and the constriction of the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: VO2 Master Health Sensors Inc.
    Inventors: Peter O'Brien, Kyle Halliday, Kenneth Chau, Joshua Brinkerhoff
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR HAVING DIFFERENT MODES AND A USER IDENTIFIED HEADING
    Publication number: 20220211416
    Abstract: An orientation sensor that includes a user input device that is configured to transition a mode of the orientation sensor and/or that includes a movable guide member. The user input device may include a button, and in response to pressing the button the mode of the orientation sensor may change (e.g., to provide inclination values of an impactor shaft when the patient is in a different position). The orientation sensor may include a display that is configured to display at least one first orientation value in a first mode and at least one second orientation value in a second mode. The orientation sensor may include an actuation member configured to actuate the movable guide member, for example, from a first position where an impactor shaft may be received in the guide to a second position where the guide may attach to the impactor shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Prichard Drain, Keith Alsberg, Jeremiah Peter O'Leary
  • INDIVIDUALIZED MEDICINE USING CAUSAL MODELS
    Publication number: 20220189632
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for selecting settings for a treatment of a patient. In one aspect, the method comprises repeatedly performing the following: i) selecting a configuration of input settings for providing a treatment to a patient based on a causal model that measures current causal relationships between input settings and effects of treatments on the patient; ii) receiving a measure of an effect of the treatment on the patient; and iii) adjusting, based on the measure of the effect of the treatment on the patient, the causal model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    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
  • FLOW PATH SENSING FOR FLOW THERAPY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220184329
    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: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Russel William Burgess, Dean Antony Barker, Kevin Peter O'Donnell
  • DETERMINING CAUSAL MODELS FOR CONTROLLING ENVIRONMENTS
    Publication number: 20220187774
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining causal models for controlling environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson
  • Implantable medical devices for tissue repositioning
    Patent number: 11357660
    Abstract: A medical device for repositioning tissue within an animal has a main body with a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first end portion defines a series of passageways and the second end portion defines a bulbous shape, a slot, and a tab portion. Methods of treating obstructive sleep apnea are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: Cook Medical Technologies, LLC, Cook Biotech Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter O'Connor, Wade Colburn, Chelsea McKiernan, Andrew P. Isch, Alexander Brethauer
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961392
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961394
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo
  • Dispensing bottle
    Patent number: D961396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Cox, Glenn Doogan, Peter O'Sullivan, Jason Tilk, Maynard Payumo