Patents by Inventor Raymond Michel

Raymond Michel 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: 20240091466
    Abstract: A cooldown system for a device includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the cooldown system to detect when a session has ended, activate a cooldown timer to measure a cooldown time, provide an indication of a remaining time of the cooldown timer, and in response to the cooldown timer elapsing, return the device to normal operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Zack W. BLACKMON, Thomas TRAN, Terry BACHE, Jarrett KEEN, Niall GALLAGHER, Yannick HOURMAND, Guillaume MICHEL, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Raymond W. LAU, Eric HAWES
  • Publication number: 20240090586
    Abstract: A session control system for a device includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the session control system to detect when a session has started, start a session timer, increment a puff variable when an airflow sensor detects that a puff has been taken, monitor the session timer against a time threshold and the puff variable against a puff threshold, and in response to a session threshold being met, end the session. The session timer is configured to measure a length of the session and the puff variable corresponds to a total number of puffs taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Zack W. BLACKMON, Thomas TRAN, Terry BACHE, Jarrett KEEN, Niall GALLAGHER, Yannick HOURMAND, Guillaume MICHEL, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Raymond W. LAU, Eric HAWES
  • Publication number: 20240090587
    Abstract: A capsule monitoring system for an aerosol-generating device includes at least one processor and a memory. The memory is coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the capsule monitoring system to detect a mechanism detection switch of the aerosol-generating device being actuated, apply a first power to a first contact point of the aerosol-generating device, determine a first resistance between the first contact point and a second contact point, determine whether the first resistance is within a resistance operation range, and in response to the first resistance being within of the resistance operation range, display a capsule accepted indicator. The first contact point is configured to contact a heater. The second contact point is configured to contact the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Zack W. BLACKMON, Thomas TRAN, Terry BACHE, Jarrett KEEN, Niall GALLAGHER, Yannick HOURMAND, Guillaume MICHEL, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Raymond W. LAU, Eric HAWES
  • Publication number: 20240090589
    Abstract: A power control system for an aerosol-generating device includes at least one processor and a memory. The memory is coupled to the at least one processor and is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the power control system to determine whether a first power to be applied to a heater of the aerosol-generating device exceeds a power threshold, in response to the first power exceeding the power threshold, apply a second power to the heater, and in response to the first power not exceeding the power threshold, apply the first power to the heater. The first power is based on a desired heater temperature. The second power does not exceed the power threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Zack W. BLACKMON, Thomas TRAN, Terry BACHE, Jarrett KEEN, Niall GALLAGHER, Yannick HOURMAND, Guillaume MICHEL, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Eric HAWES, Raymond W. LAU
  • Publication number: 20240097463
    Abstract: A charging system for an aerosol-generating device includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor and configured to store instructions is provided. The instructions define at least one of a disable mode, an intra-session mode, or an inter-session mode. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the charging system to detect when the device is connected to a charging device; activate a power source charger in response to the connection to the charging device; identify a selected mode; enable or disable a heater of the capsule dependent upon the selected mode; if the heater is enabled, display a first display indicating the connection of the charging device; if the heater is enabled, detect if a session of the aerosol-generating device is ongoing; and if the session is ongoing, enable or suspend charging in response to the identification of the selected mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Zack W. BLACKMON, Thomas TRAN, Terry BACHE, Jarrett KEEN, Niall GALLAGHER, Yannick HOURMAND, Guillaume MICHEL, Rangaraj S. SUNDAR, Raymond W. LAU, Eric HAWES
  • Publication number: 20230277445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive drug carrier comprising an injectable hydrogel comprising at least one medication, wherein the hydrogel comprises a (i) a protein-based polymer functionalized with a functionalization agent that is able to form guest-host interactions with oxidized P-cyclodextrin, cross-linked with (ii) an oxidized P-cyclodextrin (o?-CD) as matrix and the at least one medication (iii), and wherein the hydrogel further comprises (iv) a protein-based polymer bearing quinone and/or catechol groups. The invention further relates to a method for its preparation and a method for treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: UMC Utrecht Holding B.V., SentryX B.V.
    Inventors: Susanna Piluso, Jasper Gerard Steverink, Floris Rudolf Van Tol, Raymond Michel Schiffelers, Bas Jeroen Oosterman, Joannes Jacobus Verlaan
  • Publication number: 20140287027
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a corticosteroid encapsulated in a vesicle for the manufacture of a medicament for treating cancer, such as the use of a composition comprising a corticosteroid and liposomes, the liposomes comprising a non-charged vesicle-forming lipid, and optionally an amphipathic vesicle-forming lipid and/or a negatively charged vesicle-forming lipid. The invention further relates to a new pharmaceutical composition suitable for treating cancer, and especially solid primary and secondary tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Enceladus Pharmaceuticals B.V.
    Inventors: Raymond Michel Schiffelers, Josbert Maarten Metselaar, Grietje Molema, Gerrit Storm
  • Publication number: 20100143453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds, and especially to the use of such compositions in the treatment of cancer or in the inhibition of cancer growth. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for targeting an anti-inflammatory compound to tumor tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Raymond Michel Schiffelers, Josbert Maarten Metselaar, Gerrit Storm
  • Publication number: 20100143452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liposomal compositions comprising polyphenol in the interior of a colloidal carrier, and especially to the use of such compositions in the treatment of cancer or in the inhibition of cancer growth and in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for targeting a polyphenol to tumor tissue, or to sites in the body requiring anti-inflammatory activity or activity against autoimmune conditions. Furthermore, the present invention describes a method of post-loading a polyphenol derivate such as caffeic acid into a liposome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Universiteit Utrecht Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Raymond Michel Schiffelers, Josbert Maarten Metselaar, Gerrit Storm
  • Publication number: 20070250460
    Abstract: A rules system for creating rules to an expert system is provided, the rules system providing a user-friendly, guided process for creating such rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert Armstrong, Raymond Michels, Glen Davis, John Page
  • Publication number: 20060106745
    Abstract: A rules system for creating rules to an expert system is provided, the rules system providing a user-friendly, guided process for creating such rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Robert Armstrong, Raymond Michels, Glen Davis, John Page
  • Publication number: 20050021808
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for broadcasting media comprising at least one client application (4) and a separate broadcasting engine (9). The planning is carried out in the client application in the form of drop-down lists comprising several media objects referring to media such as audio, video, fireworks, laser etc. The broadcasting engine receives said lists, collects and then places them in a principal list depending on provisions given in the client application. The drop-down lists may be modified in the broadcasting engine from the client application. The broadcasting engine may open several sessions, each session being related to a given media type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: David, Raymond, Michel Rene
  • Patent number: 4484864
    Abstract: The invention relates to the means provided in a peristaltic pump to regulate the radial distance between a crushing roller and the axle of rotation of the rotor.The rotor comprises at least one reference face parallel to its axle of rotation, the regulating element being a support of the axle of rotation of the roller provided with a surface which is held in contact with the face of the rotor, whereas a plurality of orifices are provided in the rotor and one orifice is provided in the support and is designed to be placed over one of the orifices of said plurality by moving the support along the said face and surface and to receive a connecting member traversing them.The invention finds an application in peristaltic pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1984
    Assignee: Delasco
    Inventor: Raymond Michel
  • Patent number: 4090699
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of circulating a gas through coils of very long tubing during a heat treatment, wherein the coils of tubing are placed on hollow frames through which the clearing gas passes. The frames are fitted with nozzles to which at least one end of each coil can be connected. The invention can be applied to continuous annealing of coils of small-diameter copper tubing with a view to removing the last traces of drawing lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1978
    Assignee: Trefimetaux
    Inventors: Raymond Michel, Donald Whitwham