Patents by Inventor Robert A. Howard
Robert A. Howard 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).
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Patent number: 10682731Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to a process for making boric acid free flux compositions in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to affect a color change at activation temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 10668576Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20180085246Abstract: Devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical disorders, including snoring and sleep apnea. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed in both nostrils to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. The nasal devices may also increases patency of the nares. Any of these devices may be configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Bryan LOOMAS, Rajiv DOSHI, Ryan Kendall PIERCE, Robert A. HOWARD, Motohide HATANAKA
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Patent number: 9833354Abstract: Devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical disorders, including snoring and sleep apnea. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed in both nostrils to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. The nasal devices may also increases patency of the nares. Any of these devices may be configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Theravent, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Robert A. Howard, Motohide Hatanaka
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Publication number: 20170304963Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to a process for making boric acid free flux compositions in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to affect a color change at activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20170304962Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 9700964Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20160144459Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to flux-cored brazing consumables and preforms which have at least one protrusion which extends from an outer surface of the consumable such that the protrusion engages with a surface of a component to be brazed. The protrusion aids in securing the brazing consumable in position during manufacture, assembly and transport of an assembly to be brazed, prior to a brazing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20160128863Abstract: Devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical disorders, including snoring and sleep apnea. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed in both nostrils to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. The nasal devices may also increases patency of the nares. Any of these devices may be configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Bryan LOOMAS, Rajiv DOSHI, Ryan Kendall PIERCE, Robert A. HOWARD, Motohide HATANAKA
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Publication number: 20160031046Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition wherein in some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 9238113Abstract: Described herein are nasal respiratory devices, in particular, nasal respiratory devices configured to achieve positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a subject wearing the device. PEEP devices may have a threshold pressure for opening during expiration. In some variations, these devices have a threshold pressure for closing during expiration.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Theravent, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Loomas, Rajiv Doshi, Ryan Kendall Pierce, Robert A. Howard, Motohide Hatanaka
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Patent number: 9174310Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition wherein in some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20140261893Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition wherein in some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Publication number: 20140261894Abstract: The invention described herein pertains generally to boric acid free flux composition in which boric acid and/or borax is substituted with a molar equivalent amount of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate. In some embodiments, a phthalocyanine pigment is used to effect a color change at activation temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventor: Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8365736Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8302606Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8291909Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8235046Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 8215308Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard
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Patent number: 7992564Abstract: Described here are devices for altering the flow of air in a respiratory cavity such as the mouth and nostrils of the nose. These methods and devices may be useful for affecting a physiologic benefit in patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases, particularly those that may benefit from “pursed-lip” breathing and non-invasive ventilation, such as COPD, heart failure, sleep apnea, and other medical disorders. The devices are typically removable devices that may be placed over or in a respiratory cavity to increase resistance to airflow within the respiratory cavity. Resistance to expiration may be selectively increased relative to inspiration. Removable oral and removable nasal devices are described. Oral and nasal devices that filter inhaled airflow of debris and allergens are also provided. A nasal device that increases patency of the nares is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Ventus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Rajiv Doshi, Motohide Hatanaka, Robert A. Howard