Patents by Inventor Russell A. Ford

Russell A. Ford 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: 20240108268
    Abstract: An automated urine-output-measurement system can include single-patient equipment and/or multi-patient equipment. The single-patient equipment can include a urinary catheter and a urine-collection system. The urine-collection system can include drainage tubing and a drainage receptacle. The multi-patient equipment can include a urine monitor. The urine monitor can include a housing having a cavity configured to completely encompass the drainage receptacle, a urine measurement device configured to measure urine output into the drainage receptacle, and an integrated display screen configured to display patient information including measurements of the urine output. A method of the automated urine-output-measurement system can include placing the drainage receptacle in the urine monitor of the automated urine-output-measurement system, and confirming a volume of urine in the drainage receptacle with that indicated on the urine monitor once a patient has produced urine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Steven P. Woodard, Jacob Wolf, Edward G. Solomon, Russell Ford, William Welch, Mansour A. Saleki
  • Patent number: 11911160
    Abstract: An automated urine-output-measurement system can include single-patient equipment and multi-patient equipment. The single-patient equipment can include a urinary catheter and a urine-collection system. The urine-collection system can include drainage tubing and a drainage receptacle. The multi-patient equipment can include a urine monitor. The urine monitor can include a housing having a cavity configured to house the drainage receptacle, a urine-measurement means for measuring urine-output into the drainage receptacle, and an integrated display screen configured to display patient information including measurements of the urine output. A method of the automated urine-output-measurement system can include placing the drainage receptacle in the urine monitor of the automated urine-output-measurement system, and confirming a volume of urine in the drainage receptacle with that indicated on the urine monitor once a patient has produced urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Woodard, Jacob Wolf, Edward G. Solomon, Russell Ford, William Welch, Mansour A. Saleki
  • Patent number: 11863996
    Abstract: An electronic device, a base station, and a method for managing a shared spectrum. The electronic device includes a processor configured to cause the electronic device to obtain coexistence measurement reports (CMRs) from the plurality of BSs; identify interference relationships among the plurality of BSs based on the CMRs; assign a set of BSs to one or more basic allocation units (BAUs) in a plurality of BAUs based on the interference relationships; and transmit a spectrum access grant (SAG) to the set of BSs, wherein the SAG includes BAU assignments for the set of BSs. Each BAU in the plurality of BAUs is a time/frequency unit and the set of BSs includes a primary BS and a secondary BS. The secondary BS can transmit in the one or more BAUs when a transmission of the secondary BS does not interfere with a transmission of the primary BS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Russell Ford, Jeongho Jeon, Joonyoung Cho, Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam, Matthew Tonnemacher
  • Patent number: 11496353
    Abstract: A method for discovering and diagnosing network anomalies. The method includes receiving key performance indicator (KPI) data and alarm data. The method includes extracting features based on samples obtained by discretizing the KPI data and the alarm data. The method includes generating a set of rules based on the features. The method includes identifying a sample as a normal sample or an anomaly sample. In response to identifying the sample as the anomaly sample, the method includes identifying a first rule that corresponds to the sample, wherein the first rule indicates symptoms and root causes of an anomaly included in the sample. The method further includes applying the root causes to derive a root cause explanation of the anomaly and performing a corrective action to resolve the anomaly based on the first rule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Vikram Chandrasekhar, Yongseok Park, Shan Jin, Pranav Madadi, Eric Johnson, Jianzhong Zhang, Russell Ford
  • Patent number: 11228919
    Abstract: An electronic device, a method, and a BS for managing a BSs in a shared spectrum. The electronic device receives synchronization measurement reports (SMRs) from the BSs and identifies, based on the SMRs, at least one synchronization source BS and at least one slave BS from the BSs. Transmission timing of the at least one slave BS is based on transmission timing of the at least one synchronization source BS. The electronic device assigns the at least one synchronization source BS to a stratum in a synchronization hierarchy. A synchronization source BS assigned to an n=0 stratum provides a reference frame timing for the plurality of BSs and a synchronization source BS assigned to an n>0 stratum derives frame timing from another synchronization source BS assigned to an n?1 stratum. The electronic device configures synchronization signals and transmits synchronization management indications (SMIs) to the plurality of BSs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeongho Jeon, Russell Ford
  • Publication number: 20210298653
    Abstract: An automated urine-output-measurement system can include single-patient equipment and multi-patient equipment. The single-patient equipment can include a urinary catheter and a urine-collection system. The urine-collection system can include drainage tubing and a drainage receptacle. The multi-patient equipment can include a urine monitor. The urine monitor can include a housing having a cavity configured to house the drainage receptacle, a urine-measurement means for measuring urine-output into the drainage receptacle, and an integrated display screen configured to display patient information including measurements of the urine output. A method of the automated urine-output-measurement system can include placing the drainage receptacle in the urine monitor of the automated urine-output-measurement system, and confirming a volume of urine in the drainage receptacle with that indicated on the urine monitor once a patient has produced urine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicants: C. R. Bard, Inc., C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven P. Woodard, Jacob Wolf, Edward G. Solomon, Russell Ford, William Welch, Mansour A. Saleki
  • Publication number: 20210228801
    Abstract: Devices and methods for administering a medication in fluid form, the systems and methods including a basal flow path and a bolus flow path in parallel to the basal flow path. The bolus flow path includes a combined piston pump and rotatable valve. The piston pump is configured to prevent partial dosing of a bolus dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, Robert Farra, Kenneth Barnett, David Piper, Russell Ford, Edward G. Solomon, Peter Holst, Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: 11007317
    Abstract: Devices and methods for administering a medication in fluid form, the systems and methods including a basal flow path and a bolus flow path in parallel to the basal flow path. The bolus flow path includes an inlet check valve, a first outlet check valve downstream of the inlet check valve, and a piston pump disposed between the inlet check valve and the first outlet check valve. The piston pump is configured to prevent partial dosing of a bolus dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: CEQUR SA
    Inventors: Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, Robert Farra, Kenneth Barnett, David Piper, Russell Ford, Edward G. Solomon, Peter Holst, Lawrence Smith
  • Publication number: 20210022008
    Abstract: An electronic device, a method, and a BS for managing a BSs in a shared spectrum. The electronic device receives synchronization measurement reports (SMRs) from the BSs and identifies, based on the SMRs, at least one synchronization source BS and at least one slave BS from the BSs. Transmission timing of the at least one slave BS is based on transmission timing of the at least one synchronization source BS. The electronic device assigns the at least one synchronization source BS to a stratum in a synchronization hierarchy. A synchronization source BS assigned to an n=0 stratum provides a reference frame timing for the plurality of BSs and a synchronization source BS assigned to an n>0 stratum derives frame timing from another synchronization source BS assigned to an n?1 stratum. The electronic device configures synchronization signals and transmits synchronization management indications (SMIs) to the plurality of BSs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Jeongho Jeon, Russell Ford
  • Publication number: 20200382361
    Abstract: A method for discovering and diagnosing network anomalies. The method includes receiving key performance indicator (KPI) data and alarm data. The method includes extracting features based on samples obtained by discretizing the KPI data and the alarm data. The method includes generating a set of rules based on the features. The method includes identifying a sample as a normal sample or an anomaly sample. In response to identifying the sample as the anomaly sample, the method includes identifying a first rule that corresponds to the sample, wherein the first rule indicates symptoms and root causes of an anomaly included in the sample. The method further includes applying the root causes to derive a root cause explanation of the anomaly and performing a corrective action to resolve the anomaly based on the first rule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Vikram Chandrasekhar, Yongseok Park, Shan Jin, Pranav Madadi, Eric Johnson, Jianzhong Zhang, Russell Ford
  • Publication number: 20200288324
    Abstract: An electronic device, a base station, and a method for managing a shared spectrum. The electronic device includes a processor configured to cause the electronic device to obtain coexistence measurement reports (CMRs) from the plurality of BSs; identify interference relationships among the plurality of BSs based on the CMRs; assign a set of BSs to one or more basic allocation units (BAUs) in a plurality of BAUs based on the interference relationships; and transmit a spectrum access grant (SAG) to the set of BSs, wherein the SAG includes BAU assignments for the set of BSs. Each BAU in the plurality of BAUs is a time/frequency unit and the set of BSs includes a primary BS and a secondary BS. The secondary BS can transmit in the one or more BAUs when a transmission of the secondary BS does not interfere with a transmission of the primary BS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Russell Ford, Jeongho Jeon, Joonyoung Cho, Vishnu Vardhan Ratnam, Matthew Tonnemacher
  • Publication number: 20190336680
    Abstract: Devices and methods for administering a medication in fluid form, the systems and methods including a basal flow path and a bolus flow path in parallel to the basal flow path. The bolus flow path includes an inlet check valve, a first outlet check valve downstream of the inlet check valve, and a piston pump disposed between the inlet check valve and the first outlet check valve. The piston pump is configured to prevent partial dosing of a bolus dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, Robert Farra, Kenneth Barnett, David Piper, Russell Ford, Edward G. Solomon, Peter Holst, Lawrence Smith
  • Patent number: 10419191
    Abstract: Exemplary communication apparatus comprising a MAC-layer processor configured to receive data for a downlink transmission to a first device; transmit a grant comprising resource allocations for the device to receive the data and to transmit a reception status for the data; and transmit the first grant and at least part of the data in a symbol. The grant can also be frequency-multiplexed with another grant to another device in the symbol, which can also be spatially multiplexed in streams directed to the respective devices. Other embodiments include determining a resource allocation for a device that encompasses resources previously allocated to at least one other device but comprises an indicator that such resource is unavailable to the device. Exemplary methods and computer-readable media can also be provided embodying one or more procedures the apparatus is configured to perform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Sourjya Dutta, Russell Ford, Sundeep Rangan, Marco Mezzavilla
  • Publication number: 20170208621
    Abstract: Exemplary communication apparatus comprising a MAC-layer processor configured to receive data for a downlink transmission to a first device; transmit a grant comprising resource allocations for the device to receive the data and to transmit a reception status for the data; and transmit the first grant and at least part of the data in a symbol. The grant can also be frequency-multiplexed with another grant to another device in the symbol, which can also be spatially multiplexed in streams directed to the respective devices. Other embodiments include determining a resource allocation for a device that encompasses resources previously allocated to at least one other device but comprises an indicator that such resource is unavailable to the device. Exemplary methods and computer-readable media can also be provided embodying one or more procedures the apparatus is configured to perform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Sourjya DUTTA, Russell FORD, Sundeep RANGAN, Marco MEZZAVILLA
  • Patent number: 9636115
    Abstract: A device for delivering an occlusive element includes an elongate sheath having a lumen therein. An elongate core member is disposed within the lumen and is formed from a proximal portion and distal portion connected via a joint. The distal portion of the elongate member includes a severable junction secured to the occlusive element. A marker coil is coaxially arranged around the distal portion of the elongate core member and is partially disposed inside the sheath lumen. A coil member is coaxially arranged around the distal portion of the elongate core member and coaxially arranged around at least a portion of the marker coil extending outside the lumen of the sheath. The coil member is secured at a distal end thereof to the distal portion of the elongate core member. The device resists axial compression while allowing for radial bending.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: William S. Henry, Charles Daly, Russell Ford, Michael D. Williams, Hanh Duong, Hughie Devaney, Kamal Ramzipoor, Clifford Teoh, Richard Murphy, Andrew Huffmaster, Scott McGill
  • Patent number: 8974513
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker NV Operations Limited
    Inventors: Russell Ford, Scott McGill, Clifford Teoh, Michael Williams, Kamal Ramzipoor, Like Que, Ann Huang, Elena Oo, Christina Ma, Stella Chu
  • Publication number: 20120271344
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: STRYKER NV OPERATIONS LIMITED, STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Russell FORD, Scott MCGILL, Clifford TEOH, Michael WILLIAMS, Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Like QUE, Ann HUANG, Elena OO, Christina MA, Stella CHU
  • Patent number: 8221483
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Stryker Corporation, Stryker NV Operations Limited
    Inventors: Russell Ford, Scott McGill, Clifford Teoh, Michael Williams, Kamal Ramzipoor, Like Que, Ann Huang, Elena Oo, Christina Ma, Stella Chu
  • Publication number: 20090062726
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Bsoton Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Ford, Scott McGill, Clifford Teoh, Michael Williams, Kamal Ramzipoor, Like Que, Ann Huang, Elena Oo, Christina Ma, Stella Chu
  • Publication number: 20090018653
    Abstract: A medical system comprises a power supply coupled to an implant assembly, the power supply configured for detecting an energy delivery type of the implantable assembly and delivering electrical energy to the implant assembly in a mode corresponding to the detected energy delivery type, thereby electrolytically severing the joint. In another embodiment, a power supply is provided for use with a medical device having an elongated member and a terminal disposed on a proximal end of the elongated member. The power supply including power delivery circuitry, an electrical contact coupled to the power delivery circuitry, a port configured for receiving the proximal end of the elongated member, and an electrically insulative compliant member configured for urging the electrical terminal into contact with the electrical contact when the proximal end of the elongated member is received into the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehran Bashiri, Scott Merchel, Russell Ford