Patents by Inventor Sarah Bruce
Sarah Bruce 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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Publication number: 20240017787Abstract: Electric trikes (or tricycles) or other electric three-wheeled vehicles, are described. The electric trikes include components or features that enhance the operation, assembly, control, and/or use of the electric trikes. For example, various embodiments described herein include attachment plates for frames of the electric trikes, integrated rear racks for the electric trikes, mounting points for the rear racks of the electric trikes, protective components for the electric trikes, shade/sun covers for the electric trike, and other enhancements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Trevor KNAPP, Stefan Benier, Cory Tsai, Matthew Arksey, Erik Klosiewski, Tyler Gilbert, Sarah Bruce Courtney
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Patent number: 10881816Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an output end with a plurality of tabs extending from an exterior. A patient interface includes a housing having an annular attachment collar configured with a plurality of openings receiving the plurality of tabs. The housing has a plurality of engagement members formed on an interior of the housing and an interior wall defining a sealing surface. A retaining ring is engaged by the engagement members and is coupled to an interior of the housing. A one-way inhalation valve includes a non-moveable annular valve seat engaged by the retaining ring and the sealing surface of the interior wall. A one-way exhalation valve is formed separately from the one-way inhalation valve, and is coupled to the patient interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180147372Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an output end with a plurality of tabs extending from an exterior. A patient interface includes a housing having an annular attachment collar configured with a plurality of openings receiving the plurality of tabs. The housing has a plurality of engagement members formed on an interior of the housing and an interior wall defining a sealing surface. A retaining ring is engaged by the engagement members and is coupled to an interior of the housing. A one-way inhalation valve includes a non-moveable annular valve seat engaged by the retaining ring and the sealing surface of the interior wall. A one-way exhalation valve is formed separately from the one-way inhalation valve, and is coupled to the patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 9814849Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an output end with a plurality of tabs extending from an exterior. A patient interface includes a housing having an annular attachment collar configured with a plurality of openings receiving the plurality of tabs. The housing has a plurality of engagement members formed on an interior of the housing and an interior wall defining a sealing surface. A retaining ring is engaged by the engagement members and is coupled to an interior of the housing. A one-way inhalation valve includes a non-moveable annular valve seat engaged by the retaining ring and the sealing surface of the interior wall. A one-way exhalation valve is formed separately from the one-way inhalation valve, and is coupled to the patient interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9700689Abstract: A delivery system includes a holding chamber with first, second and third openings, and independently moveable first, second and third flow control members. A delivery system includes a holding chamber and a flow control member including a flap pivotable from an at rest position in a direction toward an outlet of a user interface and away from an output end of the holding chamber in response to a pressure being applied thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20160220770Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery system includes a holding chamber having an output end with a plurality of tabs extending from an exterior. A patient interface includes a housing having an annular attachment collar configured with a plurality of openings receiving the plurality of tabs. The housing has a plurality of engagement members formed on an interior of the housing and an interior wall defining a sealing surface. A retaining ring is engaged by the engagement members and is coupled to an interior of the housing. A one-way inhalation valve includes a non-moveable annular valve seat engaged by the retaining ring and the sealing surface of the interior wall. A one-way exhalation valve is formed separately from the one-way inhalation valve, and is coupled to the patient interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: SARAH BRUCE, JAMES N. SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20140116436Abstract: A delivery system includes a holding chamber with first, second and third openings, and independently moveable first, second and third flow control members. A delivery system includes a holding chamber and a flow control member including a flap pivotable from an at rest position in a direction toward an outlet of a user interface and away from an output end of the holding chamber in response to a pressure being applied thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONALInventors: SARAH BRUCE, JAMES N. SCHMIDT
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Patent number: 8550067Abstract: A delivery system includes a holding chamber with first, second and third openings, and independently moveable first, second and third flow control members. A delivery system includes a holding chamber and a flow control member including a flap pivotable from an at rest position in a direction toward an outlet of a user interface and away from an output end of the holding chamber in response to a pressure being applied thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20120080028Abstract: A delivery system includes a holding chamber with first, second and third openings, and independently moveable first, second and third flow control members. A delivery system includes a holding chamber and a flow control member including a flap pivotable from an at rest position in a direction toward an outlet of a user interface and away from an output end of the holding chamber in response to a pressure being applied thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8074642Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20080257345Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery apparatus include a holding chamber having an input end and an output end and defining an interior space. In one embodiment, the holding chamber is antistatic and is made of a plastic material having a surface resistivity of between about 10E10 and about 10E12 ohm/sq. In another embodiment, a component, such as a backpiece or mouthpiece, separate from the holding chamber, is antistatic and is made of a material having a surface resistivity of between about 10E10 and about 10E12 ohm/sq. The component is connected to the holding chamber, which may or may not be antistatic. In one embodiment, the component is made of an elastomeric material. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the holding chamber and/or component is see-through. Various methods for introducing an aerosol into the holding chamber at the input end thereof and inhaling the aerosol through the output end are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Sarah Bruce Snyder, James N. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7360537Abstract: An aerosol medication delivery apparatus include a holding chamber having an input end and an output end and defining an interior space. In one embodiment, the holding chamber is antistatic and is made of a plastic material having a surface resistivity of between about 10E10 and about 10E12 ohm/sq. In another embodiment, a component, such as a backpiece or mouthpiece, separate from the holding chamber, is antistatic and is made of a material having a surface resistivity of between about 10E10 and about 10E12 ohm/sq. The component is connected to the holding chamber, which may or may not be antistatic. In one embodiment, the component is made of an elastomeric material. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the holding chamber and/or component is see-through. Various methods for introducing an aerosol into the holding chamber at the input end thereof and inhaling the aerosol through the output end are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce Snyder, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20070235028Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James Schmidt
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Patent number: 7201165Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20050274379Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2005Publication date: December 15, 2005Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James Schmidt
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Patent number: 6904908Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Trudell Medical InternationalInventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20030234015Abstract: A flow indicating system that includes a conduit that contains a substance, wherein the conduit defines a path along which the substance primarily flows and a viewing port attached to the conduit and the viewing port prevents substantially non-ambient atmosphere gases and substances from escaping therefrom and allows visualization of an internal space defined by the viewing port. A flow indicator that is positioned within the conduit so as to be viewed via the viewing port and is positioned so as to not to substantially interfere with a flow of the substance along the path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt