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).

  • Publication number: 20240017787
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Trevor KNAPP, Stefan Benier, Cory Tsai, Matthew Arksey, Erik Klosiewski, Tyler Gilbert, Sarah Bruce Courtney
  • Patent number: 10881816
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180147372
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 9814849
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9700689
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20160220770
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: SARAH BRUCE, JAMES N. SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20140116436
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: SARAH BRUCE, JAMES N. SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 8550067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120080028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8074642
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20080257345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce Snyder, James N. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7360537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce Snyder, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070235028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7201165
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20050274379
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6904908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Trudell Medical International
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20030234015
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Sarah Bruce, James N. Schmidt