Patents by Inventor Thomas Devlin

Thomas Devlin 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: 20240348964
    Abstract: An earbud for detecting biosignals from and presenting audio signals at an inner ear canal and method therefor are disclosed. The earbud includes a nozzle and a housing including a body. The nozzle extends from the housing body and has a proximal end arranged for positioning within an inner ear canal of an individual. An earbud tip of the earbud attaches to the proximal end of the nozzle and is adapted to engage the inner ear canal. The earbud includes a speaker and various sensors including an infrasonic/vibration sensor. The infrasonic/vibration sensor detects the biosignals including infrasonic signals from the body of the individual in the canal, and the speaker transmits sound from an audio source into the canal via the nozzle. The earbud preferably seals the inner ear canal to block external sound while also decreasing an acoustic volume of the canal that amplifies the biosignals prior to detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Anna Barnacka, Jal Panchal, Martin D. Ring, Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: 12047726
    Abstract: An earbud for detecting biosignals from and presenting audio signals at an inner ear canal and method therefor are disclosed. The earbud includes a nozzle and a housing including a body. The nozzle extends from the housing body and has a proximal end arranged for positioning within an inner ear canal of an individual. An earbud tip of the earbud attaches to the proximal end of the nozzle and is adapted to engage the inner ear canal. The earbud includes a speaker and various sensors including an infrasonic/vibration sensor. The infrasonic/vibration sensor detects the biosignals including infrasonic signals from the body of the individual in the canal, and the speaker transmits sound from an audio source into the canal via the nozzle. The earbud preferably seals the inner ear canal to block external sound while also decreasing an acoustic volume of the canal that amplifies the biosignals prior to detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: MindMics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Barnacka, Jal Mahendra Panchal, Martin D Ring, Thomas Devlin
  • Publication number: 20220174393
    Abstract: An earbud for detecting biosignals from and presenting audio signals at an inner ear canal and method therefor are disclosed. The earbud includes a nozzle and a housing including a body. The nozzle extends from the housing body and has a proximal end arranged for positioning within an inner ear canal of an individual. An earbud tip of the earbud attaches to the proximal end of the nozzle and is adapted to engage the inner ear canal. The earbud includes a speaker and various sensors including an infrasonic/vibration sensor. The infrasonic/vibration sensor detects the biosignals including infrasonic signals from the body of the individual in the canal, and the speaker transmits sound from an audio source into the canal via the nozzle. The earbud preferably seals the inner ear canal to block external sound while also decreasing an acoustic volume of the canal that amplifies the biosignals prior to detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Anna Barnacka, Jal Mahendra Panchal, Martin D. Ring, Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: 11234069
    Abstract: An earbud for detecting biosignals from and presenting audio signals at an inner ear canal and method therefor are disclosed. The earbud includes a nozzle and a housing including a body. The nozzle extends from the housing body and has a proximal end arranged for positioning within an inner ear canal of an individual. An earbud tip of the earbud attaches to the proximal end of the nozzle and is adapted to engage the inner ear canal. The earbud includes a speaker and various sensors including an infrasonic/vibration sensor. The infrasonic/vibration sensor detects the biosignals including infrasonic signals from the body of the individual in the canal, and the speaker transmits sound from an audio source into the canal via the nozzle. The earbud preferably seals the inner ear canal to block external sound while also decreasing an acoustic volume of the canal that amplifies the biosignals prior to detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: MindMics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Barnacka, Jal Mahendra Panchal, Martin D Ring, Thomas Devlin
  • Publication number: 20210051389
    Abstract: An earbud for detecting biosignals from and presenting audio signals at an inner ear canal and method therefor are disclosed. The earbud includes a nozzle and a housing including a body. The nozzle extends from the housing body and has a proximal end arranged for positioning within an inner ear canal of an individual. An earbud tip of the earbud attaches to the proximal end of the nozzle and is adapted to engage the inner ear canal. The earbud includes a speaker and various sensors including an infrasonic/vibration sensor. The infrasonic/vibration sensor detects the biosignals including infrasonic signals from the body of the individual in the canal, and the speaker transmits sound from an audio source into the canal via the nozzle. The earbud preferably seals the inner ear canal to block external sound while also decreasing an acoustic volume of the canal that amplifies the biosignals prior to detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Anna Barnacka, Jal Mahendra Panchal, Martin D Ring, Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: 10426498
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and assemblies for perfusion therapy including cerebral perfusion therapy such as those for use in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The treatment includes delivery of blood to or about the vicinity of a thrombus site. 1. The device, assembly, and methods embodying features of the present invention NPS device employ suction/aspiration to assist in the removal of obstructions and/or to provide embolic protection from debris liberated during treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NEURONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Blaise Baxter, Thomas Devlin, Christian Devlin, Paul J. Fitzpatrick, Dirk V. Hoyns, Charles Rex Teeslink
  • Patent number: 9526863
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and assemblies for perfusion therapy including cerebral perfusion therapy such as those for use in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The treatment includes delivery of blood to or about the vicinity of a thrombus site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: NEURONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Blaise Baxter, Thomas Devlin, Christian Devlin, Paul J. Fitzpatrick, Dirk V. Hoyns, Charles Rex Teeslink
  • Publication number: 20140155862
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and assemblies for perfusion therapy including cerebral perfusion therapy such as those for use in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The treatment includes delivery of blood to or about the vicinity of a thrombus site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: NEURONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Blaise Baxter, Thomas Devlin, Christian Devlin, Paul J. Fitzpatrick, Dirk V. Hoyns, Charles Rex Teeslink
  • Patent number: 8622992
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and assemblies for perfusion therapy including cerebral perfusion therapy such as those for use in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The treatment includes delivery of blood to or about the vicinity of a thrombus site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Blaise Baxter, Thomas Devlin, Christian Devlin
  • Patent number: 8567348
    Abstract: A manual litter box provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the manual litter box is configured to use a disposable cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a manual shuttle chassis drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the manual litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Jay Cook, Thomas Devlin, Leon Helfet, Kevin John Augustyniak
  • Publication number: 20100204634
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and assemblies for perfusion therapy including cerebral perfusion therapy such as those for use in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The treatment includes delivery of blood to or about the vicinity of a thrombus site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Blaise Baxter, Thomas Devlin, Christian Devlin
  • Publication number: 20070039556
    Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box is disclosed which provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to use a cartridge which may include a litter compartment and a waste compartment. In another embodiment, the cartridge may be non-compartmentalized. The cartridge may be disposable, thus eliminating the need for the user to clean the litter tray and handle heavy litter containers. In other embodiments, the system includes a rake assembly configured with a drive assembly that is protected from contamination. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, the self-cleaning litter box is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Cook, Kristin Grube, Thomas Devlin, Jeff Greason, Karl Ulrich, Nathan Ulrich, Chi Yau
  • Publication number: 20060046717
    Abstract: A method for providing wireless device management. The method comprises receiving a first request for wireless devices comprising specified software. The specified software is loaded on each of the wireless devices in response to the first request. The wireless devices comprising the specified software are delivered. The wireless devices are connected to a wireless network. Wireless configuration management is provided the wireless network for each of the delivered wireless devices for a specified amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Bovell, Thomas Devlin, Amy Goodner, Tedrick Northway, Paul Usery
  • Patent number: 5460613
    Abstract: A suction catheter assembly has an aspirating catheter that is enclosed along its length within a protective sleeve. The catheter extends from a vacuum connecting member, which can be connected to a suction source, and a patient connecting member which has a coupling for connection to a tracheal tube and two side ports for connection to ventilation equipment. A one-way valve in the patient connecting member forms a sliding seal with the catheter and allows trapped gas in the sleeve to escape into the patient connecting member when the catheter is advanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Ulrich, Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: 5419769
    Abstract: A medico-surgical suction system has a container with an outlet connected to a vacuum pump and an inlet connected to a suction catheter via a dual-lumen tube assembly one end of which is connected to the container and the other end of which is has a suction control and a coupling for the catheter. A valve located in the outlet of the container is connected to the suction control via a minor lumen of the tube. A side lumen enables the vacuum pump to apply reduced pressure to one end of the valve which holds the valve off against the action of a spring. Actuation of the suction control allows air to flow to the valve via the minor lumen so that the effect of the reduced pressure is overcome and the spring opens the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Devlin, Karl Ulrich, Frank Willis
  • Patent number: 5349950
    Abstract: A suction catheter assembly for use in removing undesirable fluid from a patient includes an aspirating catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being suitable for insertion into a patient; a vacuum connecting member located in the vicinity of the proximal end of the catheter; a patient connecting member mounted to surround the aspirating catheter in the vicinity of the distal end of the catheter, the patient connecting member housing a wiper/seal member sealingly engaging with the outside surface of the catheter; a protective sleeve surrounding at least the majority of the length of the catheter and extending between the vacuum connecting member and the patient connecting member, the protective sleeve being adapted to permit the distal end of the catheter to be extended from the protective sleeve into the patient and to be withdrawn from the patient; and a separate one-way valve member within the patient connecting member so that the one-way valve permits gas flow therethrough from ins
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Ulrich, Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: 5300043
    Abstract: A closed system suction catheter assembly has a valve which controls suction applied at the patient end of the assembly. The valve has a pinch tube connected in line with the catheter and secured at each end to the housing of the valve. An occluder bar midway along a pivoted lever is urged up by a spring to pinch the tube closed against a fixed occluder and close the valve. The valve has a button protected by a rotatable guard which bears on an end of the lever so that the valve can be opened by pressing down on the button. A snap mechanism engages the occluder lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Devlin, Victor Cheung, Karl Ulrich
  • Patent number: 5267764
    Abstract: An arrangement for attaching ceiling anchors to ceiling rails, including a bifurcated support which is attachable to an elongated pole. The support is engagable with an installment head which is bifurcated to define a carrying space for ceiling anchors. The installment head is adapted to keep anchors from slipping off of the head as it is moved relative to a ceiling rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael S. Hoffman, Thomas Devlin, Amy Potts