Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Roussel
Thomas J. Roussel 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: 11759677Abstract: A respiratory training device providing both inspiratory and expiratory functional evaluation and training, as well as independent regulation of both the inspiratory and expiratory airway resistance levels used during training. The respiratory training device also includes data acquisition, recording, storage, retrieval and display functions for airway pressure monitoring data to provide functional evaluation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic features. The respiratory training device allows the user to easily develop and follow precise and advanced training protocols, and utilize the respiratory device in both the clinical and home setting.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Roussel, Susan J. Harkema, Alexander V. Ovechkin, Yangshen Chen, Kevin Tran, Edward Hoyt Brown, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220365014Abstract: A differential scanning calorimetry sensor, comprises a substrate; a heater trace comprising a conductive material, on the substrate; an encapsulation layer, on the substrate and on the heater trace; and a sample heating area, which is on the heater trace. The heater trace has a thickness of 50 to 1000 nm, a width of 1 to 100 pm, and a path length of 5 to 500 mm. Also described are a sample holder, a sensor enclosure and a thermal analysis sensor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Thomas J. Roussel, JR., NIchola C. Garbett, Alexa M. Melvin
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Patent number: 11021003Abstract: An assistive device to promote the development or recovery of writing and drawing capabilities of a user. The device includes an elongated body having an outer surface and an inner channel for insertion of a writing instrument; a first positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a thumb of a user may be inserted; a second positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which an index finger of a user may be inserted; and a third positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a middle finger of a user may be inserted, wherein the first, second, and third positioning parts are arranged such that a user's thumb, index finger, and middle finger form a tripod grasp about the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Roussel, Jr., Saralyn Callahan, Andrea Behrman, Danielle Stout
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Publication number: 20210001169Abstract: A respiratory training device providing both inspiratory and expiratory functional evaluation and training, as well as independent regulation of both the inspiratory and expiratory airway resistance levels used during training. The respiratory training device also includes data acquisition, recording, storage, retrieval and display functions for airway pressure monitoring data to provide functional evaluation, physiological monitoring, and diagnostic features. The respiratory training device allows the user to easily develop and follow precise and advanced training protocols, and utilize the respiratory device in both the clinical and home setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: THOMAS J. ROUSSEL, SUSAN J. HARKEMA, ALEXANDER V. OVECHKIN, YANGSHEN CHEN, KEVIN TRAN, EDWARD HOYT BROWN
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Publication number: 20200023669Abstract: An assistive device is provided to promote the development or recovery of writing and drawing capabilities of a user. The device includes an elongated body having an outer surface and an inner channel for insertion of a writing instrument; a first positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a thumb of a user may be inserted; a second positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which an index finger of a user may be inserted; and a third positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a middle finger of a user may be inserted, wherein the first, second, and third positioning parts are arranged such that a user's thumb, index finger, and middle finger form a tripod grasp about the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Thomas J. Roussel, JR., Saralyn Callahan, Andrea Behrman, Danielle Stout
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Patent number: 10191009Abstract: Methods and sensing instruments are provided which perform automated electrochemical sensing and determination of metals in a liquid sample, such as drinking water or waste water. With use of microelectrode arrays, concentrations of metal are determined through a double potential step variation on anodic stripping coulometry, and the ability to generate these results provides for compact sensor networks that can be remotely deployed for determination of metals in samples, for real-time, decentralized sample monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Mohamed M. Marei, Richard P. Baldwin, Thomas J. Roussel, Jr., Robert S. Keynton
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Patent number: 10058818Abstract: Present embodiments provide an energy-efficient separator having at least two chambers fluidically isolated by a gas permeable membrane for the removal of dissolved gases from a sample which, in some aspects, enables cost-effective monitoring of liquid samples to be performed remotely and automatically, and in other aspects is suited for various other applications where removal and/or regulation of gases in a sample are desirable.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Mohamed M. Marei, Richard P. Baldwin, Thomas J. Roussel, Jr., Robert S. Keynton
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Publication number: 20160258900Abstract: Methods and sensing instruments are provided which perform automated electrochemical sensing and determination of metals in a liquid sample, such as drinking water or waste water. With use of microelectrode arrays, concentrations of metal are determined through a double potential step variation on anodic stripping coulometry, and the ability to generate these results provides for compact sensor networks that can be remotely deployed for determination of metals in samples, for real-time, decentralized sample monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Mohamed M. Marei, Richard P. Baldwin, Thomas J. Roussel, JR., Robert S. Keynton
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Publication number: 20150343372Abstract: Present embodiments provide an energy-efficient separator having at least two chambers fluidically isolated by a gas permeable membrane for the removal of dissolved gases from a sample which, in some aspects, enables cost-effective monitoring of liquid samples to be performed remotely and automatically, and in other aspects is suited for various other applications where removal and/or regulation of gases in a sample are desirable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: MOHAMED M. MAREI, RICHARD P. BALDWIN, THOMAS J. ROUSSEL, JR., ROBERT S. KEYNTON
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Patent number: 8569691Abstract: An interchangeable preconcentrator assembly for delivering an analyte to an analysis instrument. The assembly includes a housing defining an inner chamber. An inlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber, an outlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber for delivering fluid to the inlet of the analysis instrument, and an exhaust outlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber. A plurality of removable preconcentrator packages are disposed within the inner chamber. Each of the removable preconcentrator packages including a microscale preconcentrator. A fluid flow path is defined between the inlet and the inner chamber. A first fluid flow path is defined between the preconcentrators and the exhaust outlet, and a second fluid flow path is defined between the preconcentrators and the outlet. A selectably operable valve directs fluid flow from the inner chamber into either the first fluid flow path or the second fluid flow path.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: University of Louisville Research FoundationInventors: Scott Cambron, Thomas J. Roussel, Robert S. Keynton
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Patent number: 8298392Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter provides microfluidic devices comprised of two or more carbon nanotube membranes disposed at predetermined intervals within a microchannel. Further provided are methods of using the same for the electrokinetic separation of one or more molecules of interest from a sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Rathissh Dorairaj, Robert S. Keynton, Thomas J. Roussel, Jr., Carolyn M. Klinge, Wasana Sumanasekera, Gamini Sumanasekera
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Publication number: 20120132798Abstract: An interchangeable preconcentrator assembly for delivering an analyte to an analysis instrument. The assembly includes a housing defining an inner chamber. An inlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber, an outlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber for delivering fluid to the inlet of the analysis instrument, and an exhaust outlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber. A plurality of removable preconcentrator packages are disposed within the inner chamber. Each of the removable preconcentrator packages including a microscale preconcentrator. A fluid flow path is defined between the inlet and the inner chamber. A first fluid flow path is defined between the preconcentrators and the exhaust outlet, and a second fluid flow path is defined between the preconcentrators and the outlet. A selectably operable valve directs fluid flow from the inner chamber into either the first fluid flow path or the second fluid flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Scott Cambron, Thomas J. Roussel, Robert S. Keynton
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Patent number: 7988839Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a capillary electrophoresis apparatus comprising a plurality of separation micro-channels. A sample loading channel communicates with each of the plurality of separation channels. A driver circuit comprising a plurality of electrodes is configured to induce an electric field across each of the plurality of separation channels sufficient to cause analytes in the samples to migrate along each of the channels. The system further comprises a plurality of detectors configured to detect the analytes.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Rathissh Dorairaj, Robert S. Keynton, Thomas J. Roussel, Mark M. Crain, Douglas J. Jackson, Kevin M. Walsh, John F. Naber, Richard P. Baldwin, Danielle B. Franco
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Publication number: 20110155575Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to a capillary electrophoresis apparatus comprising a plurality of separation micro-channels. A sample loading channel communicates with each of the plurality of separation channels. A driver circuit comprising a plurality of electrodes is configured to induce an electric field across each of the plurality of separation channels sufficient to cause analytes in the samples to migrate along each of the channels. The system further comprises a plurality of detectors configured to detect the analytes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Rathissh Dorairaj, Robert S. Keynton, Thomas J. Roussel, Mark M. Crain, Douglas J. Jackson, Kevin M. Walsh, John F. Naber, Richard P. Baldwin, Danielle B. Franco
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Publication number: 20110100817Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter provides microfluidic devices comprised of two or more carbon nanotube membranes disposed at predetermined intervals within a microchannel. Further provided are methods of using the same for the electrokinetic separation of one or more molecules of interest from a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Rathissh Dorairaj, Robert S. Keynton, Thomas J. Roussel, JR., Carolyn M. Klinge, Wasana Sumanasekera, Gamini Sumanasekera
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Patent number: 7344628Abstract: The present invention is a capillary electrophoresis device, comprising a substrate; a first channel in the substrate, and having a buffer arm and a detection arm; a second channel in the substrate intersecting the first channel, and having a sample arm and a waste arm; a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the buffer arm; a waste reservoir in fluid communication with the waste arm; a sample reservoir in fluid communication with the sample arm; and a detection reservoir in fluid communication with the detection arm. The detection arm and the buffer arm are of substantially equal length.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The University of Louisville Research FoundationInventors: Douglas J. Jackson, Thomas J. Roussel, Jr., Mark M. Crain, Richard P. Baldwin, Robert S. Keynton, John F. Naber, Kevin M. Walsh, John. G. Edelen
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Publication number: 20040000483Abstract: The present invention is a capillary electrophoresis device, comprising a substrate; a first channel in the substrate, and having a buffer arm and a detection arm; a second channel in the substrate intersecting the first channel, and having a sample arm and a waste arm; a buffer reservoir in fluid communication with the buffer arm; a waste reservoir in fluid communication with the waste arm; a sample reservoir in fluid communication with the sample arm; and a detection reservoir in fluid communication with the detection arm. The detection arm and the buffer arm are of substantially equal length.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Douglas J. Jackson, Thomas J. Roussel, Mark M. Crain, Richard P. Baldwin, Robert S. Keynton, John F. Naber, Kevin M. Walsh, John. G. Edelen