Patents by Inventor Todd Pope
Todd Pope 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: 20120004778Abstract: A system and method for preventing damage and undesirable situations/conditions from occurring in point of use (POU) or point of entry (POE) water systems that are not in regular use. This invention may be implemented in residential, non-residential situations or constructions where it can add value, such as commercial properties that undergo seasonal and/or other periods of disuse. In cold climate areas, faucets should be turned on and run to prevent water in the pipes from freezing, which can cause pipes to burst or leak and result in significant property damage. In all climates rust, corrosion, particles, contamination, and biofilm, can develop and/or settle in the pipes if faucets are not turned on periodically, resulting in sub-standard water quality when the system is eventually used. Also, if water is left to sit in residential pipes, other effects/conditions can take place over time that generally effect color, taste and order of the water if it does not periodically move through the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Jackie Lai, Anurupa Rao, Lesley Silverthorn, Todd Pope
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Publication number: 20120000858Abstract: A computer based method for generating a pulsating water flow through a faucet in response to a filter status, comprising the steps of: determining a water flow rate through a first filter; determining a duration of water flow at said water flow rate; determining the filtered volume of water filtered by said first filter based upon said water flow rate and duration of water flow; determining the filter status by comparing said filtered volume of water and an expected rated service life value of said first filter; and causing the faucet to expel pulsating water when the faucet is in the on state, when the filter status represents that remaining filter life is below a first threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Andy Butler, Jackie Lai, Todd Pope, Anurupa Rao
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Publication number: 20110320134Abstract: A system and method for automatically monitoring water quality information directly by using sensors to test water in a plumbing system or indirectly by monitoring government or other warnings that can be received wireless or over wireline. In response the system and method identify a water treatment/enhancement protocol and perform this protocol on the water supply in the house/building.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Andy Butler, F. Iannce, Todd Pope, Jackie Lai, Lesley Silverthorn, Jeffrey Godfrey, Ray Brown
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Publication number: 20110320140Abstract: A system and method for automatically detecting unwanted continuous flow of water or other liquids, either from intentional use or from a leak in the faucet/plumbing system and for automatically turning off the water faucet or dispensing apparatus when unwanted flow conditions are detected to prevent water from being wasted, overflowing and/or causing property damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Andy Butler, Jeffrey B. Godfrey, Jackie Lai, Todd Pope
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Publication number: 20110315262Abstract: A system and method for connectors, piping systems, hoses, conduits, etc., to provide additional functionality beyond just watertight connectivity without their respective installations becoming cumbersome. In addition, current and future water faucet and water treatment/filtration systems need connection and actuation methods that provide additional functionality, and are simple in construction and easily installable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Andy Butler, Jeffrey B. Godfrey, Todd Pope
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Publication number: 20110316703Abstract: A system and method for automatically monitoring hand sanitation practices in a lavatory. The embodiments involve identifying a user, determining a proper hand sanitation protocol for the user, and monitoring the user to ensure the user satisfies the protocol. If the user does not satisfy the protocol the user may be subject to various alarms. The results of the monitoring can be stored for later analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Andy Butler, Todd Pope, Jeffrey B. Godfrey
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Patent number: 7139601Abstract: A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates an image representing the position of one or more body elements during the procedure using scans generated by a scanner prior or during the procedure. The image data set has reference points for each of the body elements, the reference points of a particular body element having a fixed spatial relation to the particular body element. The system includes an apparatus for identifying, during the procedure, the relative position of each of the reference points of each of the body elements to be displayed. The system also includes a processor for modifying the image data set according to the identified relative position of each of the reference points during the procedure, as identified by the identifying apparatus, said processor generating a displaced image data set representing the position of the body elements during the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignees: Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc., St. Louis UniversityInventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Daniel Bass, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Patent number: 6490467Abstract: A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates an image representing the position of one or more body elements during the procedure using scans generated by a scanner prior or during the procedure. The image data set has reference points for each of the body elements, the reference points of a particular body element having a fixed spatial relation to the particular body element. The system includes an apparatus for identifying, during the procedure, the relative position of each of the reference points of each of the body elements to be displayed. The system also includes a processor for modifying the image data set according to the identified relative position of each of the reference points during the procedure, as identified by the identifying apparatus, said processor generating a displaced image data set representing the position of the body elements during the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Daniel Bass, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Publication number: 20020035321Abstract: A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates an image representing the position of one or more body elements during the procedure using scans generated by a scanner prior or during the procedure. The image data set has reference points for each of the body elements, the reference points of a particular body element having a fixed spatial relation to the particular body element. The system includes an apparatus for identifying, during the procedure, the relative position of each of the reference points of each of the body elements to be displayed. The system also includes a processor for modifying the image data set according to the identified relative position of each of the reference points during the procedure, as identified by the identifying apparatus, said processor generating a displaced image data set representing the position of the body elements during the procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Inventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Daniel Bass, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Patent number: 6236875Abstract: A system for use during a medical or surgical procedure on a body. The system generates an image representing the position one or more body elements during the procedure using scans generated by a scanner prior or during the procedure. The image data set has reference points for each of the body elements, the reference points of a particular body element having a fixed spatial relation to the particular body element. The system includes an apparatus for identifying, during the procedure, the relative position of each of the reference points of each of the body elements to be displayed. The system also includes a processor for modifying the image data set according to the identified relative position of each of the reference points during the procedure, as identified by the identifying apparatus, said processor generating a displaced image data set representing the position of the body elements during the procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1997Date of Patent: May 22, 2001Assignees: Surgical Navigation Technologies, St. Louis UniversityInventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Daniel Bass, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Patent number: 6042540Abstract: A surgical retractor with interchangeable retractor blades allows the retractor blades to be positioned in an incision before being side-loaded into the retractor body and locked in place. The surgical retractor uses a connector head with a circumferential groove that fits in a side-loading socket and is locked in place with a cam that fits in the circumferential groove. A release lever releases the cam and allows the retractor blades to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1997Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Pacific Surgical Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Terry Johnston, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Daniel Bass, Todd Pope
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Patent number: 5993385Abstract: A surgical retractor with interchangeable retractor blades allows the retractor blades to be positioned in an incision before being side-loaded into the retractor body and locked in place. The surgical retractor uses a nipple connector with a conical base and a rounded head which fits into and self-aligns in a corresponding socket.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Inventors: Terry Johnston, Thomas Wiedenmaier, Daniel Bass, Todd Pope
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Patent number: D387427Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Carol Baumann, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Patent number: D420132Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1997Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Surgical Navigation TechnologiesInventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier
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Patent number: D422706Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Surgical Navigation TechnologiesInventors: Richard D. Bucholz, Kevin T. Foley, Kurt R. Smith, Todd Pope, Udo Wiedenmaier