Patents by Inventor William J. Grande
William J. Grande 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: 20220042639Abstract: A fluid conduit assembly that includes a fluid conduit comprising a tubular member extending between at least a first end and a second end is disclosed. The tubular member has an inner surface configured to convey a fluid and an outer surface. A heater trace is deposited on the outer surface of the fluid conduit and configured, in use, to heat the fluid within the inner surface of the fluid conduit. An insulation shell is located over the heater trace and configured to suppress heat losses from the fluid conduit. An interconnect device is located proximate to each of the first end and the second end on the fluid conduit. A portion of the interconnect device extends through the insulation shell to electrically connect the heater trace to one or more external devices. Fluid transport systems including the fluid conduit assembly are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventor: William J. Grande
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Patent number: 11183625Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a thermocouple device comprising a flexible non-planar substrate, a first printed thermocouple element comprising a first metal containing ink composition applied to the flexible non-planar substrate, and a second printed thermocouple element in electrical contact with the first printed thermocouple element making a thermocouple junction. The second printed thermocouple element comprises a second metal containing ink composition with a Seebeck coefficient sufficiently different from the first metal containing ink composition for the first and second printed thermocouple elements to together produce a thermocouple effect. The present application further relates to medical devices comprising the thermocouple and methods of making such devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: MICROPEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William J. Grande, Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Min Li
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Patent number: 11171345Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Encite LLCInventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20190198896Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 10164270Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Encite LLCInventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20180033942Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a thermocouple device comprising a flexible non-planar substrate, a first printed thermocouple element comprising a first metal containing ink composition applied to the flexible non-planar substrate, and a second printed thermocouple element in electrical contact with the first printed thermocouple element making a thermocouple junction. The second printed thermocouple element comprises a second metal containing ink composition with a Seebeck coefficient sufficiently different from the first metal containing ink composition for the first and second printed thermocouple elements to together produce a thermocouple effect. The present application further relates to medical devices comprising the thermocouple and methods of making such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: William J. GRANDE, Lori J. SHAW-KLEIN, Min LI
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Patent number: 9786829Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a thermocouple device comprising a flexible non-planar substrate, a first printed thermocouple element comprising a first metal containing ink composition applied to the flexible non-planar substrate, and a second printed thermocouple element in electrical contact with the first printed thermocouple element making a thermocouple junction. The second printed thermocouple element comprises a second metal containing ink composition with a Seebeck coefficient sufficiently different from the first metal containing ink composition for the first and second printed thermocouple elements to together produce a thermocouple effect. The present application further relates to medical devices comprising the thermocouple and methods of making such devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Micropen Technologies CorporationInventors: William J. Grande, Lori J. Shaw-Klein, Li Min
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Publication number: 20170025691Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 9343757Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Encite LLCInventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 9289141Abstract: The current invention provides an endotracheal tube fabricated with an array of electrodes disposed on an inflatable cuff on the tube. The array of electrodes includes multiple sense electrodes and a current electrode. The array of electrodes on the inflatable cuff is applied using a positive displacement dispensing system, such as a MicroPen®. A ground electrode is disposed on the tube approximately midway between the inflatable cuff and the midpoint of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube is partially inserted into a mammalian subject's airway such that when the inflatable cuff is inflated, thereby fixing the tube in position, the array of electrodes is brought into close contact with the tracheal mucosa in relative proximity to the aorta. The endotracheal tube is useful in the measurement of cardiac parameters such as cardiac output.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignees: Micropen Technologies Corporation, Ecom Med., Inc.Inventors: Guy Russell Lowery, William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20140045089Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ENCITE LLCInventors: Stephen Alan Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 8563192Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Encite LLCInventors: Stephen A. Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20110277803Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a thermocouple device comprising a flexible non-planar substrate, a first printed thermocouple element comprising a first metal containing ink composition applied to the flexible non-planar substrate, and a second printed thermocouple element in electrical contact with the first printed thermocouple element making a thermocouple junction. The second printed thermocouple element comprises a second metal containing ink composition with a Seebeck coefficient sufficiently different from the first metal containing ink composition for the first and second printed thermocouple elements to together produce a thermocouple effect. The present application further relates to medical devices comprising the thermocouple and methods of making such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: MICROPEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William J. GRANDE, Lori J. SHAW-KLEIN, Li Min
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Publication number: 20100209318Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a microfluidic device which involves providing a substrate with a surface and writing a first flowable material on the surface of the substrate. The first flowable material is then solidified to form spacer elements, each with a top surface distal from the surface of the substrate, and a second flowable material is written on the surface of the substrate. A cover having a surface is provided and applied to the substrate, with the surface of the cover contacting the top surfaces of the spacer elements. The second flowable material is solidified to form walls, where the walls, the surface of the substrate, and the surface of the cover form flow channels of a microfluidic device. The resulting microfluidic device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: MICROPEN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William J. Grande, Gary A. Fino
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Publication number: 20100159343Abstract: Among other things, a gas storage system includes a group of capsules and an activation element coupled to the group. The group of capsules are formed within a substrate and contain gas stored at a relatively high pressure compared to atmospheric pressure. The activation element is configured to deliver energy in an amount sufficient to cause at least one of the capsules to release stored gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Stephen A. Marsh, Donald M. Parker, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 7736592Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a microfluidic device which involves providing a substrate with a surface and writing a first flowable material on the surface of the substrate. The first flowable material is then solidified to form spacer elements, each with a top surface distal from the surface of the substrate, and a second flowable material is written on the surface of the substrate. A cover having a surface is provided and applied to the substrate, with the surface of the cover contacting the top surfaces of the spacer elements. The second flowable material is solidified to form walls, where the walls, the surface of the substrate, and the surface of the cover form flow channels of a microfluidic device. The resulting microfluidic device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Ohmcraft, Inc.Inventors: William J. Grande, Gary A. Fino
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Publication number: 20100119789Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive ink containing fine metallic particles, a polymer base, a solvent, and a nanotube containing conductive filler. Also disclosed is a method of printing conductive ink on a surface where the conductive ink is applied to the surface of a substrate and cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventor: William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20090227885Abstract: The current invention provides an endotracheal tube fabricated with an array of electrodes disposed on an inflatable cuff on the tube. The array of electrodes includes multiple sense electrodes and a current electrode. The array of electrodes on the inflatable cuff is applied using a positive displacement dispensing system, such as a MicroPen®. A ground electrode is disposed on the tube approximately midway between the inflatable cuff and the midpoint of the endotracheal tube. The endotracheal tube is partially inserted into a mammalian subject's airway such that when the inflatable cuff is inflated, thereby fixing the tube in position, the array of electrodes is brought into close contact with the tracheal mucosa in relative proximity to the aorta. The endotracheal tube is useful in the measurement of cardiac parameters such as cardiac output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Guy Russell Lowery, William J. Grande
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Patent number: 7497910Abstract: A method and apparatus are presented for electrostatic deposition of dry powder to a tablet, capsule, or a specific area of any of a wide range of pharmaceutical substrates. The apparatus includes: a magnetic brush having a rotatable multi-pole magnetic core and a stationary outer shell; a developer supply for supplying a magnetic developer powder, consisting of a magnetic carrier particles and pharmaceutical dry powder particles, to the magnetic brush; a print head on the outer shell; a tablet or other pharmaceutical substrate arranged in spaced relation to the print head to define a pharmaceutical powder transfer region through which the substrate can be moved.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2002Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Tiger Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: William Mey, William J. Grande
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Publication number: 20020195053Abstract: A method and apparatus are presented for electrostatic deposition of dry powder to a tablet, capsule, or a specific area of any of a wide range of pharmaceutical substrates. The apparatus includes: a magnetic brush having a rotatable multi-pole magnetic core and a stationary outer shell; a developer supply for supplying a magnetic developer powder, consisting of a magnetic carrier particles and pharmaceutical dry powder particles, to the magnetic brush; a print head on the outer shell; a tablet or other pharmaceutical substrate arranged in spaced relation to the print head to define a pharmaceutical powder transfer region through which the substrate can be moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: William Mey, William J. Grande