Blacker
Andrew John Blacker, West Yorkshire GB
Andrew John Blacker, Huddersfield GB
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20080280336 | Process for the Preparation of Dihydroxy Esters and Derivatives Thereof - A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formula (1) | 11-13-2008 |
20100209984 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DIHYDROXY ESTERS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formula (1) | 08-19-2010 |
Jesse M. Blacker, Bridgeport, OH US
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20080299378 | Electrically Gradated Carbon Foam - Electrically gradated carbon foam materials that have changing or differing electrical properties through the thickness of the carbon foam material and methods for making these electrically gradated carbon foam materials are described herein. In some embodiments, the electrically gradated carbon foam materials exhibit increasing electrical resistivity through the thickness of the carbon foam material such that the electrical resistivity near a second surface of the carbon foam is at least 2 times greater than the electrical resistivity near a first surface of the carbon foam. These electrically gradated carbon foam materials may be used as radar absorbers, as well as in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding schemes. | 12-04-2008 |
John Blacker, Yorkshire GB
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20100298457 | COMPOUNDS FOR USE AS LIGANDS - The present invention relates to compounds and their use as ligands, in particular in metal catalyst complexes. The ligands of the invention are capable of binding to a solid support. The invention includes the ligands in their own right and when bound to a support and the compounds may be used to prepare metal catalyst complexes. | 11-25-2010 |
John Blacker, Huddersfield GB
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20090069579 | PROCESS AND COMPOUND - A process for preparing intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of statins. The process is particularly useful for the preparation of atorvastatin. The process involves the reduction of two ketone groups at the same time using either a chiral transition metal catalyst or an enzyme based system. | 03-12-2009 |
John Blacker, Leeds GB
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20130267725 | COMPOUNDS FOR USE AS LIGANDS - The present invention relates to compounds and their use as ligands, in particular, in metal catalyst complexes. The ligands of the invention are capable of binding to a solid support. The invention includes the ligands in their own right and when bound to a support and the compounds may be used to prepare metal catalyst complexes. | 10-10-2013 |
Rachel Kathryn Blacker, Las Vegas, NV US
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20160113331 | Pajama Swaddling System and Associated Methods - A method and apparatus for securely swaddling an infant, including a pajama component having a hook and loop fastening component provided on a rear panel, and a swaddle component having a corresponding hook and loop fastening component provided on an inner surface wherein the swaddle component and the pajama component adhere to one another via the hook and loop fastening component. The swaddle then wraps around the infant in the pajama component and adheres to itself in a rear location on the infant thus providing a secure and comfortable swaddle to the infant. | 04-28-2016 |
Rick Blacker, London CA
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20090272820 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid channel air inlet valve against a fluid channel air inlet so that a negative pressure may build up over the fluid in the fluid channel to draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and begin nebulization during inhalation. | 11-05-2009 |
20110168169 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fixed diverter and a movable fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected with an actuator for responding to an inhalation or a manual actuation and beginning the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected to an actuator so that the fluid orifice or fluid pathway reaches a nebulizing position during inhalation. | 07-14-2011 |
20140331995 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fixed diverter and a movable fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected with an actuator for responding to an inhalation or a manual actuation and beginning the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid orifice or fluid pathway connected to an actuator so that the fluid orifice or fluid pathway reaches a nebulizing position during inhalation. | 11-13-2014 |
Rick Blacker, Surrey CA
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20130247903 | NEBULIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A nebulizer for efficiently and reliably delivering aerosolized fluid to an inhaling patient is disclosed. The nebulizer includes a fluid channel air inlet and fluid channel air inlet valve responsive to either a manual force external of the nebulizer, or a patient's breathing, to begin the nebulization process. Also provided is a method of providing nebulization including the steps of moving a fluid channel air inlet valve against a fluid channel air inlet so that a negative pressure may build up over the fluid in the fluid channel to draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and begin nebulization during inhalation. | 09-26-2013 |
Ricky Blacker, White Rock CA
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20130089767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING REDOX FLOW BATTERY REACTOR CELLS - A reactor assembly for a redox flow battery system is disclosed. The reactor assembly may include a plurality of outer frames, a plurality of inner frames, and a rib and channel interlock system integrated in the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames. In certain embodiments, the rib and channel interlock system may be configured to create a plurality of seal systems enclosing an outer circumference of an electrolyte compartment when the plurality of outer frames and the plurality of inner frames are compressed together in a stack configuration. | 04-11-2013 |
Scott Blacker, Potomac, MD US
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20140143157 | Design and Analysis of Customer Feedback Surveys - Systems and methods of design, delivery, and analysis of customer feedback surveys include receiving interaction content. Interaction content is analyzed to identify at least one issue arising in the interaction content. A survey of a plurality of questions is automatedly created based upon the identified at least one issue. A delivery channel for the survey is determined. The survey is delivered through the determined delivery channel. A survey response with survey results data is received. | 05-22-2014 |
Steve Blacker, Framingham, MA US
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20090118825 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING MITRAL VALVE FUNCTION - A method and apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation. The apparatus is inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the apparatus being adapted to straighten the natural curvature of at least a portion of the coronary sinus in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, whereby to move the posterior annulus anteriorly and thereby improve leaflet coaptation and reduce mitral regurgitation. | 05-07-2009 |
Steven Blacker, Framingham, MA US
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20140066899 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE AND SYSTEM FOR GUIDE CATHETER CONTROL - A combined hemostasis valve and drive mechanism is provided. The hemostasis valve has a valve body with a first and second leg. The first leg has a proximal port, a distal port and a lumen extending between the proximal port and the distal port. At least one valve is located in the lumen adjacent the proximal port to permit an interventional device to be passed therethrough. The second leg extends at an angle relative to the first leg and is in fluid communication with the first leg. A rotating male luer lock connector is rotatably connected to the first leg proximate to the distal port. It is configured to secure a guide catheter and has a driven member. The drive mechanism has a drive member removably interfacing with the driven member and a motor operatively connected to the drive member. The motor rotates the guide catheter about its longitudinal axis in a first direction and opposing second direction in response to rotation of the motor in a first direction about an axis of the motor and an opposing second direction about the axis of the motor, through rotation of the drive member, driven member and rotating male luer lock connector. | 03-06-2014 |
Steven J. Blacker, Framingham, MA US
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20100036483 | Method and apparatus for improving mitral valve function - A method and apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation. The apparatus is inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the apparatus being adapted to straighten the natural curvature of at least a portion of the coronary sinus in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, whereby to move the posterior annulus anteriorly and thereby improve leaflet coaptation and reduce mitral regurgitation. The apparatus is also configured to work in conjunction with an electrical lead for an implantable bi-ventricular pacing device, an electrical lead for an implantable cardio defibrillator, etc. | 02-11-2010 |
20140066900 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDE CATHETER CONTROL - A system for the advancement or retraction of a guide catheter has a base member, support, linear actuator and bedside support. The base member has a hemostasis valve affixed which includes a valve body with a first leg having a proximal port, a distal port and a lumen with a linear axis extending between the proximal port and the distal port. At least one valve is located in the lumen adjacent the proximal port to permit an interventional device to be passed therethrough. The valve body has a second leg extending at an angle relative to the first leg and has a lumen in fluid communication with the lumen of the first leg. The support is affixed to the base member such that it functions to move the base member and its affixed valve in concert with the movement of the linear actuator along its linear axis. The liner actuator to which the support is affixed has a linear axis along which it may be advanced or retracted in a continuous or incremental manner. The bedside support is slidingly affixed to the linear actuator to allow the linear actuator to move relative to the bedside support. | 03-06-2014 |
20140171863 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE FOR GUIDE CATHETER CONTROL - An extension member is has a body with a proximal end and an opposing distal end. It includes a hollow lumen extending therethrough from the proximal end to the distal end. It has a female luer lock connector proximate its proximal end and a male luer lock connector proximate its distal end. Its body has an outer surface with a driven member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171919 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDE CATHETER CONTROL WITH INTRODUCER CONNECTOR - An introducer assembly for introducing a catheter into a patient, includes a sheath having a distal end and a proximal end with a hollow lumen extending between the distal end and proximal end. The assembly also includes a coupler having a distal end operatively coupled to the proximal end of the sheath, the coupler having an internal passage in fluid communication with the hollow lumen. The assembly further includes a connector having a distal end operatively coupled to the coupler proximate the distal end of the coupler. | 06-19-2014 |
20150273686 | SYSTEN AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POSITION OF AN ARTICULATED ROBOTIC ARM - A system for controlling the position of an articulated robotic arm in a robotic catheter procedure system, includes an articulated robotic arm, a first controller coupled to the articulated robotic arm and a patient table. The patient table includes a user interface and a second controller coupled to the user interface and the first controller. The second controller is programmed to generate a control signal in response to a user input received using the patient table user interface, the user input indicating a change in position of the patient table. The second controller is also programmed to transmit the control signal to the patient table and to transmit the control signal to the first controller. | 10-01-2015 |
20160045709 | GUIDE WIRE OR WORKING CATHETER WITH MODIFIED DRIVE SURFACE - An elongated medical device with a modified drive surface for use with the driving mechanism of a robotic system. The elongated medical device has a distal portion configured to navigate the lumen of a human body channel and a proximate portion with a surface different from that of the distal portion and adapted to better interact with the driving mechanism than the surface of the distal portion. | 02-18-2016 |
20160067448 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAVIGATING A GUIDE WIRE - A catheter procedure system includes a bedside system having a guide wire, a guide wire advance/retract actuator coupled to the guide wire and a guide wire rotate actuator coupled to the guide wire and a workstation coupled to the bedside system. The workstation includes a user interface, at least one display and a controller coupled to the bedside system, the user interface and the at least one display. The controller is programmed to advance the guide wire through a path using the guide wire advance/retract actuator, determine if the guide wire is in a desired path based at least on at least one image of a region of interest, rotate the guide wire using the guide wire rotate actuator if the guide wire is not in the desired path, wherein the guide wire is rotated a predetermined amount, and retract the guide wire using the guide wire advance/retract actuator. The steps of advancing the guide wire and retracting and rotating the guide wire using guide wire advance/retract actuator and the guide wire rotate actuator are repeated until the guide wire is in the desired path. The guide wire is advanced to a desired position using the guide wire advance/retract actuator. | 03-10-2016 |