Andrew M Hoffman

US Patent:

6723055, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Sep 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/950318

Inventors:

Andrew Hoffman - Boston MA

Assignee:

Trustees of Tufts College - Boston MA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600538

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a system for measuring respiratory function of living organisms. More particularly, signals indicative of the change in lung volume, defined as active and passive work, required to breathe and the airflow through the respiratory system of the living organism are obtained and processed as waveforms to provide a signal indicative of the respiratory restriction. The methods of the present invention measure clinical forms of airway obstruction, airway reactivity and lung volume and may be used to continuously or intermittently monitor patients with compromised respiratory function. In a preferred embodiment, a head-out, breath in respiratory plethysmograph system provides the signals indicative of change in lung volume as related to pressure changes in a chamber. Further, flowmetric variables are generated that provide a characterization of airway obstructions.

US Patent:

6951215, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/616483

Inventors:

Andrew M. Hoffman - Boston MA, US

Assignee:

Tufts University - Medford MA

International Classification:

A61M011/00

US Classification:

12820022, 12820014, 12820018, 12820023

Abstract:

The invention features a drug delivery device which contains a cup-shaped body for enclosing a single external nare of a mammal but does not extend into the nostril of the mammal. The device is used in methods to treat pulmonary diseases. e. g. , exercise intolerance, cough, and asthma-like attacks in horses and other animals.

US Patent:

7094206, Aug 22, 2006

Filed:

Sep 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/237552

Inventors:

Andrew Hoffman - Boston MA, US

Assignee:

The Trustees of Tufts College - Medford MA

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600529, 600538

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a system for measuring respiratory function of living organisms. More particularly, signals indicative of the change in lung volume, defined as active and passive work, required to breathe and the airflow through the respiratory system of the living organism are obtained and processed as waveforms to provide a signal indicative of the respiratory restriction. The methods of the present invention measure clinical forms of airway obstruction, airway reactivity and lung volume and may be used to continuously or intermittently monitor patients with compromised respiratory function. In a preferred embodiment, a head-out, breath in respiratory plethysmograph system provides the signals indicative of change in lung volume as related to pressure changes in a chamber. Further, flowmetric variables are generated that provide a characterization of airway obstructions.

US Patent:

8220710, Jul 17, 2012

Filed:

Jun 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/425049

Inventors:

Andrew E. Hoffman - Arlington MA, US
Michael T. Barbehenn - Bedford MA, US
Michael C. Mountz - Cambridge MA, US
Peter R. Wurman - Raleigh NC, US
Raffaello D'Andrea - Ithaca NY, US

Assignee:

Kiva Systems, Inc. - North Reading MA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
G06Q 30/00
G06Q 90/00

US Classification:

235385, 235375, 700214, 700215, 700218, 701 25, 701117

Abstract:

A method for transporting inventory items includes determining an assignment state of a mobile drive unit. The method also includes selecting a location for the mobile drive unit based on the assignment state of the mobile drive unit, in response to determining that the mobile drive unit is not currently completing a task. The method further includes transmitting information to the mobile drive unit identifying the selected location.

US Patent:

8239291, Aug 7, 2012

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/620515

Inventors:

Andrew E. Hoffman - Arlington MA, US
Sean H. Breheny - Lexington MA, US
Matthew D. Verminski - Somerville MA, US
Michael C. Mountz - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Kiva Systems, Inc. - North Reading MA

International Classification:

G06Q 10/00
G06F 7/00
A01K 5/02

US Classification:

705 28, 705 713, 705 29, 700216

Abstract:

A method for communicating information pertaining to a task includes receiving wirelessly first status information. The first status information specifies a first status associated with a task. The method also includes indicating the first status to a user and receiving input from the user indicating a second status associated with the task. Additionally, the method includes transmitting wirelessly second status information to a remote device in response to receiving the input from the user. The second status information specifies the second status.

US Patent:

20060021617, Feb 2, 2006

Filed:

Sep 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/236252

Inventors:

Andrew Hoffman - Boston MA, US

International Classification:

A61M 11/00
A61M 15/00
A61M 16/00

US Classification:

128203150, 128200230

Abstract:

The invention features a drug delivery device which contains a cup-shaped body for enclosing a single external nare of a mammal but does not extend into the nostril of the mammal. The device is used in methods to treat pulmonary diseases. e.g., exercise intolerance, cough, and asthma-like attacks in horses and other animals.

US Patent:

20120143427, Jun 7, 2012

Filed:

Jan 23, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/356094

Inventors:

Andrew E. Hoffman - Arlington MA, US
Michael T. Barbehenn - Bedford MA, US
Michael C. Mountz - Cambridge MA, US
Peter R. Wurman - Raleigh NC, US
Raffaello D'Andrea - Ithaca NY, US

Assignee:

Kiva Systems, Inc. - North Reading MA

International Classification:

G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 23

Abstract:

A method for transporting inventory items includes determining an assignment state of a mobile drive unit. The method also includes selecting a location for the mobile drive unit based on the assignment state of the mobile drive unit, in response to determining that the mobile drive unit is not currently completing a task. The method further includes transmitting information to the mobile drive unit identifying the selected location.

US Patent:

20130304253, Nov 14, 2013

Filed:

Jul 16, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/942830

Inventors:

RAFFAELLO D'ANDREA - WOLLERAU, CH
MICHAEL T. BARBEHENN - NORTH READING MA, US
ANDREW EDWARD HOFFMAN - LUNENBURG MA, US
MICHAEL CORDELL MOUNTZ - LEXINGTON MA, US

International Classification:

G05D 3/00

US Classification:

700214

Abstract:

A system for transporting inventory items includes an inventory holder and a mobile drive unit. The inventory holder has a frame with device openings. The mobile drive unit is operable to dock with an inventory holder and undock with an inventory holder. When undocked from an inventory holder, the mobile drive unit is further operable to traverse a path from a first location to a second location. The path passes through at least a first device opening of the inventory holder such that the mobile drive unit passes beneath the inventory holder while moving along the path.

Address:

4 E 89 St APT 9C, New York, NY 10128

Phone:

2125342998

VIN:

WDDHF8JB8CA569358

Make:

MERCEDES-BENZ

Model:

E-CLASS

Year:

2012