Patricia Anne Murphy

US Patent:

6669627, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Sep 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/937324

Inventors:

Scott S. Campbell - Chappaqua NY
Patricia J. Murphy - Chappaqua NY

Assignee:

Cornell Research Foundation Inc. - Ithaca NY

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

600 27

Abstract:

The invention provides for exposing an extraocular (i. e. , non-ocular) region of a human to light during sleep which enhances REM sleep. Also provided are devices to carry out the methods. Key timing parameters ensure effective REM enhancement without adversely impacting a subjects circadian clock. The invention provides for improving cognitive function and performance in healthy individuals, and in individuals suffering from a disease or disorder in which mental status is compromised. One embodiment of the invention ( ) includes a fiber optics pad ( ) attached to a power source, and lamp housing ( ) by a fiber optics cable ( ).

US Patent:

7043369, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Apr 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/819621

Inventors:

Marc A. Kolodner - Gaithersburg MD, US
Patricia K. Murphy - Takoma Park MD, US
Edward E. Hume - Eldersburg MD, US

Assignee:

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

702 3, 702 5

Abstract:

A method and structure that inputs atmospheric forecast information from the atmospheric forecast database based on current, real time atmospheric measurements. The hyperspectral detection processing unit also inputs at least one selected reflectance library from the reflectance library database, and data collection and sensor parameters from the sensor. With this information, the hyperspectral detection processing unit employs a model to produce at least one mission radiance library during the mission planning phase. Then, during the actual mission execution, the sensor is used to collect the hyperspectral data and the comparator can immediately compare the hyperspectral data to the mission radiance library to identify features and/or targets.

US Patent:

20030187515, Oct 2, 2003

Filed:

Mar 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/106653

Inventors:

Robert Hariri - Florham Park NJ, US
Aleksandr Kaplunovsky - Rockaway NJ, US
Patricia Murphy - Wayne NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F002/02

US Classification:

623/023720, 623/001410, 623/915000, 435/378000, 435/399000, 424/583000

Abstract:

A method of preparing a placental-derived amniotic membrane biofabric is provided. The biofabric is a dry decellularized amniotic membrane that is capable of being stored at room temperature, and subsequent to rehydration can be used for a variety of medical and/or research purposes. A laminate of said biofabric is also provided that can be shaped into complex shapes and repopulated with cells to generate both acellular and cellularized engineered tissues and organoids.

US Patent:

20040020496, Feb 5, 2004

Filed:

May 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/435944

Inventors:

Scott Campbell - Chappaqua NY, US
Patricia Murphy - Ossining NY, US

International Classification:

A61B019/00

US Classification:

128/898000

Abstract:

A method for resetting the phase of the human circadian clock and for enhancing alertness and performance in humans is disclosed. The method involves the application of non-solar photic stimulation, in the range of 15 to 150,000 lux, to any non-ocular region of the human body during wakefulness or during sleep. Preferably, the photic stimulation has a wavelength within the visible spectrum (400-750 nm). The method can be used to both delay and advance the circadian clock according to a phase response curve (PRC). The method may also be used for acute/immediate enhancement of alertness and performance. The method is applicable to alleviation of problems associated with “jet-lag”, shift work sleep disturbance, and other sleep disturbances involving misalignment of circadian rhythms. The method provides a novel technique for shifting the phase of the circadian clock, and enhancing alertness and performance, using existing, or newly-developed devices.

US Patent:

20040048796, Mar 11, 2004

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/397867

Inventors:

Robert Hariri - Florham Park NJ, US
Aleksandr Kaplunovsky - Rockaway NJ, US
Patricia Murphy - Hillsborough NJ, US

International Classification:

A61K038/39
A61K009/70

US Classification:

514/012000, 424/443000, 442/123000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to collagenous membranes produced from amnion, herein referred to as a collagen biofabric. The collagen biofabric of the invention has the structural integrity of the native non-treated amniotic membrane, i.e., the native tertiary and quaternary structure. The present invention provides a method for preparing a collagen biofabric from a placental membrane, preferably a human placental membrane having a chorionic and amniotic membrane, by decellularizing the amniotic membrane. In a preferred embodiment, the amniotic membrane is completely decellularized. The collagen biofabric of the invention has numerous utilities in the medical and surgical field including for example, blood vessel repair, construction and replacement of a blood vessel, tendon and ligament replacement, wound-dressing, surgical grafts, ophthalmic uses, sutures, and others. The benefits of the biofabric are, in part, due to its physical properties such as biomechanical strength, flexibility, suturability, and low immunogenicity, particularly when derived from human placenta.

US Patent:

20040249237, Dec 9, 2004

Filed:

Oct 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/690483

Inventors:

Scott Campbell - Chappaqua NY, US
Patricia Murphy - Chappaqua NY, US

Assignee:

Cornell University Research Foundation

International Classification:

A61M021/00

US Classification:

600/027000

Abstract:

The invention provides for exposing an extraocular (i.e., non-ocular) region of a human to light during sleep, which enhances REM sleep. Also provided are devices to carry out the methods. Key timing parameters ensure effective REM enhancement without adversely impacting a subject's circadian clock. The invention provides for improving cognitive function and performance in healthy individuals and in individuals suffering from a disease or disorder in which mental status is compromised.

US Patent:

20070038298, Feb 15, 2007

Filed:

Jun 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/479801

Inventors:

Joseph Sulner - Paramus NJ, US
Janice Smiell - Morristown NJ, US
Sharon Bourke - Piscataway NJ, US
Patricia Murphy - Hillsborough NJ, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/18

US Classification:

623010000, 623023720

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method of repairing a tympanic membrane deformity, such as a tympanic membrane perforation, commonly referred to as tympanoplasty or myringoplasty, using a collagen biofabric. The collagen biofabric is preferably laminated. The invention further provides kits comprising one or more pieces of collagen biofabric, for example laminated collagen biofabric, for the repair of a tympanic membrane.

US Patent:

20130031717, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/534891

Inventors:

Denise Roland - Jackson Heights NY, US
Patricia Murphy - Long Beach NY, US
Janice Roland - New York NY, US
Vincent Vaccaro - Long Beach NY, US

International Classification:

A47K 3/38
B23P 19/00

US Classification:

4608, 294265

Abstract:

The system of the present application is directed towards a shower liner system including a plurality of layers, each of the plurality of layers including a top portion, the top portion of each of the plurality of layers having a plurality of attachment points, a bottom portion and a line of perforation separating the top portion and the bottom portion, wherein a bottom portion of each of the plurality of layers can be removed without removing the top portion, and wherein the upper portion of each of the plurality of layers are fastened together. The method of the present application is directed towards a method of using a shower liner system.