Timothy J O'Brien

US Patent:

8417625, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Oct 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/258511

Inventors:

Sudeshna Bannerjee - Waxhaw NC, US
Robert Caruso - Charlotte NC, US
Michael Kelly - Minneapolis MN, US
Kim Barbour - Lighthouse Point FL, US
Debashis Ghosh - Charlotte NC, US
Robert Mauldin - Charlotte NC, US
Robert Huber Eshleman - Charlotte NC, US
Timothy O'Brien - Charlotte NC, US

Assignee:

Bank of America Corporation - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 38, 705 35

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for approving financing for the sale of real estate. The apparatus and methods may involve receiving from a seller, or a seller's agent, information regarding the property so that a financial institution can determine a loan amount before the seller is engaged by a buyer. The financial institution may order from vendors documentation and certification desired or required for closing. The financial institution may issue a seal certifying that the financial institution has pre-approved a loan in a stated amount. The amount may be subject to change based on the qualifications of a buyer.

US Patent:

8430936, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Nov 13, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/270071

Inventors:

Timothy J. O'Brien - Sugar Land TX, US
Brian R. Munson - Rosenberg TX, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

C10L 1/18

US Classification:

44308

Abstract:

Biodiesel fuels, renewable diesel fuels and feedstocks to these fuels (derived from plant seed oils or animal fats) are viewed as more environmentally friendly, renewable alternative fuels or supplemental fuels with petroleum-based diesel. Alkyl phenol amine aldehyde condensates improve the stability of biofuels by inhibiting the degradation processes. Alkyl phenylene diamines employed together with alkyl phenol amine aldehyde condensates in the biofuels give synergistically improved stability of the fuels.

US Patent:

8551008, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Oct 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/871901

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Nachiket Kharalkar - Austin TX, US
Timothy J. O'Brien - Anoka MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/02

US Classification:

600504, 600481, 600549

Abstract:

The present invention relates to assessing and measuring vascular and endothelial function. A vasostimulant is provided to a patient to stimulate hemodynamic activity in a selected extremity and vascular function is assessed by monitoring a change in a blood flow, skin temperature and/or blood oxygen content at the selected extremity and assessing the patient's vascular function based upon the monitoring.

US Patent:

20070118045, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Oct 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/585781

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Timothy O'Brien - Anoka MN, US
Craig Jamieson - Houston TX, US
Mark Johnson - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Endothelix, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
A61B 6/00
A61B 5/02

US Classification:

600549000, 600301000, 600500000, 600485000, 600474000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus are provided for determining individual vascular responses by employing iontophoresis to deliver vasoactive compounds to local area and determining resultant changes in blood flow by measuring changes in skin temperature as a correlate of local blood flow. The invention further provides methods and apparatus for assessing vascular reactivity in individuals under ambulatory conditions and relating stress responses to vascular reactivity.

US Patent:

20070173727, Jul 26, 2007

Filed:

Aug 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/504225

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Timothy O'Brien - Anoka MN, US
Craig Jamieson - Houston TX, US
Mark Johnson - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Endothelix Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61B 5/02
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600483000, 600549000, 600504000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus are provided for identifying and minimizing neurovascular contributions to determinations of endothelial function, including by digital temperature monitoring such that an accurate status of vascular reactivity can be obtained. Methods are also provided for identifying individuals having increased sympathetic nervous system activity impacting peripheral vascular function as well as for determining a status of diabetic foot.

US Patent:

20070225606, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Mar 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/690122

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Timothy J. O'Brien - Anoka MN, US
Craig Jamieson - Houston TX, US
Mark C. Johnson - Houston TX, US
Naser Ahmadi - Torrance CA, US
Haider A. Hassan - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

ENDOTHELIX, INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61B 8/00

US Classification:

600438

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for comprehensive assessment of vascular health is provided including functional status of the individual, risk factor assessment based on epidemiologic studies, and structural studies of the individual. Functional assessment in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes generation of information on the status of three compartments: the microvasculature, the macrovasculature and the neurovasculature.

US Patent:

20070225614, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Nov 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/563676

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Timothy O'Brien - Anoka MN, US
Craig Jamieson - Houston TX, US
Mark Johnson - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

ENDOTHELIX, INC. - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61B 5/01
A61B 5/00

US Classification:

600549000

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for assessing a patient's vascular health including endothelial function by monitoring changes in hemodynamic parameters responsive to the introduction of a vasostimulant. The invention provides a thermal energy measurement apparatus including a thermal energy sensor adapted to measure temperature of a body part while not substantially changing the temperature of the body part, and a display or recorder coupled to the thermal energy sensor, wherein the thermal energy sensor measures the temperature of the body part before and subsequent to the provision of a vasostimulant, and the display or recorder reports the temperature of the body part prior to the provision of the stimulant and the temperature of the body part after provision of the stimulant. Also provides are methods and apparatus providing for a second thermal energy sensor on a corresponding contralateral site to the site subject to the vasostimulant and simultaneously monitoring and recording of temperature of the contralateral site as a measure of neurovascular status and microvascular reactivity.

US Patent:

20080004679, Jan 3, 2008

Filed:

Jul 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/779543

Inventors:

Morteza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Mortaza Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Mojtaba Naghavi - Houston TX, US
Mark Johnson - Houston TX, US
Timothy O'Brien - Anoka MN, US

Assignee:

THERMARX - Houston TX

International Classification:

A61F 7/08

US Classification:

607108000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for modulation of the sympathetic-parasympathetic balance by application of heat, carotid and/or ocular message to reduce sympathetic tone or increase parasympathetic tone in a target muscle system to relieve a symptom of urinary hesitancy, shy bladder syndrome, DESD, urinary retention, or laryngeal spasm, as well as to monitor the efficacy of treatments for bladder conditions and to assist in the passage of medical devices through bodily sphincters as well as to treat congestive heart failure.