Patents by Inventor Cameron McPherson
Cameron McPherson 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: 20220250254Abstract: A gripping surface for a manufactured article comprising: a first pillar cluster disposed on a substate and having: a first pillar, having a first apex vector and a first draft angle defined by a first side of the first pillar and s substrate; a second draft angle defined by a second side of the first pillar and the substrate wherein the second draft angle is less than the first draft angle; and, a second pillar having a second apex vector wherein the first apex angle and the second apex angle are parallel; wherein the first pillar cluster has a triangular orientation; and, a second pillar cluster having: a first set of pillars arranged in a first concentric circle; and, a second set of pillars arranged in a second concentric circle wherein the first pillar cluster and the second pillar cluster cover less than 25% of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Hoowaki, LLCInventors: Ralph Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20210330302Abstract: This specimen collection tool can include a handle including a core manufactured by injecting a first material into a mold; wherein the core includes a flat portion, a protrusion and a proximal portion; a distal end having a cavity for receiving the core manufactured by injecting a second material into the mold wherein the second injection is performed without removing the handle from the mold and the second material surrounds the core; a first set of microfeatures disposed on the distal end having a second set of microfeatures disposed on the first set of microfeatures; a demolding pin included in the distal end; a support surface included on the core to support the core in the mold; and, a tapered tip included in the core operatively associated with a narrowing portion of the distal end to hinder removal of the distal end from the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Hoowaki, LLCInventors: Ralph Hulseman, Nakul Ravikumar, Justin Ferdinand, Frank Patterson, Cameron McPherson, Andrew Wilkerson, William Dante Lacher
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Publication number: 20200338808Abstract: A polymer film having an initial thickness of 20 to 200 microns. A two-level micro pattern formed on at least one side of the film so that the polymer film has a base thickness less than the initial thickness of the film following the addition of the two-level micro pattern. A plurality of microfeatures defining the micro pattern wherein a height of the microfeatures on the film is in a range from about 0.3 to about 4 times the initial film thickness while maintaining the structural stability of the microfeatures to resist bending and provide increased grip against biological tissue and simultaneously providing reduced friction against dry hard plastic and metal surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Ralph A. Hulseman, Cameron McPherson, Nakul Ravikumar
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Patent number: 10752415Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch (also called a flexible container) for holding fluid, the pouch including: (a) a first polymeric sheet including a first inner body and a first outer surface, the first inner body including a first inner surface and inner microstructure extending from the first inner surface, the first inner body defining an aerial microstructure surface area density (AMSAD) between 5% and 15%; (b) a second polymeric sheet including a second inner surface and a second outer surface. The second polymeric sheet may be joined with the first polymeric sheet such that the first inner body and the second inner surface form an air-tight fluid chamber therebetween. The second polymeric sheet may lack microstructure extending from the second inner surface. The first inner surface, the first outer surface, the second inner surface, and the second outer surface may be smooth and non-recessed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLCInventors: Neil Darin, Dominic Neisen, Ralph Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 10687642Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLCInventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 10575667Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: HAVI Global Solutions, LLCInventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20190062155Abstract: A method for providing a microstructured surface comprising selecting a material having a desired hardness; selecting a microstructure pattern having an arrangement of microfeatures providing a touch aesthetic to be applied to said material, wherein the width and aspect ratio of the microstructures are configured to provide said touch aesthetic for the hardness of the material selected; selecting said microstructure pattern to further include a physical property independent of said touch aesthetic to be applied to said material, wherein at least one of a pitch and spacing of said microfeatures is configures to provide said physical property; determining the dimensions of said microstructure pattern to be applied to the surface of said material to achieve the desired properties; and, applying the microstructure pattern to said material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Ralph A. Hulseman, Cameron McPherson, Nakul Ravikumar, Lukas Blucher Von Wahlstatt
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Publication number: 20180257833Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch (also called a flexible container) for holding fluid, the pouch including: (a) a first polymeric sheet including a first inner body and a first outer surface, the first inner body including a first inner surface and inner microstructure extending from the first inner surface, the first inner body defining an aerial microstructure surface area density (AMSAD) between 5% and 15%; (b) a second polymeric sheet including a second inner surface and a second outer surface. The second polymeric sheet may be joined with the first polymeric sheet such that the first inner body and the second inner surface form an air-tight fluid chamber therebetween. The second polymeric sheet may lack microstructure extending from the second inner surface. The first inner surface, the first outer surface, the second inner surface, and the second outer surface may be smooth and non-recessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Neil Darin, Dominic Neisen, Ralph Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20180249850Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 9988201Abstract: This invention is a micro-featured surface with improved insulation and condensation resistance comprising: a micro-structure included with the substrate having an arrangement of a first set of micro-features and a second set of micro-features; a first micro-feature horizontal cross section taken from the group consisting of a circle, oval, polygon, and concave portion; a condensation rate less than 0.15 grams when measure by an ambient test method; and an improved hold time of 23.00% or greater as shown by hold testing wherein a micro-feature density is in a range of 5.00% to 25.00%.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: HAVI GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Neil Edward Darin, Alexander Raymond Dembrowski, Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Patent number: 9872736Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method according to which a cable assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element, and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Rex W. Shores, Mitchell Sherry
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Publication number: 20180000266Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20170291746Abstract: Disclosed is a pouch (also called a flexible container) for holding fluid, the pouch including: (a) a first polymeric sheet including a first inner body and a first outer surface, the first inner body including a first inner surface and inner microstructure extending from the first inner surface, the first inner body defining an aerial microstructure surface area density (AMSAD) between 5% and 15%; (b) a second polymeric sheet including a second inner surface and a second outer surface. The second polymeric sheet may be joined with the first polymeric sheet such that the first inner body and the second inner surface form an air-tight fluid chamber therebetween. The second polymeric sheet may lack microstructure extending from the second inner surface. The first inner surface, the first outer surface, the second inner surface, and the second outer surface may be smooth and non-recessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Neil Darin, Dominic Neisen, Ralph Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20170224142Abstract: This invention is a micro-featured surface with improved insulation and condensation resistance comprising: a micro-structure included with the substrate having an arrangement of a first set of micro-features and a second set of micro-features; a first micro-feature horizontal cross section taken from the group consisting of a circle, oval, polygon, and concave portion; a condensation rate less than 0.15 grams when measure by an ambient test method; and an improved hold time of 23.00% or greater as shown by hold testing wherein a micro-feature density is in a range of 5.00% to 25.00%.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Neil Edward Darin, Alexander Raymond Dembowski, Ralph Allen Hulseman, Cameron McPherson
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Publication number: 20140171992Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method according to which a cable assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element, and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron MCPHERSON, Rex W. SHORES, Mitchell SHERRY
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Patent number: 8657808Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method according to which a cable assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element, and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Rex W. Shores, Mitchell Sherry
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Patent number: 7598696Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method according to which an assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2004Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Rex W. Shores, Mitchell Sherry
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Patent number: 7131605Abstract: A bone mill for use in a surgical or otherwise sterile environment includes a particle reducer such as a pulverizing blade, a motor such as an electrical motor, and a coupling such as a rotary shaft for connecting the particle reducer to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Sreenivas Chowdiah, Scott A. Singer, Rob Ellins, Kevin Foley
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Publication number: 20060226267Abstract: A bone morselization apparatus and method according to which a cutter bit is mounted to a casing containing a motor; and the casing is manually grasped and positioned over a plurality of bone segments. When the motor is activated, the cutter bit reciprocates and the bone segments are impacted by the cutter bit to morselize the segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Larry Estes, Scott Singer
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Publication number: 20060047272Abstract: A surgical apparatus and method according to which an assembly is connected to a handpiece and includes a sensing element and a member adapted to move relative to the sensing element to control the operation of a motor in the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Cameron McPherson, Rex Shores