Patents by Inventor Charles A. Vaughn

Charles A. Vaughn 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).

  • Patent number: 11918778
    Abstract: A compact and smart wearable device is configured to automatically inject medicines into the wearer. Because hypodermic needles are only deployed when triggered, infection risks are eliminated. Necessary medicines are automatically deployed based on physiological or other data without human intervention to save lives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE HEALTH STRATEGIES LLC
    Inventors: Mohammad Shariq Imtiaz, Charles Vaughn Bandoian, Thomas Joseph Santoro
  • Publication number: 20230347045
    Abstract: A compact and smart wearable device is configured to automatically inject medicines into the wearer. Because hypodermic needles are only deployed when triggered, infection risks are eliminated. Necessary medicines are automatically deployed based on physiological or other data without human intervention to save lives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Mohammad Shariq Imtiaz, Charles Vaughn Bandoian, Thomas Joseph Santoro
  • Publication number: 20230140176
    Abstract: A compact and smart wearable device is configured to automatically inject medicines into the wearer. Because hypodermic needles are only deployed when triggered, infection risks are eliminated. Necessary medicines are automatically deployed based on physiological or other data without human intervention to save lives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Health Strategies LLC
    Inventors: Mohammad Shariq Imtiaz, Charles Vaughn Bandoian, Thomas Joseph Santoro
  • Publication number: 20230091365
    Abstract: A compact and smart wearable device is configured to automatically inject medicines into the wearer. Because hypodermic needles are only deployed when triggered, infection risks are eliminated. Necessary medicines are automatically deployed based on physiological or other data without human intervention to save lives. The wearable device can also be configured to inject more than one medicine into the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Innovative Health Strategies LLC
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn Bandoian, Mohammad Shariq Imtiaz, Thomas Joseph Santoro, MD
  • Patent number: 11571493
    Abstract: Methods for preparing a PEG composition by co-precipitation of two or more components to produce a substantially homogenous powder. According to some embodiments, the two or more components are at least and partially soluble in a solvent, and at least one component is a functionalized PEG. Contacting the at least two component with the solvent at least partially dissolves the components which are then co-precipitated. The resulting product is substantially homogenous, unlike product made by other methods. The PEG composition may be co-precipitated with additional compounds, such as a colorant like indocyanine green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Neomend, Inc.
    Inventors: Tina Lanette McArthur, Tracy Hutchison, Jon McKannan, Charles Vaughn Cassingham
  • Patent number: 10987093
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for delivering sealing compound to a wound in animals, including humans. Such wound sealing is important after deep skin penetrating lacerations or subsequent to internal wounds. The apparatus utilize an aerosol dispensing system that both mixes and applies a multi-part sealant compound. The aerosol system includes a plurality of sealant component chambers, a source of pressurized gas, an aerosol mixing head, a pressure regulator, a pneumatic switch, and a component pumping mechanism. The aerosol system, either a reusable or a disposable device, is further provided with a system that keeps dry components from liquid components and then automatically mixes the liquid and dry components prior to application. The system provides for easy control over the application, inexpensive manufacture, and simplified preparation, thus minimizing the time needed for application and enhancing the potential outcomes of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: NeoMend, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn Cassingham, William Jerome Mezger
  • Patent number: 9816398
    Abstract: A turbine shroud block removal apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first base plate including a first armature. The first base plate may be releasably coupled to a first shroud block. The apparatus also may also include a second base plate including a second armature. The second base plate may be releasably coupled to a second shroud block positioned adjacent the first shroud block. Additionally, the apparatus may include an actuator coupled to the first armature of the first base plate and the second armature of the second base plate. The actuator may change a distance between the first shroud block and the second shroud block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lukasz Sajdak, John William Herbold, Philippe Monfort-Moros, Charles Vaughn Spanos, Michal Wojciech Wnuk
  • Publication number: 20160160689
    Abstract: A turbine shroud block removal apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first base plate including a first armature. The first base plate may be releasably coupled to a first shroud block. The apparatus also may also include a second base plate including a second armature. The second base plate may be releasably coupled to a second shroud block positioned adjacent the first shroud block. Additionally, the apparatus may include an actuator coupled to the first armature of the first base plate and the second armature of the second base plate. The actuator may change a distance between the first shroud block and the second shroud block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Lukasz Sajdak, John William Herbold, Philippe Monfort-Moros, Charles Vaughn Spanos, Michal Wojciech Wnuk
  • Publication number: 20150045455
    Abstract: Methods for preparing a PEG composition by co-precipitation of two or more components to produce a substantially homogenous powder. According to some embodiments, the two or more components are at least and partially soluble in a solvent, and at least one component is a functionalized PEG. Contacting the at least two component with the solvent at least partially dissolves the components which are then co-precipitated. The resulting product is substantially homogenous, unlike product made by other methods. The PEG composition may be co-precipitated with additional compounds, such as a colorant like indocyanine green.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: NEOMEND, INC.
    Inventors: Tina Lanette Mcarthur, Tracy Hutchison, Jon Mckannan, Charles Vaughn Cassingham
  • Patent number: 8802146
    Abstract: A blended electrophilic material with a first component having a functionality of at least three and a second component having a functionality of two is mixed with a nucleophilic material. The blended electrophilic material cross-links with the nucleophilic material to form a non-liquid, three dimensional structure which can applied, e.g., as an adhesion barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Neomend, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn Cassingham, William Jerome Mezger
  • Patent number: 8642085
    Abstract: A blended electrophilic material with a first component having a functionality of at least three and a second component having a functionality of two is mixed with a nucleophilic material. The blended electrophilic material cross-links with the nucleophilic material to form a non-liquid, three dimensional structure which can applied, e.g., as an adhesion barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Neomend, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn Cassingham, William Jerome Mezger
  • Publication number: 20110245866
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for delivering sealing compound to a wound in animals, including humans. Such wound sealing is important after deep skin penetrating lacerations or subsequent to internal wounds. The apparatus utilize an aerosol dispensing system that both mixes and applies a multi-part sealant compound. The aerosol system includes a plurality of sealant component chambers, a source of pressurized gas, an aerosol mixing head, a pressure regulator, a pneumatic switch, and a component pumping mechanism. The aerosol system, either a reusable or a disposable device, is further provided with a system that keeps dry components from liquid components and then automatically mixes the liquid and dry components prior to application. The system provides for easy control over the application, inexpensive manufacture, and simplified preparation, thus minimizing the time needed for application and enhancing the potential outcomes of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: NEOMEND, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn CASSINGHAM, William Jerome MEZGER
  • Publication number: 20110064813
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound and administration of the compound to mammals containing salsalate in a nanofied form to reduce inflammation. This compound and administration may be combined with caffeine, omega 3 fatty acids, sodium bicarbonate, and/or simvastatin to further benefit that administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Charles Vaughn
  • Patent number: 7779350
    Abstract: The system, method and program of the invention enables a new DTD to be dynamically created during runtime from a preexisting DTD. A next document is processed and validated according to the new DTD. An interface is provided that enables plug-in providers to provide fragments of DTD information for at least one new element to be added and the name of the element that is to be added to an existing parameter entity. All of the fragments from each plug-in provider are concatenated together and combined with the static header information of the preexisting DTD to form the new DTD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Michael Bender, Sharon Jean Lucas, Charles Vaughn Rankin
  • Publication number: 20100099852
    Abstract: A blended electrophilic material with a first component having a functionality of at least three and a second component having a functionality of two is mixed with a nucleophilic material. The blended electrophilic material cross-links with the nucleophilic material to form a non-liquid, three dimensional structure which can applied, e.g., as an adhesion barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: NEOMEND, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Vaughn Cassingham, William Jerome Mezger
  • Publication number: 20090204633
    Abstract: The system, method and program of the invention enables a new DTD to be dynamically created during runtime from a preexisting DTD. A next document is processed and validated according to the new DTD. An interface is provided that enables plug-in providers to provide fragments of DTD information for at least one new element to be added and the name of the element that is to be added to an existing parameter entity. All of the fragments from each plug-in provider are concatenated together and combined with the static header information of the preexisting DTD to form the new DTD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: DAVID MICHAEL BENDER, SHARON JEAN LUCAS, CHARLES VAUGHN RANKIN
  • Patent number: 7539936
    Abstract: The method enables a new DTD to be dynamically created during runtime from a preexisting DTD. A next document is processed and validated according to the new DTD. An interface is provided that enables plug-in providers to provide fragments of DTD information for at least one new element to be added and the name of the element that is to be added to an existing parameter entity. All of the fragments from each plug-in provider are concatenated together and combined with the static header information of the preexisting DTD to form the new DTD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Michael Bender, Sharon Jean Lucas, Charles Vaughn Rankin
  • Patent number: 7310775
    Abstract: A system and method that centrally manages desktop packages is provided allowing the administrator to recover component files previously sent to servers located throughout the organization. Applications are assigned to users and workstations. Self-contained desktop packages are transmitted to servers. The servers, in turn, provide the desktop packages to clients. The packages and the components included in the packages include unique identifiers used to identify the packages and components. A manifest is maintained detailing the individual components included in each of the self-contained desktop files. When a disaster event occurs at the administrator's computer system, the administrator retrieves the self-contained desktop files from the servers to which the packages were previously transmitted. The administrator repopulates the component libraries by unpacking the components from the self-contained desktop files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Richard Cooper, Jason Robert Kersten, Charles Vaughn Rankin
  • Patent number: 7303547
    Abstract: The present invention is a safety syringe for use with a plurality of interchangeable needles. The plurality of needles may be inserted by the user into the safety syringe for use. In operations, the user selects the desired needle, e.g., a needle having a particular gauge or size or of a particular type. The user inserts the needle (14) into a safety syringe (10) comprising a barrel (6), a needle assembly area (18) located within or attached to the barrel and a plunger (66). The needle couples to the syringe by a number of means. For instance, a locking mechanism (20, 22) may be used by which a needle hub located within the needle assembly has an area adapted to mate with a corresponding area on the needle. Or, the needle may be formed as part of a separate needle assembly, whereby the user will place the entire needle assembly onto the end of the syringe barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: MedSafe Technologies LLC
    Inventors: William B. S. Pressly, Sr., Charles A. Vaughn, Sr., G. Samuel Brockway, Thomas R. Ellis
  • Patent number: 7143343
    Abstract: The system, method and program of the invention enables a new DTD to be dynamically created during runtime from a preexisting DTD. A next document is processed and validated according to the new DTD. An interface is provided that enables plug-in providers to provide fragments of DTD information for at least one new element to be added and the name of the element that is to be added to an existing parameter entity. All of the fragments from each plug-in provider are concatenated together and combined with the static header information of the preexisting DTD to form the new DTD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Michael Bender, Sharon Jean Lucas, Charles Vaughn Rankin