Patents by Inventor Daniel Heuer
Daniel Heuer 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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Patent number: 11925561Abstract: There are provided herein methods and products resulting therefrom. The methods include attaching a pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure to a substrate by applying heat, or creating and bonding an in-situ-formed porous ingrowth structure from beads on a substrate by applying heat. In some embodiments, an oxidized metal surface of the substrate is diffusion hardened during the heating process. In some embodiments, a vacuum is applied during the heating process. In some embodiments, pressure is applied during the heating process. Also provided herein are assemblies for compressing the pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure or the beads onto the substrate during the heating process.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Marcus L. Scott, Vivek D. Pawar, Carolyn L. Weaver, Daniel A Heuer, Roger R. Dees, Jr., Forrest A. James, Matthew J. Quick
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Publication number: 20220362024Abstract: There are provided herein methods and products resulting therefrom. The methods include attaching a pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure to a substrate by applying heat, or creating and bonding an in-situ-formed porous ingrowth structure from beads on a substrate by applying heat. In some embodiments, an oxidized metal surface of the substrate is diffusion hardened during the heating process. In some embodiments, a vacuum is applied during the heating process. In some embodiments, pressure is applied during the heating process. Also provided herein are assemblies for compressing the pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure or the beads onto the substrate during the heating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Marcus L. Scott, Vivek D. Pawar, Carolyn L. Weaver, Daniel A. Heuer, Roger R. Dees, JR., Forrest A. James, Matthew J. Quick
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Patent number: 11446150Abstract: There are provided herein methods and products resulting therefrom. The methods include attaching a pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure to a substrate by applying heat, or creating and bonding an in-situ-formed porous ingrowth structure from beads on a substrate by applying heat. In some embodiments, an oxidized metal surface of the substrate is diffusion hardened during the heating process. In some embodiments, a vacuum is applied during the heating process. In some embodiments, pressure is applied during the heating process. Also provided herein are assemblies for compressing the pre-fabricated porous ingrowth structure or the beads onto the substrate during the heating process.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Marcus L. Scott, Vivek D. Pawar, Carolyn L. Weaver, Daniel A. Heuer, Roger R. Dees, Jr., Forrest A. James, Matthew J. Quick
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Patent number: 10359382Abstract: A humidity sensor arrangement for providing temperature compensated measurements. A first sensor is configured internal to a housing for the sensor arrangement, and a second sensor is configured external to the housing. The first sensor measures a first relative humidity at a first temperature, and the second sensor measures second temperature external. A processor determines saturation pressures for the first and second sensors and compensates the first sensor by adjusting the relative humidity for the first sensor to be a product of the relative humidity for the first sensor and a ratio of the saturation pressure of the first and second sensors. Further compensation may be produced by applying a time-based filter algorithm to the outputs of the first and second sensors. Temperature sensors can be compensated to determine room temperature and compensated temp can be used for precise humidity compensation.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Robert Austin Moss, Neal Warren Syverson, Daniel A. Heuer, Larry R. Roth
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Patent number: 9707317Abstract: A porous medical implant and a method of making same is described. The medical implant comprises a porous surface formed by application of pulsed electrical energy ins such a way as to cause a localized heating in the surface of the material comprising portions of the implant. The method comprises a pulsed current sintering technique.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Hunter, Vivek Pawar, Daniel A. Heuer, Abraham Salehi, Michael B. Cooper
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Patent number: 9395386Abstract: System, apparatus and method for providing corrective sensor outputs, particularly when a sensor is subject to gravitational or acceleration effects. A sensor and accelerometer may be operatively coupled to a processor, wherein the processor receives inputs from both. The processor receives the sensor signals and determines the gravitational or acceleration effects on the sensor from the accelerometer signals. Based on these, the processor determines a correction factor that is applied to the sensor signals to provide improved and more accurate sensor outputs.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Dwyer Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Corder, Daniel A. Heuer
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Publication number: 20150285755Abstract: A humidity sensor arrangement for providing temperature compensated measurements. A first sensor is configured internal to a housing for the sensor arrangement, and a second sensor is configured external to the housing. The first sensor measures a first relative humidity at a first temperature, and the second sensor measures second temperature external. A processor determines saturation pressures for the first and second sensors and compensates the first sensor by adjusting the relative humidity for the first sensor to be a product of the relative humidity for the first sensor and a ratio of the saturation pressure of the first and second sensors. Further compensation may be produced by applying a time-based filter algorithm to the outputs of the first and second sensors. Temperature sensors can be compensated to determine room temperature and compensated temp can be used for precise humidity compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicant: Dwyer Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Robert Austin Moss, Neal Warren Syverson, Daniel A. Heuer, Larry R. Roth
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Publication number: 20140260516Abstract: System, apparatus and method for providing corrective sensor outputs, particularly when a sensor is subject to gravitational or acceleration effects. A sensor and accelerometer may be operatively coupled to a processor, wherein the processor receives inputs from both. The processor receives the sensor signals and determines the gravitational or acceleration effects on the sensor from the accelerometer signals. Based on these, the processor determines a correction factor that is applied to the sensor signals to provide improved and more accurate sensor outputs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Rodney Corder, Daniel A. Heuer
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Patent number: 8361381Abstract: A process for making a diffusion hardened medical implant having a porous surface is disclosed. The medical implant is made by a hot isostatic pressing process which simultaneously forms that porous surface and the diffusion hardened surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Heuer, Vivek Pawar, Marcus Lee Scott, Shilesh C. Jani
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Publication number: 20120245697Abstract: A porous medical implant and a method of making same is described. The medical implant comprises a porous surface formed by application of pulsed electrical energy ins such a way as to cause a localized heating in the surface of the material comprising portions of the implant. The method comprises a pulsed current sintering technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Smith & Nephew Inc.Inventors: Gordon Hunter, Vivek Pawar, Daniel A. Heuer, Abraham Salehi, Michael B. Cooper
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Publication number: 20100174377Abstract: A composition, a medical implant constructed from the composition, and a method of making the composition are described. The composition comprises a porous-coated substrate, the porous coating comprising a reticulated particle coating, the coating being formed by fusing the reticulated particle to the surface, preferably by sintering.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Daniel A. Heuer
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Publication number: 20100074789Abstract: A process for making a diffusion hardened medical implant having a porous surface is disclosed. The medical implant is made by a hot isostatic pressing process which simultaneously forms that porous surface and the diffusion hardened surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew Inc.Inventors: DANIEL A. HEUER, Vivek Pawar, Marcus L. Scott, Shilesh C. Jani
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Publication number: 20090012611Abstract: A prosthesis having an oxidized zirconium surface and a porous textured surface is described. A major advantage of the prosthesis is increased service life. Additionally, a process of manufacturing the prosthesis is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Brosnahan, III, Randy Fesmire, Harsh Gupta, Daniel A. Heuer, Gordon Hunter, Vivek Pawar
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Publication number: 20080130266Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrancer for dispersing fragrance into the air. In one aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a base and a modular scent holder interchangeably mounted to the base. In another aspect of the invention, the base includes a light producing element. In another aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a power source and a powered device and a modular scent holder and base define an interlock operable to enable power to the powered device when the modular scent holder is seated on the base and operable to interrupt power to the powered device when the modular scent holder is unseated from the base. In another aspect of the invention, the fragrancer includes a decorative element such as a globe, globe insert, or trim ring interchangeably mounted to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Donald E. DeWitt, Daniel A. Heuer, Joshua E. DeWitt
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Publication number: 20080129226Abstract: The present invention provides a simulated open flame illumination device and method. In one aspect of the invention, the simulated open flame illumination device includes a light producing element and a light driver operable to vary the light output intensity of the light producing element over time. The light driver drives the light producing element to produce random output intensities for random durations to mimic the dynamic characteristics of an open flame. In another aspect of the invention, a method of simulating open flame illumination, includes illuminating a light producing element for a first random duration at a first random intensity level and illuminating the light producing element for a second random duration at a second random intensity level to mimic the dynamic characteristics of an open flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: INNOVATIVE INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Donald E. DeWitt, Daniel A. Heuer
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Publication number: 20080047931Abstract: A textured surface and oxidation layer coating on a metallic material is accomplished through the chemical and/or electrochemical etching of the surface to modify the surface texture and an in-situ oxidation procedure. The surface is useful for the fabrication of prosthetic devices, particularly medical implants, due to the corrosion and wear resistance imparted by the oxidation layer and the ability to enhance grafting of the implant onto bone imparted by the surface texture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Randy Fesmire, Harsh Gupta, Daniel Heuer, Gordon Hunter
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Patent number: 7258810Abstract: A textured surface and oxidation layer coating on a metallic material is accomplished through the chemical and/or electrochemical etching of the surface to modify the surface texture and an in-situ oxidation procedure. The surface is useful for the fabrication of prosthetic devices, particularly medical implants, due to the corrosion and wear resistance imparted by the oxidation layer and the ability to enhance grafting of the implant onto bone imparted by the surface texture.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gordon Hunter, Randy Fesmire, Harsh Gupta, Daniel Heuer
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Patent number: 7249517Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a pressure transducer utilizing a Hall effect sensor to detect the displacement of the transducer's diaphragm. The pressure transducer includes a power supply to draw current from a 4 mA to 20 mA current loop and deliver current to the Hall effect sensor at an average rate of 4 mA or less.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Dwyer Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Heuer, Shannon Edwards
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Publication number: 20070128254Abstract: A method for manufacturing a medicated tampon assembly having a tampon body includes positioning a dosage form in a holder, heating the dosage form, contacting the dosage form with the tampon body, and allowing the dosage form to cool. The method may further include positioning a tampon first member in the holder prior to positioning the dosage form in the holder. In addition, a method for manufacturing a medicated tampon assembly having a tampon body includes positioning a dosage form in a holder, placing the dosage form and the tampon body in contact with each other, wherein the tampon body includes fibers, and moving one of the tampon body and the dosage form relative to the other of the tampon body and the dosage form such that the fibers of the tampon body interact with the dosage form.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Daniel Heuer, Steven Gehling, James Milner, Gregory Rajala, Steven Burnett
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Publication number: 20060247571Abstract: A cover assembly is provided for use with an applicator assembly, the cover assembly including a dosage form cap including a therapeutic agent and a cap inner surface defining a cap cavity, wherein the attachment end of the dosage form cap includes an engagement mechanism. The cover assembly also includes a cover having a cover inner surface defining a cover cavity, the cover inner surface generally conforming to the cap outer surface of the dosage form cap. Also included is a method for providing a delivery device, the method including providing a sealed cover assembly to a consumer, wherein the cover assembly includes a dosage form cap and a cover having a cover inner surface defining a cover cavity, wherein the dosage form cap is disposed within the cover cavity. The method also includes instructing the consumer to combine the cover assembly with a tampon assembly obtained by the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Rebecca Hayes, Elizabeth Bell, Emily Baum, Steven Gehling, Daniel Heuer