Patents by Inventor David F. MARTIN

David F. MARTIN 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).

  • Publication number: 20240130854
    Abstract: Implants with fillable reservoirs have been developed that are suitable for rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, ear reconstruction, and replacement, reconstruction or repair of other soft tissues. The implants can be filled with graft material prior to implantation. The implants are preferably made from resorbable polymers, can be tailored to provide different geometries, mechanical properties and resorption rates in order to provide more consistent surgical outcomes. The implants preferably have an interconnected network of unit cells with microporous outer layers and optionally some or all of the unit cells having at least one macropore in their outer layers. The implants can be loaded by injection with microfat, collagen, DCF, cells, bioactive agents, and other augmentation materials, prior to implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Tepha, Inc.
    Inventors: Skander Limem, Fabio Felix, Said Rizk, David P. Martin, Simon F. Williams
  • Patent number: 11944099
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Heemstra, Ronald Ross, Jr., Timothy P. Martin, Nicolaas Vermeulen, John F. Daeuble, Sr., Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Alex Nolan, Kaitlyn Gray, David A. Demeter, Ricky Hunter, Tony K. Trullinger
  • Patent number: 11937890
    Abstract: Implementations relate to a direct drive for a mechanical arm assembly. In some implementations, a mechanical arm assembly includes a base member, a first arm member rotatably coupled to the base member at a first portion of the first arm member, and a second arm member having a first portion rotatably coupled to a second portion of the first arm member. The first arm member is rotatable with respect to the base member about a first axis, and the second arm member is rotatable with respect to the first arm member about a second axis. A first motor coupled to the base member, the first motor including a first drive shaft rotatable about the first axis and coupled to the first arm member. A grip member is coupled to a second portion of the second arm member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventor: David F. Martin
  • Publication number: 20240082465
    Abstract: Compositions of P4HB with high purity have been developed. The compositions are prepared by washing P4HB biomass prior to solvent extraction, and precipitating P4HB from solution. The same solvent is preferably used to wash the P4HB biomass, and as a non-solvent to precipitate the polymer from a P4HB solvent solution. The highly pure P4HB compositions are suitable for preparing implants. The implants may be used for the repair of soft and hard tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Tepha, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Martin, Simon F. Williams, Kai Guo
  • Publication number: 20210322127
    Abstract: Implementations relate to breakage detection of a tension element for a counterbalance mechanism. In some implementations, a tension element breakage detection mechanism includes a tension element, a moveable detection element contacting the tension element, and an actuator. The moveable detection element is biased by the tension element toward a first configuration in a range of motion of the moveable detection element. The moveable detection element is biased toward a second configuration in the range of motion of the moveable detection element by a force generated by the actuator on the moveable detection element. The breakage detection mechanism includes a sensor of a change of the moveable detection element from the first configuration to the second configuration, the change being in response to breakage of the tension element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. MARTIN, Lawton N. VERNER, Hsien-Hsin LIAO
  • Publication number: 20210145530
    Abstract: Implementations relate to a direct drive for a mechanical arm assembly. In some implementations, a mechanical arm assembly includes a base member, a first arm member rotatably coupled to the base member at a first portion of the first arm member, and a second arm member having a first portion rotatably coupled to a second portion of the first arm member. The first arm member is rotatable with respect to the base member about a first axis, and the second arm member is rotatable with respect to the first arm member about a second axis. A first motor coupled to the base member, the first motor including a first drive shaft rotatable about the first axis and coupled to the first arm member. A grip member is coupled to a second portion of the second arm member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventor: David F. MARTIN