Patents by Inventor David O'Neill
David O'Neill 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: 9132446Abstract: Apparatus and methods are configured to coat a medical device, such as a stent, with a beneficial medicinal agent using one or more liquid feeds and one or more micromist nozzles. In one implementation, an agent coating rig includes a vertical adjustment means, a rotation means, and a traverse adjustment means for moving a medical device along virtually any point on an x or y axis. In additional or alternative implementations, the agent coating rig can further include a secondary horizontal adjustment means that allows adjustment along virtually any point on a z axis. Furthermore, methods and apparatus are provided for distributing the beneficial agent on the medical device, including delivering the beneficial agent efficiently over time.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Isaac Plans, David O'Neill, Matthew Coates, Javier P. Moreno
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Patent number: 9135347Abstract: A method for assessing physical performance may include receiving first performance data relating to an activity performed by a user, and generating a first performance profile. The method also may include generating a first comparison by comparing the first performance data to a second performance profile relating to the activity, and generating feedback based on the first comparison by indicating whether the first performance profile deviated from the second performance profile.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Assess2Perform, LLCInventors: Scott Robert Damman, George David O'Neill, Ivan H. Kim
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Publication number: 20150170240Abstract: A method to avoid margin stacking is provided. The method includes accepting at least one component on consignment from a holding party, integrating the at least one component into the product, and selling the product to the holding party.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Stefan Bogdan Fulga, John David O'Neill
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Publication number: 20150169763Abstract: A method for assessing physical performance may include receiving first performance data relating to an activity performed by a user, and generating a first performance profile. The method also may include generating a first comparison by comparing the first performance data to a second performance profile relating to the activity, and generating feedback based on the first comparison by indicating whether the first performance profile deviated from the second performance profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Scott Robert DAMMAN, George David O'NEILL, Ivan H. KIM
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Publication number: 20150170530Abstract: A method for assessing physical performance may include receiving first performance data relating to an activity performed by a user, and generating a first performance profile. The method also may include generating a first comparison by comparing the first performance data to a second performance profile relating to the activity, and generating feedback based on the first comparison by indicating whether the first performance profile deviated from the second performance profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Assess2Perform, LLCInventors: Scott Robert DAMMAN, George David O'NEILL, Ivan H. KIM
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Publication number: 20150127407Abstract: A manufacturing resource planning system for a manufacturer to avoid margin stacking is provided that receives order information identifying a product and provides sales information including a sales price of the product. The manufacturing resource planning system identifies the electronic components required to manufacture the product, identifies whether each electronic component is an owned electronic component owned by the manufacturer or a consigned electronic component consigned to the manufacturer, determines an acquisition cost of each owned electronic component and a consignment fee associated with each consigned electronic component, and determines the sales price of the product based on the acquisition cost of each respective owned electronic component, the consignment fee associated with each respective consigned electronic component, and a markup associated with the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Stefan Bogdan Fulga, John David O'Neill
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Patent number: 8881675Abstract: Disclosed are stent holding devices having a support mandrel and one or more stent retaining fixtures disposed on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a character identifier to facilitate tracking a stent mounted on the holding device. The retaining fixture may include a conical protrusion and a conical recess to allow any number of retaining fixtures to engage each other and be stacked on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a tubular member having a spiral cut that enables the diameter of the tubular member to be adjusted to allow for a frictional fit on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may have a Z-shaped or T-shaped structure configured to retain a stent. The stent retaining fixture may also have a filament for retaining a stent.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Isaac Rodriguez-Mejia Plans, Javier Palomar Moreno, Tomás Madden, David O'Neill, Victoria May Gong
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Patent number: 8709183Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end effector includes a welding device having a welder positioned adjacent to a base, and a die coupled to one end of the welder. The base and the welder are movable relative to each other. The welder, base or die includes a source of heat that is applied to a portion of the suture disposed between the welder and the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: David O'Neill
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Patent number: 8632841Abstract: A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: David O'Neill, Mathew Coates
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Publication number: 20130241133Abstract: Disclosed are stent holding devices having a support mandrel and one or more stent retaining fixtures disposed on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a character identifier to facilitate tracking a stent mounted on the holding device. The retaining fixture may include a conical protrusion and a conical recess to allow any number of retaining fixtures to engage each other and be stacked on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a tubular member having a spiral cut that enables the diameter of the tubular member to be adjusted to allow for a frictional fit on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may have a Z-shaped or T-shaped structure configured to retain a stent. The stent retaining fixture may also have a filament for retaining a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Isaac Rodriguez-Mejia PLANS, Javier Palomar Moreno, Tomás Madden, David O'Neill, Victoria May Gong
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Publication number: 20130241132Abstract: Disclosed are stent holding devices having a support mandrel and one or more stent retaining fixtures disposed on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a character identifier to facilitate tracking a stent mounted on the holding device. The retaining fixture may include a conical protrusion and a conical recess to allow any number of retaining fixtures to engage each other and be stacked on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a tubular member having a spiral cut that enables the diameter of the tubular member to be adjusted to allow for a frictional fit on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may have a Z-shaped or T-shaped structure configured to retain a stent. The stent retaining fixture may also have a filament for retaining a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Isaac Rodriguez-Mejia PLANS, Javier Palomar Moreno, Tomás Madden, David O'Neill, Victoria May Gong
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Publication number: 20130241131Abstract: Disclosed are stent holding devices having a support mandrel and one or more stent retaining fixtures disposed on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a character identifier to facilitate tracking a stent mounted on the holding device. The retaining fixture may include a conical protrusion and a conical recess to allow any number of retaining fixtures to engage each other and be stacked on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a tubular member having a spiral cut that enables the diameter of the tubular member to be adjusted to allow for a frictional fit on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may have a Z-shaped or T-shaped structure configured to retain a stent. The stent retaining fixture may also have a filament for retaining a stent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Isaac Rodriguez-Mejia Plans, Javier Palomar Moreno, Tomás Madden, David O'Neill, Victoria May Gong
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Publication number: 20130177696Abstract: A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: David O'Neill, Matthew Coates
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Patent number: 8453598Abstract: Disclosed are stent holding devices having a support mandrel and one or more stent retaining fixtures disposed on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a character identifier to facilitate tracking a stent mounted on the holding device. The retaining fixture may include a conical protrusion and a conical recess to allow any number of retaining fixtures to engage each other and be stacked on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may include a tubular member having a spiral cut that enables the diameter of the tubular member to be adjusted to allow for a frictional fit on the mandrel. The retaining fixture may have a Z-shaped or T-shaped structure configured to retain a stent. The stent retaining fixture may also have a filament for retaining a stent.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Isaac Rodriguez-Mejia Plans, Javier Palomar Moreno, Tomás Madden, David O'Neill, Victoria May Gong
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Patent number: 8389041Abstract: A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: David O'Neill, Matthew Coates
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Patent number: 8348243Abstract: A home soda machine includes a cylinder of gas suitable for carbonation, an attachment mechanism to attach a bottle of water, a valve opening mechanism to open a gas release valve on the gas cylinder and introduce the gas to the bottle of water, a gas release sensor to sense at least events indicating the opening and closing of the gas release valve, and an indirect gas meter to at least determine an amount of the gas released from the cylinder based at least on a cumulative length of time the gas release valve was open as per data received from the gas release sensor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Sodastream Industries Ltd.Inventors: Amir Schori, Alon Gendel, Allan Ring, Antony Frank Pateman, David O'Neill
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Patent number: 8297330Abstract: An apparatus for forming an end effector includes a welding device having a welder positioned adjacent to a base, and a die coupled to one end of the welder. The base and the welder are movable relative to each other. The welder, base or die includes a source of heat that is applied to a portion of the suture disposed between the welder and the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventor: David O'Neill
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Publication number: 20110311713Abstract: A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to an ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The implantable device is rotated at a relative speed. The relative speed may be more than 120 revolutions per minute. An application material is applied to the implantable device using the ultrasonic material delivery apparatus. The relative speed may be sufficient to reduce the size of at least a portion of droplets of the application material. A system for rotating an implantable device is disclosed. The system includes an implantable device and a rotation system configured to rotate the implantable device. A longitudinal axis of the implantable device and a longitudinal axis of a rotation member of the rotation system may be offset a desired dimension. An inside diameter of the implantable device may be larger than an outside diameter of a rotation member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David O'Neill, Matthew Coates
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Publication number: 20110275089Abstract: Cellular and genetic signatures and methods of using same for subcategorizing stage III melanoma tumors are described herein. The signatures and methods are particularly useful with regard to establishing more distinct criteria on which basis to differentiate stage IIIB and IIIC melanoma patients. Assessment of the cellular and genetic signatures of a melanoma sample using methods described herein yields information on which basis differential survival duration and sensitivity to various cancer therapies can be predicted for a Stage IIIB or Stage IIIC melanoma patients. As described herein, gene expression profiling, determination of mitotic index (MI), and quantification of tumor infiltrating leukocytes (TILs) and CD3+ cells in metastatic lesions may be utilized to predict or assess drug response, drug sensitivity, and clinical outcome in metastatic melanoma patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Dusan Bogunovic, Nina Bhardwaj, David O'Neill
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Publication number: 20110220209Abstract: A home soda machine includes a cylinder of gas suitable for carbonation, an attachment mechanism to attach a bottle of water, a valve opening mechanism to open a gas release valve on the gas cylinder and introduce the gas to the bottle of water, a gas release sensor to sense at least events indicating the opening and closing of the gas release valve, and an indirect gas meter to at least determine an amount of the gas released from the cylinder based at least on a cumulative length of time the gas release valve was open as per data received from the gas release sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: AMIR SCHORI, Alon Gendel, Allan Ring, Antony Frank Pateman, David O'Neill