Patents by Inventor John A. Costin
John A. Costin 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: 20190183324Abstract: A medical imaging system, is formed of a reusable handpiece, including an LED light source, and a connection to an imaging probe. The reusable handpiece can be reused. A disposable imaging probe, is used only once. This has a first portion for connection to the handpiece, a light guide, receiving light from the LED light source, an elongated tube with a first end receiving light from the LED light source, and a second distal end, the tube including a light guide that receives light from the LED light source, and guides the light along the tube to the distal end, and a camera, located at the distal end, facing outward from the distal end, and receiving an image from the distal end, where the camera is surrounded by a light transmissive opening, which illuminates an area around the camera based on light that is transmitted down the LED light source, and imaging an area of the distal end of the handpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventor: John Costin
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Patent number: 9797698Abstract: The invention relates to a common carrier munition ammunition device, more particularly to common carrier payload delivery shell. There is provided a common carrier munition comprising a tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a payload, a fuze, and located between said main body and the fuze an ogive element, wherein the tail unit and main body comprise cooperatively engaging male and female threaded portions, wherein at least one of the threads is a shearable thread.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Daniel Alexander Adams, Matthew Jones, Andy Oden Burn, David John Costin, Stuart Andrew McCombie, John Wainwright, Michael Shaun Rumfitt
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Patent number: 9778004Abstract: The invention relates to a smoke payload apparatus, particularly a smoke payload ejection apparatus housed within a common carrier payload delivery shell, with a frangible safety link. There is provided a smoke screen munition comprising a shearable tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a smoke payload apparatus, a fuze, an ogive element located between said main body and the fuze, and an explosive train operably connected to said fuze, wherein the smoke payload apparatus comprises a plurality of unconfined portions of a smoke generating energetic material, wherein said portions burn on at least two surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: Michael Shaun Rumfitt, Andy Oden Burn, David Anthony Holley, David John Costin
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Publication number: 20160209191Abstract: The invention relates to a common carrier munition ammunition device, more particularly to common carrier payload delivery shell. There is provided a common carrier munition comprising a tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a payload, a fuze, and located between said main body and the fuze an ogive element, wherein the tail unit and main body comprise cooperatively engaging male and female threaded portions, wherein at least one of the threads is a shearable thread.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: DANIEL ALEXANDER ADAMS, MATTHEW JONES, ANDY ODEN BURN, DAVID JOHN COSTIN, STUART ANDREW MCCOMBIE, JOHN WAINWRIGHT, MICHAEL SHAUN RUMFITT
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Publication number: 20160202031Abstract: The invention relates to a smoke pay load apparatus, particularly a smoke payload ejection apparatus housed within a common carrier payload delivery shell with a frangible safety link. There is provided a smoke screen munition comprising a shearable tail unit, a main body which comprises a payload cavity for receiving a smoke payload apparatus, a fuze, an ogive element located between said main body and the fuze, and an explosive train operably connected to said fuze, wherein the smoke payload apparatus comprises a plurality of unconfined portions of a smoke generating energetic material, wherein said portions burn on at least two surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventors: MICHAEL SHAUN RUMFITT, ANDY ODEN BURN, DAVID ANTHONY HOLLEY, DAVID JOHN COSTIN
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Publication number: 20130289349Abstract: A small diameter, multi-channel endoscope for pain management in a subject includes a control handle and a flexible, elongated body functionally connected to the control handle. The body includes a distal end for positioning in or about a target structure. The body also includes a working channel that extends longitudinally through the body. The working channel includes a controllable deployment mechanism configured for selective application of at least one target substance to the target structure. Additionally, the body includes an image channel extending longitudinally through the body. The image channel includes a visualization system for conveying an image from the distal end of the body to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: John Costin, Nagy Mehail, Elliott Reed, Subba Shankar
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Patent number: 7185069Abstract: A computer network server using HTTP (Web) server software combined with foreground view composer software, background view composer software, a view tile cache, view tile cache garbage collector software, and image files provides image view data to client workstations using graphical Web browsers to display the view of an image from the server. Problems with specialized client workstation image view software are eliminated by using the Internet and industry standards-based graphical Web browsers for the client software. Network and system performance problems that previously existed when accessing large image files from a network file server are eliminated by tiling the image view so that computation and transmission of the view data can be done in an incremental fashion. The view tiles are cached on the client workstation to further reduce network traffic. View tiles are cached on the server to reduce the amount of view tile computation and to increase responsiveness of the image view server.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: E-Plus Capital, Inc.Inventors: John Costin, Cecial Hornbaker, III
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Patent number: 6651557Abstract: A printing unit comprises a pair of blanket cylinders (2) that form a nip through which a substrate can pass as ink images are transferred from the blanket cylinders to both sides of the substrate. Each blanket cylinder (2) is provided with a pair of plate cylinders (1A, 1B) carrying inked lithographic plates which transfer ink images to their respective blanket cylinder. While one plate cylinder (1A, 1B) is in contact with its blanket cylinder (2) the lithographic plates on the other plate cylinder (1A, 1B) can be changed. The other plate cylinder can then be brought into contact with the blanket cylinder (2) and the first plate cylinder removed from contact to allow its plates to be changed. The plate cylinders on one side of the substrate can be moved independently of those on the other side of the substrate. The blanket cylinders (2) can also be moved to release the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventors: Ian John Costin, John Clark Jackson
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Patent number: 6592591Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Micro Medical Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Publication number: 20010015593Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2000Publication date: August 23, 2001Applicant: Micro Medical Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Patent number: 6162230Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Micro Medical Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Patent number: 6042587Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Micro Medical Devices, Inc.Inventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Patent number: 5800441Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Micro Medical DevicesInventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Patent number: 5733256Abstract: Surgical system for phacoemulsification providing infusion fluid apparatus and aspiration or evacuation apparatus to supplement the action of ultrasound vibrational energy applied to the surgical target area via a surgical handpiece. The supplemental apparatus for infusion and aspiration maintains a stable control volume within the anterior chamber of the human eye during a phacoemulsification procedure. Integration of the fluid pressure and flow sensors in a close proximity of less than 8 inches with the surgical handpieceand reduction of communicating fluid pressure and flow rate via fluid conduits allows fast system response time and accurate operation control.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Micro Medical DevicesInventor: John A. Costin
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Patent number: 5629577Abstract: A linear actuator device. A first mode of operation uses a single clamping technique whereby a piezoelectric element is slowly expanded, in a way such that a clamping force between that element and its base holds it in place. The piezoelectric element is then contracted in size very quickly, and the inertia created by that action overcomes the clamping force and moves relative to the base. A second mode uses a double clamping technique where first the rear is clamped and the front moved forward then the front is clamped and the rear moved forward. All of these embodiments preferably use semiconductor materials, enabling formation of very thin layers and small devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1994Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Micro Medical DevicesInventors: Dennis L. Polla, David J. Peichel, Arthur G. Erdman, John A. Costin
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Patent number: 5607433Abstract: An automatic lens delivery device using a linear actuator which is specially adapted for low torque, low heat applications, and can be used to insert a lens into a user's eye. The linear actuator uses two semiconductor devices which are moved one relative to the other. The movable device pushes a push rod that delivers a lens.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Micro Medical DevicesInventors: Dennis L. Polla, John A. Costin, Arthur G. Erdman, David J. Peichel
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Patent number: 5520633Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating on the human eye detects changes in load, more specifically, mechanical impedance, of the transducer and controls aspiration based on the load changes. A change from a lower load to a higher load indicates that harder tissue is being encountered and accordingly causes aspiration amount to increase. Conversely, a change from a higher load to a lower load indicates that aspiration amount should be quickly decreased since the tissue which is being encountered is softer. One way to detect the impedance is by a sensor, e.g., a piezoelectric element coupled to the operating needle detecting the movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1993Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Inventor: John A. Costin
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Patent number: 5279547Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating on the human eye detects changes in load, more specifically, mechanical impedance, of the transducer and controls aspiration based on the load changes. A change from a lower load to a higher load indicates that harder tissue is being encountered and accordingly causes aspiration amount to increase. Conversely, a change from a higher load to a lower load indicates that aspiration amount should be quickly decreased since the tissue which is being encountered is softer. One way to detect the impedance is by a sensor, e.g., a piezoelectric element coupled to the operating needle detecting the movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1991Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: Alcon Surgical Inc.Inventor: John A. Costin
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Patent number: 5160317Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating on the human eye detects changes in load on the transducer and controls aspiration based on the load changes. A change from a lower load to a higher load indicates that harder tissue is being encountered and accordingly causes aspiration amount to increase. Conversely, a change from a higher load to a lower load indicates that aspiration amount should be quickly decreased since the tissue which is being encountered is softer.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1991Date of Patent: November 3, 1992Inventor: John A. Costin
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Patent number: D956972Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Clear Image Technology, LLCInventor: John Costin