Patents by Inventor John Maroney
John Maroney 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: 9535472Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing reliable power to a storage device, such as a network attached storage. In one embodiment, the storage device employs a redundant power backplane design using a DC-to-DC converter per drive in the backplane. Each drive is thus provided its own independent power interface to the power backplane. One embodiment may employ DC-to-DC converters having integrated N-channel MOSFETs to provide overcurrent and thermal protection. In addition, an embodiment may employ a staggered startup procedure to manage peak power draw.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Inventor: John Maroney
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Patent number: 9180016Abstract: A kit for use in shoulder arthroplasty includes a tamp configured to form a generally oval cavity in grafting material in a glenoid vault, the tamp including a body and a forming portion shaped complementary to the oval cavity, and a glenoid component including a body having a stem portion with an oval cross section for inserting at least partially into the generally oval cavity, the stem portion configured to substantially fill the glenoid vault.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Publication number: 20140142711Abstract: A kit for use in shoulder arthroplasty includes a tamp configured to form a generally oval cavity in grafting material in a glenoid vault, the tamp including a body and a forming portion shaped complementary to the oval cavity, and a glenoid component including a body having a stem portion with an oval cross section for inserting at least partially into the generally oval cavity, the stem portion configured to substantially fill the glenoid vault.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Patent number: 8673015Abstract: A glenoid component for use with a prosthetic humeral component for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The glenoid component may be fitted at least partially into a cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The glenoid component includes a body having a stem portion for inserting at least partially into the cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The stem portion cooperates with the interior wall of the cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The body has a bearing portion for articulating cooperation with the prosthetic humeral component.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Patent number: 7831793Abstract: A data storage system (10) that receives a data set from a software module (18A-D) includes a first tier storage device (240), a second tier storage device (242), a redundancy reducer (21) and a migration engine (28). The first tier storage device (240) has a first effective storage capacity and the second tier storage device (242) can have a second effective storage capacity that is greater than the first effective storage capacity. The redundancy reducer (21) subdivides the data set into a plurality of data blocks (20) and reduces the redundancy of the data blocks (20). The migration engine (28) moves one or more of the data blocks (20) between the first tier storage device (240) and the second tier storage device (242) based on a migration parameter of the data block (20). The first tier storage device (240) can store data in a random access manner and the second tier storage device (242) can store data in a random or sequential access manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Quantum CorporationInventors: Tridib Chakravarty, Jan Jitze Krol, John Maroney
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Publication number: 20100070044Abstract: A glenoid component for use with a prosthetic humeral component for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The glenoid component may be fitted at least partially into a cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The glenoid component includes a body having a stem portion for inserting at least partially into the cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The stem portion cooperates with the interior wall of the cavity formed in the glenoid vault. The body has a bearing portion for articulating cooperation with the prosthetic humeral component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Patent number: 7450224Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for determining boundaries between fractions in a fractionated sample. The method includes the steps of providing the fractionated sample in a receptacle, the receptacle having a transparent window, positioning the receptacle in a known position relative to datum means, capturing an image of the receptacle and datum means, and processing the image to determine the position of boundaries between the fractions in the sample relative to the datum means. An apparatus and method for extracting a selected fraction of a fractionated sample are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: RTS Life Science Ltd.Inventors: William John Maroney, Simon Michael Sheard, David Charles Lee
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Patent number: 7329284Abstract: A glenoid component (100) for use with a prosthetic humeral component (102) for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The glenoid component (100) may be fitted at least partially into a cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The glenoid component (112) includes a body (112) having a stem portion (114) for inserting at least partially into the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The stem portion (114) cooperates with the interior wall (116) of the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The body (112) has a bearing portion (120) for articulating cooperation with the prosthetic humeral component (102).Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Publication number: 20070244538Abstract: Uterine artery occlusion is performed for the treatment of uterine fibroid using a tool which is introduced through the vaginal wall to the exterior of the uterus. The tool carried clamping elements which may be positioned over the uterine artery. Electrodes or other energy applying devices on the clamping elements may be used to deliver energy to seal the uterine artery. Optionally, the tool may carry ultrasonic, visual, or proximity sensors for detecting the presence of the uterine artery prior to delivering energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Joseph Eder, Camran Nezhat, John Maroney, Roger Stern
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Publication number: 20070208788Abstract: A data storage system (10) that receives a data set from a software module (18A-D) includes a first tier storage device (240), a second tier storage device (242), a redundancy reducer (21) and a migration engine (28). The first tier storage device (240) has a first effective storage capacity and the second tier storage device (242) can have a second effective storage capacity that is greater than the first effective storage capacity. The redundancy reducer (21) subdivides the data set into a plurality of data blocks (20) and reduces the redundancy of the data blocks (20). The migration engine (28) moves one or more of the data blocks (20) between the first tier storage device (240) and the second tier storage device (242) based on a migration parameter of the data block (20). The first tier storage device (240) can store data in a random access manner and the second tier storage device (242) can store data in a random or sequential access manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Tridib Chakravarty, Jan Jitze Krol, John Maroney
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Publication number: 20070005061Abstract: Uterine artery occlusion is performed for the treatment of uterine fibroid using a tool which is introduced through the vaginal wall to the exterior of the uterus. The tool carried clamping elements which may be positioned over the uterine artery. Electrodes or other energy applying devices on the clamping elements may be used to deliver energy to seal the uterine artery. Optionally, the tool may carry ultrasonic, visual, or proximity sensors for detecting the presence of the uterine artery prior to delivering energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: Forcept, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Eder, Camran Nezhat, John Maroney, Roger Stern
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Publication number: 20060271037Abstract: Transvaginal hysterectomy is performed by mechanically engaging and extracting a uterus through opposed cutting and cauterizing elements. The cutting and cauterizing elements are typically provided on an expandable frame which may be positioned at the vaginal os. An associated traction device may be used to pull the uterus through the frame at a controlled rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: Forcept, Inc.Inventors: John Maroney, Joseph Eder, Camran Nezhat
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Patent number: 6965811Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment a storage library system for storing and retrieving media devices is provided where media drives may be added modularly to the storage library. The storage library includes at least one media drive module having a frame configured to include at least one media drive, a power supply, and interface communication electronics. The drive module may further include optional data path bridge/control electronics. The storage library includes a housing having storage bins for storing storage cartridges, a mechanism for transferring storage cartridges, and an opening for receiving two or more media drive modules therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Quantum CorporationInventors: Peter Dickey, John Maroney
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Patent number: 6875222Abstract: A kit (10) for resection of bone (12) for use in implantation of a joint prosthesis (14) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (16), a tool (26) and a stop (32). The guide (16) defines an opening (20) through the guide (16). The guide (16) is in cooperation with the bone (12). The tool (26) may be constrained within the opening (20) of the guide (16). The tool (26) includes a cutting edge (30) for resection of bone (12). The stop (32) cooperates with the guide (16) and the tool (26) to limit the movement of the tool (26) within the guide (16) so that the position of the cutting edge (30) with respect to the bone (12)m may be controlled. The stop (32) includes a plurality of positions (34) with respect to the tool (26) and the guide (16).Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Jack F. Long, Brian John Maroney, Roy Sanders, Kevin M. Cordes, Michael G. Fisher
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Publication number: 20050069400Abstract: Storage library systems and methods of operating and assembling library systems are provided. The storage library system may include a stationary support member having a first axis and a cartridge transport assembly. The cartridge transport assembly includes a cartridge retrieving mechanism configured to retrieve a removable media cartridge, said cartridge transport assembly being coupled to the support member, wherein the cartridge retrieving mechanism is positionable in four degrees of freedom. The method of operating a tape library may include transmitting instruction signals to a robotics controller disposed on a cartridge transport assembly, translating the cartridge transport assembly along a stationary support member, and positioning the cartridge retrieving mechanism in four degrees of freedom relative to the stationary support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Peter Dickey, Raoul Standt, John Maroney
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Publication number: 20050015179Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment a storage library system for storing and retrieving media devices is provided where media drives may be added modularly to the storage library. The storage library includes at least one media drive module having a frame configured to include at least one media drive, a power supply, and interface communication electronics. The drive module may further include optional data path bridge/control electronics. The storage library includes a housing having storage bins for storing storage cartridges, a mechanism for transferring storage cartridges, and an opening for receiving two or more media drive modules therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Peter Dickey, John Maroney
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Publication number: 20040064189Abstract: A glenoid component (100) for use with a prosthetic humeral component (102) for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The glenoid component (100) may be fitted at least partially into a cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The glenoid component (112) includes a body (112) having a stem portion (114) for inserting at least partially into the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The stem portion (114) cooperates with the interior wall (116) of the cavity (104) formed in the glenoid vault (106). The body (112) has a bearing portion (120) for articulating cooperation with the prosthetic humeral component (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Brian John Maroney, Gerald Ross Williams
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Publication number: 20030176867Abstract: A kit (10) for resection of bone (12) for use in implantation of a joint prosthesis (14) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (16), a tool (26) and a stop (32). The guide (16) defines an opening (20) through the guide (16). The guide (16) is in cooperation with the bone (12). The tool (26) may be constrained within the opening (20) of the guide (16). The tool (26) includes a cutting edge (30) for resection of bone (12). The stop (32) cooperates with the guide (16) and the tool (26) to limit the movement of the tool (26) within the guide (16) so that the position of the cutting edge (30) with respect to the bone (12)m may be controlled. The stop (32) includes a plurality of positions (34) with respect to the tool (26) and the guide (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Jack F. Long, Brian John Maroney, Roy Sanders, Kevin M. Cordes, Michael G. Fisher
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Patent number: 4375413Abstract: A rinsing nozzle device is provided. The nozzle is a small, hand-held device adapted to deliver rinsing liquid into the interior of the blood chamber of a non-disassembleable artificial kidney to flush out blood clots or the like. The device provides a liquid receiving chamber in the end portion of the device from which the nozzle projects which functions to prevent splashing of the flushing liquid during use.The method for cleaning an artificial kidney for possible re-use is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1981Date of Patent: March 1, 1983Assignee: Cordis Dow Corp.Inventors: Zane H. Geel, John Maroney