Patents by Inventor John Merritt

John Merritt 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).

  • Patent number: 11980537
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu, John Coleman Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11974909
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu, John Coleman Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11974910
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu, John Coleman Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11969333
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu, John Coleman Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Patent number: 11969331
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Inari Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Merritt, Jacqueline Macias, Brian Michael Strauss, Thomas Tu, John Coleman Thress, Paul Lubock
  • Publication number: 20240058454
    Abstract: Provided are delivery vehicles, and methods of making and using same for reaching epithelial cells, such as cells within mucus-containing environments, and delivery vehicles with improved stability in harsh environments, including the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Mubhij Ahmad, Timothy Day, Ismail Hafez, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11903767
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to composite markers that employ a gel carrier to carry two or more contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Kits and methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11882992
    Abstract: Composite markers employ a gel carrier to carry at least one radiopaque element (e.g., wire or band or clip) and one or more other contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: VIEW POINT MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20230172097
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in establishing or re-establishing plant growth over a land area. The apparatus includes a supply of a growing medium and an arrangement including at least one delivery outlet for delivering the growing medium at spaced intervals from a height onto a soil surface of the land area. The growing medium contains seeds or is delivered in tandem with and on top of seeds deposited on the soil surface or deposited onto or adjacent to seeds or seedlings already deposited on the soil surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventors: Todd Erland ERICKSON, Andrew Louis Guzzomi, Monte Ian Masarei, David John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20230023615
    Abstract: Provided are delivery vehicles, and methods of making and using same for reaching epithelial cells, such as cells within mucus-containing environments, and delivery vehicles with improved stability in harsh environments, including in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Mubhij Ahmad, Timothy Day, Ismail Hafez, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20230020374
    Abstract: A brush arrangement of an apparatus includes a brush connected to a brush support. The brush support can be or include at least one four-bar linkage, trails the outlets of the seed metering device. The brush sweeps fine loose material over seeds placed on the soil surface allowing rocks to be left in place in/on the soil while the deposited seeds are lightly covered with soil by the brush. The brush arrangement can be coupled with soil manipulation apparatus, e.g., including a tool/tine support, onto which one or more soil engaging tools mount(s). The soil engaging tool may include or be at least one knifepoint, sweep, disc, blade, or other tillage equipment to engage into the soil and loosen compacted or crusted soil ahead of depositing the seeds. Brush breakout can be accommodated by a breakout coupler and optional adjustable breakout force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventors: Todd Erland ERICKSON, Andrew Louis GUZZOMI, Monte Ian MASAREI, David John MERRITT
  • Publication number: 20220296516
    Abstract: Provided are delivery vehicles, and methods of making and using same for reaching epithelial cells, such as cells within mucus-containing environments, and delivery vehicles with improved stability in harsh environments, including in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Mubhij Ahmad, Timothy Day, Ismail Hafez, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20220104913
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 11116599
    Abstract: Imaging marker embodiments that may be used for marking sites within a patient's body are discussed. Some imaging marker embodiments are particularly useful for imaging with ultrasound imaging modalities and some imaging marker embodiments may be suitable for imaging with multiple modes of imaging modalities. Method embodiments for making and using imaging markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: View Point Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20210153972
    Abstract: Composite markers employ a gel carrier to carry at least one radiopaque element (e.g., wire or band or clip) and one or more other contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20210153845
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to composite markers that employ a gel carrier to carry two or more contrast materials, each detectable by a detection modality different than one another. Kits and methods for forming these composite markers and methods of marking a target site in a mammalian subject employing these composite markers are also discussed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: William Blair, Mike Jones, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 10874560
    Abstract: Sponges suitable for use in medical procedures may include radio-opaque material, and arranged to allow individual sponges in a set, packet or package of sponges to be readily discernable using imaging technology (e.g., X-ray) to allow accurate counting of sponges. The sponges may include wireless transponders, for instance LC resonant and/or RFID transponders. Gauze or similar material is folded to enhance the ability to count the sponges. Sponges are counted and banded or packaged to provide assurance that the count is accurate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: John Merritt, William A. Blair, Tom Kane, John Buhler
  • Patent number: 10311532
    Abstract: A system and method for managing real estate data using a mobile device, such as a tablet computer. The data is displayed in a manner that facilitates quick analysis suing a mobile device. User interfaces, processing, and other features provide a mobile user with information required to make intelligent decisions on real estate transactions. A tour can be constructed based on a subset of data returned as a result of a database query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: CoStar Realty Information, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew C. Florance, Bob Evatt, Scot Bohl, John Merritt
  • Patent number: 10212945
    Abstract: A method of making a mosquito repellant composition which includes a composition of lemon balm leaves, water, antimicrobial preservative, alcohol free witch hazel, sodium lactate, camelina oil, mineral oil, cetyl alcohol, steric acid, fragrance and titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: John Merritt
  • Patent number: 10172674
    Abstract: An intracorporeal marker system includes a tissue marker pellet comprised of a polysaccharide material. The intracorporeal marker system may also include a fibrous marker of bioabsorbable fibers. In one embodiment, for example, an outer layer of bioabsorbable fibers is disposed around at least part of an inner core of bioabsorbable fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: SenoRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Jones, Paul Lubock, John Merritt