Patents by Inventor John R. Jacobs
John R. Jacobs 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: 20240070331Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for filtering components, such as hardware components, compatible with computer-modeled structures are presented. A compatible components system provides selection methods that present components compatible with computer-aided design (CAD) models designed in computer modeling software. The system executes methods designed to filter components made available to designers using attribute information of the features and attribute information of the components. Designers may interact with the compatibility methods numerous times, narrowing components through a series or number of filtering steps until a desired compatible component is easily selected. The computer modeling software may include graphical user interfaces for selecting component source locations, filtering types of components presented by the system, and adding components to CAD models.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Desprez, LLCInventors: James L. Jacobs, II, John E. Cronin, Justin R. Kunz, Steven M. Lynch
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Patent number: 11914927Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for filtering components, such as hardware components, compatible with computer-modeled structures are presented. A compatible components system provides selection methods that present components compatible with computer-aided design (CAD) models designed in computer modeling software. The system executes methods designed to filter components made available to designers using attribute information of the features and attribute information of the components. Designers may interact with the compatibility methods numerous times, narrowing components through a series or number of filtering steps until a desired compatible component is easily selected. The computer modeling software may include graphical user interfaces for selecting component source locations, filtering types of components presented by the system, and adding components to CAD models.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventors: James L. Jacobs, II, John E. Cronin, Justin R. Kunz, Steven M. Lynch
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Patent number: 9636207Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, Sr., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Patent number: 8915252Abstract: A system, method and kit for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system includes a first implant adapted for implantation in an inframandibular region and having at least one aperture therethrough, and a ribbon-like element having first and second ends and a substantially uniform, non-circular cross section along its length. The ribbon-like element is adapted for implantation in a tongue with the first and second ends extending through the at least one aperture in the first implant for coupling the ribbon-like element with the first implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Kevin S. Weadock, Robert A. Rousseau, John R. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8800567Abstract: A system, method and kit for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system includes a first implant adapted for implantation in an inframandibular region and having at least one aperture therethrough, and a ribbon-like element having first and second ends and a substantially uniform, non-circular cross section along its length. The ribbon-like element is adapted for implantation in a tongue with the first and second ends extending through the at least one aperture in the first implant for coupling the ribbon-like element with the first implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Kevin S. Weadock, Robert A. Rousseau, John R. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8591534Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, Sr., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Publication number: 20130186412Abstract: A system, method and kit for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system includes a first implant adapted for implantation in an inframandibular region and having at least one aperture therethrough, and a ribbon-like element having first and second ends and a substantially uniform, non-circular cross section along its length. The ribbon-like element is adapted for implantation in a tongue with the first and second ends extending through the at least one aperture in the first implant for coupling the ribbon-like element with the first implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Kevin S. Weadock, Robert A. Rousseau, John R. Jacobs
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Patent number: 8388633Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, Sr., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Publication number: 20120225052Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for treating tissue defects. The composition includes thrombin and fibrinogen, or sodium alginate and calcium chloride, and also a surfactant, and non-resorbable polymer microparticles dispersed within the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, Kevin S. Weadock, John R. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20110178608Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, SR., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Publication number: 20110172786Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, SR., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Publication number: 20100312358Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, SR., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Patent number: 7828854Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material is disclosed. The first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, Sr., John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Publication number: 20100080791Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for treating tissue defects. The composition includes thrombin and fibrinogen, or sodium alginate and calcium chloride, and also a surfactant, and non-resorbable polymer microparticles dispersed within the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, Kevin S. Weadock, John R. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20080147200Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect including a first composite structure including at least one layer of a non-absorbable material, wherein the first composite structure has a central portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the tissue or muscle wall defect, and has an outer periphery. The prosthesis further includes a second structure having a reinforced central region and an outer peripheral edge, a reinforcing element positioned between the first and second structures, and having an outer periphery and a stiffness greater than that of the first and second structures, and at least one pulling element coupled to the reinforced central region of the second structure. The second structure is coupled to the first structure substantially only at their respective peripheries.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Robert A. Rousseau, David C. Lindh, John R. Jacobs, Ilya S. Koyfman, Gaoyuan Gavin Chen, Donald G. Hill
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Patent number: 5017252Abstract: A method for fabricating a plurality of insulating glass assemblies, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of glass assemblies each including a pair of generally parallel, spaced glass panes having therebetween an endless spacer, the spacer and the panes defining an interior space between the panes and inside the spacer, and the spacer having therethrough a tortuous passage affording gas flow into and out of the space, placing the glass assemblies in a chamber, creating a vacuum in the chamber so as to remove substantially all of the air from the spaces, introducing into the chamber a gas having a coefficient of thermal conductivity lower than that of air so that the gas fills the spaces, removing the glass assemblies from the chamber, and closing the passages in the spacers.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1990Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Interpane Coatings, Inc.Inventors: Darrell L. Aldrich, John R. Jacobs