Patents by Inventor Joseph Pearce
Joseph Pearce 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: 20240069043Abstract: Portable coagulation monitoring devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. Namely, a test cartridge is provided for use in a portable coagulation monitor (PCM) device. Further, the test cartridge comprises two glass-filled thermoplastic polymer plates and a disposable blood introduction device. The two glass-filled thermoplastic polymer plates are arranged substantially in parallel with a small gap therebetween for receiving a sample of blood to be tested. Using the PCM device, the two glass-filled thermoplastic polymer plates can be moved linearly relative to each other. Methods of measuring coagulation response in a blood sample using the test cartridge and the PCM device are provided. A method of introducing blood into the test cartridge using the disposable blood introduction device is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Entegrion, Inc.Inventors: Matthew PEARCE, Richard HALL, Joseph Anthony DACORTA
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Patent number: 10870515Abstract: A container sleeve system and method of manufacture thereof can include: a container having a shoulder; and a sleeve having coupling ends coupled together with a handle therebetween, the coupling ends including a rounded overhang, the coupling ends including bottom retention recesses formed within a bottom side thereof, and the shoulder extending through the rounded overhang, and the handle including a handle body providing thickness to the handle, the handle body formed on the handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Joseph Pearce
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Publication number: 20200339305Abstract: A container sleeve system and method of manufacture thereof can include: a container having a shoulder; and a sleeve having coupling ends coupled together with a handle therebetween, the coupling ends including a rounded overhang, the coupling ends including bottom retention recesses formed within a bottom side thereof, and the shoulder extending through the rounded overhang, and the handle including a handle body providing thickness to the handle, the handle body formed on the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventor: Joseph Pearce
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Patent number: 10452873Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Publication number: 20180082611Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Patent number: 9865182Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Publication number: 20160379528Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Patent number: 9442074Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band. The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Publication number: 20150379903Abstract: Disclosed are fibers comprising one or more branded fibers which exhibit surface markings in a repeated pattern along the length of the branded fibers. The branded fibers can be incorporated into yarns or fiber bands to represent supply chain information of the yarns, fiber bands, and/or articles made from the yards or fiber bands. In a specific example, branded fibers can be incorporated into an acetate tow band. The branded fibers can be recovered from a cigarette filter, the repeated pattern decoded, and supply chain information associated with the acetate tow used to make the cigarette filter, such as manufacturer, customer, ship to location, and even the acetate tow bale, can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Andrew Ervin McLeod, Brian Douglas Seiler, Scott Gregory Gaynor, Michael Joseph Pearce, Kevin Todd Barham, James Andrew Dickenson, Clarissa Tatum
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Publication number: 20060212046Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention contemplates a device configured to prepare and deploy a resilient sleeve on to a portion of body tissue. The device expands the resilient sleeve, uses a vacuum system to draw the body tissue in to the resilient sleeve, and releases the resilient sleeve from the expanded state so that it captures and constricts the body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Joseph Pearce, David Reddy
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Publication number: 20060212051Abstract: A constriction device that constricts body tissue is configured to be safely sutured to constricted body tissue. The device includes a generally cylindrical elastic sleeve including opposed opened ends and having a wall of substantially uniform thickness that receives body tissue therein to be constricted. The sleeve includes a plurality of suture holes to receive a suture to maintain the sleeve the tissue constricted by the sleeve. The sleeve includes a suture hole reinforcement structure, as for example an increased wall thickness, about each suture hole to permit the device to be sutured to constricted body tissue without damaging the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Inventors: Leslie Snyder, Joseph Pearce, Martin Adams
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Publication number: 20050029412Abstract: An ergonomic wrist rest in a novelty shape for use with a computer keyboard or mouse. The novelty shape includes stuffed animals or cartoon characters. The wrist rest has a central portion shaped as the torso of the character and peripheral portions shaped as the limbs, head and other extremities of the character. The central portion is formed with a moldable shape-retaining cushion sized to support the user's wrists while operating the keyboard or mouse. The wrist rest is positioned adjacent the keyboard and/or mouse by a lower layer of weighted materials, and/or by an outwardly extending platform on which the keyboard or mouse is operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventor: Joseph Pearce
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Patent number: 6544220Abstract: A system for performing fluid jet myocardial revascularization includes a catheter having a proximal region, a distal region, a lumen extending therethrough and a valve disposed in the lumen for allowing the passage of fluids in the lumen to create holes in the myocardium. A valve control means extends through the proximal region of the catheter to open and close the valve. In one embodiment, the valve also includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the valve in a closed position. The valve may be controlled using an electrically actuated device that is heated with an electrical current to open and close the valve. In one embodiment of the invention, the catheter has a wall that can be expanded within a guide catheter to anchor the catheter during revascularization.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Tim Johnson, Joseph Pearce, Zihong Guo
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Publication number: 20020111644Abstract: Devices and methods for performing myocardial revascularization using fluid jets. Devices can include a pressurized fluid source coupled through fluid supply lumens to a distal-most nozzle disposed on the distal end of the catheter. Some devices have separate myocardial revascularization catheters disposed within guide catheters, while other devices have unitary devices including a generally steerable myocardial revascularization catheter shaft. Preferred embodiments include a distally disposed control valve. One valve is controlled using an electrically actuated device, another valve is controlled using a low-pressure control fluid, while yet another device valve is controlled using an axially slidable activation wire. The fluid valve can include a biasing spring to shut the valve and preclude fluid flow, with the bias opposed by a user-applied fluid, mechanical, or electrical force.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Shuman, Tim Johnson, Joseph Pearce, Zihong Guo
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Publication number: 20020010769Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing and supporting an autonomous software agent that assists the user during a web browsing or navigation session on a computer network are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the agent operates in a limited, unobtrusive mode wherein the agent notifies the user that a command option may exist and allows the user the option to launch the full functionality of the browsing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Roland Calvin Kippenhan, Theodore Charles Goldstein, Matthew Finbarr Cassidy, Andrew Jay Sells, William Bradford Chase, Joseph Pearce
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Patent number: 6328750Abstract: An ablation burr has a body provided with an inner circumferential rim and an outer circumferential rim that are concentric and spaced longitudinally by a selected distance along the length of the burr. The outer circumferential rim has a generally smooth convex outer surface that reduces damage to a vessel wall or stent A leading surface of the burr extends between the inner and outer circumferential rims in a substantially uniform, concave manner. An abrasive, for example, diamond grit, is provided on the leading surface. The burr is selectively rotated by a drive shaft, causing the abrasive leading surface of the burr to ablate unwanted deposits. If desired, a wire extends co-axially through the body such that a distal end of the wire extends out of the distal end of the burr. An abrasive tip may be coupled to the distal end of the wire, and is selectively rotated, to ablate unwanted deposits.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Berry, Matt Hefner, Tom Hiblar, Joseph Pearce, Natalya Peskin, Edward Wulfman
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Patent number: 6270509Abstract: An ablation burr has a body provided with an inner circumferential rim and an outer circumferential rim that are concentric and spaced longitudinally by a selected distance along the length of the burr. The outer circumferential rim has a generally smooth convex outer surface that reduces damage to a vessel wall or stent. A leading surface of the burr extends between the inner and outer circumferential rims in a substantially uniform, concave manner. An abrasive, for example, diamond grit, is provided on the leading surface. The burr is selectively rotated by a drive shaft, causing the abrasive leading surface of the burr to ablate unwanted deposits. If desired, a wire extends co-axially thorough the body such that a distal end of the wire extends out of the distal end of the burr. An abrasive tip may be coupled to the distal end of the wire, and is selectively rotated, to ablate unwanted deposits.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: SCIMED Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Lawrence Barry, Matt Hefner, Tom Hiblar, Joseph Pearce, Natalya Peskin, Edward Wulfman
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Patent number: D757018Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventor: Joseph Pearce
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Patent number: D763853Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Joseph Pearce
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Patent number: D921636Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Inventor: Joseph Pearce