Patents by Inventor Matthew C. Fleming

Matthew C. Fleming 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).

  • SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR A REFLECTOR
    Publication number: 20080042920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure, system and materials for supporting a reflector. A rim stiffening beam is securely attached to the circumference of the reflector. A plurality of support struts is attached to the rim stiffening beam, joining to one or more nodes, thereby providing support for the reflector and substantial open volume directly behind the reflector for instrumentation, drive and control units, or other purposes. A central support structure supports the nodes and further supports a plate attached to the back of said reflector. This plate is advantageously relatively stiff in its radial dimension but relatively flexible in its axial dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Matthew C. Fleming, John B. Lugten
  • Support apparatus for a reflector
    Patent number: 7330160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure, system and materials for supporting a reflector. A rim stiffening beam is securely attached to the circumference of the reflector. A plurality of support struts is attached to the rim stiffening beam, joining to one or more nodes, thereby providing support for the reflector and substantial open volume directly behind the reflector for instrumentation, drive and control units, or other purposes. A central support structure supports the nodes and further supports a plate attached to the back of said reflector. This plate is advantageously relatively stiff in its radial dimension but relatively flexible in its axial dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Matthew C. Fleming, John B. Lugten
  • Cochlea stimulating electrode assembly, insertion tool, holder and method of implantation
    Patent number: 5443493
    Abstract: A cochlear electrode comprising a spirally curved distal tip portion carrying electrical conductors for stimulating the cochlea, a lead offset from the distal tip portion and a bridge therebetween and extending from the distal tip adjacent the proximal terminus thereof. The bridge defines a slide for guiding the distal tip portion into and out of an insertion tool during implantation of the electrode while the proximal terminus defines a push point for a push rod included in the insertion tool for sliding the distal tip out of the tool and into the cochlea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Alfred E. Mann Foundation For Scientific Research
    Inventors: Charles L. Byers, James W. Beazell, Matthew C. Fleming
  • Radiation shield swivel mount
    Patent number: 4923162
    Abstract: A swivel mount for a radiation shield having a bearing mounted at the end of a support arm with the bearing engaged to the shield between clamping members proximate the balance center of the radiation shield whereby the shield can be positioned at variable orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Inventors: Matthew C. Fleming, Melvin T. Magliocco
  • X-ray shield
    Patent number: D300945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventors: Matthew C. Fleming, Melvin T. Magliocco