Patents by Inventor Michael Hunt
Michael Hunt 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: 20240150814Abstract: Provided herein is technology related to the chemical modification and purification of DNA. Specifically, the technology provides methods for performing a bisulfite conversion reaction on small amounts of single-stranded, fragmented DNA and performing the subsequent desulfonation and purification steps on magnetic beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Michael J. Domanico, Hatim Allawi, Graham P. Lidgard, Brian Aizenstein, Oliver Hunt, Tobias Charles Zutz
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Publication number: 20240043342Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a high strength, small grain size ceramic having a transgranular fracture mode by rapid densification of a green body and subsequent cooling of the densified ceramic. The ceramic may include dislocations, defects, dopants, and/or secondary phases that are formed as a result of the process and resulting in stress fields capable of redirecting or arresting cracks within the material. This ceramic can maintain transparency from ultraviolet to mid-wave infrared.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Michael Hunt, Guillermo R. Villalobos, Benjamin Rock, Shyam S. Bayya, Woohong Kim, Ishwar D. Aggarwal, Bryan Sadowski, Jasbinder S. Sanghera
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Publication number: 20240000582Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
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Patent number: 11807580Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a high strength, small grain size ceramic having a transgranular fracture mode by rapid densification of a green body and subsequent cooling of the densified ceramic. The ceramic may include dislocations, defects, dopants, and/or secondary phases that are formed as a result of the process and resulting in stress fields capable of redirecting or arresting cracks within the material. This ceramic can maintain transparency from ultraviolet to mid-wave infrared.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Michael Hunt, Guillermo R. Villalobos, Benjamin Rock, Shyam S. Bayya, Woohong Kim, Ishwar D. Aggarwal, Bryan Sadowski, Jasbinder S. Sanghera
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Patent number: 11786377Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
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Publication number: 20230304276Abstract: A tool installed upon and or into a sink debris collection and transfer apparatus that assists in debris transfer throughout the length of the apparatus, ensuring no garbage disposal debris is ejected out of the apparatus toward the user when the garbage disposal is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: James Michael Hunt
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Publication number: 20230304275Abstract: A method for collecting and therefor separating sink debris from other in-sink contents (dishes for example) and allow for liquids to drain simultaneously into the sink drain hole. This method is completed by installing a sink debris collection and transfer apparatus utilizing in-sink physical space. The method of installation and use of such apparatus is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: James Michael Hunt
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Publication number: 20230304274Abstract: An apparatus occupying physical in-sink space which is attached to, is part of or emanating from either a sink flange or sink basin allowing for sink debris solids to be collected and transferred to the sink drain or garbage disposal while allowing sink liquids to be transferred through the apparatus simultaneously is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: James Michael Hunt
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Publication number: 20230286871Abstract: Disclosed is a method of flash sintering a sample composed of ceramic particles by providing laser energy to change the electrical properties of the ceramic material. The processes and systems disclosed herein do not require large heating equipment like a furnace allowing for a portable system of repairing ceramic materials in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Guillermo R. Villalobos, Rafael R. Gattass, Michael Hunt, Shyam S. Bayya, Bryan Sadowski, Robert Miklos, Frederic H. Kung, Woohong Kim, L. Brandon Shaw, Jasbinder S. Sanghera, Antti Makinen
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Publication number: 20220233328Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include frames and one or more endplates coupled to the frame. The frame may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Veronika Martynova, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Jason Gray, Jennifer Klimek, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
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Publication number: 20220227675Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a high strength, small grain size ceramic having a transgranular fracture mode by rapid densification of a green body and subsequent cooling of the densified ceramic. The ceramic may include dislocations, defects, dopants, and/or secondary phases that are formed as a result of the process and resulting in stress fields capable of redirecting or arresting cracks within the material. This ceramic can maintain transparency from ultraviolet to mid-wave infrared.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Michael Hunt, Guillermo R. Villalobos, Benjamin Rock, Shyam S. Bayya, Woohong Kim, Ishwar D. Aggarwal, Bryan Sadowski, Jasbinder S. Sanghera
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Patent number: 11331201Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include frames and one or more endplates coupled to the frame. The frame may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Veronika Martynova, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Jason Gray, Jennifer Klimek, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
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Patent number: 11299428Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a high strength, small grain size ceramic having a trans-granular fracture mode by rapid densification of a green body and subsequent cooling of the densified ceramic. The ceramic may include dislocations, defects, dopants, and/or secondary phases that are formed as a result of the process and resulting in stress fields capable of redirecting or arresting cracks within the material. This ceramic can maintain transparency from ultraviolet to mid-wave infrared.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Michael Hunt, Guillermo R. Villalobos, Benjamin Rock, Shyam S. Bayya, Woohong Kim, Ishwar D. Aggarwal, Bryan Sadowski, Jasbinder S. Sanghera
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Publication number: 20220079774Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert A. Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
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Publication number: 20220039952Abstract: An embodiment includes an artificial chordae tendineae system comprising: a first needle; a flexible first chord coupled to a proximal end portion of the first needle; a first proximal pledget coupled to a proximal end portion of the first chord; a first distal conduit coupled to the first chord between the first proximal pledget and the first needle; wherein: the first distal conduit includes first and second faces; one of the first and second faces includes a first aperture; a sidewall of the first conduit, located between the first and second faces, includes a sidewall aperture that does not directly connect to the first aperture; the sidewall aperture is configured to include a portion of the first chord when the first distal conduit is permanently implanted adjacent tissue but not when the first distal conduit is traversing the tissue before being permanently implanted adjacent the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Ryan Medema, Daniel Tomko, Jeffery Poehlmann, Michael Hunt, Kellen Moulton
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Publication number: 20210346172Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
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Patent number: 11103350Abstract: An embodiment includes an artificial chordae tendineae system comprising: a first needle; a flexible first chord coupled to a proximal end portion of the first needle; a first proximal pledget coupled to a proximal end portion of the first chord; a first distal conduit coupled to the first chord between the first proximal pledget and the first needle; wherein: the first distal conduit includes first and second faces; one of the first and second faces includes a first aperture; a sidewall of the first conduit, located between the first and second faces, includes a sidewall aperture that does not directly connect to the first aperture; the sidewall aperture is configured to include a portion of the first chord when the first distal conduit is permanently implanted adjacent tissue but not when the first distal conduit is traversing the tissue before being permanently implanted adjacent the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ON-X LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ryan Medema, Daniel Tomko, Jeffery Poehlmann, Michael Hunt, Kellen Moulton
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Patent number: 11065128Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
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Patent number: 10934172Abstract: A ?-SiC coating made by the method of mixing SiO2 with carbon and heating the mixture in vacuum wherein the carbon is oxidized to CO gas and reduces the SiO2 to SiO gas and reacting a carbon material, comprising stainless steel with a carbon coating, with the SiO gas at a temperature in the range of 1300 to 1600° C. resulting in a SiC coating on the stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Guillermo R. Villalobos, Michael Hunt, Bryan Sadowski, Jasbinder S. Sanghera, Ishwar D. Aggarwal
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Patent number: 10925750Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer or endplates and one or more inserts, members, or frames coupled to the spacer or endplates. The inserts, members, or frames may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Veronika Martynova, Jason Gray, Jody Seifert, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani