Patents by Inventor Theresa Brandner

Theresa Brandner 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).

  • MEDICAL DEVICES UTILIZING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220151675
    Abstract: Medical devices utilizing shape memory alloys and associated methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a treatment element configured to be positioned within a body lumen and coupled to an energy source. At least a portion of the treatment element may be made of a shape memory alloy, and wherein application of thermal energy to the treatment element from the energy source transforms the treatment element from the martensitic state to the austenitic state in which the treatment element is configured to cut, ablate, resect, and/or cauterize tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Susannah Wedgwood
  • Medical devices utilizing shape memory alloys and associated systems and methods
    Patent number: 11278342
    Abstract: Medical devices utilizing shape memory alloys and associated methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a treatment element configured to be positioned within a body lumen and coupled to an energy source. At least a portion of the treatment element may be made of a shape memory alloy, and wherein application of thermal energy to the treatment element from the energy source transforms the treatment element from the martensitic state to the austenitic state in which the treatment element is configured to cut, ablate, resect, and/or cauterize tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Susannah Wedgwood
  • Wearable child carriers and methods of use
    Patent number: 10660453
    Abstract: Wearable child carriers and methods for use are disclosed. A representative device includes a sash configured to rest across a shoulder of the user and be positioned over the user's torso, and a cradle supported by the sash and configured to support and secure a child in a generally horizontal position against a frontside of the user's body. The cradle can include a head region supported by one end of the sash and configured to support and secure the sides and back of the child's head, a body region supported by another end of the sash and configured to support the child's torso and legs, and a flap extending from the body region and configured to wrap at least partially around the child's body and a portion of the body region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Laura Petersen
  • WEARABLE CHILD CARRIERS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180317669
    Abstract: Wearable child carriers and methods for use are disclosed. A representative device includes a sash configured to rest across a shoulder of the user and be positioned over the user's torso, and a cradle supported by the sash and configured to support and secure a child in a generally horizontal position against a frontside of the user's body. The cradle can include a head region supported by one end of the sash and configured to support and secure the sides and back of the child's head, a body region supported by another end of the sash and configured to support the child's torso and legs, and a flap extending from the body region and configured to wrap at least partially around the child's body and a portion of the body region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Laura Petersen
  • Wearable child carriers and methods of use
    Patent number: 10021993
    Abstract: Wearable child carriers and methods for use are disclosed. A representative device includes a sash configured to rest across a shoulder of the user and be positioned over the user's torso, and a cradle supported by the sash and configured to support and secure a child in a generally horizontal position against a frontside of the user's body. The cradle can include a head region supported by one end of the sash and configured to support and secure the sides and back of the child's head, a body region supported by another end of the sash and configured to support the child's torso and legs, and a flap extending from the body region and configured to wrap at least partially around the child's body and a portion of the body region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Laura Petersen
  • MEDICAL DEVICES UTILIZING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170296253
    Abstract: Medical devices utilizing shape memory alloys and associated methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed toward a treatment element configured to be positioned within a body lumen and coupled to an energy source. At least a portion of the treatment element may be made of a shape memory alloy, and wherein application of thermal energy to the treatment element from the energy source transforms the treatment element from the martensitic state to the austenitic state in which the treatment element is configured to cut, ablate, resect, and/or cauterize tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Susannah Wedgwood
  • WEARABLE CHILD CARRIERS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160120333
    Abstract: Wearable child carriers and methods for use are disclosed. A representative device includes a sash configured to rest across a shoulder of the user and be positioned over the user's torso, and a cradle supported by the sash and configured to support and secure a child in a generally horizontal position against a frontside of the user's body. The cradle can include a head region supported by one end of the sash and configured to support and secure the sides and back of the child's head, a body region supported by another end of the sash and configured to support the child's torso and legs, and a flap extending from the body region and configured to wrap at least partially around the child's body and a portion of the body region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Theresa Brandner, Laura Peterson