Patents by Inventor Tim McCoy
Tim McCoy 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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Patent number: 11917535Abstract: The present invention is machine-to-machine (M2M) mobile platform that has a controller that can communicate with RFID tags and receives RFID information into a mobile vehicle foreign network with an all-in-one mobile solution and also communicates with a home network having a computer server. The present invention provides an integrated command and communication platform to support communications by cell phone, WiFi, GPS, RFID controller, vehicle information controller, and real-time integration to optimize performance of the remote tracking network. With the use of the present invention, fleet services, mobile inventory, and asset tracking can be efficiently organized and conducted across a fleet of vehicles, a multitude of remote tracking devices, and geographically around the world.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Apptricity CorporationInventors: Ralph McCoy, Tim Garcia
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Patent number: 8579919Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20080097523Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas Kramer, Brian Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 7095748Abstract: A Wireless bridge conjoins two previously incompatible technologies within a single device to leverage the strengths of each. The Wireless bridge marries the Personal Area Network (PAN) technology of Bluetooth as described in Bluetooth Specification Version 1.0B with the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technology described in the IEEE802.11a specification to provide a wireless system level solution for peripheral devices to provide Internet service interactions. The invention brings together in a single working device implementations of these technologies so they do not interfere or disrupt the operation of each other and instead provide a seamless transition of a Bluetooth connection to Wireless Local Area Network/Internet connection. From the Wireless Local Area Network perspective the inventive wireless bridge extension allows a Bluetooth-enabled device to roam from one Wireless Access Point (bridge) to the next without losing its back end connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, IncInventors: Vikram Vij, Carl A. Gerrard, Bin Li, Larry Gardner, Sivasankar Chander, Murthy Kunchakarra, Tim McCoy, Richard Swan
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Patent number: 6884248Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20040153101Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20030135226Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 6562051Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Publication number: 20020196771Abstract: A Wireless bridge conjoins two previously incompatible technologies within a single device to leverage the strengths of each. The Wireless bridge marries the Personal Area Network (PAN) technology of Bluetooth as described in Bluetooth Specification Version 1.0B with the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technology described in the IEEE802.11a specification to provide a wireless system level solution for peripheral devices to provide Internet service so interactions. The invention brings together in a single working device implementations of these technologies so they do not interfere or disrupt the operation of each other and instead provide a seamless transition of a Bluetooth connection to Wireless Local Area Network/Internet connection. From the Wireless Local Area Network perspective the inventive wireless bridge extension allows a Bluetooth-enabled device to roam from one Wireless Access Point (bridge) to the next without losing its back end connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: Vikram Vij, Carl A. Gerrard, Bin Li, Larry Gardner, Sivasankar Chander, Murthy Kunchakarra, Tim McCoy, Richard Swan
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Patent number: 6452910Abstract: A Wireless bridge conjoins two previously incompatible technologies within a single device to leverage the strengths of each. The Wireless bridge marries the Personal Area Network (PAN) technology of Bluetooth as described in Bluetooth Specification Version 1.0B with the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technology described in the IEEE802.11aspecification to provide a wireless system level solution for peripheral devices to provide Internet service interactions. The invention brings together in a single working device implementations of these technologies so they do not interfere or disrupt the operation of each other and instead provide a seamless transition of a Bluetooth connection to Wireless Local Area Network/Internet connection. From the Wireless Local Area Network perspective the inventive wireless bridge extension allows a Bluetooth-enabled device to roam from one Wireless Access Point (bridge) to the next without losing its back end connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Inventors: Vikram Vij, Carl A. Gerrard, Bin Li, Larry Gardner, Sivasankar Chander, Murthy Kunchakarra, Tim McCoy, Richard Swan
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Publication number: 20020013605Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5964772Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5824008Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5810882Abstract: A method for repairing a hernia involving utilizing a helical fastener is disclosed. The helical fastener has a length that is placed in a non-parallel relationship with the tissue in the area of the hernia and is rotated into the tissue. An applicator is provided which holds multiple fasteners and is employed to attach the fasteners to the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford
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Patent number: 5582616Abstract: A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a fastener applicator having a proximal portion comprising a handle and an actuator and an elongate distal portion for housing a plurality of fasteners. A transferring action of the actuator provides longitudinal and rotational movement of the fasteners out of the distal portion and into body tissue.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Origin Medsystems, Inc.Inventors: Lee Bolduc, Thomas A. Kramer, Brian A. Hodges, Tim McCoy, John Lunsford