Patents by Inventor William Woodburn
William Woodburn 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: 20230285116Abstract: A drill guide assembly configured to engage a drill bit, including: a drill guide including: a drill guide tube including a ring and a flared end at a proximal end of the drill guide tube; a drill guide body with a central opening configured to receive the drill guide tube and a tube stop configured to engage the flared end; and a spring configured to engage the ring and distal end of the drill guide body; and a drill guide sleeve with a central opening configured to receive the drill guide including a ring stop configured to engage the ring and a sleeve distal end configured to engage a plate hole on a bone plate, wherein the spring is configured to bias the drill guide tube in a distal direction so that a distal end of the drill guide tube extends from the sleeve distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Michael McGurk, Philip Watt, Todd J. Kent, Jason Long, William Woodburn, John V. Hunt, Junior Julien, Joshua McManus
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Publication number: 20220118276Abstract: A method for treating a medical condition in a patient in need thereof is provided. The method includes applying light to the patient thereby stimulating the immune system of the patient, wherein the applying includes irradiating substantially the entire body of the patient with high intensity blue light having a wavelength, intensity, and duration configured to provide immune system stimulation sufficient to treat the medical condition, the stimulation including increasing the population of T-cells in the patient's bloodstream to treat the medical condition. Also included is a method for activating T cells in a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventor: William Woodburn
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Patent number: 11273320Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and its use for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: TCELLERATE LLCInventor: William Woodburn
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Patent number: 11000322Abstract: A link for interconnecting with one or more additional, similarly configured links so as to form a linkage for affixation to bone includes a receptacle member having an interior surface that defines a receptacle and further defines a bearing surface and an array of retention features that is arranged around the bearing surface. The link includes an insertion member that extends from the receptacle member and defines an exterior surface that at least partially surrounds a hole. A geometry of the exterior surface is configured to fit within a geometry of the receptacle. The exterior surface defines an annular recess configured to receive a retention member for engaging one or more of the arrayed retention features.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: William Woodburn
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Publication number: 20200093524Abstract: A link for interconnecting with one or more additional, similarly configured links so as to form a linkage for affixation to bone includes a receptacle member having an interior surface that defines a receptacle and further defines a bearing surface and an array of retention features that is arranged around the bearing surface. The link includes an insertion member that extends from the receptacle member and defines an exterior surface that at least partially surrounds a hole. A geometry of the exterior surface is configured to fit within a geometry of the receptacle. The exterior surface defines an annular recess configured to receive a retention member for engaging one or more of the arrayed retention features.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: William Woodburn
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Publication number: 20190054310Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and its use for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: William WOODBURN
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Patent number: 10155122Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and a method for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Inventor: William Woodburn
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Publication number: 20180345035Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and a method for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventor: William WOODBURN
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Patent number: 9844445Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer (10) is provided that includes a pair of oppositely facing endplate components (20, 40) and an interior component that includes one or more vertically extending stacks of arranged C-clip members (70) radially surrounding one or more bosses (30) protruding interiorly from one of the endplates, wherein the size and configuration of the bosses and the C-clip members are designed to allow the incremental expansion of expandable interbody spacer.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Joshua McManus, William Woodburn, Walter Widmer
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Publication number: 20160015527Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer (10) is provided that includes a pair of oppositely facing endplate components (20, 40) and an interior component that includes one or more vertically extending stacks of arranged C-clip members (70) radially surrounding one or more bosses (30) protruding interiorly from one of the endplates, wherein the size and configuration of the bosses and the C-clip members are designed to allow the incremental expansion of expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Joshua McManus, William Woodburn, Walter Widmer
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Patent number: 9149364Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer (10) is provided that includes a pair of oppositely facing endplate components (20, 40) and an interior component that includes one or more vertically extending stacks of arranged C-clip members (70) radially surrounding one or more bosses (30) protruding interiorly from one of the endplates, wherein the size and configuration of the bosses and the C-clip members are designed to allow the incremental expansion of expandable interbody spacer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Joshua McManus, William Woodburn, Walter Widmer
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Patent number: 9123479Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Intermec IP CorporationInventor: William Woodburn
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Publication number: 20150096872Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: William Woodburn
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Patent number: 8992617Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes a first member (20), a second member (40), and a collar operatively associated with the first and second members, wherein the collar includes a threaded mechanism so that rotation of the collar causes the second member to axially move with respect to the first member. The implant includes a ratchet mechanism (50, 80) so that when at least a predetermined amount of force is applied, the second member moves with respect to the first member in an axial, ratchet-type manner. The collar preferably includes a drive ring (60) rotatably attached to the first member and a ratchet ring (80) operatively associated with the drive ring. The ratchet ring includes an inner bore having at least one corresponding ratchet thread tooth form formed thereon for engaging a ratchet thread tooth form formed on the second member.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: William Woodburn, David Evans
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Patent number: 8916789Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a living hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Intermec IP Corp.Inventor: William Woodburn
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Publication number: 20140075846Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for creating an integrated access door and switch actuator. The integrated access door and switch actuator are created from a single composite material. The composite material is flexible to allow movement, but is also durable to provide a protective covering. The integrated access door and switch actuator include a living hinge, which allows the access door to move to an open and closed position while the switch actuator is stationary in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: INTERMEC IP CORPInventor: WILLIAM WOODBURN
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Publication number: 20140018924Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer (10) is provided that includes a pair of oppositely facing endplate components (20, 40) and an interior component that includes one or more vertically extending stacks of arranged C-clip members (70) radially surrounding one or more bosses (30) protruding interiorly from one of the endplates, wherein the size and configuration of the bosses and the C-clip members are designed to allow the incremental expansion of expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Joshua McManus, William Woodburn, Walter Widmer
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Patent number: 8574300Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer (10) is provided that includes a pair of oppositely facing endplate components (20, 40) and an interior component that includes one or more vertically extending stacks of arranged C-clip members (70) radially surrounding one or more bosses (30) protruding interiorly from one of the endplates, wherein the size and configuration of the bosses and the c-clip members are designed to allow the incremental expansion of expandable interbody spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Joshua McManus, William Woodburn, Walter Widmer
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Patent number: D836112Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Brad McDermott, Gregory Payne, William Woodburn
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Patent number: D860993Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Brad McDermott, Gregory Payne, William Woodburn