Patents Assigned to Life Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12241851
    Abstract: A signal processing system used for GMR-based detection of a target analyte in a sample under test, comprising: a measurement circuit configuration unit configured to build a GMR sensor measurement circuit by routing in at least one GMR sensor, and to build a reference resistor measurement circuit by routing in at least one reference resistor; a magnetic field excitation unit configured to apply an AC magnetic field of frequency ?2 to the at least one GMR sensor; a carrier signal applying unit configured to apply a carrier signal of frequency ?1 to the GMR sensor measurement circuit, and apply carrier signals of frequency ?1, ?1+?2, and ?1??2 to the reference resistor measurement circuit; a measurement signal pick-up unit coupled to the measurement circuits, configured to collect reference resistor measurement signals from the reference resistor measurement circuit and GMR sensor measurement signals from the GMR sensor measurement circuit; and a phase sensitive solution unit coupled to the measurement signal
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Zepto Life Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Michael Klein, Michael Monroe Reinhart Sandstedt, Keping Song
  • Patent number: 12193935
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Medema, Daniel Tomko, Jeffery Poehlmann, Michael Hunt, Kellen Moulton
  • Patent number: 12174135
    Abstract: A system for detecting analytes in a test sample, and a method for processing the same, is provided. The system includes a cartridge reader unit that has a control unit and a pneumatic system, and a cartridge assembly that prepares the samples with mixing material(s) through communication channels. The assembly has a memory chip with parameters for preparing the sample and at least one sensor. The assembly, pneumatic system, and control unit operate together to prepare the sample and provide the prepared sample to the sensor for detecting analytes, and also process measurements from the sensor to generate test results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Zepto Life Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Michael Klein, Michael Monroe Reinhart Sandstedt, John Frank Provos, Chad Brian Rheault
  • Patent number: 12076242
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a chordal replacement system comprising: a pledget coupled to a first suture length and at least one of a first needle and a first ferrule; a second suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a second needle; and a third suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a third needle; wherein the second and third suture lengths are not monolithic with each other and do not constitute a single suture. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Medema, Jeffrey Nelson, Anthony Lioi, Clyde Baker, Fletcher D. Southard, Mark E. Seeley
  • Patent number: 12033748
    Abstract: A plurality of surfaces within a space is monitored utilizing data outputted from one or more camera sensors. One or more surfaces of the plurality of surfaces that need enhanced cleaning are determined based on the data outputted from the one or more camera sensors. An indication of the one or more determined surfaces that need enhanced cleaning is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Myna Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Raymond Richard Farren, Richard Samuel Kagan
  • Patent number: 12023424
    Abstract: Ultraviolet light is outputted in a space by one or more ultraviolet light sources. The presence of one or more people in the space is detected by one or more sensors. An ultraviolet light level delivered in the space while the space is occupied with one or more people is calculated based on a first output of the one or more ultraviolet light sources and a second output of the one or more sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Myna Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Raymond Richard Farren, Noah Bareket
  • Patent number: 10829853
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided for assembling multiple substrates for coating within a fluidized bed coater so as to deposit a coating of uniform thickness across the entire exterior surface thereof. One embodiment includes a method for coating orthopedic implants having convex and concave surfaces with pyrocarbon by pyrolytic decomposition of a hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Seeley, Fletcher Derek Southard, Mike James Mewhort, Joseph Earl Robinson, Roger William Leikam, Jeff Wayne Stark, Brett A. Bickerton, Jonathan C. Stupka, David Wilde
  • Patent number: 10695169
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a sewing cuff for aortic heart valves that better approximates native anatomy by better mating with the crown-like anatomical annulus. Limiting distortion of the crown-like annulus provides better blood flow and overall valve function and provides a physician greater ease of implantation since native anatomy is not flattened. Thus, the surgeon may attach sutures to the fibrous tissue of the crown-like anatomical annulus without distorting the shape of the native anatomy. An embodiment includes a scalloped sewing cuff assembly (with semilunar arches) that tracks the crown-like annulus. Another embodiment provides a sewing cuff positioned over the majority of the valve's length, thus allowing the surgeon greater flexibility as to where he or she can attach sutures to the surgical annulus. Conventional valves, which are primarily “low-profile” devices, do not offer such ability. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Javier Ruyra-Baliarda, Josep Gatell Ferre, Fletcher D. Southard, Jack Bokros, Elva Correa, Jeffery Poehlmann
  • Patent number: 10213303
    Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus comprising: a hollow needle with a narrowed inner diameter in a distal third of the needle; and a flexible chord coupled to proximal and distal conduits; wherein the distal conduit is in the needle and distal to the narrowed inner diameter and the proximal conduit is in the needle and proximal to the narrowed inner diameter; wherein: (a)(i) long axes of the proximal and distal conduits are substantially parallel to a long axis of the needle when the proximal and distal conduits are in the needle, and (a)(ii) the proximal and distal conduits are configured to rotate when deployed from the needle such that their long axes are not parallel to a long axis of the chord when the chord is fully extended. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Medema, Mark Seeley
  • Patent number: 10190215
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided for assembling multiple substrates for coating within a fluidized bed coater so as to deposit a coating of uniform thickness across the entire exterior surface thereof. One embodiment includes a method for coating orthopedic implants having convex and concave surfaces with pyrocarbon by pyrolytic decomposition of a hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Seeley, Fletcher Derek Southard, Mike James Mewhort, Joseph Earl Robinson, Roger William Leikam, Jeff Wayne Stark, Brett A. Bickerton, Jonathan C. Stupka, David Wilde
  • Patent number: 10052096
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a cardiovascular surgical apparatus comprising: a sleeve including a distal sleeve end, a proximal sleeve end, and a sleeve long axis extending from the distal sleeve end to the proximal sleeve end; a post including a distal post end and a proximal post end; a first projection member, coupled to the distal sleeve end, including a first projection member main body and a first projection member retention body; a second projection member coupled to the proximal sleeve end; wherein (a) the post telescopes distally from within the sleeve and away from the distal sleeve end; (b) at least one of the first and second projection members rotates at least 45 degrees with respect to another of the first and second projection members; and (c) the first projection member retention body includes a long axis generally parallel to the sleeve long axis. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Reed Quinn, Kellen Moulton, Ryan Medema
  • Patent number: 10040165
    Abstract: An embodiment comprises a container to include a substrate during processing (e.g., centrifugal or vibratory processing) and protect the substrate from other substrates (e.g., medical implants) that are simultaneously being processed and/or from the polishing environment (e.g. vibratory tub sidewalls) during processing. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Cole Seeley, Mark E. Seeley
  • Patent number: 10022224
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a chordal replacement system comprising: a pledget coupled to a first suture length and at least one of a first needle and a first ferrule; a second suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a second needle; and a third suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a third needle; wherein the second and third suture lengths are not monolithic with each other and do not constitute a single suture. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Medema, Jeffrey Nelson, Anthony Lioi, Clyde Baker, Fletcher D. Southard, Mark E. Seeley
  • Patent number: 9788947
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a sewing cuff for aortic heart valves that better approximates native anatomy by better mating with the crown-like anatomical annulus. Limiting distortion of the crown-like annulus provides better blood flow and overall valve function and provides a physician greater ease of implantation since native anatomy is not flattened. Thus, the surgeon may attach sutures to the fibrous tissue of the crown-like anatomical annulus without distorting the shape of the native anatomy. An embodiment includes a scalloped sewing cuff assembly (with semilunar arches) that tracks the crown-like annulus. Another embodiment provides a sewing cuff positioned over the majority of the valve's length, thus allowing the surgeon greater flexibility as to where he or she can attach sutures to the surgical annulus. Conventional valves, which are primarily “low-profile” devices, do not offer such ability. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Javier Ruyra-Baliarda, Josep Gatell Ferre, Fletcher D. Southard, Jack Bokros, Elva Correa, Jeffery Poehlmann
  • Publication number: 20170029298
    Abstract: Contaminants are filtered from a fluid flow stream and the filter is regenerated by a process including steps of: providing a filter material comprising both carbon and potassium iodide; passing a contaminated fluid stream in contact with the filter material; adsorbing contaminants from the fluid stream onto surfaces in the filter material; passing an electric current through the filter material with adsorbed contaminant thereon; disassociating contaminant from the surfaces of the filter material; and removing disassociated contaminant from the filter material by carrying away the disassociated contaminant in a fluid flow mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: BioLargo Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Code, Simmon Christian Hofstetter, Ahmed Moustafa, Alexander Evans, Jenny Boutros, Richard H. Smith, Parastoo Pourrezaei
  • Patent number: 9480565
    Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus comprising: a hollow needle with a narrowed inner diameter in a distal third of the needle; and a flexible chord coupled to proximal and distal conduits; wherein the distal conduit is in the needle and distal to the narrowed inner diameter and the proximal conduit is in the needle and proximal to the narrowed inner diameter; wherein: (a)(i) long axes of the proximal and distal conduits are substantially parallel to a long axis of the needle when the proximal and distal conduits are in the needle, and (a)(ii) the proximal and distal conduits are configured to rotate when deployed from the needle such that their long axes are not parallel to a long axis of the chord when the chord is fully extended. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Medema, Mark Seeley
  • Patent number: 9314333
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a sewing cuff for aortic heart valves that better approximates native anatomy by better mating with the crown-like anatomical annulus. Limiting distortion of the crown-like annulus provides better blood flow and overall valve function and provides a physician greater ease of implantation since native anatomy is not flattened. Thus, the surgeon may attach sutures to the fibrous tissue of the crown-like anatomical annulus without distorting the shape of the native anatomy. An embodiment includes a scalloped sewing cuff assembly (with semilunar arches) that tracks the crown-like annulus. Another embodiment provides a sewing cuff positioned over the majority of the valve's length, thus allowing the surgeon greater flexibility as to where he or she can attach sutures to the surgical annulus. Conventional valves, which are primarily “low-profile” devices, do not offer such ability. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco Javier Ruyra-Baliarda, Josep Gatell Ferre, Fletcher D. Southard, Jack Bokros, Elva Correa, Jeffery Poehlmann
  • Patent number: 9279181
    Abstract: Arrangements are provided for assembling multiple substrates for coating within a fluidized bed coater so as to deposit a coating of uniform thickness across the entire exterior surface thereof. One embodiment includes a method for coating orthopedic implants having convex and concave surfaces with pyrocarbon by pyrolytic decomposition of a hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Seeley, Fletcher Derek Southard, Mike James Mewhort, Joseph Earl Robinson, Roger William Leikam, Jeff Wayne Stark, Brett A. Bickerton, Jonathan C. Stupka, David Wilde
  • Publication number: 20140189165
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a size-minimized data logger that also serves as a housing for a secure digital (SD) memory card. The SD card housing is located on one side of the data logger. The micro-SD card is used for recording raw or digital data and digitized event data. The data logger further includes, on the opposite side from the SD card housing, different functional units which are connected to one another. Exemplary functional units include an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a time unit, a temperature sensor and at least one analog/digital converter for conversion of measurement signals into digital input data, a processor unit for processing of data, a power supply source, an input interface for receiving signals or digital data and event data, and an output interface for outputting an indicator from the data logger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Precision Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Dongfeng ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8757253
    Abstract: An environment is moderated against microbial buildup, and especially bacterial buildup in an area where residual liquid wastes are collected or retained or added into natural ground formations. Water wastes are created, collected in storage areas or retained in natural land formations after the use of fluids to extract hydrocarbons contained in oil sand or oil shale or other hydrocarbon rich formations. The residual water wastes are of the type that generate or provide or promote in or above the fluid at least one waste selected from the group consisting of bacteria, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, mercaptans and organic acids. A combination is provided of at least one of i) a friction reducing polymer for oil extraction and/or a polymer capable of absorbing at least ten times its weight in water (preferably a super-absorbing polymer) and ii) a combination of salts that react to liberate I2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Biolargo Life Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Code