Patents Examined by Kurt Fernstrom
  • Geometric art structure for forming three-dimensional artwork
    Patent number: 11059321
    Abstract: A geometric art structure includes a half cylinder, a first semi-circular panel, a second semi-circular panel, and a cover. The half cylinder includes a body defining a semi-circular wall having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a first end, a second end, a front end, a closed rear end, and an interior volume. The first end includes a first lateral face. The second end includes a second lateral face. The front end includes a pair of longitudinal faces. The front end includes an opening providing access to the interior volume. The first semi-circular panel is disposed at the first end and extends between the front end and the rear end. The second semi-circular panel is disposed at the second end and extends between the front end and the rear end. The cover extends over the body such that it terminates at the front end, leaving the opening exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Harvey Fein
  • Imitating lung device, system for simulating human lung, method for simulating human breathing, system for simulating deposition of substance in human lung and method of the same
    Patent number: 11062625
    Abstract: An imitating lung device includes a first liquid accommodating layer, a first elastic membrane, an airway layer, a second elastic membrane and a second liquid accommodating layer. A first liquid chamber is formed in an inner surface portion of the first liquid accommodating layer. The airway layer includes a plurality of air channels and a plurality of imitating alveolar regions. The imitating alveolar regions are communicated with the air channels. The air channels simulate a branched structure of the 15th generation to the 19th generation of a human lung, and the imitating alveolar regions simulate a branched structure of the 20th generation to the 23th generation of a human lung. A second liquid chamber is formed in an inner surface portion of the second liquid accommodating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Lin, Jen-Huang Huang
  • Inflatable exhibit of a human heart and method
    Patent number: 11049417
    Abstract: An inflatable exhibit of a heart includes an inflatable infrastructure inflatable to a three-dimensional partial representation of the heart at a scale greater than at least, 10:1, but more preferably greater than 20:1, and most preferably, greater than 25:1. The infrastructure includes a cross-sectional plane thereacross. The exhibit further includes a walk-through passageway defined, at least, in part by the inflated infrastructure, and extending through the inflated infrastructure. The cross-sectional plane defines a plane of the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Medical Inflatable Exhibits, Inc.
    Inventor: Lauren Hill
  • Chest tube simulation method and training device
    Patent number: 11043145
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chest tube trainer model. Specifically exemplified is a an anatomical model for simulating at least a portion of a thorax that includes a rib portion removably secured to and supported by a base, the rib portion comprised in whole or in part of a hydrogel; and a securing member for holding the anatomical model onto a human; wherein the rib portion has a convex shape defining a space between the base and the rib portion, the space is adapted for receiving a bladder disposed between the rib portion and the base; and at least a portion of the base is formed from puncture resistant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: SYNDAVER LABS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Sakezles, Harry Oleson
  • Fan blade refurbishment training device
    Patent number: 11043146
    Abstract: A training apparatus is provided that includes a stand and at least one gas turbine engine fan stage. The at least one gas turbine engine fan stage has a plurality of fan rotor blades attached to a disk. The at least one gas turbine engine fan stage has an axially extending centerline, and the disk is mounted for rotation about the axially extending centerline. The stand is configured to support the at least one gas turbine engine fan stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Delbert Laughery, Dennis J. Ryckman
  • Synthetic tissue structures for electrosurgical training and simulation
    Patent number: 11034831
    Abstract: A surgical simulator for electrosurgical training and simulation is provided. The surgical simulator includes one or more simulated tissue structures made substantially of a hydrogel comprising a dual interpenetrating network of ionically cross-linked alginate and covalently cross-linked acrylamide. Combinations of different simulated tissue structures define procedural-based models for the practice of various electrosurgical procedures including laparoscopic total mesorectal excision, transanal total mesorectal excision, cholecystectomy and transanal minimally invasive surgery. Methods of making the simulated tissue structures are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Applied Medical Resources Corporation
    Inventors: Natasha Felsinger, Sam Chehayeb, Eduardo Bolanos
  • Pimple-popping simulator
    Patent number: 11030923
    Abstract: The pimple-popping simulator is an apparatus that allows a user to practice popping pimples without directly popping a real pimple. The apparatus includes a pliable body, at least one channel, and a quantity of discharge-like filling. The pliable body mirrors supple skin. The at least one channel mirrors a pore. The quantity of discharge-like filling represents the dead skin cells, oils, and bacteria clogged within the pore. The at least one channel further includes a first edge, a second edge, a lateral wall, and a reservoir. The first edge defines a main opening. The second edge prevents the quantity of discharge-like filling from escaping unless the proper force is applied. The lateral wall defines an exit for the quantity of discharge-like filling. The lateral wall preferably tapers from the second edge to the first edge, thereby mirroring the popping of pus of a pimple as a result of pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: UNIQUE OBSESSIONS, LLC
    Inventors: William Lavern Pierce, Summer Shantel Pierce
  • Dry erase marker board system with solid wetting marker board
    Patent number: 11021005
    Abstract: A marker board system having a dark colored, low hardness, low surface energy solid silicone sheet to wet to a vertically oriented high surface energy substrate on a smooth, flat back-side of the solid silicone sheet. A front-side of the solid silicone sheet is able to be written upon by brightly colored marker ink. The brightly colored marker ink is able to be easily erased from the front-side of the solid silicone sheet after being written upon the front-side of the solid silicone sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ANTEMILAN, LLC
    Inventor: Diane K. O'Rourke
  • Erasable writable materials
    Patent number: 11021004
    Abstract: A magnetic erasable writable material for large format applications is disclosed, and includes a cast polyvinylchloride film with a mount surface opposite an etched receiver surface. Also incorporated is a transparent polyester film that has a marking side with a first predetermined hardness and an opposite seal side, laminated to the receiver surface. The marking side includes a clear superstrate that has a second predetermined hardness and applied to the marking side of the polyester film to lower its surface energy. The receiver surface is treated to have a surface energy adjusted to enable improved adherence of printed and preformed graphic elements, which are encapsulated when laminated between the PET film and receiver surface. The superstrate includes a perfluoropolyether, a polyurethane, an acrylated polyurethane, and/or an acrylate resin to harden the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Kelly J. Taylor
  • System and method for three-dimensional augmented reality guidance for use of equipment
    Patent number: 11017694
    Abstract: A guidance system providing real-time, three-dimensional (3D) augmented reality (AR) feedback guidance to a user of an equipment system, to achieve improved procedural outcomes in the use of the equipment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Tienovix, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Buras, Craig S. Russell, Kyle Q. Nguyen
  • Method for developing a machine learning model of a neural network for classifying medical images
    Patent number: 11017695
    Abstract: Methods for developing a machine learning model of a neural network for classifying medical images using a medical imaging system such as an ultrasound system. The methods involve capturing images during a first medical procedure, analyzing the images for the presence of one or more features, labeling the images as belonging to one or more classes, splitting the labeled images into a training set and a validation set. Training and validation processes are then performed, and the machine learning model may be used when training process metrics and validation process metrics for the training and validation processes are within acceptable thresholds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Tienovix, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Buras, Craig S. Russell, Kyle Q. Nguyen
  • Posable toy linkage system
    Patent number: 11014015
    Abstract: A toy linkage comprises a posable metal wire within a covering, the posable metal wire and covering forming a cross-section for the toy linkage that is no more than 50% comprised of the posable metal wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Joseph Farco
  • System and method for three-dimensional augmented reality guidance for use of medical equipment
    Patent number: 11011078
    Abstract: Methods for providing real-time, three-dimensional (3D) augmented reality (AR) feedback guidance to a user of a medical equipment system to achieve improved diagnostic or treatment outcomes in the use of the medical equipment. The methods involve providing real-time position-based 3D AR feedback and real-time outcome-based 3D AR feedback to the user via an augmented reality user interface (ARUI). The feedback may be provided to the user via a head mounted display (HMD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Tienovix, LLC
    Inventors: William R. Buras, Craig S. Russell, Kyle Q. Nguyen
  • System and method for identifying building blocks and then displaying on a smart device the correct and/or alternative ways to assemble the blocks
    Patent number: 11007450
    Abstract: A system, method, and device for identifying building blocks and suggesting ways to assemble the identified blocks are described. The method comprises of capturing, by an electronic device, one or more images of one or more building blocks. An identification information is determined related to each of the one or more building blocks based on the captured one or more images. Each of the one or more building blocks is identified based on the corresponding identification information. Then, instructions for combining the one or more building blocks are determined. Finally, the one or more instructions for utilizing the one or more building blocks are provided on the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
  • Display module for visually impaired persons
    Patent number: 11011076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display module for visually impaired persons. More specifically, the present invention provides a display module for visually impaired persons which provides information such as braille, figures and images by using a plurality of protrusions which vertically moves so that a visually impaired person may obtain information through hand sensation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: SENSEE, INC.
    Inventor: In Sik Seo
  • Moisture-erasable note taking system
    Patent number: 11001094
    Abstract: A method of reusing a notebook provides a notebook having a synthetic-paper page. The method also provides a thermochromic ink pen which, when used to write on the synthetic paper page, leaves thermochromic ink markings. The method further provides a moisture carrier configured to have a liquid diffused therein. The moisture carrier is configured to erase the thermochromic ink markings from the synthetic-paper page by contacting the thermochromic ink markings when the moisture carrier is moist. The method then writes with thermochromic ink on at least a portion of the synthetic-paper page. Liquid is diffused in the moisture carrier, and the portion of the synthetic-paper page having the thermochromic ink is wiped with the moist moisture carrier, such that the thermochromic ink is erased from the synthetic-paper page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Rocket Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lemay, Jacob Epstein
  • Lateral cathotomy and cantholysis simulation device
    Patent number: 10977962
    Abstract: The Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis Simulation Device of the present disclosure includes a base with a depression to receive a simulated eye, a skin covering, and a plug having a plug head and a plug band that is removably attached to the base under said skin covering, where the band is under tension between the first end and the second end to simulate a canthal tendon. The plug band is pulled through an opening formed into the skin covering and an opening formed into the base. A bending member is attached at one end to a stationary member and the other end to plug. The simulated eye is attached to a hook, which is used with the bending member to move to simulated eye away from the base to simulate proptosis. When plug band is cut, bending member moves to a relaxed configuration and simulated eye moves back towards base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventor: Stuart C. Segall
  • System for simulating the reloading of a magazine in a magazine fed hand operated device for a simulation
    Patent number: 10969185
    Abstract: A system that enables a user to simulate the reloading of a magazine fed hand operated device used in a simulation. The user may eject the physical magazine using the magazine ejection button on the hand operated device, and then engage that same magazine which has been stopped from being fully ejected from the hand operated device's magazine housing by a magazine retention mechanism. An internal magazine engagement sensor registers with the simulation that the magazine has been ejected by the user and then has been re-engaged when the magazine is fed back into the housing and locked in by the hand operated device's locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Altered Mechanics
    Inventor: David Green
  • Bobble for bottle neck
    Patent number: 10967287
    Abstract: A bobble for bottle neck apparatus and method providing a sleeve for a bottle neck which holds a contoured brace having a nipple which protrudes through a slit in the sleeve, whereby a spring is connected on one end to the nipple of the contoured brace and on the other end to a bobble figurine representing one of a range of symbols, persons, holidays, events, sports teams, logos, and the like, such that the bobble figurine is held extended from the bottle neck and can move about by the flexing of the spring. The bobble figurine is removable and substitutable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Valerie B Miller
  • Information processing device, method, and storage medium
    Patent number: 10971029
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing device includes a memory and a hardware processor in communication with the memory. The hardware processor is configured to acquire a first motion data indicating a motion of a first operator, acquire a second motion data indicating a motion of a second operator, compare the first motion data and the second motion data, determine a similarity of the first motion data and the second motion data, and present to the first operator instruction data indicating an improvement point relating to a motion at a time of performing a predetermined operation in accordance with a determination result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Tsunoi, Kazunori Imoto, Kanako Nakayama, Sawa Fuke