Patents by Inventor Aaron J. Miller
Aaron J. Miller 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: 20210106405Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Patent number: 10898297Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Patent number: 10531934Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Publication number: 20190231479Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Publication number: 20180085552Abstract: A steerable endoluminal device adapted for delivery into a patient's vasculature. The device includes a tubular member having a distal deflection portion that extends to the distal end and a main body portion that extends from the deflectable portion to the proximal end, the tubular member further including a stiff portion extending along the distal deflection portion, and being formed of polymeric material, which is disposed circumferentially adjacent to the stiff portion. The stiff portion is made of a material that has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric material. A pull wire extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member and is attached to the distal deflection portion to control deflection of the distal deflection portion of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: BioCardia, Inc.Inventor: Aaron J. Miller
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Patent number: 9775963Abstract: A steerable endoluminal device adapted for delivery into a patient's vasculature. The device includes a tubular member having a distal deflection portion that extends to the distal end and a main body portion that extends from the deflectable portion to the proximal end, the tubular member further including a stiff portion extending along the distal deflection portion, and being formed of polymeric material, which is disposed circumferentially adjacent to the stiff portion. The stiff portion is made of a material that has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric material. A pull wire extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member and is attached to the distal deflection portion to control deflection of the distal deflection portion of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: BioCardia, Inc.Inventor: Aaron J. Miller
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Publication number: 20160302886Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Patent number: 9408675Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob Van Den Berg
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Publication number: 20140012189Abstract: Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and mechanisms for driving the implant into the myocardium, removing the fixation helix and leaving the implant behind. The implant may be coated, filled, or made of a drug or drug eluting compound, or drug delivery matrix of any composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: BioCardia, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Rosenman, Peter A. Altman, Mark A. Lovich, Michael A. Schwartz, Aaron J. Miller
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Patent number: 8529550Abstract: Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and mechanisms for driving the implant into the myocardium, removing the fixation helix and leaving the implant behind. The implant may be coated, filled, or made of a drug or drug eluting compound, or drug delivery matrix of any composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: BioCardia, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Rosenman, Peter A. Altman, Mark A. Lovich, Michael A. Schwartz, Aaron J. Miller
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Publication number: 20120123327Abstract: A steerable endoluminal device adapted for delivery into a patient's vasculature. The device includes a tubular member having a distal deflection portion that extends to the distal end and a main body portion that extends from the deflectable portion to the proximal end, the tubular member further including a stiff portion extending along the distal deflection portion, and being formed of polymeric material, which is disposed circumferentially adjacent to the stiff portion. The stiff portion is made of a material that has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric material. A pull wire extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member and is attached to the distal deflection portion to control deflection of the distal deflection portion of the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: Aaron J. Miller
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Publication number: 20110123944Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob Van Den Berg
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Patent number: 7901207Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob Van Den Berg
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Patent number: 7717836Abstract: Exercise apparatus is provided with a system for collapsing a user seat to a stow-away position. A user-engaged locking device releasably locks a bearing assembly and a seat frame at each of a user-exercise position and a stow-away position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Aaron J. Miller, Thor S. Swanson
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Patent number: 7717833Abstract: Disclosed are adjustable exercise machines, apparatuses, and systems. The disclosed machines, apparatuses, and systems typically include an adjustable, reversible mechanism that utilizes pivoting arms and a floating pulley. The disclosed machines, apparatuses, and systems typically are configured for performing pushing and pulling exercises and may provide for converging and diverging motion.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Westin W. Nelson, Lee M. Atwood, Aaron J. Miller
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Patent number: 7517304Abstract: Exercise apparatus and an assembly method therefor have a resistance-bearing cable running along an extension arm and trained around a pulley for bearing resistance for an exercise routine. The pulley is swivelable about a swivel axis along a shank mounted to the arm by a bearing housing cartridge supporting and locating the shank and insertable into a hollow end of the extension arm along an insertion direction coincident with the extension axis and the swivel axis and supporting the pulley for swiveling about the swivel axis along the shank.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Thor S. Swanson, Aaron J. Miller, Lee M. Atwood, Westin W. Nelson
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Patent number: 6971998Abstract: Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and mechanisms for driving the implant into the myocardium, removing the fixation helix and leaving the implant behind. The implant may be coated, filled, or made of a drug or drug eluting compound, or drug delivery matrix of any composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: BioCardia, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Rosenman, Peter A. Altman, Mark A. Lovich, Micheal A. Schwartz, Aaron J. Miller
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Patent number: 6830450Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob Van Den Berg
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Publication number: 20030198911Abstract: A system and method for repositioning teeth in a patient jaw includes an attachment bonded to a tooth. The attachment has at least one force receiving component for receiving a force. A polymeric shell repositioning appliance is positioned over at least some of the teeth in the patient jaw. The polymeric shell has at least one force transmitting component for engaging the force receiving component to form a locus of engagement. The locus of engagement transmits the force and moves but is maintained as the tooth is repositioned. In specific embodiments the locus of engagement is maintained over a substantial range of motion. The force transmitted at the locus of engagement increases in response to the tooth lagging an intended position. A space between the positioned appliance and the tooth permits the tooth to move into an intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. A Delaware CorporationInventors: Peter G. Knopp, Aaron J. Miller, Rob van den Berg
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Publication number: 20030073972Abstract: Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and mechanisms for driving the implant into the myocardium, removing the fixation helix and leaving the implant behind. The implant may be coated, filled, or made of a drug or drug eluting compound, or drug delivery matrix of any composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: BioCardia, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Rosenman, Peter A. Altman, Mark A. Lovich, Michael A. Schwartz, Aaron J. Miller