Patents by Inventor Afsar Ali
Afsar Ali 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: 20230278570Abstract: A door monitoring system may include an optical sensor that may generate sensor signals indicative of a field of view of the optical sensor. The field of view may include at least part of an interior vehicle floor in front of a vehicle door. The system also may include controller that receives the sensor signals and that detects a presence or absence of one or more persons and/or objects within the field of view of the optical sensor. The controller may change a speed at which the vehicle door moves based on the presence or the absence of the persons and/or objects that are detected responsive to detecting the presence or absence of the persons and/or objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Karl J. Kobel, Ikechi Olakunle Emelogu, Afsar Ali, Naveenkumar Ramaiah
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Patent number: 11527795Abstract: A miniature electrochemical cell having a total volume that is less than 0.5 cc is described. The cell casing is formed by joining two ceramic casing halves together. One or both casing halves are machined from ceramic to provide a recess that is sized and shaped to contain the electrode assembly. The opposite polarity terminals are metal feedthroughs, such as of gold, and are formed by brazing gold into openings machined into one or both of ceramic casing halves. A thin film metallization, such as of titanium, contacts an edge periphery of each ceramic casing half. The first ceramic casing half is moved into registry with the second ceramic casing half so that the first and second ring-shaped metallizations contact each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Robert S. Rubino, Keith W. Seitz, Xiaohong Tang, Todd C. Sutay, Brian P. Hohl, Holly Noelle Moschiano, Biswa P. Das, Afsar Ali, Sourabh Biswas, Gary Freitag, David Dianetti, Ho-Chul Yun, Thomas Marzano
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Publication number: 20210268881Abstract: A vehicle display system includes a controller, a display, and a sensor. The controller is configured to be operably disposed on board a vehicle, and the display is configured to be coupled to the controller and to display information to a passenger of the vehicle. The sensor is configured to be coupled to the controller and to detect the passenger when the passenger is in a predetermined area. The controller is configured to change the information displayed by the display responsive to when the sensor detects the passenger in the predetermined area. The system may also include one or more translucent panels (e.g., for a door or window), with the display being attached thereto. The controller may also be configured to control what information is displayed on the display based on vehicle location, speed, mode of operation, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Karl J. Kobel, Werner Malcherek, Timothy R. Schmidt, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20200185662Abstract: A miniature electrochemical cell having a total volume that is less than 0.5 cc is described. The cell casing is formed by joining two ceramic casing halves together. One or both casing halves are machined from ceramic to provide a recess that is sized and shaped to contain the electrode assembly. The opposite polarity terminals are metal feedthroughs, such as of gold, and are formed by brazing gold into openings machined into one or both of ceramic casing halves. A thin film metallization, such as of titanium, contacts an edge periphery of each ceramic casing half. The first ceramic casing half is moved into registry with the second ceramic casing half so that the first and second ring-shaped metallizations contact each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Robert S. Rubino, Keith W. Seitz, Xiaohong Tang, Todd C. Sutay, Brian P. Hohl, Holly Noelle Moschiano, Biswa P. Das, Afsar Ali, Sourabh Biswas, Gary Freitag, David Dianetti, Ho-Chul Yun, Thomas Marzano
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Publication number: 20200090430Abstract: A diagnostic system for a transit vehicle includes a display configured to display diagnostic information, and a control module including at least one processor programmed or configured to: receive a display signal from a display actuation sub-system and display the diagnostic information on the display. The diagnostic information includes one or more of a system status, operational counts and operating times, current faults and warnings, historical faults and warnings, a troubleshooting guide, and component documentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Karl J. Kobel, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 10283275Abstract: In various examples, a feedthrough seal apparatus is configured to seal an opening in a device. The device includes a case surrounding an interior space, the case including the opening therein to allow access to the interior space from an exterior of the case. The feedthrough seal apparatus includes a plug disposed within the opening of the case. The plug is formed from at least one of a polymeric material and an adhesive material. The lead wire extends through the plug, such that a first end of the lead wire is disposed within the interior space of the case and a second end extends from the plug to the exterior of the case. The plug is configured to electrically insulate the lead wire from the case. Some examples include a method of making the feedthrough seal apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Biswa P. Das, Rommy U. Huleis, Afsar Ali, Ashish Shah
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Patent number: 10052461Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20170338043Abstract: In various examples, a feedthrough seal apparatus is configured to seal an opening in a device. The device includes a case surrounding an interior space, the case including the opening therein to allow access to the interior space from an exterior of the case. The feedthrough seal apparatus includes a plug disposed within the opening of the case. The plug is formed from at least one of a polymeric material and an adhesive material. The lead wire extends through the plug, such that a first end of the lead wire is disposed within the interior space of the case and a second end extends from the plug to the exterior of the case. The plug is configured to electrically insulate the lead wire from the case. Some examples include a method of making the feedthrough seal apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Biswa P. Das, Rommy U. Huleis, Afsar Ali, Ashish Shah
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Medical devices having a bioresorbable coating layer with a pre-determined pattern for fragmentation
Patent number: 9597435Abstract: Intravascular medical devices comprising a coating layer disposed on a substrate associated with the medical device, wherein the coating layer has a pre-determined fragmentation pattern. At least a portion of the coating layer comprises a plurality of discontinuous bioresorbable members, wherein the discontinuous bioresorbable members have a size less than the luminal diameter of an arteriole. The coating layer may be formed by excavating portions of a coating layer (e.g., by laser ablation) to create gaps which define the discontinuous bioresorbable members. In certain embodiments, the coating layer is formed of a heat-bondable material. In such embodiments, the discontinuous bioresorbable members may be adhered to the substrate via heat bonds. Also disclosed are methods of forming a coating layer on medical devices and methods of treating intravascular sites.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Peter Edelman, Afsar Ali -
Patent number: 8845581Abstract: Medical balloons are energetically treated to form regions that facilitate deflation to a desirable configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20140207061Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8690824Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8298179Abstract: A catheter assembly comprises at least one catheter shaft and a balloon. The catheter shaft comprises a substantially cylindrical portion and at least one tapered portion. The tapered portion forms an angle with the cylindrical portion of about 1 degree to about 25 degrees. At least one of the waists of the balloon is sealingly engaged to the tapered portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20120197380Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8153181Abstract: This disclosure relates to medical devices and related methods. In some embodiments, the methods include applying a material to the balloon and then removing the material from one or more regions of the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, James Lee Shippy, III, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8114153Abstract: Endoprosthesis assemblies and methods of making endoprosthesis assemblies are disclosed. For example, endoprosthesis assemblies are described that include an endoprosthesis body and a polymeric coating about the endoprosthesis body. The polymeric coatings are engaged tightly to the endoprosthesis wall through engageable features created on the surface of the polymeric coatings and the surface of the endoprosthesis wall prior to engaging the surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Tom Holman, Jan Weber, Afsar Ali
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Patent number: 8034280Abstract: Catheters, balloons, and methods of manufacturing balloons for balloon catheters using lasers are disclosed. A catheter with a shaft sized for use with a 0.014 inch guide wire includes a polymeric balloon having a body portion with an inflated outer diameter of more than 6 millimeters. An inflatable balloon includes an inflated outer diameter to inner waist diameter ratio of 12.5 to 1. An inflatable polymeric balloon that has a body portion with two regions that have different molecular orientations is also provided. A method of processing an elongate polymeric material includes heating a portion of the polymeric material with a laser while longitudinally stretching the portion of the polymeric material. A method of manufacturing a balloon includes heating and longitudinally stretching a first and second portion of an elongate polymeric tube to form first and second end portion. The remaining body portion is radially expanded to form the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Afsar Ali, Daniel J. Horn, Jan Weber, Scott Schewe
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Patent number: 7708928Abstract: Medical device balloons are formed from a tubular parison by a process or apparatus which establishes a controlled location (initiation zone) on the parison where radial expansion is initiated. Initiation within the initiation zone is achieved by heating the parison in that location to a higher temperature than the remainder of the parison for at least a portion of the blowing time. A variety of apparatus configurations are provided, some of which allow for the size and location of the initiation zone to be readily reconfigured. Balloons can also be modified, post-blowing, using heating apparatus and methods described.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Holman, Nam H. Hoang, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Richard Dunn, Scott Schewe, Kevin Silberg, David Parsons, Ken Xiao Kang Zhang, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20100063584Abstract: Endoprosthesis assemblies and methods of making endoprosthesis assemblies are disclosed. For example, endoprosthesis assemblies are described that include an endoprosthesis body and a polymeric coating about the endoprosthesis body. The polymeric coatings are engaged tightly to the endoprosthesis wall through engageable features created on the surface of the polymeric coatings and the surface of the endoprosthesis wall prior to engaging the surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Tom Holman, Jan Weber, Afsar Ali
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Publication number: 20100004733Abstract: An endoprosthesis includes a member having a surface that includes a fractal structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, Tom Holman, James Q. Feng, Robert W. Warner, Afsar Ali