Patents by Inventor Alan Carlson

Alan Carlson 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).

  • Patent number: 12514321
    Abstract: An adjustable head engaging apparatus aka AHEA is disclosed. The AHEA can include a U shaped or radiused member having a nadir to engage a user's brow. A cross member can be affixed across the legs of the U shaped at a 90-degree angle or vertically such that the cross member's legs are attached at a right angle approximately midway down the length of the U shaped members arms. An adjusting member can be mounted to the cross member such that it will pivot towards the center of the AHEA thereby adjusting the inner dimensions of the AHEA. A user can use a control arm to move the adjusting member and a break/release member to hold the adjusting mechanism in place. When desired the user can activate a release mechanism where the adjusting member will automatically rotate away from the user to allow an easy exit from the AHEA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Inventor: Alan Carlson
  • Publication number: 20250318960
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a multi-layered dressing system for sealed wound treatment include various components used for sealing, dressing, suctioning and irrigating that are coupled together as a single, composite unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Simms Shuler, Lars Runquist, Alan Carlson, Evan Leingang
  • Patent number: 12364625
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a multi-layered dressing system for sealed wound treatment include various components used for sealing, dressing, suctioning and irrigating that are coupled together as a single, composite unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: J&M Shuler Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Simms Shuler, Lars Runquist, Alan Carlson, Evan Leingang
  • Publication number: 20240315382
    Abstract: An adjustable head engaging apparatus (AHEA) is disclosed. The AHEA can include a U shaped (radiused) member having a nadir to engage a user's brow. A cross member can be affixed across the legs of the U shaped at a 90 degree angle (vertically) such that the cross member's legs are attached at a right angle approximately midway down the length of the U shaped members arms. An adjusting member can be mounted to the cross member such that it will pivot towards the center of the AHEA thereby adjusting the inner dimension of the AHEA. A user can use a control arm to move the adjusting member and a break/release member to hold the adjusting mechanism in place. When desired the user can activate a release mechanism where the adjusting member will automatically rotate away from the user to allow an easy exit from the AHEA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventor: Alan Carlson
  • Publication number: 20230226346
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation therapy appliance, system, and method for neuromodulation and treatment of various neurological conditions, including but not limited to sexual dysfunctions like premature ejaculation or decreased orgasm intensity in males, and persistent genital arousal or decreased arousal in females. The electrical stimulation therapy appliance, system, and method including a detachable control housing that can be recharged or reprogramed. The control housing being removably connectable to a disposable patch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jeff Bennett, Alan Carlson, Christopher Narveson, Jon Lawson
  • Patent number: 11458299
    Abstract: A lead body for implantation includes a first set of conducting sections, a second set of conducting sections, a strain relief coupler having a axial length with a plurality of tines extending along the axial length and extending radially thereby defining a plurality of axially-extending channels, a plurality of joints located within the plurality of channels, each joint coupling one conducting section from the first set of conducting sections to one conducting section from the second set of conducting sections, and an outer layer at least partially surrounding the first and second set of conducting sections, the plurality of joints and the strain relief coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Cass, Paul Noffke, Alan Carlson
  • Patent number: 11311717
    Abstract: A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Cass, Paul Noffke, Alan Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200338335
    Abstract: A lead body for implantation includes at least one segmented electrode with a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment radially positioned about a lumen and electrically isolated from each other. A sectioned hypotube includes a distal end and a proximal end and a first conducting section and a second conducting section each extending between the distal and proximal ends. The first conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the first electrode segment adjacent the distal end and the second conducting section of the sectioned hypotube is coupled to the second electrode segment adjacent the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. CASS, Paul NOFFKE, Alan CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20200206394
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a multi-layered dressing system for sealed wound treatment include various components used for sealing, dressing, suctioning and irrigating that are coupled together as a single, composite unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Simms Shuler, Lars Runquist, Alan Carlson, Evan Leingang
  • Publication number: 20200179675
    Abstract: A lead body for implantation includes a first set of conducting sections, a second set of conducting sections, a strain relief coupler having a axial length with a plurality of tines extending along the axial length and extending radially thereby defining a plurality of axially-extending channels, a plurality of joints located within the plurality of channels, each joint coupling one conducting section from the first set of conducting sections to one conducting section from the second set of conducting sections, and an outer layer at least partially surrounding the first and second set of conducting sections, the plurality of joints and the strain relief coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Cass, Paul Noffke, Alan Carlson
  • Patent number: 10583228
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a multi-layered dressing system for sealed wound treatment include various components used for sealing, dressing, suctioning and irrigating that are coupled together as a single, composite unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: J&M Shuler Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Simms Shuler, Lars Runquist, Alan Carlson, Evan Leingang
  • Publication number: 20170028113
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a multi-layered dressing system for sealed wound treatment include various components used for sealing, dressing, suctioning and irrigating that are coupled together as a single, composite unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Simms Shuler, Lars Runquist, Alan Carlson, Evan Leingang
  • Patent number: 9373123
    Abstract: A wearable advertising ratings method and system is disclosed. The location of a advertising media can be identified and a human eye can be located and tracked when the user of the ratings system, such as a pedestrian, is wearing eye polarity-sensing earphones. The earphones collect data when a user views media, as well as process and transmit such data through the user's communications device. Changes in the eye's polarity, perception, and reaction to viewing media are correlated to human brain reactions to acquire ratings for viewed media. The system allows for an advertiser to acquire and evaluate audience feedback and ratings related to presentation and content displayed on media (e.g., billboards, digital signage, window displays, etc.), as well as provide incentives for rating such media through use of an applications store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: IHEARTMEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Carlson, Richard Wooden
  • Publication number: 20160098727
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a construction project administration system and method are disclosed that queries an administrator as to ownership, construction specifications, bidding parameters etc. for a proposed construction project using active first, second and third level questions and accepts and stores replies to the active questions. The stored replies can be compared to predetermined answers, and questions that become irrelevant based on the answers can be deactivated and taken off a list of questions to be asked. After a sufficient amount of questions are answered, the system can auto-configure a process for online construction management. For example a website can be set up that can be used by all parties to the project to automate communications, the exchange of data, status updates etc. including the submission of bids, acceptance of bids, and the award of contracts and many more paperless construction management features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Alan Carlson, Dennis Duke, Marc Eric Zaiser, Michael Norton Bredar, James William Miller
  • Publication number: 20150284267
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a system and apparatus which is adapted to receive components including at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source, and/or receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: EDWARD ANDREWS, TERENCE P. BARRY, CRAIG DOOLITTLE, DAVID KAPSOS, JAKE MYRE, ALAN CARLSON, ANTON ASMUTH
  • Publication number: 20150246829
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a photoelectrocatalytic oxidation assembly for removing fouling from components is provided. The method includes the steps of resetting a first counter, increasing the first counter by a first channel increment value, and determining if the value in the first counter exceeds a value corresponding to the number of channels provided in the photoelectrocatalytic oxidation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Terence P. Barry, Craig Doolittle, Alan Carlson, Douglas S. Winkie
  • Patent number: 9096450
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a system and apparatus which is adapted to receive components including at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source, and/or receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: AquaMost, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Andrews, Terence P. Barry, Craig Doolittle, David Kapsos, Jake Myre, Alan Carlson, Anton Asmuth
  • Patent number: 9045357
    Abstract: A system and method for removing fouling from a photoelectrocatalytic oxidation assembly is provided. The method includes resetting a first counter, increasing the first counter by a first channel increment value, and determining if the value in the first counter exceeds a value corresponding to the number of channels provided in the assembly. If the first counter does not exceed the number of channels, the polarity in a channel associated with the value in the first counter is reversed, and a first timer is reset. If an amount of time in the first timer does not exceed a first time period, the first timer is increased by a first time increment until the time remaining in the first timer exceeds the first time period and the polarity reversal is terminated, returning to the step of increasing the first counter by a first channel increment value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: AquaMost, Inc.
    Inventors: Terence P. Barry, Craig Doolittle, Alan Carlson, Douglas S. Winkie
  • Patent number: 9047256
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring media viewing activity by one or more individuals is disclosed. In general, the location of a sign can be identified, a human eye can be located and tracked and vectoring module and a projection module can determine if the individual's eyes are directed towards the sign. The content of the signage can be coordinated with the direction of the eye in real time to determine what content the individual viewed. An audience reaction module can acquire audience reaction data such as how long eyes are engaged on the sign and can determine other reactions such as a smile a frown or a gesture of interest or disinterest based on the change of content on the signage. The system allows for an advertiser to acquire and evaluate audience feedback related to presentation and content displayed on media (e.g., billboards, digital signage, window displays, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Carlson, Richard D. Wooden
  • Publication number: 20150076002
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to devices and methods of treating aqueous solutions to help remove or otherwise reduce levels, concentrations or amounts of one or more contaminants. The present disclosure relates to a method of which includes the application of a constant current or a pulse width modulation duty cycle to at least one counterelectrode (e.g. cathode) and at least one photoelectrode (e.g. anode) provided or arranged around at least one UV light source in a housing adapted to also receive, contain and/or circulate fluid or aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Andrews, Terence P. Barry, Ramsey Kropp, Alan Carlson, Grant Frank