Patents by Inventor Benjamin Fogg
Benjamin Fogg 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: 20230173209Abstract: An articulating stylet usable with a tracheal intubation system is disclosed. Methods for using the articulating stylet and systems that incorporate the articulating stylet are also disclosed. In some examples, a stylet adapted for mounting an endotracheal tube comprises a shaft and a control wire. The shaft comprises a distal shaft portion, a proximal shaft portion, and an expanding connection joining the distal shaft portion to the proximal shaft portion. The proximal shaft portion has a body portion and a tip portion. The tip portion includes a tip and has greater flexibility than the body portion. The control wire is at least partially disposed within both the distal shaft portion and the proximal shaft portion and is configured to cause the tip portion of the proximal shaft portion to deform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Through the Cords, LLCInventors: Sean Runnels, Wil Roberge, Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 11565064Abstract: An articulating stylet usable with a tracheal intubation system is disclosed. Methods for using the articulating stylet and systems that incorporate the articulating stylet are also disclosed. In some examples, a stylet adapted for mounting an endotracheal tube comprises a shaft and a control wire. The shaft comprises a distal shaft portion, a proximal shaft portion, and an expanding connection joining the distal shaft portion to the proximal shaft portion. The proximal shaft portion has a body portion and a tip portion. The tip portion includes a tip and has greater flexibility than the body portion. The control wire is at least partially disposed within both the distal shaft portion and the proximal shaft portion and is configured to cause the tip portion of the proximal shaft portion to deform.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Through the Cords, LLCInventors: Sean Runnels, Wil Roberge, Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 11253285Abstract: The present disclosure describes a subcutaneous cutting device for insertion into tissues and cutting of targeted tissues. The cutting device includes a handle, a cannula extending distally from the handle to a sharpened distal tip, and an adjustable blade disposed within a blade-holding section of the cannula. The blade is selectively adjustable between a retracted position within the cannula and an open position with the blade tip lifted up and angled away from the cannula. When the blade is in the open position, the blade tip points proximally toward the handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Benjamin Fogg, Blake Corcoran, Kellen Arlen Hilton, Daniel Cushman
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Publication number: 20210093817Abstract: An introducer usable with a tracheal intubation system is disclosed. Methods for using the introducer and systems that incorporate the introducer are also disclosed. In some examples, an introducer adapted for mounting an endotracheal tube comprises a handle that is configured to actuate a tip portion. The shaft comprises a distal shaft portion and a proximal shaft portion that have a continuous exterior surface. The proximal shaft portion has a body portion and the tip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: April 1, 2021Applicant: Through the Cords, LLCInventors: Sean RUNNELS, Wil ROBERGE, Benjamin FOGG
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Patent number: 10894711Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: FOGG FILLER COMPANY, LLCInventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20200305918Abstract: The present disclosure describes a subcutaneous cutting device for insertion into tissues and cutting of targeted tissues. The cutting device includes a handle, a cannula extending distally from the handle to a sharpened distal tip, and an adjustable blade disposed within a blade-holding section of the cannula. The blade is selectively adjustable between a retracted position within the cannula and an open position with the blade tip lifted up and angled away from the cannula. When the blade is in the open position, the blade tip points proximally toward the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Fogg, Blake Corcoran, Kellen Arlen Hilton, Daniel Cushman
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Publication number: 20180110950Abstract: An articulating stylet usable with a tracheal intubation system is disclosed. Methods for using the articulating stylet and systems that incorporate the articulating stylet are also disclosed. In some examples, a stylet adapted for mounting an endotracheal tube comprises a shaft and a control wire. The shaft comprises a distal shaft portion, a proximal shaft portion, and an expanding connection joining the distal shaft portion to the proximal shaft portion. The proximal shaft portion has a body portion and a tip portion. The tip portion includes a tip and has greater flexibility than the body portion. The control wire is at least partially disposed within both the distal shaft portion and the proximal shaft portion and is configured to cause the tip portion of the proximal shaft portion to deform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Through the Cords, LLCInventors: Sean Runnels, Wil Roberge, Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20170283242Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 9475688Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Fogg Filler CompanyInventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20150059924Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20150004056Abstract: A method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure for use in the food industry or the beverage industry comprising the steps of: providing a container and/or enclosure; providing a hollow or non-hollow electromagnetic radiation source; controllably exposing the container and/or enclosure to electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source for a period of time; and at least one of sanitizing and sterilizing at least a portion of the container and/or enclosure with the electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Benjamin Fogg, David Hofferbert
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Patent number: 8915270Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Fogg Filler CompanyInventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 8834788Abstract: A method for sanitizing/sterilizing a container/enclosure for use in the food industry or the beverage industry comprising the steps of: providing a container and/or enclosure; providing an electromagnetic radiation source; controllably exposing the container and/or enclosure to electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source for a period of time; and at least one of sanitizing and sterilizing at least a portion of the container and/or enclosure with the electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Fogg Filler CompanyInventors: Benjamin Fogg, David Hofferbert
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Publication number: 20120175017Abstract: Filler devices having an enclosure sub-assembly are provided herein. Filler devices may include at least one of a reservoir and at least one working valve for dispensing the product into a container. Enclosure sub-assemblies may include an enclosure frame, an enclosure member, at least one hinge, and at least one magnetic latch assembly, wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly comprises a body having a magnet associated therewith, and wherein the at least one magnetic latch assembly is fixedly secured to one of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position, and releasably, magnetically secured to the other of the enclosure frame or the enclosure member upon displacement of the enclosure member from a closed position to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20120141323Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a UV source at maximum output are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20120141322Abstract: An ultraviolet sanitation and sterilization apparatus having one or more of the disclosed structural, functional, and/or ornamental characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 7956753Abstract: A tether apparatus having a housing which includes a cavity, and further wherein the housing is adapted for association with a user; a securement member, wherein the securement member is associated with at least a portion of the housing; and a tracking sub-assembly having a communication member, wherein the communication member is at least partially positioned within the housing and wherein the communication member transmits a position signal; an energy storage device, wherein the energy storage device is at least partially positioned within the housing and/or a user's footwear and wherein the energy storage device electrically communicates with the communication member; and a kinetic energy charger, wherein the kinetic energy charger is at least partially positioned within at least one of the housing and a user's footwear and wherein the kinetic energy charger electrically communicates with at least one of the communication member and the energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Fogg Filler CompanyInventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 7952477Abstract: A door lock assembly having a housing; a lock sub-assembly which includes, among other members, a bolt and a bolt safety; a user interface member; a secondary electrochemical cell and/or capacitor; and an inertia charger and/or solar cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20100154495Abstract: A door lock assembly having a housing; a lock sub-assembly which includes, among other members, a bolt and a bolt safety; a user interface member; a secondary electrochemical cell and/or capacitor; and an inertia charger and/or solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Publication number: 20090278694Abstract: A tether apparatus having a housing which includes a cavity, and further wherein the housing is adapted for association with a user; a securement member, wherein the securement member is associated with at least a portion of the housing; and a tracking sub-assembly having a communication member, wherein the communication member is at least partially positioned within the housing and wherein the communication member transmits a position signal; an energy storage device, wherein the energy storage device is at least partially positioned within the housing and/or a user's footwear and wherein the energy storage device electrically communicates with the communication member; and a kinetic energy charger, wherein the kinetic energy charger is at least partially positioned within at least one of the housing and a user's footwear and wherein the kinetic energy charger electrically communicates with at least one of the communication member and the energy storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Benjamin Fogg