Patents by Inventor Bernard Freedman

Bernard Freedman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240389995
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue repair device. The device includes a handle, a knob coupled to the handle, and a needle coupled to the handle. The needle includes a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including a slot, wherein a first anchor is housed within the distal end and a second anchor is housed within the slot and located proximal to the first anchor. An actuator disposed within the needle and operatively coupled to the knob, wherein advancement of the knob allows for engagement of the actuator with the first anchor and subsequent advancement of the first anchor via the actuator. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, William R. Davis, Scott Freedman
  • Patent number: 12075998
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue repair device. The device includes a handle, a knob coupled to the handle, and a needle coupled to the handle. The needle includes a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including a slot, wherein a first anchor is housed within the distal end and a second anchor is housed within the slot and located proximal to the first anchor. An actuator disposed within the needle and operatively coupled to the knob, wherein advancement of the knob allows for engagement of the actuator with the first anchor and subsequent advancement of the first anchor via the actuator. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, William R. Davis, Scott Freedman
  • Patent number: 9407776
    Abstract: A system and associated methods are provided for the evaluation of printing systems. Results may be expressed as a set of simple-to-understand alphabetic grades (e.g., A, B, C, D, F). These grades reflect the visual acceptability of prints of the image evaluation document produced by the printing system. Capabilities are provided for query and reporting of data across printing systems and over time for various attributes and factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: TECHNOLOGY WATCH, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Aidan Crean, Peter Harrold Dundas, Henry Bernard Freedman
  • Publication number: 20150049921
    Abstract: A system and associated methods are provided for the evaluation of printing systems. Results may be expressed as a set of simple-to-understand alphabetic grades (e.g., A, B, C, D, F). These grades reflect the visual acceptability of prints of the image evaluation document produced by the printing system. Capabilities are provided for query and reporting of data across printing systems and over time for various attributes and factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Peter Aidan CREAN, Peter Harrold DUNDAS, Henry Bernard FREEDMAN
  • Patent number: 4315929
    Abstract: A novel maytansinoid compound discovered in the seed tissue of Trewia nudiflora has been found to be effective in controlling a common insect pest, the European corn borer. This compound is represented by the formula: ##STR1## and is characterized by a distinguishing methoxy group on the C-15 carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Richard G. Powell, Cecil R. Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4039731
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive containing chlorine, bromine, or iodine and either a nitrogen or a sulfur group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4020249
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive containing chlorine, bromine, or iodine and either a nitrogen or a sulfur group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4017666
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive containing chlorine, bromine, or iodine and either a nitrogen or a sulfur group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4017667
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4017668
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4012565
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4011375
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine in alpha position in an arylmethyl structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4009325
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 4009324
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 3968096
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive containing chlorine, bromine, or iodine and either a nitrogen or a sulfur group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 3968094
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine and an olefinic linkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 3968095
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 3932352
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine directly linked to the nitrogen atom of an amide or imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond
  • Patent number: 3932338
    Abstract: Polyolefins capable of photodegradation are prepared by incorporating in the polyolefin an additive which contains chlorine, bromine, or iodine in a position alpha to a carbonyl group and whicih also contains a phenyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bernard Freedman, Martin J. Diamond