Patents by Inventor Blake Allen

Blake Allen 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: 8486020
    Abstract: A sensor and method of use provides for detection of an occlusion (or sudden pressure increase) in tubing during the administration of solutions to a patient. The occlusion sensor may be attached to an infusion pump using a biasing mechanism. The tubing may be positioned in contact with the occlusion sensor using a cassette. Detection of an occlusion in the tubing is accomplished by measuring the compression and expansion of the tubing. When the tubing becomes occluded pressure within the tube will increase, resulting in expansion of the tubing. Expansion of the tubing exerts a force on the sensor to trigger an alarm to alert medical personnel of the occluded tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Hills, Mark Stringham, Blake Allen
  • Patent number: 8454551
    Abstract: Current phacoemulsification handpieces require rigorous cleaning after each procedure because the aspiration and irrigation pathways for fluids are integral to the handpiece. According to the present invention, a removable horn extension and nosecone may be used with a phacoemulsification handpiece to allow for disposable fluid pathways exterior to the handpiece. This will reduce the cleaning time and effort, reduce cross-contamination, and increase the lifespan of the handpiece. Furthermore, the current invention allows different horn extensions to be used to excite different motions at the tip of the handpiece, depending on the preference of the surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake Allen, Frank A. Crandall, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, Mark Stringham
  • Publication number: 20130006266
    Abstract: A Langevin transducer horn uses split electroding or selective electroding of transducer elements and phase relationships of the voltages applied thereto to determine the relative longitudinal and flexural/transverse motion induced in the tip of the horn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ZEVEX, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Crandall, Blake Allen, Mark Stringham, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, David Blaine
  • Publication number: 20130006265
    Abstract: A Langevin transducer horn uses split electroding or selective electroding of transducer elements and phase relationships of the voltages applied thereto to determine the relative longitudinal and flexural/transverse motion induced in the tip of the horn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ZEVEX, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Crandall, Blake Allen, Mark Stringham, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, David Blaine
  • Patent number: 8343111
    Abstract: An anti-free-flow mechanism includes an occluder mechanism which is disposed along a segment of tubing and a mounting structure. The occluder mechanism is normally in a biased closed position, but may be moved into an open position by placement in the mounting structure. However, unless force is applied to keep the occluder mechanism in the mounting structure, the occluder will move relative to the mounting structure and return to the first, closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Beck, Jason Bultman, Jeff Juretich, Philip Eggers, Ryan Federspiel, Blake Allen
  • Patent number: 8303613
    Abstract: A Langevin transducer horn uses split electroding or selective electroding of transducer elements and phase relationships of the voltages applied thereto to determine the relative longitudinal and flexural/transverse motion induced in the tip of the horn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Crandall, Blake Allen, Mark Stringham, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, David Blaine
  • Publication number: 20120203179
    Abstract: A sensor and method of use provides for detection of an occlusion (or sudden pressure increase) in tubing during the administration of solutions to a patient. The occlusion sensor may be attached to an infusion pump using a biasing mechanism. The tubing may be positioned in contact with the occlusion sensor using a cassette. Detection of an occlusion in the tubing is accomplished by measuring the compression and expansion of the tubing. When the tubing becomes occluded pressure within the tube will increase, resulting in expansion of the tubing. Expansion of the tubing exerts a force on the sensor to trigger an alarm to alert medical personnel of the occluded tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Chris Hills, Mark Stringham, Blake Allen
  • Publication number: 20110028899
    Abstract: An anti-free-flow mechanism includes an occluder mechanism which is disposed along a segment of tubing and a mounting structure. The occluder mechanism is normally in a biased closed position, but may be moved into an open position by placement in the mounting structure. However, unless force is applied to keep the occluder mechanism in the mounting structure, the occluder will move relative to the mounting structure and return to the first, closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Kent Beck, Jason Bultman, Jeff Juretich, Philip Eggers, Ryan Federspiel, Blake Allen
  • Publication number: 20110004190
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. The occluder may also be configured to allow flow when the infusion set adjacent the occluder is moved sideways relative to the occluder or maintained at an angle relative to the occluder. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: David Cise, David J. McNally, Kent F. Beck, Blake Allen, John Dickey
  • Patent number: 7815612
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. The occluder may also be configured to allow flow when the infusion set adjacent the occluder is moved sideways relative to the occluder or maintained at an angle relative to the occluder. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Zevex, Inc.
    Inventors: David Cise, David J. McNally, Kent F. Beck, Blake Allen, John Dickey
  • Publication number: 20100213313
    Abstract: An integrated cargo loading and video monitoring system for an aircraft having at least one cargo compartment is disclosed. The system includes a cargo loading processor and a plurality of power drive units within the cargo compartment, each power drive unit being coupled to the cargo loading processor. The system also includes a video processor, and at least one video camera within the cargo compartment, the camera being coupled to the video processor. A central processor in communication with the cargo loading processor and the video processor is operable to receive information from both the cargo loading processor and from the video processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Blake Allen Reed, Louis Carl Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20100100225
    Abstract: A cargo loading and monitoring system for an aircraft having a plurality of separate cargo compartments includes a processor in communication with a plurality of power drive units located within a first cargo compartment. A cargo monitoring display unit is located in a second cargo compartment that is separate from the first cargo compartment, and is in communication with the processor. The cargo monitoring display unit is configured to selectively display information received from the power drive units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Blake Allen Reed, Garreth Kavlie, Louis Carl Samuelson
  • Publication number: 20100082001
    Abstract: An anti-free-flow mechanism includes an occluder mechanism which is disposed along a segment of tubing and a mounting structure. The occluder mechanism is normally in a biased closed position, but may be moved into an open position by placement in the mounting structure. However, unless force is applied to keep the occluder mechanism in the mounting structure, the occluder will move relative to the mounting structure and return to the first, closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Kent Beck, Jason Bultman, Jeff Juretich, Philip Eggers, Ryan Federspiel, Blake Allen
  • Publication number: 20100056986
    Abstract: Current phacoemulsification handpieces require rigorous cleaning after each procedure because the aspiration and irrigation pathways for fluids are integral to the handpiece. According to the present invention, a removable horn extension and nosecone may be used with a phacoemulsification handpiece to allow for disposable fluid pathways exterior to the handpiece. This will reduce the cleaning time and effort, reduce cross-contamination, and increase the lifespan of the handpiece. Furthermore, the current invention allows different horn extensions to be used to excite different motions at the tip of the handpiece, depending on the preference of the surgeon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Blake Allen, Frank A. Crandall, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, Mark Stringham
  • Publication number: 20090149801
    Abstract: A Langevin transducer horn uses split electroding or selective electroding of transducer elements and phase relationships of the voltages applied thereto to determine the relative longitudinal and flexural/transverse motion induced in the tip of the horn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Anthony Crandall, Blake Allen, Mark Stringham, Joseph Luis, Olga Jovic, David Blaine
  • Publication number: 20060058740
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. The occluder may also be configured to allow flow when the infusion set adjacent the occluder is moved sideways relative to the occluder or maintained at an angle relative to the occluder. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: David Cise, David McNally, Kent Beck, Blake Allen, John Dickey
  • Publication number: 20040022457
    Abstract: A plurality of bags, sleeves, or pouches are detachably joined and provided on a roll. The bags, sleeves, or pouches may be made by joining or by folding the material and forming spaced seal and tear lines in the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Blake Allen Brown, Dixie Lee Murdock, Bruce Jay Riekenberg