Patents by Inventor Brian M. Park
Brian M. Park 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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Patent number: 10483654Abstract: An antenna platter comprises a plurality of antenna elements arranged as a thin array according to a polygonal grid. The polygonal grid comprises a plurality of paired polygons arranged symmetrically about a central polygon of the grid. In each polygon of the grid, the plurality of antenna elements is arranged in symmetrical pairs about a center point such that the first and second antenna elements of each symmetrical pair are complex conjugates of one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Paul C. Werntz, Dennis L. Gould, Patrick K. Bailleul, Brian M. Park, Andre C. Houle, Raenaurd D. Turpin
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Publication number: 20190245274Abstract: An antenna platter comprises a plurality of antenna elements arranged as a thin array according to a polygonal grid. The polygonal grid comprises a plurality of paired polygons arranged symmetrically about a central polygon of the grid. In each polygon of the grid, the plurality of antenna elements is arranged in symmetrical pairs about a center point such that the first and second antenna elements of each symmetrical pair are complex conjugates of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Paul C. Werntz, Dennis L. Gould, Patrick K. Bailleul, Brian M. Park, Andre C. Houle, Raenaurd D. Turpin
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Publication number: 20180153577Abstract: A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The piezoelectric transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member against or within surrounding tissue. The tubular member may be a hypodermic needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Actuated Medical, lnc.Inventors: Maureen L. Mulvihill, Brian M. Park, David E. Booth
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Publication number: 20180140322Abstract: A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The piezoelectric transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member against or within surrounding tissue. The tubular member may be a trocar needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Actuated Medical, IncInventors: Maureen L. Mulvihill, Brian M. Park, David E. Booth
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Patent number: 9561337Abstract: A device for removing secretions from an artificial tube is provided. The device may include a clearing catheter and a driving mechanism that may apply repetitive motion to the clearing catheter. In another version of the device, the clearing catheter may dispense irrigation fluid and aspirate the irrigation fluid. The clearing catheter may have an irrigation and an aspiration lumen that may both reciprocate with the clearing catheter. In another version a compliant member into which irrigation fluid is located may be present.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Ryan S Clement, Roger B Bagwell, Katherine M Erdley, Brian M Park, Casey A Scruggs, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza
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Publication number: 20160374723Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, a feedback system monitors electromechanical properties of a control signal of the device and automatically modifies control based thereon, e.g., electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Actuated Medical, lnc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Roger B. Bagwell, Ryan S. Clement, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Ryan M. Sheehan, Brian M. Park
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Publication number: 20160175543Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, a feedback system monitors electromechanical properties of a control signal of the device and automatically modifies control based thereon, e.g., electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Roger B. Bagwell, Ryan S. Clement, Gabriela Hernandez Mesa, Ryan M. Sheehan, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 9220483Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, a feedback system monitors electromechanical properties of a control signal of the device and automatically modifies control based thereon, e.g., electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Roger B. Bagwell, Ryan S. Clement, Gabriela Hernandez Mesa, Ryan M. Sheehan, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 9101700Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Brian M Park, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Josue R Crespo, Paul L Frankhouser
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Publication number: 20150216557Abstract: A medical device is provided having reduced penetration. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The piezoelectric transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member against or within surrounding tissue. The tubular member may be a hypodermic needle, a trocar needle, or a catheterization needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Maureen L Mulvihill, Brian M. Park, David E. Booth
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Patent number: 9011606Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Paul L Frankhouser, Maureen L Mulvihill, Josue R Crespo, Brian M Park, Dana B Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L Demers
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Patent number: 8992439Abstract: A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The tubular member has at least one open end formed concentric with the central hollow channel and the hollow portion of the piezoelectric transducer, wherein the transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Maureen L. Mulvihill, David E. Booth, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 8906169Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being are covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B Bagwell, Brian M Park, Maureen L Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Dana B Mallen, Paul L Frankhouser, Josue R Crespo, Debora L Demers
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Publication number: 20140323855Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. A fluid-containing syringe may be coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip. This motion can provide direct tactile feedback to an operator of the medical device or can automatically open a switch providing electrical power to the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Brian M. Park, Maureen L. Mulvihill
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Patent number: 8870865Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. One exemplary method for detecting this passage is via a fluid-containing syringe that is coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 8777944Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. One exemplary method for detecting this passage is via a fluid-containing syringe that is coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Brian M. Park
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Patent number: 8777871Abstract: A medical device for reducing the force necessary to penetrate living being tissue using a variety of reciprocating motion actuators, including piezoelectric, voice coil, solenoids, pneumatics or fluidics. The reciprocating actuator drives a penetrating member, such as a needle, through the tissue at a reduced force while the device detects the passage of the penetrating member through the tissue. Upon passage of the penetrating member through the tissue, electrical power to the reciprocating actuator is automatically terminated. One exemplary method for detecting this passage is via a fluid-containing syringe that is coupled to a channel within the penetrating member. Once the penetrating member tip has passed through the living tissue, the fluid within the syringe no longer experiences any pressure and a plunger within the syringe displaces indicating passage of the penetrating member tip.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Brian M. Park
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Publication number: 20140188055Abstract: Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Brian M. Park, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Josue R. Crespo, Paul L. Frankhouser
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Publication number: 20140102445Abstract: A device for removing secretions from an artificial tube is provided. The device may include a clearing catheter and a driving mechanism that may apply repetitive motion to the clearing catheter. In another version of the device, the clearing catheter may dispense irrigation fluid and aspirate the irrigation fluid. The clearing catheter may have an irrigation and an aspiration lumen that may both reciprocate with the clearing catheter. In another version a compliant member into which irrigation fluid is located may be present.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Ryan S. Clement, Roger B. Bagwell, Kathleen M. Erdley, Brian M. Park, Casey A. Scruggs, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Gabriela Hernandez Meza
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Patent number: 8690861Abstract: A device for the in situ clearing of blockages in a tube includes a controller and a clearing member. The controller can have a housing and an actuator for generating repetitive motion. The clearing member can be releasably coupled to the controller and suitable for insertion in the tube. The tube can be at least partially disposed within a living being. The controller can be located external to the living being. The clearing member can have a first end releasably coupled to the actuator, at least one flexible section which permits axial displacement of the clearing member, and a second end suitable for repetitively engaging and disrupting the blockage. The flexible section permits the clearing member to repetitively engage and disrupt the blockage within one of a straight and a curved portion of the artificial tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Actuated Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roger B. Bagwell, Paul L. Frankhouser, Maureen L. Mulvihill, Josue R. Crespo, Brian M. Park, Dana B. Mallen, Gabriela Hernandez Meza, Debora L. Demers