Patents by Inventor Bruce Nesbitt

Bruce Nesbitt 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: 11246645
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 11067384
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Reget, Paul J. Margis, Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20200300608
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Reget, Paul J. Margis, Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10690481
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Reget, Paul J. Margis, Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20200166331
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. Reget, Paul J. Margis, Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10573280
    Abstract: A coated string for a stringed device which includes a coating applied to the surface of the string. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the string and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20200054384
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10463420
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Innovatech LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10393510
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide an elongated part measuring apparatus including an elongated frame, an elongated transparent part supporter supported by the frame and configured to support an elongated part (such as a guide wire or mandrel), an elongated movable part straightener pivotally connected to and supported by the frame, and a movable optical measurer movably connected to and supported by the frame and configured to take multiple spaced apart outer dimensional measurements of the elongated part (whether uncoated or coated).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Reget, Paul J. Margis, Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10323733
    Abstract: A vehicle braking system bias adjuster which includes a brake bias adjustment knob assembly which enables the driver of the vehicle to quickly and easily set, adjust, and visually and quickly determine the relative front to rear (or right front to left front) brake bias or brake bias setting of the vehicle before and while driving the vehicle. The brake bias adjustment knob assembly visually indicates the exact amount of brake bias, or if there is no bias at all. The ratio is expressed in numbers to enable the driver to reset the brake bias to a known value of ratio as needed for track conditions and vehicle weight changes. The value in numbers is reproducible. The present disclosure also provides a method and apparatus for retrofitting an existing vehicle with a brake bias adjustment knob assembly which enables the driver of the vehicle to quickly and easily set, adjust, and visually determine the relative brake bias or brake bias setting (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 10111987
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Adino D. Caballero, Bruce Nesbitt, Charles Berkelhamer, George F. Osterhout
  • Publication number: 20180236144
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Adino D. Caballero, Bruce Nesbitt, Charles Berkelhamer, George F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 9962470
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Adino D. Caballero, Bruce Nesbitt, Charles Berkelhamer, George F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 9913595
    Abstract: A coated electromyography needle including an anti-microbial, electrically insulative coating applied to non-tip portion of an electrode of the electromyography needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20170312400
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Adino D. Caballero, Bruce Nesbitt, Charles Berkelhamer, George F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: 9782569
    Abstract: A medical device, such as a medical wire, which includes a coating applied to the surface of the medical wire. The coating includes a base layer bonded to the surface of the medical wire and an at least partially transparent low-friction top coat applied to the base layer. The base layer includes heat activated pigments that change color when heated above a color shifting temperature. In one embodiment, the color of the pigment in one area contrasts with the color of the pigment in an adjacent area without otherwise affecting the low-friction surface of the coating. The areas of different color created in locations along the length of the low-friction coated medical wire form markings which, as an example, enable a surgeon to determine the length of the medical wire inserted into a body by observing the markings on the portion of the marked medical wire located exterior to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Publication number: 20170245919
    Abstract: An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: 9744271
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventors: Adino D. Caballero, Bruce Nesbitt, Charles Berkelhamer, George F. Osterhout
  • Patent number: D834914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt
  • Patent number: D911825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Innovatech, LLC
    Inventor: Bruce Nesbitt