Patents by Inventor Bryan Woodard

Bryan Woodard 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: 9358541
    Abstract: A kit for performing long term storage of biological matter is provided. The kit includes an elongate rod, extending between opposed first and second ends, and at least one holding point disposed upon the rod between the first and second ends, the holding point comprising a recess defined within a wall. A cryovial with an internal volume is configured to receive a biological sample therein, the cryovial comprising at least one finger that extends radially outward from an outer circumference thereof, wherein the finger is configured to releasably mate with the at least one holding point upon the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Jimenez-Rios, Bryan Woodard
  • Publication number: 20140263115
    Abstract: A kit for performing long term storage of biological matter is provided. The kit includes an elongate rod, extending between opposed first and second ends, and at least one holding point disposed upon the rod between the first and second ends, the holding point comprising a recess defined within a wall. A cryovial with an internal volume is configured to receive a biological sample therein, the cryovial comprising at least one finger that extends radially outward from an outer circumference thereof, wherein the finger is configured to releasably mate with the at least one holding point upon the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Jimenez-Rios, Bryan Woodard
  • Patent number: 8531354
    Abstract: An image generation system for generating an image on a display screen. The image generation system includes an eye-tracking system capable of determining a user's eye orientation and outputting a signal indicative of same. The image generation system also includes a bio-feedback sensor capable of detecting activity of one or more physiological functions of the user and outputting a signal indicative of the level of activity. A processor is included and is adapted to receive and process the output signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor. The processor determines an image to be generated on the display screen indicative of the signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: William Bryan Woodard
  • Patent number: 8298187
    Abstract: A medical device is provided. The device includes a cannula with a lumen and a plurality of apertures and a visually perceptible indicator that is configured to allow the cannula to be positioned at an appropriate rotational position within the patient. A plurality of injection needles are disposed within the lumen and a first handle is fixed with respect to the cannula and a second handle is disposed in conjunction with the first handle and fixed to the proximal portion of each of the plurality of needles, the first handle is translatable with respect to the second handle to translate the plurality of needles from a first position where the distal portions of each of the plurality of needles are disposed within the lumen of the cannula, and a second position where the distal portion of each of the plurality of needles extends out of the lumen through their respective aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Woodard, James D. Purdy, David R. Wagner, Richard B. Sisken, Steven J. Charlebois, Gregory A. Frankland, Scott K. Philhower
  • Publication number: 20110009848
    Abstract: A medical device is provided. The device includes a cannula with a lumen defined therethrough and an upper portion, a right side portion, a bottom portion, and a left side portion each substantially equally spaced from their respective neighboring portion around the circumferential surface of the cannula. The cannula additionally includes a plurality of apertures disposed through the distal end portion to provide communication from the lumen and a visually perceptible indicator that is configured to allow the cannula to be positioned at an appropriate rotational position within the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicants: Vance Products Inc. d/b/a Cook Urological Inc., Med Institute, Inc, Sabin Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan Woodard, James D. Purdy, David R. Wagner, Richard B. Sisken, Steven J. Charlebois, Gregory A. Frankland, Scott K. Philhower
  • Publication number: 20100207877
    Abstract: An image generation system for generating an image on a display screen. The image generation system includes an eye-tracking system capable of determining a user's eye orientation and outputting a signal indicative of same. The image generation system also includes a bio-feedback sensor capable of detecting activity of one or more physiological functions of the user and outputting a signal indicative of the level of activity. A processor is included and is adapted to receive and process the output signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor. The processor determines an image to be generated on the display screen indicative of the signals from the eye-tracking system and bio-feedback sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventor: William Bryan Woodard