Patents by Inventor C. Paul

C. Paul 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).

  • Fiber Optic Module Assembly and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20110129186
    Abstract: A fiber optic module assembly that may be pulled from a first location to a second location by a pulling means, the module assembly defining a pulling feature. The assembly may further be installed directly into a mounting structure for use as a patch panel. The fiber optic module assembly may be attached in a vertical orientation, facilitated by an articulated strain relief boot that pivots and rotates for cable management, which reduces the vertical footprint of the fiber optic module assembly. Embodiments of the fiber optic module assembly may be connected to the rear or side of a mounting structure for optical connection to pigtailed modules. The fiber optic module assembly may have a modular connector interface for mating dissimilar fiber optic connector assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: C. Paul Lewallen, James P. Luther, Stuart R. Melton, Martin E. Norris, Thomas Theuerkorn
  • Articulated Strain Relief Boot on a Fiber Optic Module and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20110129185
    Abstract: A factory finished fiber optic module assembly that may be pulled from a first location to a second location by a pulling means, the module assembly having a pulling feature. The assembly may further be installed directly into a mounting structure for use with other like assemblies as a patch panel. The fiber optic module assembly may be installed in a vertical orientation facilitated by an articulated strain relief boot assembly that pivots and rotates for cable management, which reduces the vertical footprint of the fiber optic module assembly. High density embodiments of the fiber optic module assembly may be connected to the rear or side of a mounting structure for optical connection to pigtailed modules. The fiber optic module assembly may have a modular connector interface for mating dissimilar fiber optic connector assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: C. Paul Lewallen, James P. Luther, Stuart R. Melton, Martin E. Norris, Thomas Theuerkorn
  • Prosthetic Spinal Disc Replacement
    Publication number: 20110125270
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: David C Paul, Christopher Angelucci, Michael Lee Boyer, II
  • Spinous Process Spacer
    Publication number: 20110125191
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
  • Vertebral Body Nerve and Vein Cauterizing System and Method
    Publication number: 20110098693
    Abstract: Disclosed are vertebroplasty methods that include cauterizing an inner cavity of a vertebra of a mammal, such as a human, and injecting bone cement into the vertebra. Systems and kits for performing such methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman, Jody L. Seifert
  • Transforaminal Prosthetic Spinal Disc Replacement and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20110098821
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine and methods for inserting said discs. The present invention also relates to prosthetic spinal disc designs that are implanted using a transforaminal approach, methods thereof, and apparatus thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Ankney, William S. Rhoda, David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci
  • MULTI-VALUED ROM USING CARBON-NANOTUBE AND NANOWIRE FET
    Publication number: 20110063905
    Abstract: A multivalued memory device which includes a first multivalued memory transistor and a second multivalued memory transistor, wherein each transistor has a channel made from at least one carbon nanotube or nanowire, wherein data is stored by varying the number of carbon nanotubes or nanowires used in the channel, wherein the channel is the at least one carbon nanotube or nanowire which allows current to flow through it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: TOSHIBA AMERICA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: Bipul C. Paul
  • Spinous Process Fusion Devices
    Publication number: 20110066186
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Posterior prosthetic spinal disc replacement and methods thereof
    Patent number: 7892262
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: GlobusMedical
    Inventors: William S. Rhoda, William E. Duffield, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, David C. Paul
  • Device & method for the positioning of tissue during laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery
    Publication number: 20110040322
    Abstract: A surgical device and method for the retracting, maneuvering, and re-positioning of tissue and/or a body organ during endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical apparatus comprises a separable grasping device with a detachable head, an exteriorly-operated handle mechanism, surgical needles, and lengths of suture. The disclosed device enables a physician, using a plurality of lengths of sutures simultaneously connected to (a) the exteriorly exposed handle mechanism and (b) the detachable head, positioned at clasping points on the organ, to rearrange the orientation of tissue or the organ for better accessibility, analysis, and/or exposure to accompanying surgical instruments in situ. The method presented minimizes the number of bodily incisions required to perform surgery by means of endoscope or laparoscopic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: C. Paul Major
  • FORM FOR A CONCRETE FOOTING
    Publication number: 20110030298
    Abstract: The form for a concrete footing (10) is a mold for receiving concrete for footings on construction projects. The form has a housing (12), and a plurality of horizontal support members (16) that extend across the hollow interior of the housing. The form may be manufactured from plastic, cardboard, concrete or other materials. Vertical tubes (14) extend from the top and bottom and are hollow to allow for in situ soil sampling after the footing has been set in the excavation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Alan D. Weiner
  • Spinous process spacer
    Patent number: 7837688
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
  • Transforaminal prosthetic spinal disc replacement and methods thereof
    Patent number: 7811329
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine and methods for inserting said discs. The present invention also relates to prosthetic spinal disc designs that are implanted using a transforaminal approach, methods thereof, and apparatus thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical
    Inventors: David W. Ankney, William S. Rhoda, David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci
  • Method of Installation of Intervertebral Spacers
    Publication number: 20100256759
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for implant installation and assembly between adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The implant has a support body and a rotatable insert therein and the support body is curved for installation between adjacent vertebral bodies transforaminally. An installation instrument is also disclosed for removable attachment to implant and engagement with the rotatable insert to selectively permit rotation between the insert and the support body. The installation instrument extends along a longitudinal tool axis and when the installation instrument is in a first position the insert is rotationally fixed with respect to the support body and when the installation instrument is in a second position the support body may rotate with respect to the insert. Methods of installing multiple implants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Noah Hansell, Marcin Niemiec, William S. Rhoda, Michael Meccariello, David C. Paul
  • ROM IMPLEMENTATION FOR ROM BASED LOGIC DESIGN
    Publication number: 20100244892
    Abstract: A logic device implementing configurations for ROM based logic uses arrays of memory cells to provide outputs based on inputs received at the logic device. The logic device stores values in the memory cells that are accessed when an input is received. The memory cells are transistors that provide values of ‘1’ or ‘0.’ Various configurations reduce the number of transistors while implementing the memory block by utilizing a single bitline or a dynamic precharge implementation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: TOSHIBA AMERICA RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: Bipul C. Paul
  • Method of spatially selective laser-assisted doping of a semiconductor
    Patent number: 7799666
    Abstract: A method utilizing spatially selective laser doping for irradiating predetermined portions of a substrate of a semiconductor material is disclosed. Dopants are deposited onto the surface of a substrate. A pulsed, visible beam is directed to and preferentially absorbed by the substrate only in those regions requiring doping. Spatial modes of the incoherent beam are overlapped and averaged, providing uniform irradiation requiring fewer laser shots. The beam is then focused to the predetermined locations of the substrate for implantation or activation of the dopants. The method provides for scanning and focusing of the beam across the substrate surface, and irradiation of multiple locations using a plurality of beams. The spatial selectivity, combined with visible laser wavelengths, provides greater efficiency in doping only desired substrate regions, while reducing the amount of irradiation required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Potomac Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Doudoumopoulos, C. Paul Christensen, Paul Wickboldt
  • Transforaminal Prosthetic Spinal Disc Replacement
    Publication number: 20100228351
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a first endplate having a first surface configured to substantially engage with a first vertebral body and a second surface having an extension with a concave contact surface, the concave contact surface being spaced apart from the second surface. The implant further includes a second endplate having a first surface configured to substantially engage with a second vertebral body and a second surface comprising a convex contact surface, and the second endplate having first and second side rails positioned along and above the second surface defining a first and second arcuate slots on opposing sides of the second surface. A plate connecting the first and second endplates is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: David William Ankney, David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William S. Rhoda
  • Devices and Methods for Treating Vertebral Fractures
    Publication number: 20100185245
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for treating vertebral fractures with one or more bone pins. In one embodiment of a method, a fractured vertebral body may be accessed through a pedicle portion and an opening may be created therethrough. One or more bone pins may be inserted through the opening. In one embodiment, at least one of the inserted bone pins is inserted to extend across a fracture zone with a proximal portion of the pin engaging a first bone segment and a distal portion engaging a second bone segment. The pin or pins may be manipulated to immobilize the first and second portions of the fractured vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh
  • Spinous process spacer
    Patent number: D623296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
  • Spinous process spacer
    Patent number: D623297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul