Patents by Inventor Charles L. Nelson
Charles L. Nelson 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: 10695183Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to an augment and methods of implanting an augment. The methods include inserting the augment into a bone cavity of a bone of a host. The augment includes a body with an outer surface and at least one hole preformed in the body. The method includes introducing a fastener from an outer surface of the bone into a hole formed in the bone and engaging the fastener with the hole of the bone. The method includes passing the fastener through the hole of the bone. The method includes introducing into and engaging the fastener with the at least one hole in the body of the augment to fixate the augment within the bone cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Inventor: Charles L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20200163549Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark Kent Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos
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Publication number: 20180263672Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to an augment and methods of implanting an augment. The methods include inserting the augment into a bone cavity of a bone of a host. The augment includes a body with an outer surface and at least one hole preformed in the body. The method includes introducing a fastener from an outer surface of the bone into a hole formed in the bone and engaging the fastener with the hole of the bone. The method includes passing the fastener through the hole of the bone. The method includes introducing into and engaging the fastener with the at least one hole in the body of the augment to fixate the augment within the bone cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Charles L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20180000343Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark Kent Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos
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Patent number: 9730584Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark Kent Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos
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Patent number: 9259250Abstract: Bone fixation methods and devices with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers, a rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. One method can include inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9155574Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen Gunther
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Patent number: 9060820Abstract: A segmented bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a segmented fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Trung Ho Pham, Vernon R. Hartdegen, Jr., Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8961516Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, Jr., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Publication number: 20140155719Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark Kent Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos, Douglas C. Limbach
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Publication number: 20140074093Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8647269Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark K. Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos, Douglas C. Limbach
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Publication number: 20140031823Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Kai U. Mazur, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen B. Gunther, Herber Saravia, Robert G. Coleman
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Patent number: 8568413Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Kai U. Mazur, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen B. Gunther, Herber Saravia, Robert G. Coleman
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Publication number: 20130231665Abstract: Bone fixation methods and devices with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers, a rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. One method can include inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 8512239Abstract: A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Mark K. Sloan, Robert Y. Jin, Feng Jiang, Jen-Chyun Chen, Arthur Eugene Anderson, III, Charles T. Liamos, Douglas C. Limbach
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Patent number: 8439917Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers disposed at longitudinally spaced locations of the elongated body, a curved rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprising inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a curved rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20130116693Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Publication number: 20130012942Abstract: A segmented bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a segmented fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Trung Ho Pham, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8287541Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuatable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Heber Saravia, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Kai U. Mazur, Stephen B. Gunther, Nathan Brown