Patents by Inventor Charles Romans

Charles Romans 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: 11980757
    Abstract: The spinal cord stimulation device of this invention is configured for implantation into a patient so as to traverse the dura mater that surrounds the spinal cord. Placing the device in this location provides direct contact between the electrode and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), in close proximity to the spinal cord. The device has an intradural portion and an extradural portion that compresses and seals the dural membrane between them, securing the device in position and preventing leakage of CSF. The position of the device may be stabilized in relation to the spinal cord by way of a laminoplasty plate, bridging between the device and a vertebra. The device is electronically powered by an implanted pulse generator that produces a spectrum of signals to interrupt or otherwise attenuate transmission of pain mediating neural signals through the spinal cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignees: University of Iowa Research Foundation, University Of Virginia Patent Foundation, Direct Spinal Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Howard, George T. Gillies, Logan Helland, Royce Woodroffe, Charles Romans, Saul Wilson, Daryl R. Kipke, David J. Anderson, Daniel J. O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20240067758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies binding to IL13 and IL22. The invention provides novel multi-specific antibodies that bind to both IL13 and IL22 and compositions comprising an antibody that binds to IL13 and an antibody that binds to IL22. The invention further relates to therapeutic uses of the combination of anti-IL13 and anti-IL22 antibodies and multi-specific antibodies that bind to both IL13 and IL22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Michael David RASTRICK, John Paul SILVA, Daniel John LIGHTWOOD, Ralph ADAMS, Roger Thomas PALFRAMAN, Kerry Louise TYSON, Peter Charles ELLIOTT, Seema MAYANK, Andrea Julie CROSBY, Emily Mary Cairistine BARRY, Seppe Frans Roman LEYSEN, Zainab AHDASH
  • Publication number: 20230061964
    Abstract: A construction support device is disclosed for support and assembly of planar members into complex structures. A construction support device can comprise a first and second unit that are separable where each support unit comprises a plurality of sinuate grooves between a plurality of sections with sinuate edges. The sections are flexible about a center to increase the width of the sinuate grooves to receive greater thickness of planar members. A cubic embodiment with flat outer surfaces and a spheric embodiment with round outer surfaces are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventor: Howard Charles Roman, III
  • Patent number: 11478060
    Abstract: A cosmetic container, such as a compact, that comprises a lid hingedly connected to a base, and a lighting circuit. Some embodiments of the invention comprises a one-way mirror, while others comprise a variable transparency film. Preferred embodiments, however, comprise both a one-way mirror and a variable transparency film that work cooperatively to provide a lid that is see through when viewed from the outside, and reflective when viewed from the inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Jian Yan, Scott Charles Roman, Matthew Chateauvert
  • Publication number: 20220022627
    Abstract: A cosmetic container, such as a compact, that comprises a lid hingedly connected to a base, and a lighting circuit. Some embodiments of the invention comprises a one-way mirror, while others comprise a variable transparency film. Preferred embodiments, however, comprise both a one-way mirror and a variable transparency film that work cooperatively to provide a lid that is see through when viewed from the outside, and reflective when viewed from the inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Jian Yan, Scott Charles Roman, Matthew Chateauvert
  • Publication number: 20210101010
    Abstract: The spinal cord stimulation device of this invention is configured for implantation into a patient so as to traverse the dura mater that surrounds the spinal cord. Placing the device in this location provides direct contact between the electrode and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), in close proximity to the spinal cord. The device has an intradural portion and an extradural portion that compresses and seals the dural membrane between them, securing the device in position and preventing leakage of CSF. The position of the device may be stabilized in relation to the spinal cord by way of a laminoplasty plate, bridging between the device and a vertebra. The device is electronically powered by an implanted pulse generator that produces a spectrum of signals to interrupt or otherwise attenuate transmission of pain mediating neural signals through the spinal cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew A. Howard, George Gillies, Logan Helland, Charles Romans, Saul Wilson, Daryl R. Kipke, David J. Anderson, Daniel J. O'Connell
  • Patent number: 5868992
    Abstract: A process for improving the permselectivity of polymeric gas separation membranes is disclosed. The process involves contacting the membrane with a fluorocarbon, such as fluorinated ethers, perferably perfluorinated compounds, or a solution of a fluorocarbon and a caulking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide, S.A.
    Inventor: Ian Charles Roman
  • Patent number: 4555438
    Abstract: The following invention provides a fragrant wall covering having a polymer entrapped emollient-moisturizer composition incorporated therein. Since the emollient-moisturizer composition is incorporated into a dry blend of the polymeric material which is used to make the wall covering, the emollient-moisturizer composition is distributed substantially evenly throughout the polymer of the wall covering. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, the emollient-moisturizer composition comprises a volatilizable material having a strong, recognizable odor. Because of its even distribution in the polymer of the wall covering, the volatilizable material is released gradually into the atmosphere, and the wall covering retains said recognizable odor for a substantial period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: Dayco Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Orsak, Charles A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4219376
    Abstract: A flexible acoustical wall covering, method of making same, and wall panel employing same are provided wherein such wall covering is comprised of a laminated construction comprised of a substrate and an outer layer bonded against the substrate with the outer layer having a roughened outside surface defined by projections and indentations which serve as miniature sound baffles and a plurality of spaced openings in and disposed perpendicularly through the laminated construction which allow sound waves to pass therethrough with a fluid impervious film sealing the openings and enabling the wall covering to be used as a fluid impervious covering yet with the film allowing substantially unobstructed passage of the sound waves therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Assignee: L. E. Carpenter & Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4202716
    Abstract: A lightweight wall covering and method of making same are provided wherein such wall covering has a substantially smooth inside surface and a textured outer layer comprised of a substrate having an exposed surface defining the inside surface, a fluid impervious film bonded against the substrate, and an embossed expanded vinyl plastisol bonded against the film and defining the textured outer layer with the textured outer layer being defined by alternating recesses and dense projections substantially free of air spaces and with the textured outer layer having a substantially fluid impervious skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: Dayco Corporationp
    Inventor: Charles A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4196244
    Abstract: A lightweight wall covering and method of making same are provided wherein such wall covering has a substantially smooth inside surface and a textured outer layer comprised of a substrate having an exposed surface defining the inside surface, a fluid impervious film bonded against the substrate, and an embossed expanded vinyl plastisol bonded against the film and defining the textured outer layer with the textured outer layer being defined by alternating recesses and dense projections substantially free of air spaces and with the textured outer layer having a substantially fluid imprevious skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Dayco Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Roman
  • Patent number: D1009358
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Marc Emile Lechanoine, Francis Corbellini, Scott Charles Roman
  • Patent number: D1010214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Marc Emile Lechanoine, Francis Corbellini, Scott Charles Roman
  • Patent number: D1010215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLC
    Inventors: Marc Emile Lechanoine, Francis Corbellini, Scott Charles Roman