Patents by Inventor Chris Swain

Chris Swain 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).

  • REMOVABLE VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160089255
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an occlusion device that can be delivered into the vascular system of a patient for inducing weight loss. The device can be formed from a body that can expand from a collapsed to an expanded position, where the body can be configured to at least partially occlude a blood vessel. Further, the device can comprise a first and second end joined by a center section. One of the ends can contain a retrieval element for easily removing the device from the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Olav Bergheim, William Cohn, Reynolds Delgado, Timothy Murphy, Chris Swain
  • INFLUENCE ON AND PREDICTION ABOUT CONSUMPTION OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING MUSIC
    Publication number: 20120143665
    Abstract: An influence tracking system may track influence on multimedia content selections. A popularity prediction identification system may identify sources that accurately predict the popularity of a product or service. A recommendation system may recommend products or services of a particular type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Chris Swain, David Mershon, James Bulvanoski, Abhinav Nagaraj, Nithish Manoharan