Patents by Inventor Christopher Heine
Christopher Heine 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: 11717319Abstract: Catheter exchange systems and methods may use a cutting tool to sever an encrusted catheter. The cutting tool may include a flexible cannula to encompass and move along the encrusted catheter. A sheath may selectively cover the cutting tool. The cutting tool may selectively transition between a first position in which the cutter is within the sheath and a second position in which the cutting tool is extended beyond the sheath to sever a suture of the catheter. A locking stylet may be used to secure the position of the encrusted catheter and remove the encrusted catheter.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Accisano, III, Christopher A. Heine
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Publication number: 20230215280Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for assisting operation of an aircraft when diverting from a flight plan using a comparative vertical profile display. A vertical profile display includes a first graphical representation of a first vertical profile corresponding to a first lateral route defined by a flight plan for the aircraft and a second graphical representation of a second vertical profile corresponding to a modified lateral route different from the first lateral route displayed concurrently on the vertical profile display. The first vertical profile corresponding to the first lateral route is depicted on the vertical profile display in a first plane and the second vertical profile corresponding to the modified lateral route is depicted on the vertical profile display in a second plane different from the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Subash Samuthirapandian, Christopher Heine, Ivan Sandy Wyatt
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Patent number: 11612413Abstract: Devices used to provide transseptal access are disclosed. The devices may comprise at least one cannula, a needle, and a handle. The cannula and the needle may be configured to be inserted through a dilator while not damaging a lumen wall of the dilator. The handle may be configured to lock the needle in a retracted position. The devices may be configured to telescopically advance the needle through an atrial septum.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Jenkins, Christopher A. Heine, Shaun Lessik, Krista Killion, Thomas Chapman
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Patent number: 11604575Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for managing configurations of multiple vehicle displays. For instance, a method may include: obtaining a configurable file for an electronic checklist; generating a graphical user interface (GUI) based on the configurable file; displaying the GUI on one of the multiple vehicle displays; receiving a user input on the GUI; and performing a window configuration setting process based on the user input. The method may also include: in response to the user input being a first user input type in a region associated with a context menu indicator: obtaining a window configuration function and a phase of flight variable; generating a context menu based on the window configuration function and the POF variable; and displaying the context menu on the GUI.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ivan S. Wyatt, Katarina Alexis Morowsky, Aaron Gannon, Christopher Heine
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Patent number: 11532235Abstract: A flight deck system for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Barbara Holder, Stephen Whitlow, Christopher Heine, Steven Crouch, Kelsey Keberle
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Patent number: 11417220Abstract: A method for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Barbara Holder, Stephen Whitlow, Christopher Heine, Steven Crouch, Kelsey Keberle
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Patent number: 11356137Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for displaying the operational parameters of a radio system located onboard an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a permanent radio display bar that shows an active radio frequency in use by the radio system and a variable radio display pad. The variable radio display pad shows multiple historical past radio frequencies previously used by the radio system and multiple predicted future radio frequencies for use along a flight plan of the aircraft. It includes a change command that allows a crew member to manually change the active radio frequency in the permanent radio display bar.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Katarina A. Morowsky, Ivan Sandy Wyatt, Christopher Heine
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Publication number: 20200352594Abstract: Catheter exchange systems and methods may use a cutting tool to sever an encrusted catheter. The cutting tool may include a flexible cannula to encompass and move along the encrusted catheter. A sheath may selectively cover the cutting tool. The cutting tool may selectively transition between a first position in which the cutter is within the sheath and a second position in which the cutting tool is extended beyond the sheath to sever a suture of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Accisano, III, Christopher A. Heine
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Publication number: 20200295794Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for displaying the operational parameters of a radio system located onboard an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a permanent radio display bar that shows an active radio frequency in use by the radio system and a variable radio display pad. The variable radio display pad shows multiple historical past radio frequencies previously used by the radio system and multiple predicted future radio frequencies for use along a flight plan of the aircraft. It includes a change command that allows a crew member to manually change the active radio frequency in the permanent radio display bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Katarina A. Morowsky, Ivan Sandy Wyatt, Christopher Heine
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Publication number: 20200192560Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for managing configurations of multiple vehicle displays. For instance, a method may include: obtaining a configurable file for an electronic checklist; generating a graphical user interface (GUI) based on the configurable file; displaying the GUI on one of the multiple vehicle displays; receiving a user input on the GUI; and performing a window configuration setting process based on the user input. The method may also include: in response to the user input being a first user input type in a region associated with a context menu indicator: obtaining a window configuration function and a phase of flight variable; generating a context menu based on the window configuration function and the POF variable; and displaying the context menu on the GUI.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Ivan S. WYATT, Katarina Alexis MOROWSKY, Aaron GANNON, Christopher HEINE
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Publication number: 20200192626Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for managing communications on a vehicle. For instance, the method may include obtaining a configured state of audio systems and communications systems; generating a graphical user interface (GUI) based on the configured state; displaying the GUI, the GUI including a plurality of icons, the plurality of icons corresponding to the communications systems, the plurality of icons indicating which communications systems are being monitored for output and/or receiving an audio input through the audio systems; receiving a user input on the GUI; and performing a communication control process or a communication setting process based on the user input. The method may further include: in response to determining the user input is the first user input type, performing the communication control process; and in response to determining the user input is the second user input type, performing the communication setting process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Ivan S. WYATT, Katarina MOROWSKY, Aaron GANNON, Christopher HEINE
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Publication number: 20200168103Abstract: A method for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Barbara Holder, Stephen Whitlow, Christopher Heine, Steven Crouch, Kelsey Keberle
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Publication number: 20200168104Abstract: A flight deck system for providing task management assistance in managing the flight path to the flight crew is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Barbara Holder, Stephen Whitlow, Christopher Heine, Steven Crouch, Kelsey Keberle
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Publication number: 20200113597Abstract: Devices used to provide transseptal access are disclosed. The devices may comprise at least one cannula, a needle, and a handle. The cannula and the needle may be configured to be inserted through a dilator while not damaging a lumen wall of the dilator. The handle may be configured to lock the needle in a retracted position. The devices may be configured to telescopically advance the needle through an atrial septum.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Richard Jenkins, Christopher A. Heine, Shaun Lessik, Krista Killion, Thomas Chapman
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Patent number: 10441771Abstract: Hemostasis valves and hemostasis valve assemblies can be coupled to a proximal end of an introducer sheath to prevent blood loss through the proximal end of the introducer sheath. Some hemostasis valve assemblies may include an elastomeric member with a variable-width channel that is designed to form a liquid-tight seal over elongate members of different diameter or a single elongate member of variable diameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignees: Merit Medical Systems, Inc., Abiomed, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Bickhart, Christopher A. Heine, Mary L. Milone, John Murphy
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Publication number: 20170080200Abstract: Hemostasis valves and hemostasis valve assemblies can be coupled to a proximal end of an introducer sheath to prevent blood loss through the proximal end of the introducer sheath. Some hemostasis valve assemblies may include an elastomeric member with a variable-width channel that is designed to form a liquid-tight seal over elongate members of different diameter or a single elongate member of variable diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Bryan Bickhart, Christopher A. Heine, Mary L. Milone, John Murphy
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Patent number: 7462167Abstract: A device and method for slitting a first elongated flexible catheter/sheath used with an elongated flexible component. The device includes a handle, an elongated groove and a cutter member. The cutter member has a sharp distally located cutting edge and a top surface from which a finger projects distally. The cutting edge is located under the finger and is arranged to be located within the annular space between the component and the first catheter/sheath when the first catheter/sheath is within the groove. The cutting edge serves to slice the first catheter/sheath longitudinally when the first catheter/sheath is pulled in a proximal direction. The finger protects the component from injury.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Thomas Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Doug Kratz, Andrew W. Armour, Christopher A. Heine, Seth Worley
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Publication number: 20060167417Abstract: A device and method for slitting a first elongated flexible catheter/sheath used with an elongated flexible component. The device includes a handle, an elongated groove and a cutter member. The cutter member has a sharp distally located cutting edge and a top surface from which a finger projects distally. The cutting edge is located under the finger and is arranged to be located within the annular space between the component and the first catheter/sheath when the first catheter/sheath is within the groove. The cutting edge serves to slice the first catheter/sheath longitudinally when the first catheter/sheath is pulled in a proximal direction. The finger protects the component from injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Thomas Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Doug Kratz, Andrew Armour, Christopher Heine, Seth Worley