Patents by Inventor Christopher O. Evans
Christopher O. Evans 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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Publication number: 20260123959Abstract: An apparatus for use in a cerclage procedure includes a flexible support member and a plurality of compression members disposed along the flexible support member. Each of the compression members has a connecting feature through which a suture used during the cerclage procedure is passed. Each of the compression members transforms a radially-compressive force applied by the suture into a radial pressure applied against the cervix.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2025Publication date: May 7, 2026Inventors: Michael House, Errol Norwitz, Dwayne E. Hickman, Christopher Mccaslin, Christopher O. Evans, Genevieve R.K. Laing, Devon C. Campbell
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Patent number: 12539143Abstract: An apparatus for use in a cerclage procedure includes a flexible support member and a plurality of compression members disposed along the flexible support member. Each of the compression members has a connecting feature through which a suture used during the cerclage procedure is passed. Each of the compression members transforms a radially-compressive force applied by the suture into a radial pressure applied against the cervix.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 3, 2026Assignees: Tufts Medical Center, Inc., Cx Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Michael House, Errol Norwitz, Dwayne E. Hickman, Jr., Christopher Mccaslin, Christopher O. Evans, Genevieve R. K. Laing, Devon C. Campbell
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Patent number: 12186211Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, Keith D. Violette
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Patent number: 12178526Abstract: A robotic medical system includes a post being substantially vertical and coupled to a base; a robotic drive having a socket for receiving the post; and at least one tapered interface shaped and oriented to engage the socket to prevent rotation of the robotic drive about at least one axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics, Inc.Inventors: Kyle McKenney, Eric Klem, Christopher O. Evans, Anthony Clegg Parker, Gordon Row
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Publication number: 20240366407Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one Internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, Keith D. Violette
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Publication number: 20240358335Abstract: A mobile imaging system or mini C-arm with an increased range of motion is disclosed. The mini C-arm including a mobile base, a C-arm assembly, and an arm assembly for coupling the C-arm assembly and the mobile base. The arm assembly being coupled to the mobile base via a first joint assembly that enables the arm assembly to move relative to the mobile base about first and second axes of rotation. Thus, in use, the first joint assembly enables two degrees of motion—a first vertical pivoting or rotational movement and a second horizontal pivoting or rotational movement. The first joint assembly being coupled to the base via a horizontal axis of rotation that is located at a vertically fixed position so that the horizontal axis of rotation is positioned at a fixed height or distance from the base, and hence a fixed height or distance from the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Applicant: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel SANTOS, Christian ULM, Tri PHAM, Christopher O. EVANS, Anthony Clegg PARKER
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Publication number: 20240299195Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: N. Christopher Perry, Christopher O. Evans, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Stewart M. Coulter, Keith D. Violette, Thomas A. Doyon
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Patent number: 12016713Abstract: A mobile imaging system or mini C-arm with an increased range of motion is disclosed. The mini C-arm including a mobile base, a C-arm assembly, and an arm assembly for coupling the C-arm assembly and the mobile base. The arm assembly being coupled to the mobile base via a first joint assembly that enables the arm assembly to move relative to the mobile base about first and second axes of rotation. Thus, in use, the first joint assembly enables two degrees of motion—a first vertical pivoting or rotational movement and a second horizontal pivoting or rotational movement. The first joint assembly being coupled to the base via a horizontal axis of rotation that is located at a vertically fixed position so that the horizontal axis of rotation is positioned at a fixed height or distance from the base, and hence a fixed height or distance from the floor.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Santos, Christian Ulm, Tri Pham, Christopher O. Evans, Anthony Clegg Parker
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Patent number: 12011375Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: N. Christopher Perry, Christopher O. Evans, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Stewart M. Coulter, Keith D. Violette, Thomas A. Doyon
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Publication number: 20240173148Abstract: A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Some segments may provide movement about more than one axis using a single actuator. The prosthetic arm apparatus may include a user interface incorporated therein and may include one or more communication systems for communicating with external devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, N. Christopher Perry, Dirk A. van der Merwe, Keith D. Violette, Stewart M. Coulter, Thomas A. Doyon, David Blumberg, JR.
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Publication number: 20240058085Abstract: A robotic medical system includes a post being substantially vertical and coupled to a base; a robotic drive having a socket for receiving the post; and at least one tapered interface shaped and oriented to engage the socket to prevent rotation of the robotic drive about at least one axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Kyle McKenney, Eric Klem, Christopher O. Evans, Anthony Clegg Parker, Gordon Row
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Publication number: 20240000587Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, Keith D. Violette
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Patent number: 11839440Abstract: A robotic medical system includes a post being substantially vertical and coupled to a base; a robotic drive having a socket for receiving the post; and at least one tapered interface shaped and oriented to engage the socket to prevent rotation of the robotic drive about at least one axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Corindus, Inc.Inventors: Kyle McKenney, Eric Klem, Christopher O. Evans, Anthony Clegg Parker, Gordon Row
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Patent number: 11779476Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Christopher O. Evans, Keith D. Violette
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Publication number: 20230310031Abstract: An apparatus for use in a cerclage procedure includes a flexible support member and a plurality of compression members disposed along the flexible support member. Each of the compression members has a connecting feature through which a suture used during the cerclage procedure is passed. Each of the compression members transforms a radially-compressive force applied by the suture into a radial pressure applied against the cervix.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Michael House, Errol Norwitz, Dwayne E. Hickman, Jr, Christopher Mccaslin, Christopher O. Evans, Genevieve R. K. Laing, Devon C. Campbell
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Publication number: 20230248544Abstract: A prosthetic arm apparatus comprising a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a harness mount that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Christopher O. Evans, Stanley B. Smith, III, Alexander H. Muller, John M. Kerwin, Thomas S. Schnellinger, G. Michael Guay, Dirk A. van der Merwe
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Patent number: 11654034Abstract: A prosthetic arm apparatus comprising a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a harness mount that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Christopher C. Langenfeld, Christopher O. Evans, Stanley B. Smith, III, Alexander H. Muller, John M. Kerwin, Thomas S. Schnellinger, G. Michael Guay, Dirk A. van der Merwe
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Publication number: 20230043658Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, Keith D. Violette
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Publication number: 20230036742Abstract: A robotic medical system includes a post being substantially vertical and coupled to a base; a robotic drive having a socket for receiving the post; and at least one tapered interface shaped and oriented to engage the socket to prevent rotation of the robotic drive about at least one axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Kyle McKenney, Eric Klem, Christopher O. Evans, Genevieve R. K. Laing, Anthony Clegg Parker, Gordon Row
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Publication number: 20220354669Abstract: A prosthetic arm apparatus including a plurality of segments that provide a user of the prosthetic arm apparatus with substantially the same movement capability and function as a human arm. The segments are connectable to one another and connectable to a prosthetic support apparatus that may be adorned by the user. Each segment of the plurality of segments provides a portion of the movement capability, enabling the plurality of connected segments connected to the harness mount to provide substantially the same movement capability as that lacking in the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Christopher O. Evans, N. Christopher Perry, Dirk Albertus van der Merwe, Christopher C. Langenfeld, John Matthew Kerwin, Stewart M. Coulter, Stanley B. Smith, III, Keith David Violette, Steven W. Nickson, Thomas S. Schnellinger, Alexander H. Muller, Gerald Michael Guay