Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Jones
Christopher S. Jones 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: 8632498Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus, Christopher S. Jones, Paul James Lingane
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Patent number: 8617198Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignees: AirXpanders, Inc., Shalon Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
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Patent number: 8597248Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.P.Inventors: Joseph Rimsa, Brian J. Domecus, Christopher S. Jones, Paul James Lingane
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Publication number: 20130150825Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Joseph RIMSA, Brian J. DOMECUS, Christopher S. JONES, Paul James LINGANE
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Publication number: 20130131635Abstract: Devices and methods for tissue transfer are described where a cannula may be inserted into the breast of a subject at one of several points of entry. Insertion of the cannula into the breast may be accomplished by using a guidance system to distinguish between tissue types. Once desirably positioned, the cannula may be withdrawn from the breast while automatically (or manually) injecting the fat in multiple deposits of adipose tissue or fat such that the deposited fat remains within the tract formed by the withdrawn cannula. Multiple tracts of the deposited fat may be injected within the breast until the breast has been desirably remodeled and/or augmented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Joseph RIMSA, Brian J. DOMECUS, Christopher S. JONES, Paul James LINGANE
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Publication number: 20130116782Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Tau Tona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. HORNE, Sergio SALINAS, Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Michael H. ROSENTHAL, Christopher S. JONES, Joseph RIMSA
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Patent number: 8431597Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3A, R3B, R4, R5, X, m, and n are as defined herein. Such novel benzamidazole derivatives are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Lawrence A. Reiter, Susan D. La Greca, Christopher S. Jones, Qifang Li
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Patent number: 8394118Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignees: AirXpanders, Inc., Shalon Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
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Patent number: 8267931Abstract: A catheter includes a plurality of expandable primary leads to deliver energy to a fallopian tube, a vein such as a hemorrhoid or an esophageal varix, or another hollow anatomical structure requiring ligation or occlusion. Each of the primary leads includes an electrode located at the working end of the catheter. Separation is maintained between the primary leads such that the leads can receive power of selected polarity. The primary leads are constructed to expand outwardly to place the electrodes into apposition with a hollow anatomical structure. High frequency energy can be applied from the leads to create a heating effect in the surrounding tissue of the anatomical structure. The diameter of the hollow anatomical structure is reduced by the heating effect, and the electrodes of the primary leads are moved closer to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LPInventors: Brian E. Farley, Christopher S. Jones, Mark P. Parker, Joseph M. Tartaglia, Arthur W. Zikorus
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Patent number: 8260653Abstract: A change risk assessment system is disclosed. A question-and-answer approach is used to generate a risk assessment that can be broken down by various business categories. Scoring in example embodiments generates a risk level for each identified that takes into account high severity and low detectability characteristics of specific risks associated with a change or new project. The highest average risk priority number (RPN) from any category can be used to facilitate cross-project comparison of risk and reward balance. A risk level can be calculated for both an inherent risk, and a residual risk. The residual risk is calculated taking a mitigation plan into account. A color indication can be displayed for each identified risk, where the color indication is indicative of the risk level. The scoring for an identified risk can also be made to programmatically prompt escalation of the identified issue.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Susan Osterfelt, Steven Lappert, Christopher S. Jones
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Publication number: 20120157495Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3A, R3B, R4, R5, X, m, and n are as defined herein. Such novel benzamidazole derivatives are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Michael J. MUNCHHOF, Lawrence A. Reiter, Susan D. La Greca, Christopher S. Jones, Qifang Li
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Publication number: 20120101575Abstract: Apparatus and methods for nipple and breast formation are described where devices precondition or expand a target nipple tissue to reduce the pressure exerted by the skin on an eventual implant. Generally, the apparatus comprises a mold having a contact surface which is curved in conformance with a breast upon which the mold is positionable, the contact surface having an adhesive for securement upon the breast, and the mold defining a cavity along the contact surface which conforms to a size of a nipple to be formed upon the breast and where the cavity further comprises the adhesive for securement to the nipple. A breast enlargement device comprises a cup larger than the target breast and further defines an inner surface which adheres to the breast when contacted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: TauTona Group Research and Development Company, L.L.C.Inventors: Kenneth N. HORNE, Michael H. ROSENTHAL, Geoffrey C. GURTNER, Christopher S. Jones, Sergio Salinas, Joseph Rimsa
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Patent number: 8148401Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3A, R3B, R4, R5, X, m, and n are as defined herein. Such novel benzamidazole derivatives are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Lawrence A. Reiter, Susan D. La Greca, Christopher S. Jones, Qifang Li
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Publication number: 20120078366Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
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Publication number: 20120078284Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Christopher S. JONES, Daniel JACOBS, F. Mark PAYNE, David S. MINTZ, Craig A. PURDY, Ryan S. HAN, Tadmor SHALON
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Patent number: 8113594Abstract: The invention relates to a quick release assembly for a bicycle, wherein the assembly comprises an axle having a first non-cylindrical end portion, a cylindrical central portion, and a second non-cylindrical end portion, wherein a diameter of one of the non-cylindrical end portions is larger than the diameter of the cylindrical central portion. The quick release assembly further comprises an insert having a non-cylindrical outer profile configured to be retained in a non-cylindrical opening and having a cam surface disposed therein, wherein the insert is sized to retain one of the non-cylindrical end portions of the axle therein. The assembly also includes a shaft sized to pass through the axle and having a cam follower on a first end and a handle on a second end, wherein the cam follower is configured to form a locking engagement with the cam surface upon an axial rotation of the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Hayes Bicycle Group Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Edward C. Kwaterski, Joshua T. Pallesen, Jonathon M. Haggerty, Nicholas W. Pye
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Patent number: 8066780Abstract: A gastric balloon includes a scaffold structure, one or more internal inflatable compartments within the scaffold structure, and one or more inflatable bladders formed over the space-filling compartment. The gastric balloon may be deployed transesophageally using a gastroscope and is inflated in situ, preferably using a combination of liquid and gas inflation media.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Fulfillium, Inc.Inventors: Richard Chen, Craig A. Johanson, Christopher S. Jones, Reinhold H. Dauskardt
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Publication number: 20110160813Abstract: An electrode catheter is introduced into a vein or other hollow anatomical structure, and is positioned at a treatment: site within the structure. The end of the catheter is positioned near a junction formed in the structure. This junction can be the sapheno-femoral junction. The position of the catheter near the junction is determined based on a signal from a device associated with the catheter within the structure. A fiber optic filament which emits light is used with the catheter or a guide wire over which the catheter is advanced. The light is visible externally from the patient. The light dims and may no longer externally visible at the sapheno-femoral junction where the catheter moves past the deep fascia and toward the deep venous system. The position of the catheter can be determined based on this external observation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP, L.P.Inventors: Arthur W. Zikorus, Ralph G. DePalma, Christopher S. Jones, Brian E. Farley, James G. Chandler
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Publication number: 20110152913Abstract: Tissue expanders and their methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Christopher S. Jones, Daniel Jacobs, F. Mark Payne, David S. Mintz, Craig A. Purdy, Ryan S. Han, Tadmor Shalon
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Patent number: 7901402Abstract: A catheter includes a first plurality of expandable leads and a second plurality of expandable leads separate and longitudinally spaced-apart from the first plurality to deliver energy to a hollow anatomical structure, such as vein, fallopian tube, hemorrhoid, esophageal varix, to effectively ligate that structure. Each of the leads includes an electrode located at the distal end of the respective electrode lead. Polarizations of the leads may be selected to achieve the power distribution desired. Each electrode lead includes an outward bend such that when a movable sheath is moved out of contact with the leads, they expand outwardly into apposition with an inner wall of the structure to be ligated. High frequency energy can be applied from the leads to create a heating effect in the surrounding tissue of the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group, LPInventors: Christopher S Jones, Arthur W Zikorus, Mark P Parker, Brian E. Farley, Joseph M Tartaglia